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Seanad: Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish to address two brief points that have arisen during the course of contributions of Members. In relation to the stadia redevelopment projects in the North and in reference to the access issues that Senator Grace O'Sullivan and others touched on, a legacy project was put in place in terms of utilising some of the capital. I understand there may not be capital involved in this...

Seanad: Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Down the line. I understand. The rugby fraternity would be raging if I did not raise the issue when I had the chance.

Seanad: Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Minister would be very welcome. We would take a traditional route.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Teanga Gaeilge (12 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil ról nua aige ón uair deireanach a bhí sé anseo. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis. Gabhaim buíochas leis as a bheith linn ar maidin. The reason I tabled this matter is the recent remarks by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the Government's support for a stand-alone,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Teanga Gaeilge (12 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Aithním, agus táim fíorbhuíoch as, an tacaíocht, commitment agus grá den teanga atá ag an Aire Stáit féin. Maidir leis a chúlra féin, tá a fhios agam go n-aithníonn sé cé chomh tábhachtach agus atá an t-ábhar seo agus atá saol trí mheán na...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Teanga Gaeilge (12 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Can I comment further?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: A number of colleagues have already referenced what happened in the North last night in terms of the bonfires and what was depicted upon them. While I was incredibly saddened by the image of the late Martin McGuinness and others, I was not surprised given the history of these particular powers. They have become a manifestation of the lack of respect and equality that Sinn Féin has been...

Seanad: Report of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a bheith linn don díospóireacht thar a bheith tábhachtach agus suntasach seo a bheas againn faoi tuairisc an choiste speisialta den Seanad. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, for joining us for this important discussion. I wish to take the opportunity at the start to thank the Leader for allotting time for this debate. It is...

Seanad: Report of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Mura miste leis an Chathaoirleach, tá mé dul an óráid seo a léamh ón táibléad. Ní raibh seal agam é a chló, ar an drochuair. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and ask for his indulgence as I will be reading my speaking notes from my tablet. Sinn Féin welcome this Bill, which should have been introduced a long time ago...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: This restorative dimension leads to much higher levels of victim satisfaction with the process. This is principally because restorative justice, wherever possible, involves all those who have a stake in a specific offence. It aims to collectively identify and address the resulting emotional, physical and financial harm and associated needs and obligations of all involved to ensure the...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: He just did.

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I start by noting that it was bad form for the Minister of State, Deputy Paul Kehoe, to treat Senator Craughwell as he did. There is probably no one else who comes to the House with as much passion and commitment on the issues affecting Defence Forces' personnel and their families than Senator Craughwell. Perhaps the Minister of State will...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I do not blame the Minister of State for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There is no love-in for Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Mediation Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister for being here again today. Broadly speaking, Sinn Féin supports the Bill albeit we have some concerns which we attempted to have addressed in the Dáil. We call on the Minister to ensure that as the legislation progresses in the Seanad those modest and doable amendments are made. Sinn Féin supports the Bill's general objective of promoting mediation as a...

Seanad: Mediation Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: My contribution does not mention Fianna Fáil half as much as Sinn Féin was mentioned in the Fianna Fáil contribution. While I do not take huge issue with Senator Ardagh personally because it is clear from her contribution that she has been handed a speech to recite in regard to this issue, I do have to pull the Fianna Fáil Party up on a number of points. Coming just a few...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I shall leave my contribution until the conclusion of this debate.