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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent issues relating to An Garda Síochána: Discussion (27 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank Ms Feehily for her presentation. I found both of the presentations very informative but, at points, I also found them astounding. The reason I say so is exactly the same as what I said to the delegation on the last occasion. It is because of my experience, as an elective representative previously in the North, and my engagement with policing structures and policing oversight bodies...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent issues relating to An Garda Síochána: Discussion (27 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Can I clarify? I do not mean to what extent Ms Feehily is getting information. I am wondering about that capacity of An Garda Síochána in terms of trying to balance both. Can she think of one, two, a dozen or a hundred instances where, to paraphrase, a curtain was pulled down regarding an issue that was raised in the public domain that concerns the authority around the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent issues relating to An Garda Síochána: Discussion (27 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: What is Ms Feehily's view in terms of the role of the policing board in the North and the fact that, ultimately, it interviews and appoints the Chief Constable? Does she look on in awe there or what is her view on that in terms of this State and how that may change?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tacáim leis an leasú a chuir an Seanadóir Gavan. It may not necessarily be the appropriate point at which to do so, but I second the amendment proposed to the Order of Business by my colleague, Senator Paul Gavan. He outlined better than I ever could the reasons this debating chamber and we, as parliamentarians and legislators, at the very least should have an expectation...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Speaking of script, where did the Leader read that view?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Is the Leader feeling a bit cranky?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Down here?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We can debate that next week. That is my proposal.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Before I begin, I would like to second the moving of the National Asset Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2017 by Senator Conway-Walsh. I join colleagues in remarking on the weekend's events in Catalonia. Regardless of how they voted in the weekend's referendum, I want to express my solidarity with and commend the people there on taking their courageous stand in participating in that most...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I could move it in their stead, with agreement.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as a bheith linn. Is léir ó na ráitis go dtí seo gur ábhar thar a bheith tábhachtach é seo mar gheall ar na fáthanna uilig atá luaite ag achan duine. I am deputising today on behalf of my colleague, Senator Máire Devine, who is out of the country on...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Never.

Seanad: Well-being in Schools: Statements (4 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am deputising for my colleague, Senator Gavan, who has to attend a committee. He apologises to the Minister for his absence. I thank the Minister for making such a positive contribution on what is a welcome initiative and endeavour on his part and that of his Department in this regard. Fadó, fadó, once upon a time, I had one of the most important jobs in any school - I am sure...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Agus muid ag dul ó ábhar brón go dtí ábhar rud beag níos fuinniúla agus b'fhéidir chan chomh tábhachtach leis an méid a bhí le rá ag an caointeoir a chuaigh romham, tá brón orm go bhfuil orm an píosa sin a leanstan. I am conscious that I am following the remarks of Senator McDowell and the sadness and the sense of...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements (11 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a bheith linn agus uasdatú a thabhairt dúinn. I share the sentiments expressed by the Minister regarding tempering and considering our remarks and contributions today given the live talks and negotiations. I am sure it was a sincere and genuine mistake on the part of Senator Richmond but these statements are not statements on foreign affairs;...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements (11 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I appreciate that fully but I thought it was important to say it. Reconciliation was referred to by Senators McDowell and Feighan in terms of what needs to happen. I agree with Senator McDowell, which does not happen very often, that it is a core tenet of Irish republicanism and a core tenet of my Irish republicanism and the republicanism of my party. If Senator Feighan wants to know what...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements (11 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It has not been contingent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Wards of Court: Discussion (11 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I was going to make the Chairman's point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Wards of Court: Discussion (11 Oct 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There is enough here for me to cover so I appreciate it. Many of the questions I was going to ask have been covered and I will not engage in repetition. It has been a long session for Ms Farrell on her own.