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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is good to see Senator Gallagher in the hot seat today. I promise I will go easy on him.I begin by apologising to Senators Doherty and Seery Kearney for missing their contributions this morning. Having heard the contributions of other colleagues, I look forward to engaging with them on their Bill. Earlier this week, when we debated Second Stage of the Consumer Rights Bill 2022, I...

Seanad: Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. A Bill very similar to this one was debated in February. At the time, Sinn Féin tabled amendments removing the references to it being a once-off measure. We knew, as did every expert and the dogs in the street, that this crisis was not going away and certainly was not going to be fixed by a one-off payment. Here we are with more...

Seanad: Report of Commission of Investigation (IBRC) into Siteserv Transaction: Statements (12 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I am covering these statements on behalf of my colleague Senator Gavan, who is at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. In approaching this debate I remember the advice given to me in the last Oireachtas that when it comes to situations like this, I should follow the numbers or, in this case, the money. I did precisely that regarding the formal...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ar dtús, mar atá ráite ag comhghleacaithe cheana, ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón agus mo dhlúthpháirtíocht a sheoladh chuig muintir an Chraoslaigh i dTír Chonaill thar ceann ghrúpa Shinn Féin sa Seanad. Táimid croíbhriste ar fud na hÉireann mar atá ráite ag pobal Tír Chonaill agus pobail Éireannacha ar fud an...

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Sílim gurb é seo an chéad uair dom labhairt leis agus é ina phost nua. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis as a cheapachán mar Aire Stáit. Go n-éirí go geal leis. Ba mhaith liom fosta fáilte a chur roimh mo chomrádaí óg ó Ógra Shinn Féin atá linn sa Ghailearaí....

Seanad: Situation in Iran: Motion (11 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh agus cuirim féin fáilte roimh an Aire chuig an díospóireacht anocht. Fáiltím an seal ní hamháin labhairt ar an rún atá ós ár gcomhair ach tacú leis go huile is go hiomlán chomh maith. The Minister is very welcome. I want to begin by expressing my sympathy and that of Sinn Féin to...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. We are in the early days of this discussion and without meaning any disrespect to other contributors, the strongest voice in the process thus far has been that of young people.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I do not say that to throw rose petals at our witnesses but because they are giving a different perspective that is important to be heard in this Chamber. It resonates with us because we are here regularly. Important as all the contributions were, one thing that struck me was that every one of the speakers could have been from Dublin, Kerry, Galway, Cork or wherever because the...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Beidh mé sciobtha gasta. I again thank the witnesses for their presentations. Evan made the point that things like empathy, understanding and dialogue are soft skills. They are really important skills, particularly on this journey and in this debate. We know that from our experience of peace-building and conflict resolution. They are key so it was good to hear Evan reference their...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am glad that time has been given to the issue of direct provision and the experiences of people in direct provision. I was a member of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, which operated during the previous term of the Oireachtas, and we visited a number of direct provision centres. Direct provision has no place in Ireland's constitutional future and no place in the present....

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Go raibh maith agaibh a chairde. I thank the witnesses for their contributions. I have two questions. I will address the first one to Dr. McGuinness who wrote a paper with Dr. Bergin entitled The political economy of a Northern Ireland border poll, which looked at the economy in the North in terms of the potential costs or benefits of reunification. Dr. McGuinness touched on the issue of...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Those are two good questions. My question is for any of our guests. In terms of a transitional period, there has been reference to the economics, the subvention and economic stimulus and the importance of that. How should we look towards international solidarity and some kind of stimulus package? We know that a reunified Ireland would be taken back into the EU. Is there a case to be made...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: There is time yet.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thank all our contributors. I have two points to make, the first of which is to Professor Maguire and Dr. Liston. It probably does not fall so much within the context of what we are debating today but it is a pet peeve of mine that I raise in the Seanad all the time. It is to do with sport. Like the witnesses, I believe in the healing power and empowerment of sport within this and every...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: An bhfuil an córas ar siúl?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Like every session, there is much to absorb today. We could talk for even longer, but we will not - do not worry. I have one question, agus tá me chun é a chur chuig Conchúr Ó Muadaigh. Aontaím leis an méid atá ráite aige ó thaobh achan rud beagnach. Aontaím go háirithe faoi choinne stádas na Gaeilge in Éirinn nua, nó...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I begin by welcoming Senator O’Loughlin’s mummy. I am sure she is all cut with all the attention she is getting today. It is great that she has picked a morning in which we are in a collegiate, happy mood and all saying nice things about each other, which is right and proper. I also welcome the latest member of the Civil Engagement Group, Billie White, who is Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

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