Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

4:05 pm

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I note his points in that regard.

Senator Mary Ann O'Brien agreed with Senator Whelan that there should be a debate on law and order and the bail laws. Recently the Director of Public Prosecutions made a speech asking people to refrain from commenting on cases that might be coming before the courts.

It is very important we bear that in mind when commenting in the House.

Senator Mary Ann O'Brien mentioned something about the Kilkenny bridge and I know there are other points in regard to that, but she also mentioned something about corruption and brown envelopes. If the Senator has any information in that regard, I urge her to go immediately to the Garda and report it.

I agree with Senator Conway's comments on Ask.fm.

Senator Byrne told us of the sad news of the death of former Senator Jack Fitzsimons, and I am sure we all wish to express our sympathies to Mr. Fitzsimons's family.

Senator Ó Clochartaigh called on the Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, to come to the House for a debate on the diaspora and also called for a debate on the Irish language. We will certainly ask the Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeltacht affairs and natural resources, Deputy McHugh, to come to the House to discuss that matter.

Senator Mooney also spoke about the Irish diaspora and long wave 252, and on the fact that we had 17 hours of debate on Irish Water in this House.

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