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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: President Trump will block it.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I wish to reiterate what has been said. I am happy to support the amendment, which allows for a District Court to hear the case and still afford protections to the person against whom the case is being taken. It may also take pressure off the higher courts, which is a positive move. I am willing to listen to the Minister if he comes back with an argument against it but I believe this move...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Not as much as the Senator got-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Is the Acting Chairman speaking for himself?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There you go.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: This is a fascinating debate and is a fascinating issue to tease out. There is no doubting the sincerity with which Senator Boyhan and his colleagues have brought forward this amendment. Senator Boyhan is correct that in this House, he is someone who engages, who listens, seeks views and guidance and is not dogmatic in the views or proposals he puts forward. Having listened to the debate,...

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move:That Seanad Éireann supports the call from the victims of torture known as "the hooded men" for the Government to appeal the decision of the European Court of Human Rights of 20 March 2018 to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights, and that the flawed decision of 1978 in relation to their case should not be allowed to stand. I welcome the Minister of State to the...

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well said.

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the Minister of State for attending and for his contribution to what, in light of the comments of Members across the Chamber, has been a significant and important debate. I thank all Members for their contributions. I note the broad range of signatories to the motion before the House. We had five of the hooded men down to brief Members in the AV room. They also met the...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is agreed. We are here to assist the Minister.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I want to add my own words of support for amendment No. 24 and its significance. It is an important amendment. This section of the Bill and the matters contained therein have proved contentious and difficult to deal with. Despite this, there has been a great deal of co-operation and sincerity in terms of trying to come to a legislatively competent conclusion that can, if such a thing is...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. I echo Senator Higgins's remarks about the significance of this legislation and this issue. I am sure it will warrant constant attention and review, legislatively and otherwise. The process of passing this gargantuan legislation - that is not a term I get to use very often in this House - has been complex.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I would never use it inappropriately. The manner in which both Houses have been able to co-operate on this Bill with mutual understanding and appreciation has been very telling. It is understandable that there have been some nuanced disagreements, but there has also been an appreciation of the significance and importance of this legislation. It is worth noting the work of the officials and...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear. Maith thú.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear. Hear.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.