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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Billy Lawless: I wish to welcome my brother, Gerard, from Dubai, my brother-in-law, Patrick O'Toole, and all my friends from Galway and Cork - my mother was from Clonakilty. I welcome the announcement by the Government to publish the general scheme of the Bill that will facilitate a referendum on whether the Irish diaspora should be entitled to vote in our presidential elections. As someone who has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Billy Lawless: As Senators will know, it is exam time and almost 125,000 students are sitting the junior and leaving certificate examinations, which is an increase on former years. I take this opportunity to wish them well in all their endeavours and exams. Every year these students will wait anxiously for their results, particularly leaving certificate students, to see if they have the necessary points...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Billy Lawless: I would like to second everything my colleague, Senator Boyhan, has said. I was honoured to attend the National Famine Commemoration last Sunday in Sligo and I would like to commend the County Sligo Famine commemoration committee on a superb event. I was so deeply moved by the booklet produced for Sunday’s event, that I have requested a copy for every Member of the Oireachtas. It is...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (18 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: I will use two and a half minutes and give the remaining minute and a half to Senator Craughwell. I welcome the Taoiseach to the Seanad. I congratulate him on his recent trip to Washington for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations. In his speech at the White House he assured President Trump that the Irish Government will continue to work with the US Administration to find a solution to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: I was very saddened yesterday when I saw the catastrophic fire that happened in Notre Dame. Once I saw scaffolding, I think I knew exactly what happened because it happened to me. As we all know, these roofs, especially flat roof sections, have tar and pitch, particularly in old buildings. I agree with Senator Humphreys on this. One puts roofing felt on top of hot tar and goes along with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: Will the Leader call on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to attend the House in order to debate the provision of driver licences to asylum seekers? On a number of occasions I have raised the Supreme Court decision in NVH. v. Minister for Justice and Equality and ors. A judgment of profound significance and compassion, it was delivered by Mr. Justice Donal O'Donnell, who...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: I thank Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell for raising a most important subject on which I agree 100%.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: There is a lot of talk about immigration and keeping them out and whatever. We need these people. Of course they have critical skills. I back that 100%. I also second the proposal by Senator Norris to amend the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: I am totally opposed to the Bill to amend the Act dealing with amusement trades, especially sections 12 and 13 of the new Bill. Gambling is a blight on this country. It is a blight on our young people and this is only the thin end of the wedge. I have no problem whatsoever with local authorities having the power to grant amusement licences in their own areas as they know the conditions in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: And Galway won the all-Ireland.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: If the Cathaoirleach will permit me, I am honoured that my sisters, my uncle and aunt and my first cousins are all in the Gallery. They are descendants of my grandfather, Gerald Fitzgerald from Clonakilty, who taught in Clonakilty Agricultural College and whose three sons worked there as well. I am honoured that they are here today and thank them for joining us. I thank the Minister of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Billy Lawless: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. I am delighted that he is striving to streamline the process. We have to stop putting obstacles in the path of our returning emigrants. They did the State an incredible service when they left ten years ago. Some 250,000 people left and thank God most of them are coming back, which is great to see. We need them back but they are returning...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2019)

Billy Lawless: I endorse the comments of my colleague, Senator Ardagh, on Organ Donor Awareness Week. I am not sure the House is aware that we have had for the past few years a national organ donor commemorative park, in Galway. It is a beautiful park in Salthill between the two hotels at the end of the promenade. It is really worth a visit. It was initiated by parents whose only child, an organ donor,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Direct Investment (19 Feb 2019)

Billy Lawless: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I just wanted to show him the fantastic specimens of sportsmen I have brought here today.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Direct Investment (19 Feb 2019)

Billy Lawless: He is coming.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Feb 2019)

Billy Lawless: Members will be aware that it was announced yesterday that the referendum on the right to vote in presidential election for citizens living abroad has been postponed until later in the year. While I am a little disappointed by that, I am not surprised in light of what has happened regarding Brexit, the overriding issue of the day. That said, I want to ensure that we have all-party support...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Billy Lawless: I second Senator McDowell's amendment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Billy Lawless: As most in this House are aware, I have been an advocate for the rights of Irish emigrants, particularly to the US, for several decades now, and during that time our campaign has seen many highs, along with many lows. I would like to update the House regarding the Irish situation. In 2007, we were close to nationwide immigration reform that would have protected the undocumented Irish and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Billy Lawless: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Billy Lawless: I, too, congratulate Senator Ruane on her fantastic achievement. She is a great addition to the House. I also congratulate Joe Schmidt, Johnny Sexton and the rest of the Irish rugby team on winning the coach, player and team of the year awards, respectively. It was an unbelievable achievement. Senators may not know that in my sport Dominic Casey from Skibbereen was last week voted world...

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