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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Representatives of Truth Recovery Process (4 May 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...relating to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. Britain's Supreme Court has also ruled that the British Government is in breach of its legal obligation to carry out an investigation into the murder of Pat Finucane. Just this week the Police Ombudsman's report into the murder of Independent councillor Patsy Kelly was published. His family wants a new inquest into that murder. We know the...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...I call on the British Government to bring forward a deal that meets the needs of those workers, who are out for fair pay and better working conditions. In particular, I note the sterling work of Pat Cullen, the secretary general of the Royal College of Nursing, RCN. She is a Tyrone woman, but she has lived in south Belfast for many years and she has provided first-class leadership to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (1 Feb 2022)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police Service; Justice Cory's report; and the de Silva report. Former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, apologised to the family of the murdered human rights lawyer, Pat Finucane, for collusion in his murder. The Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, will know that this House recently unanimously passed a motion calling for a full public inquiry...

Seanad: British Government Legacy Proposals: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...he questioned 210 members of illegal loyalist paramilitary groups, and that 207 were state agents. In January 2015, Sir Desmond de Silva's report into the killing of the human rights lawyer Pat Finucane said that more than 90% of the intelligence information in the hands of loyalists came from members of the British armed forces. Stevens and de Silva were appointed by the British...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2021)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...have been campaigning for justice for Michaela. I do not want to say too much about it with the investigation being reopened again, other than to extend, on behalf of ever Member, our continued sympathies and solidarity with the McAreavey and Harte families as they take those next steps on that long and arduous journey for truth and justice for Michaela. Other colleagues have reflected...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2021)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...Government over many years. Just a few weeks ago in this very Chamber the Seanad unanimously agreed a motion calling on the British Government to fulfil its legal obligations to hold a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucance, which is a commitment that was made and agreed at Westin Park in 2001. Just this week, again in this very Chamber, the Joint Committee on the Implementation...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2020)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Cheannaire as ucht an Oird Gnó a leagan os ár comhair. As the Leader knows, last week the Taoiseach met Pat Finucane's wife Geraldine and their son John and unequivocally supported the family's demand for a public inquiry into the murder of Pat. In this Chamber, the Minister for Foreign Affairs endorsed that Government support and the Seanad...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Establishment of an Independent Public Inquiry into the Murder of Pat Finucane: Motion (26 Nov 2020)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move: That this committee calls for the immediate establishment of a full, independent public judicial inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane, as recommended by Judge Cory, which would enjoy the full co-operation of the Finucane family and command the respect and confidence of all the people on the island of Ireland, and all persons committed to democracy, human rights and the rule of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Establishment of an Independent Public Inquiry into the Murder of Pat Finucane: Motion (26 Nov 2020)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...to members for their support. When the motion is agreed, it is important that the secretariat issue a press release on it. At the heart of this is a family and their request for justice for Pat. In the remaining days, before 30 November, there has been an important series of steps. It is testament to the tenacity and determination of the Finucane family that within a short period of...

Seanad: Inquiry into the Murder of Mr. Patrick Finucane: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - recalls the brutal murder of solicitor, Patrick Finucane, at his home in Belfast on 12th February, 1989; - notes the evidence of collusion between loyalist paramilitaries, the British Army and the Royal Ulster Constabulary in the murder of Mr. Finucane; - recalls the commitments made at the Weston Park talks in July, 2001, by the British Government to...

Seanad: Inquiry into the Murder of Mr. Patrick Finucane: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...was agreed at the Stormont House Agreement implemented fully on behalf of everyone who suffered a loss, hurt or trauma as a result of the conflict. It is also important to remember, in all of the reflections on Pat Finucane and his work here tonight, that he represented people from every tradition and community in the North without fear or favour because he was a servant of the court....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...Ireland must also use its place in the EU to stand up for justice and international law. The Finucane family have campaigned for truth and justice regarding the murder of their husband and father, Pat, for 30 years. They have gained international renown for their dignity and grace in the face of constant obstacles and barriers. They have support from across the political spectrum in...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Jul 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...will prompt the British Government to act and legislate. The British legislative requirement is much more substantial. There are ongoing requirements for inquests and inquiries, such as in the case of Pat Finucane and several others. The British Government has had this legislation on its desk for a considerable time. The PSNI has indicated that it does not believe it has the capacity to...

Seanad: Dealing with the Past in Northern Ireland: Statements (27 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...proper reconciliation, truth and peace. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade used the word "healing" in his contribution. It struck me because it was right and was also a word used by Patsy Kelly Junior during the briefing today in the AV room. Patsy was not born when his father was murdered. I understand this is a trying day for his family who are present in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...acted in a dignified and appropriate way. I wonder more was this a strategic decision to cause further hurt and trauma but also to prepare us for what we heard today. Michael Finucane, the son of Pat Finucane, was involved in a significant finding in a judgment in the British Supreme Court a few weeks ago. He said today's decision is extremely worrying because of the circumstances of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...for the presentation this morning. Given the Minister's personal engagement on and interest in this issue, I wish to note the significant judgment handed down by the Supreme Court in London in the Pat Finucane case. I am sure it is a judgment the Minister, his officials and Government colleagues will want to study so I do not expect him to comment on it at all. I just wish to note its...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ..., the Government has failed to show it is committed to properly tackling organised crime. Last year, Dublin lost 100 gardaí. Since 2010 it has lost 1,000 gardaí. Regarding these losses, Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy said we have hit rock bottom when it comes to the recruitment of new personnel. We have seen the redirection of gardaí into specialist units, transfers...

Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: .... That is why this appeal is so fundamentally important. While I have the floor, I will take the opportunity to read into the record of the House the names of the 14 hooded men, namely, Jim Auld, Pat Shivers, Joe Clarke, Michael Donnelly, Kevin Hannaway, Paddy Joe McLean, Francie McGuigan, Patrick McNally, Sean McKenna, Gerry McKerr, Michael Montgomery, Davy Rodgers, Brian Turley and...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...take as opposed to words. Does the Irish Government want to see the implementation of an Irish language Act? What is it doing as co-guarantors to make that come about? I read with interest the Minister's recent contribution to the Pat Finucane memorial lecture in Belfast which was a very positive and worthwhile intervention on the Minister's behalf. Does the Minister agree the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...national security by the British Government that is prohibiting investigations from taking place into and conclusions being reached on matters such as the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the case of Pat Finucane and the McGurk's Bar bombing, I am not quite sure what its role as co-guarantor entails. The British Secretary of State has said in the House of Commons today that he is considering...