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

Jerry Buttimer: ...the conclusion of No. 2; No. 3a, CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019 - Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 3, with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 4, Parole Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 3a; No. 4a, Qualifications and Quality Assurance...

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

Aidan Davitt: I will start on quite a sad note in extending my sincerest sympathies, and those of Fianna Fáil, to the family of Brendan Grace. We heard the breaking news about the very popular comedian and singer late last night or early this morning. We extend our sincerest sympathy to his family. We also extend our sympathy to the family of Noel Whelan. Many here will have known him from his...

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

Terry Leyden: Mr. Hogan has the Commissioner role and he is keeping it.

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

Aidan Davitt: As we are aware, the President-elect of the Commission has asked that all Governments provide both a male and female candidate-----

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

Victor Boyhan: I want to raise the issue of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016. Members will know that this Act was introduced to provide a new streamlined arrangement for fast-tracking housing that is of a strategic nature, includes more than 100 units or is student accommodation. When that legislation was passed by both Houses, the Minister rightly gave a...

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

Paul Gavan: As we are coming to the end of our session, I want to thank the staff of the Houses for their support and patience throughout the term. I wish all colleagues of all political persuasions a good summer. I am glad the Leader is here because on the previous two occasions I raised this issue, his deputy was in his place. I have been asking for three years for a debate on the US military's use...

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

Paul Gavan: .... I ask again for a debate at the earliest opportunity following our return in September, if we return. I draw attention to Edward Horgan in particular, who is a tremendous campaigner on Shannon and a former member of the Army. He pointed out that on 4 July, Miami Air M758MA, which is on contract to the US military, stopped in Shannon to refuel on its way back to the United States from...

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

John Dolan: ...met Noel Whelan in 2013 when I was invited to work with his Democracy Matters campaign to save the Seanad in order to reform it. In 2015, I asked him to assist the Disability Federation of Ireland to make sense of the wider political and civil landscape so we could be more potent in our work. In a 15 minute conversation in the company of my management team, he put me through my paces...

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

Ivana Bacik: ...whose death, sadly, was announced today. Like Senator Dolan I had the pleasure of knowing Noel. I had the privilege of serving with him on the steering group of the Together for Yes campaign and the Repeal the Eighth campaign last year. I had also campaigned alongside him on marriage equality and on the campaign to retain the Seanad. He was a great colleague at the Bar also. I express...

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

Ivana Bacik: ...As British-US relations deteriorate to a new low following the forced resignation of the British ambassador to the US, Mr. Kim Darroch, we can only watch in dismay the developments in British politics and just hope that sense will be seen over the summer, and that there will be some move by the British side to ensure we do not see a chaotic and catastrophic no-deal Brexit in October. Will...

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

Michelle Mulherin: In the new term I ask that the Leader looks to conduct a debate on Ireland's marine spatial policy. I welcome the recent launch by the Government of a draft marine planning policy statement. The size of our offshore area is ten times the landmass of our island. The Irish continental shelf comprises 220 million acres. As well as being relatively unexplored, we have a very poor spatial...

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

Terry Leyden: I join in the tributes and sympathies to the late, great Brendan Grace, who was one of the greatest comedians Ireland has ever produced. I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife, Eileen, and his four children on the loss of this marvellous man. I saw his concerts and was there in 1989 when he met Frank Sinatra in the Horse Show House in Ballsbridge. It was a most memorable occasion to...

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

Terry Leyden: I am pretty good at predicting that, but I could be surprised. I do not feel that Ireland has been well served by the negotiators from the European Union. I believe that we have been served appallingly in this whole effort. The backstop will not be relevant if there is no agreement, so let us bear that in mind.There are possible alternatives but have they been pursued? Have they pursued...

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

Gerard Craughwell: I join with colleagues in expressing my sympathy to the families of Brendan Grace and Noel Whelan. Noel Whelan contacted me and asked to meet me two days after I was elected to this House in 2014. He met me downtown and spent two hours with me, advising me and expressing his wishes and desires for how the Seanad would develop over the coming years. I thought it was a most generous act. I...

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

Frank Feighan: I also wish to be associated with the messages of condolence to the Whelan family. I met Noel Whelan on numerous occasions. He certainly had his finger on the political pulse. He was very astute and was a great commentator. At election time, we really looked forward to his interpretation of what exactly was going to happen. We give our sympathies to his family and also to the family of...

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

Maire Devine: I have a comment for Senator Craughwell. On my wedding night, in my wedding car with my new husband, the UDR took me out at gunpoint and went through every single present from my wedding day. The nationalist population, or whatever term the Senator wants to use, finds that the name of the UDR sticks in the craw. However, I commend the Senator and wish him the best of luck. We need to...

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

Frances Black: I express my sympathies to the families of Noel Whelan and Brendan Grace. I did not know Noel Whelan but I was a huge admirer of his. He was a fantastic commentator and he will be a huge loss to Ireland. He was too young. I knew Brendan Grace well and travelled on tour with him many years ago in Australia. He was a pure gentleman and will also be a huge loss to Ireland. The briefing...

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

James Reilly: I would like to be associated with the comments of others on the sad passing of Brendan Grace and Noel Whelan. Both men made a significant contribution to Irish life in very different ways. The issue I wish to raise today is one which would have been close to the heart of John Bailey, who also passed away recently. He was a councillor who was very much involved in watching housing...

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: 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...