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Seanad: International Women's Day: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I apologise. My other half gives great care in my home. My father gave great care in my home. Some of the Senator's language is disgusting. To go back to International Women's Day I want to acknowledge women who are in conflict. Thousands of women are suffering in war. We see on our screens every day the women in Gaza who are losing their babies straight after birth or who are not...

Seanad: International Women's Day: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Erin McGreehan: You do not speak for me. Please do not put us all in that wee box. Do not do it. It is unbelievably insulting and shocking the stuff that comes out of your mouth. We are all able to question but you take a tiny grain of question and go with it and run down that rabbit hole as quickly as you possibly can to get those Twitter likes and get the videos up there as quickly as possible. It is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome my big brother, Matthew, to the House. He is the one who indulged my interest in politics, brought me to cumann meetings, comhairle Dáil ceantair meetings and other Fianna Fáil meetings all over the country. I would not be here today without him. I also welcome my other guests, Gerry O'Callaghan, Peter Paul McShane and Jimmy Hanlon. They are fantastic representatives...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Discussion (28 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I will save my time for the next session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Safeguarding: Safeguarding Ireland (21 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the witnesses. We speak about safeguarding issues across a lot of committees in this house and more so in this committee. As safeguarding has been a topic of huge importance to us over the past few years, it is great to have the witnesses here. Adult safeguarding legislation is a programme for Government commitment and we are looking forward to that. My question is on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Safeguarding: Safeguarding Ireland (21 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: It is soul-destroying, as I am sure the witnesses will agree. Hopefully, they did not think I was suggesting that Safeguarding Ireland was the HSE or was established by the HSE. The HSE and HIQA are potentially breaking the law here, and we are all sitting with it. I find that very depressing and concerning given that we have legislation, although we need more legislation and I am one of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I also welcome the news of the shared island funding. Today we heard that the Government will provide the targeted cost of construction of the Narrow Water Bridge. The Cabinet signed off on that this morning. Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love my county and region and am so proud of it. I genuinely believe in it and in its bright future. Today's funding announcement...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the witnesses to the committee and wish them the very best of luck in their roles in Coimisiún na Meán. We have been discussing this matter in both Chambers and these committee rooms in this House. I have had many interviews on radio stations on the call for an online media commission and the importance of it. The commission's work is not underestimated by Members of...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: When will the commission reach a point where sanctions for infringements can be applied? We have an important year ahead with elections and so on. If a deepfake or the like was put up online and not taken down, when would we feel that an avenue was open to someone and that sanctions would be applied in respect of that infringement?

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2024: Motion (15 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2024, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 25th January, 2024.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2024: Motion (15 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: The Minister is very welcome to the House. While I moved the motion, it would be absolutely remiss of me not to speak about what was announced to the people of Louth and Drogheda yesterday. The D Hotel is a central economic hub and a focus of a lot of the activity, tourism, and events that happen in Drogheda. It is not just the bed nights. There is an impact to closing down that hotel in...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2024: Motion (15 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: Absolutely.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: This morning, I would like to wish everyone a happy St. Brigid's Day. Brigid was born in Louth 1,500 years ago, so we are very happy that she is being recognised to the extent that she is being recognised. I congratulate Louth County Council's arts office and tourism team, Dundalk BIDS and all the community groups around County Louth who have come together and made the celebration of Brigid...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: The witnesses are very welcome. Everybody here would agree that the work InterTradeIreland has been doing over the past 25 years has been absolutely invaluable. My brief question to the witnesses is about how it is very natural for us to trade with the North. It is easy to go up the road to buy or sell stuff. In the witnesses' experience over 25 years, obviously, we have seen the results...

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

Erin McGreehan: I, too, express my solidarity with Senator Clonan. When we ask a question in this House, we expect it to be answered properly, at least, but also by a Minister in the line Department. The situation this morning was uncalled for. I wish to raise a separate health issue. I am calling for a debate on GP shortages. Last year, the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, increased the number of GP training...

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

Erin McGreehan: I did not know Mr. Connor but I want to express my condolences. It is a desperately lonely time for families and friends today with such an untimely death. I send my blessings and my thoughts to that family because it can be an horrendous, lonely, dark road they have to walk over the next while. I express my relief that the DUP voted last night to re-enter Government. I congratulate Sir...

Seanad: Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak. I also welcome the inquiry. It has been long sought after. It is a signal of hope to ensure that our armed forces are held to the highest standards of accountability, transparency and justice. We all believe that our Defence Forces represent the pinnacle of bravery, dedication and selflessness. We all look up to our soldiers and respect them....

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: That is the next Bill.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: This is an exhausting debate, and it is frustrating in many ways. If we go back to what we want to achieve in this referendum, it is quite simple. It is quite clear. It is whether this country and its people want our Constitution - all our Constitution - to catch up with the society that we live in. Those who advocate for a "No" vote have to ask themselves whether they are happy that the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: We know that.