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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Apologies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Tá brón orm.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I actually have to go. If Mr. Durkan wants to come back to the question while I am away, I will read back his answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I apologise to Mr. Durkan but I have to go.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: If he wants to touch on those questions I will read the report back.

Seanad: Impact of Cost of Living Issues on Young People in Ireland: Motion (28 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We all wish that Senator Seery Kearney could speak for a bit longer, but this is one of those debates that is of great use and great importance. It is one that is particularly relevant at the time we are in. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht a bheith linn agus páirt a ghlacadh sa dhíospóireacht thábhachtach seo. Tá an ceart againn é a...

Seanad: Impact of Cost of Living Issues on Young People in Ireland: Motion (28 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: No, the Leas-Chathaoirleach is very good. Much like Senator Seery Kearney, I wish I had more time. I will close by saying that a generation is facing massive cost-of-living challenges that will have long-lasting impacts on their education, careers and mental health.We can do much better and we can do much more. I thank my Independent colleagues for bringing this motion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I am glad to hear Jason McCarthy will be okay. We have to absorb the budget details but I wonder how much additional money, if any, has been allocated towards ambulance services. It is maybe worth looking at and making the case for over the coming period. It is a great shame if that has not been done. We will have statements on the budget later this evening so I will resist the urge to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear. Well done.

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: That is scandalous.

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I want to reflect on some of the statistics released today from last year's census in the North. There is a substantial amount of detail to get through. No doubt I will reflect on some of it in the coming weeks. No one can deny the significant symbolism of the details released today. It also shows that we are living in a changed and changing society. In the first instance this tells us...

Seanad: New Innovations for People with Disabilities (Digital Assistive Technology): Statements (22 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Minister of State is very welcome. I thank colleagues for the very informative contributions they have made on this issue so far. They certainly informed me and I am sure they have done the same for the Minister of State. It shows the merit and value of having statements like this in the Seanad and taking the time to discuss these issues. As the Minister of State said, technology has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I begin by welcoming the news that a tender has been issued for the Narrow Water Bridge. Senators will know this is a long-standing commitment by the Irish Government and the Executive in the North. I know the Taoiseach and several other Ministers joined John O'Dowd, the Infrastructure Minister in the North, at a recent event at Narrow Water. It has huge potential to transform the whole...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ar dtús báire, ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh ambasadóir na Breataine agus comhbhrón a dhéanamh leis. I join colleagues in expressing condolences to Ambassador Johnston and to the British people. I am mindful that the unionist people in the North, in particular, are in a period of mourning along with the people of Britain and, indeed, many other places...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well said.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We have been asked what our contribution to the debate is, and it has been in tabling these amendments in the names of the families in Donegal and the other affected areas. None of the Sinn Féin Seanadóirí is from Donegal, yet I believe we are reflecting the will of the people there by tabling these amendments, and I cannot understand why anyone would oppose them. I will have...