Speeches

 

Special Session 2023

September 21, 2023

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Constitution 128th Amendment (Women’s Reservation) Bill, 2023

September 18, 2023

Derek O’Brien’s speech on ‘Parliamentary Journey of 75 Years’

Monsoon Session 2023

August 11, 2023

Derek O’Brien bids farewell to retiring Rajya Sabha members while apologising for the absence of Prime Minister during their last days in the House

August 10, 2023

Derek O’Brien raises Point of Order under Rule 259 (Chairman’s power to preserve order in the House)

August 8, 2023

Derek O’Brien’s Point of Order demanding that Leader of Opposition be allowed to speak on Manipur

Budget Session 2023

February 7, 2023

Derek O’Brien’s speech in Rajya Sabha during the Motion Of Thanks On The President’s Address

Budget Session 2022

April 6, 2022

Derek O’Brien’s Special Mention on the need to modify Provident Fund software to prevent delay in PF dispersal to those with apostrophes and dash in their names, which especially applies to some with Portuguese-origin, Anglo-Indian & other names

April 6, 2022

Derek O’Brien raised a Point of Order under Rule 238, as per which a Member “shall not” “reflect upon the conduct of persons in high authority unless the discussion is based on a substantive motion drawn in proper terms”

March 31, 2022

Derek O’Brien pays tribute to 72 retiring Rajya Sabha MPs on behalf of All India Trinamool Congress

Winter Session 2022

December 20, 2022

Derek O’Brien making a Point of Order on precedents under Rule 267

December 19, 2022

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Appropriation (No. 5) Bill 2022 and The Appropriation (No. 4) Bill 2022

December 16, 2022

Derek O’Brien’s Special Mention on the need to strengthen Prelegislative Consultation Policy

Budget Session 2021

March 24, 2021

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Finance Bill, 2021

March 24, 2021

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021

February 4, 2021

Derek O’Brien speaks on Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address

Monsoon Session 2022

August 8, 2022

Derek O’Brien bids farewell to outgoing Vice President & Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu

August 8, 2022

Derek O’Brien introduces Private Members’ Bill to amend Information Technology Act 2000

August 8, 2022

Derek O’Brien introduces Private Members’ Bill to replace outdated Epidemic Diseases Act 1897

Winter Session 2021

December 21, 2021

Derek O’Brien raises a Point of Order regarding the Chairman’s power to enforce his decisions

December 21, 2021

Derek O’Brien raises Points of Order regarding the introduction of The Election Laws (Amendment )Bill, 2021

December 7, 2021

Derek O’Brien raises Point of Order on the suspension of 12 Members of Rajya Sabha

Monsoon Session 2021

August 11, 2021

Derek O’Brien speaks in support of The Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021

August 9, 2021

Derek O’Brien raises a Point of Order on Parliamentary conventions being subverted

August 2, 2021

Derek O’Brien raises an issue in Rajya Sabha over attack on MP in Tripura

Budget Session 2020

March 17, 2020

Derek O’Brien seeks clarifications from Railway Minister in Rajya Sabha

March 16, 2020

Derek O’Brien speaks on the urgent need to follow rules to stop transmission of coronavirus

March 16, 2020

Derek O’Brien initiates a discussion on the working of Ministry of Railways

Monsoon Session 2020

September 20, 2020

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020

September 19, 2020

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020

September 19, 2020

Derek O’Brien makes Zero Hour mention on cash transfer for informal sector workers

Winter Session 2019

December 12, 2019

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, 2019

December 11, 2019

Derek O’Brien makes an observation during voting on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019

December 11, 2019

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Monsoon Session 2019

June 21, 2019

Derek O’Brien introduces The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2018 to amend Article 85

August 23, 2019

Derek O’Brien raises a Point of Order on allowing more time for analysis of Bills introduced

August 23, 2019

Derek O’Brien makes a Point of Order on introduction of Bills

Winter Session 2018

December 31, 2018

Derek O’Brien demands Triple Talaq Bill to be sent to Select Committee

December 14, 2018

Derek O’Brien lays reports of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture

