Search for "we are where we are" speaker:Jim O'Callaghan (KildareStreet.com)

EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (24 Sep 2020): Jim O'Callaghan: ...Ministers came out to assert their disgust that the good name of the United Kingdom was being traduced as a result of this brazen and reckless act by the British Government. That is the reason we are where we are. What message does that send out? I regret to say that the message it sends to this House and, indeed, all of Europe and the rest of the world is that this is not a trustworthy...
Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (15 Oct 2019): Jim O'Callaghan: ...reflect on the Second Stage debate with other affected members of the community who may have contributions to make to us in light of the debate that took place in the House. As they say, however, we are where we are. I welcome the fact this legislation is coming in to provide for parental leave and benefit, which are both to be welcomed and both long overdue. However, it has to be...

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