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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Why break the habit of a lifetime? It seems that Sinn Féin Senators are bringing the Leader all the breaking news today. Just a few hours ago, the European Parliament in Strasbourg passed a joint resolution calling for the North to be protected within the Brexit process. We are very glad and proud, not least of the work of Martina Anderson, MEP. Some 516 MEPs voted in favour of that...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with former Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern (6 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim ár mbuíochas leis an Uasal Ahern as a bheith linn ar maidin. I thank Mr. Ahern. He has given us a very comprehensive insight into his views which, given his expertise, will no doubt be very helpful and informative for the committee in the future. For obvious and very understandable reasons, the discussion thus far and indeed Mr. Ahern's own presentation has been skewed...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with former Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern (6 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The point I am trying to tease out today is one I have tried to tease out in the Chamber over the past few weeks. Everybody understands that the Government has a position to adopt, in particular prior to the triggering of Article 50. We all appreciate and recognise that it was a difficult time and we have now moved beyond that. Any negotiation requires one to adopt a negotiation stance and...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Leader will recall that in the run-up to the St. Patrick's Day festivities at the Famine memorial in Philadelphia in March, the Taoiseach announced the very positive news that the Government would seek to hold a referendum to extend the franchise in presidential elections to our global diaspora and citizens in the North. The Government's option papers are being considered and it is...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I echo the comments of colleagues. This is important legislation which I have followed intensively. It is a rare example of legislation the practical effect of which is clear. It shows the ability and willingness of all parties in the House to work together constructively with the Minister of State, the Department, the Tánaiste and officials. It has been an anomaly. While nothing...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Sinn Féin will also be supporting the passage of this Bill today. Colleagues have succinctly outlined the vast potential of how this can impact in our lives. I have been a victim of online crime myself, in that someone treated themselves to a flight to Manchester and an overnight stay in a hotel on my credit card. How that happened I have no idea, but nevertheless it happened....

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank Senator Lawless for bringing this legislation forward because this is an important discussion. As outlined by previous contributors, we need to have this discussion as a society. I thought we were bad in the North with restricted opening hours but I quickly discovered when I came to this House that the Good Friday prohibition, as Senator Lawless calls it, is in place. I shall...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is the reality. Let us bolster our tourism offering and the night time economy but let us, for God's sake, consider the existing legislation.If we are expecting staff to work on those days, we in these Houses, as a society, State and Government, should do everything we can to ensure that they are protected, valued and afforded a salary and protections which reflect the demand we are...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Senator should come up North on Christmas Day. We are open.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We would never sacrifice the Senator.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: They are in the pub.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is not part of our identity.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Passover was last weekend and we did not close the bars.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The father of the House.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Not if they are washing down the house.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Nollaig is a nice name for it.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Whose holiest day of the year?

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Is Ireland responsible for some of that boozing?

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: No kennel in Ulster.