Results 81-100 of 2,412 for speaker:Niall Ó Donnghaile

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: We will respect the referee.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Ba mhaith liom fáilte Uí Cheallaigh a chur roimh an uachtarán agus roimh an chlann seo aige, Barbara, Conor, Shane agus a chuid deirfiúracha chomh maith, chomh maith lenár n-aíonna go léir atá linn sa Ghailearaí inniu. A uachtaráin, there is no denying those are your sisters, because you are all very alike and I know how important family is...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I thought it was me who did that.

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire ar dtús báire agus cuirim fáilte roimh an deis na ráitis tábhachtacha seo a phlé inniu. A few weeks ago the Dáil also debated the report from the independent review group that reviewed the dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces and its treatment of its personnel, male and female but in particular female members....

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: It is a fair point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. Ba mhaith liom ar dtús báire comhghairdeas a ghabhail le hachan duine a bhí páirteach le cuairt Uachtarán Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá an tseachtain seo caite. Is turas agus cuairt ar an Oireachtas a bhí stairiúil agus suntasach dúinn ar fad. I thank and commend all of those in the Houses of the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I second the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Progress and Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I apologise for missing the initial part of the witnesses' contributions. I found Dr. Keogh's insight into the issues faced by people with disabilities to be very worthwhile. Many colleagues have asked a range of questions, but I am keen to tease out the issue of the developmental side of international aid, in respect of working to empower people, developing their agency and dignity and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I have three issues to raise with the Deputy Leader, the first of which I have raised consistently. Colleagues across the House will agree with the sentiment of my call. Yesterday, we saw a significant vote in Westminster on the Windsor Framework. Those who are opposed to it were humiliated by the number of votes cast in its support. We now need to see the Good Friday Agreement...

Seanad: Location of Victims' Remains: Motion (22 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus roimh na teaghlaigh atá linn sa Gallery anocht. I welcome the Minister for this debate, and I welcome the families and guests who are in the Gallery. Indeed, I welcome the opportunity to speak on behalf of Sinn Féin on the Fianna Fáil motion and commend its proposers, Senators Blaney and McGreehan. I want to take this opportunity to...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Cosúil le comhghleacaithe eile, beidh Sinn Féin ag tacú leis an leasú ón Seanadóir Clonan. Senator Clonan’s amendment is important. I am sorry that I missed his contribution. I am sure that, as ever, it was well-informed, insightful and comprehensive. The amendment seeks to ensure there is legal consistency across all sectors of our society whether...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Settle down now.

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Sílim go bhfuil sé tábhachtach a rá i tús báire go bhfuil sé thar a bheith dearfach agus ceart go bhfuil na ráitis seo againn le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge. Cé go bhfuil pointí le déanamh againn ar fad, sílim go bhfuil sé thar a bheith maith go nglacaimid tréimhse agus seal chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an teanga....

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I move: "That Seanad Éireann: - acknowledges the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, commends all those involved in the achievement of reaching this historic political accommodation, that has transformed our island, and calls on both the Irish and British Governments, as co-guarantors, to provide joint-stewardship and continue to work to ensure its full...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: I hope so.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Well said.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: The Senator has broken the seal of confession.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. The Seanad is at one on this, which is welcome. I know it will send an encouraging and necessary political message tonight. When Senator Joe O'Reilly was vacating the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach, I called him a sage because he made many very worthwhile points. He also acknowledged Fr. Des Wilson. It is appropriate for us to remember the...