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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill and of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Ms Sara Phelan: At the outset, I would like to extend thanks to the Chair and the members of the committee for their invitation to us, as representatives of the Bar Council of Ireland, to participate in this public session of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice to establish our views on the general scheme of the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill 2023. It would be somewhat remiss of me...

Seanad: Rights-Based Care Economy: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: I too am very pleased to support this motion on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I am grateful to Senator O'Loughlin and the Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus for producing such an expansive and detailed motion about such a timely and important set of interlocking issues. There is no doubt but that this motion addresses gender equality, social justice, disability rights, the politics...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. This week, as the focus has been on other matters in the news, a hugely significant story has gone relatively unmarked. According to the UN, the first week of July was the hottest week on record globally ever. Indeed, June 2023 has blown away all temperature records for that month. The science is clear. All that we hold dear is threatened...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Developing a Legal Framework for Assisted Dying: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Professor Mary Donnelly: It is a very fair point that Professor Jones has made on the specifics of the American situation. It is a very different kind of model in general. In our situation, if we decided to introduce a measure, or to legislate for a measure, to accept that our citizens were entitled to that measure, then we would be required to ensure that mechanisms were put in place to...

European Union Directive: Motion (6 Jul 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Ruairi Ó Murchú: This is a timely motion, as we see the devastating effects of a scandal within a commercial State-sponsored body. I am fairly sure I do not have to name it, as I think everyone will realise I am talking about RTÉ. I do not want to prejudice the work of the relevant committees or wherever else this has to go. I will quote from the briefing note, which states the proposal "will impose...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

H.E. Ms Maura Healey: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I thank all the Members of Seanad Éireann, Ambassador Cronin, distinguished guests and staff for their incredibly warm welcome of me. It is a profound honour to be here in this Chamber with you. It is just over 100 years since this body was created to help lead a free Ireland, and it is 60 years tomorrow since President John...

Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 May 2023)

Pa Daly: I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, his officials or whoever compiled the report I have before me. It is clear and raises several interesting questions in respect of how the Bill will be implemented. To begin at the end of the Bill, it provides for a number of miscellaneous matters, including that the assessment application may be made on behalf of a party to proceedings...

Seanad: Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)

Vincent P Martin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.The Green Party grouping welcomes this short Bill put before the House as a step in the right direction as part of the overall jigsaw. It comes from the Government. To give some credit to the Government, it appears to be in listening mode. More judges have been called for, for as long as I remembering practising in the Law Library. To see a Bill...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 Mar 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I thank members for this opportunity to appear before the select committee as they consider the 2023 Estimates for Votes 1 to 6, inclusive. A detailed briefing document for each of these Votes has been supplied to the committee in advance of the meeting. While I have certain responsibilities to the Oireachtas for administrative matters in some of these offices, they operate independently...

Seanad: Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Feb 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 7: In page 21, line 7, to delete “shall” where it firstly occurs and substitute “may”. These sections of the Bill are a matter of serious concern. I am surprised they have not got more attention. We are usually very careful of anything potentially seen as interfering with the separation of powers and the due course of our courts....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: I welcome this opportunity to present the 2023 Revised Estimates for the Foreign Affairs group of Votes, comprising Vote 27 - International Co-operation and Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs. I ask members to allow me to repeat our sincere sympathies to all affected by the earthquakes last week in Türkiye and Syria, including employees of the Irish aid agency Goal, and our recognition of all...

Nursing Home Charges and Disability Allowance Payments: Statements (9 Feb 2023)

Duncan Smith: Since the report in the Mail on Sundayon 29 January 2023, we have seen the report of the Attorney General, which was utterly disappointing, and have heard the statements from the Ministers this afternoon that ricocheted off the central injustices that have been exposed rather than grappling with and accepting them and detailing a path we need to travel. In the report last Sunday week, it was...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Supports for Parents of Children in Foster Care: Discussion (29 Nov 2022)

Ms Brenda Kneafsey: EPIC is a national organisation that works with children in State care, young people in aftercare services and young adults with experience of the care system. We work with children and young people in residential care, special care, foster care and relative care, as well as those accommodated by the State in homeless services under section V of the Child Care Act, and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Mr. Colm O'Reilly: Hopefully it is not a case of the worst is last. Good afternoon, Cathaoirleach, Deputies, Senators and Minister. I am the chairperson of NewsBrands Ireland and the chief operating officer of the Business Post Group. I am joined by my fellow publishers: Sammi Bourke of theIrish Farmers' Journal; Conor Goodman of the Irish Times Group; and Mark Deering, head of corporate...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Pa Daly: We welcome the intent behind the Bill and the effort and work that has clearly gone into addressing the needs of people who experience hatred on account of who they are. As the Minister said, people need to feel safe and we accept that the current Act is not effective. We have received, as I am sure all Deputies have, many submissions on the Bill, even after the pre-legislative scrutiny...

Irish Corporate Governance (Gender Balance) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank colleagues from across the House for their expressions of support for this Bill, and all members of the Cabinet for agreeing this week to support it. I thank the Ministerfor Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, and the Minister of State, Deputy English, for being present. I thank solicitor and...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (29 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity yet again to contribute to and to oppose this motion. I wish to comment on some of what has been said by previous speakers, particularly the Fianna Fáil Members who outlined the crimes committed and the role of the Special Criminal Court and whether they would be happening. The fact is that the Special Criminal Court has been here for 50 years and...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Leo Varadkar: I am very pleased to introduce the Sick Leave Bill to the Seanad today. The Bill has completed its passage through the Dáil, and I am keen to have it enacted before the summer recess. This Bill creates a new workers' right in Ireland. For the first time, employees will be entitled to statutory sick pay from their employers. It is one of five new workers' rights I am establishing this...

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 May 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this important legislation. The Bill contains many provisions that are very important from a workers' rights perspective. We should never forget that members of the Garda are workers. They do a very tough job, made more difficult by the fact they work in an environment that has been under-resourced for a long time. When we are thinking about Garda...