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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Senator for sharing this Commencement matter with me. It is a big issue. We had a meeting with over 12 councillors in Roscommon town only a few days ago. It is frustrating. This is a service and a crucial amenity. I understand that the model has to be looked at, that there is an impact from Brexit and Covid and that we are seeing a lot more in terms of e-commerce, online shopping...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I know the Minister of State is taking this debate on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers. My colleague Senator Murphy is going to be working with the Minister of State and me. I have raised this issue with our parliamentary party and with the Taoiseach's office. It is crucial that we look at our long-term strategy. I know €10 million a year is being allocated...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Senator Murphy for his comments in respect of John Connor. I wish to raise the issue of flooding. In Roscommon, there is a particular issue relating to the rising waters of Lough Funshinagh. We need to discuss flood measures and flood alleviation projects and how we can accelerate them, as well as what can be done in respect of areas within a special area of conservation, SAC....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his words. I might use this time to pay tribute to John Connor. The thoughts of Senators are with his friends and his family, and the many Oireachtas colleagues, Deputies, Senators and councillors across County Roscommon who knew him well. His passing is shocking and sudden. I spoke to him on Monday last. He attended the Fine Gael conference that took place...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I want to continue the congratulations for Senator Burke, who is an amazing man from Mayo in the west. It is an honour because his is an amount of experience that we are fortunate to have in the House. We are very lucky to have Senator Burke with us today. I congratulate Senator Carrigy on his work on the autism-friendly Parliament. I know that each of us partook of training and it is...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: Yes, it was only just to acknowledged the community safety innovation fund initiative, which will ensure more than €3 million will come back into communities. That is phenomenal. I have spoken before on that fund, which is coming from CAB out of the proceeds of crime and coming back into towns and villages. I again want to highlight the cross-departmental agency and in particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister and his team who are here with us today. Those in Galway were absolutely delighted to see the development of accommodation. Close to 600 or 700 units have been opened up. That is absolutely phenomenal. We are seeing close to 2,000 beds of on-campus accommodation for the University of Galway, which was sorely needed. The rent-a-room scheme is really crucial. Access...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: Great women leaders.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister. I link in closely with these colleges and universities, as they are in my area. They are already striving ahead in terms of looking at how to expand and build the expertise and staffing required. They are planning to meet what they say is a need. There is a large gap for graduates. How will the Government support that development across the country? We have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: My question is about the importance of local transport which the Minister mentioned at the start of his opening statement. In the SUSI scheme, the Minister expanded the radius from 30 km to 45 km or perhaps more. That is crucial for rural areas. How does the Department link in with LocalLink? For example, I am fighting for a bus route between Athlone and Ballinasloe - a LocalLink service...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I join Senator Murphy in paying tribute to Tom Hussey. He gave many years of service in many different Departments, including the Departments of agriculture and Health. I wish to acknowledge his family because we all know how much families give when a family member is involved in public service. I am sure the people of Glenamaddy are also of great support. I wish to expand on what Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: Will there be one everyone in the audience? Senator Norris, it has been an absolute honour to share this Chamber with you. Today, I can only acknowledge the tributes that have been paid to you and add my voice to them. You have left Ireland a better country and there is no better tribute that someone can pay than that. You have done that for the people of Ireland and people who fought...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I wish to share two minutes of my time with Senator Conway.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister for being here today. As my colleague, Senator Seery Kearney said, it is an absolute privilege to be speaking on a constitutional amendment. It is an honour to be able to stand here and have our voice heard on this debate along with so many people across the country. The Irish Constitution, Bunreacht na hÉireann, dates back to 1937. As we all know it covers the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Aisling Dolan: Like my colleagues, I wish the staff in the Seanad Office a happy Christmas, and wish Tom Hickey well in this retirement. I thank my colleagues, including Caroline, Mikayala and my team in Roscommon and Galway, for all their support this year. It has been a difficult year. People are preparing for Christmas. I encourage them to shop local, where they can, when they are buying presents....

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister for public expenditure to the Chamber. This Bill will ensure payments, particularly social welfare payments and I want to comment on the social welfare side. The budget this year provided the largest ever package for social projection. I do not want to underestimate that. People will be able to access increased pension payments and carers will be able to claim back...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Chair for giving me the time to speak and to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, which is before us. We are speaking about the impact on suckler farmers and farming families of the recent beef Euro-Star index changes. I will ask Mr. Coughlan a question that relates to his role as chief executive of the organisation. He referred to suboptimal communications. Would he accept...