God help him.

Hear, hear.

We will respect the referee.

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 in the GAA family. I welcome the clear, steadfast and unambiguous support of the Gaelic Athletic Association for the redevelopment of Casement Park in my native city, Belfast. W…

I thought it was me who did that.

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. The comments in the Dáil debate, from seasoned, experienced and I am not saying that in an unkind way, case-hardened elected representatives, is alarming in itself. I …

It is a fair point.

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 Oireachtas who played any part, big or small, in ensuring a very successful and memorable visit by President Biden to the Houses for his address last week. It was a memorable occasion f…

I second the amendment.

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 institutions back functioning and delivering for people, not just because we are nearing the 25th anniversary of that historic peace accord…

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 extend my sympathy, and that of Sinn Féin, to the families of those killed in the conflict and who are collectively known as "the disappeared". Republic…

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 civilian or military when it comes to sexual assault. I am sure it has been mentioned that the exposure by the Women of Honour, in particular, of the scale of sexual vio…

Settle down now.

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. Ba cheart dúinn a aithint go bhfuil teanga galánta againn. Ba cheart freisin aitheantas a thabhairt don mhéid oibre atá déanta ag daoine chun an pointe seo a bhaint amach. Ta pobail fud fad na tíre seo ag …

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 implementation; - welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations between the European Union and the British Government, and the securing of the agr…

Hear, hear.

I hope so.

Well said.

The Senator has broken the seal of confession.

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 key players. However, very many people were involved in this process, too many to name here. Fr. Des Wilson and people like him did not just…