Monsoon Session 2018

August 10, 2018

Derek O’Brien raises a Point of Order on the list of business for Rajya Sabha

August 10, 2018

Derek O’Brien raises a Point of Order regarding business to be conducted in the Rajya Sabha

August 9, 2018

Derek O’Brien, on behalf of Trinamool, congratulates newly-elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Budget Session 2019

January 9, 2019

Derek O’Brien speaks on The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019

January 3, 2019

Derek O’Brien asks a Question on Right To Education Act

January 3, 2019

Derek O’Brien speaks during a discussion on proclamation of President’s Rule in Jammu & Kashmir

Budget Session 2018

March 28, 2018

Derek O’Brien for Trinamool speaks during Farewell to Retiring Members in Rajya Sabha

March 3, 2018

Derek O’Brien speaks during a discussion on Women’s Day

February 9, 2018

Derek O’Brien makes an intervention regarding the proper running of the House

Winter Session 2017

January 4, 2018

Derek O’Brien makes a Point of Order on legislative business in Rajya Sabha

January 4, 2018

Derek O’Brien makes an intervention regarding Triple Talaq Bill

January 3, 2018

Derek O’Brien makes a Point of Order regarding Triple Talaq Bill

Monsoon Session 2017

August 11, 2017

Derek O’Brien speaks during the welcome of the Hon Rajya Sabha Chairman

August 10, 2017

Derek O’Brien gives farewell to the Hon Chairman of Rajya Sabha

August 10, 2017

Derek O’Brien speaks during farewell to retiring members

Budget Session 2017

April 10, 2017

Derek O’Brien seeks clarifications from the IT Minister on Aadhaar

April 5, 2017

Derek O’Brien speaks on the GST Bill

March 30, 2017

Derek O’Brien seeks clarification from Railway Minister on The Railways Appropriation Bill, 2017

Winter Session 2016

December 2, 2016

Point of Order raised by Derek O’Brien on placing of selective documents by MoS Defence

December 1, 2016

Flight carrying Mamata Banerjee denied permission to land despite low fuel, Derek O’Brien demands an enquiry

November 30, 2016

Derek O’Brien demands the presence of the Prime Minister in Rajya Sabha during the debate on demonetisation

Monsoon Session 2016

August 11, 2016

Derek O’Brien seeks clarifications on The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016

August 11, 2016

Derek O’Brien slams RSS involvement in education

August 10, 2016

Derek O’Brien speaks during the discussion on Kashmir

Budget Session 2016

March 16, 2016

Derek O’Brien questions the credibility of ‘sting video’ in Rajya Sabha

March 3, 2016

Derek O’Brien speaks on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in Rajya Sabha

Winter Session 2015

December 22, 2015

Derek O’Brien speaks on the Juvenile Justice Bill

December 3, 2015

Derek O’Brien slams Centre over flood/drought relief for Bengal

December 2, 2015

Derek O’Brien speaks in Rajya Sabha about the prevailing flood situation in the country

Budget Session 2015

May 14, 2015

Derek O’Brien speaks on the Black Money Bill

May 7, 2015

Derek O’Brien speaks in RS on the Appropriation Bill & Finance Bill

May 5, 2015

Derek O’Brien calls attention of the IT Minister at Rajya Sabha on Net Neutrality

Winter Session 2014

December 19, 2014

Derek O’Brien makes an intervention on GST

December 17, 2014

Why is the PM missing from the Rajya Sabha? – Derek O’Brien

December 10, 2014

Derek O’Brien speaks on statement by Minister regarding India’s stand on WTO

Monsoon Session 2014

August 13, 2014

Derek O’Brien speaks during Question Hour regarding FDI in Insurance

August 13, 2014

Derek O’Brien speaks during Question Hour regarding FDI in Insurance

August 11, 2014

Derek O’Brien speaks on the pension claims of disabled soldiers