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

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I join colleagues in offering my sympathy to the families of Noel Whelan and Brendan Grace. I met Noel Whelan once or twice but I cannot say that I knew the man. He was far too young, aged 50. I was very taken by Senator Dolan's contribution as it came from the heart. Go raibh míle maith agat. I also travelled with Brendan Grace as I was once on a flight to New York with him. We...

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

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I understand that but sometimes what one does not say is more important than what one does say.

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

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: An Indecon report of 2014 highlighted the issue of animal welfare in Bord na gCon. I ask the Leader if the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine could come in to address us on this. Will the Leader get us an overall picture of how much money is given out to various State bodies and sporting organisations?It appears to be incredibly lopsided. We are entitled to an update on the...

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

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: The Leas-Chathaoirleach might recall that he recently chaired the Seanad Public Consultation Committee when it addressed the matter of small and medium enterprises.

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

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. The Leader was very actively involved in helping to promote it, as was Bridget Doody and the team in the Seanad Office. I do not want it to lie at that. Will the Leader give an undertaking to facilitate a full debate on the SME sector, as he indicated he would do? That debate must include a discussion on procurement. The Exchequer will spend some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: That is the case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I thank the members and officials for facilitating me. I have a prearranged meeting at 2 p.m. in the Department of Finance and, unfortunately, I will have to leave this meeting. I would very much like to stay because this is an area where I have a little experience but a lot of interest. The context of the air navigation and transport Bill 2019 derives from a European Union, EU, policy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I thank Mr. Gallagher and the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: My concern was that the costs might be very high. I agree with Mr. Gallagher. I do not know the foundations of the figures that have been doing the rounds. I thank Mr. Gallagher for clarifying that aspect. I was concerned that the aviation industry might have been caught if there were significant costs was involved. It appears it will be a very marginal cost and not be a significant one....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: In the region of 37 million to 38 million passengers use Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports, with 33 million using Dublin Airport and 2.5 million to 3 million using Cork and Shannon Airports. A staff of 17 or fewer than 20 to look after passenger rights is a big challenge. I am not here to act on behalf of CAR, rather I have been on the other side of the fence and I see the good work it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I do. I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I thank the Chairman again.

Seanad: Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit ag an Teach seo, agus tugaim tacaíocht don Bhille atá sé ag cur inár láthair. I support this Bill and think it is bringing us in a positive direction. A few important issues have already been mentioned by my colleagues, and I hope the Minister of State and his team take them on board. It has been noted that the rates...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: The representatives are all very welcome. It is great to see them here and I thank them for attending. I also thank Senator Colette Kelleher, in particular.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I will be brief. I ask the representatives to give me two or three points they would make on the key areas of health, education and culture. They also spoke a good deal about the media and free legal aid. They might indicate two or three points on those areas that we need to learn and take on board. I would very much appreciate that. I am from Galway and I am also part of a minority....

Seanad: Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I strongly agree with this Government amendment and I understand the strategy and aim behind it. It strengthens the Perjury and Related Offences Bill that my team and I drew up. I support the amendment.

Seanad: Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: Arís tugaim tacaíocht don leasú seo. I support this Government amendment, which was created in consultation with me and my team. It contains one real, substantive change whereby the maximum sentence for perjury has been increased from seven years to ten. We originally had a sentence of seven years in order to be in line with the situation in Northern Ireland and the UK. On...

Seanad: Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: This is a very big day for me. During my time in the Seanad, I have sometimes asked whether I am really making a contribution, although I do give it my best shot. I suppose that is human nature. The Bill is the culmination of a personal journey. It shows how sometimes, even without power, resources or the backing of a Department or the Attorney General, good laws can be formulated by...

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

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a dhéanamh leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht do bhris an tseachtain seo chaite. Tá aithne agam ort le trí bliana anuas agus is duine thú atá fíorionraic, tá fíormheas agam ort agus bhí ort an leaid óg a chur thar sáile, faoi mar a bhí ar go leor de do chlann a dhéanamh agus...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: I raise again the issue of small and medium enterprises, SMEs. As the Leader will be aware, having been very much part of the process, as was the Leas-Chathaoirleach, the Seanad prepared a comprehensive report on SMEs, for which many thanks go to Ms Bridget Doody and her team. I am keen that we execute the findings of the report at this stage. Many people put an awful lot of work into it....