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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Catherine Noone: Blah, blah.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Catherine Noone: I also welcome Jody back. We missed her and it is great to see her looking so well. I extend my sympathies to Senator Eamonn Coghlan on the death of his mother. We were all shocked to hear about Senator Harte at the weekend. He is making good progress according to Senator Gilroy. Hopefully, he will be back with us soon. Like Senator Wilson, I welcome the positive news of a bid to host...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Catherine Noone: It would be a significant boost for tourism. It is great that there will be North-South co-operation. The various bodies will work together positively. There is no negative to this. I am sorry to jump on the Leader's territory, but the Waterford blaa today attained the same status from the European Commission as parma ham and feta cheese owing to its heritage and unique characteristics....

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Catherine Noone: There are major opportunities for food. The protected geographical indication and protected designation of origin mark protect food products as well as the geographical names of items that have established links to given areas.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Catherine Noone: I welcome Ryanair's announcement in respect of its intention to put in place nine new routes in and out of Dublin in 2014. This development, which will lead to the creation of 300 new jobs and an additional 700,000 passengers flying into and out of the country, is a direct result of the scrapping of the travel tax. Michael O'Leary confirmed the latter when making the announcement. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Catherine Noone: I noted with concern in recent weeks that five female Fine Gael councillors have announced that they do not intend to run in the next local elections. At a time when we are actively pursuing policies to encourage women to get involved in politics it seems there is a parallel problem of keeping women in politics, particularly women of my generation. Three of the five mentioned are about my...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Catherine Noone: I also want to wish Tom McGrath a very happy retirement. Like other speakers, I thank him and all the ushers for their professionalism in the House. I want to support Senator White's comments about the regrettable cuts that have been implemented in the budget. The cut she mentioned is certainly not welcome. Perhaps we need to have a wider debate on this issue. At a time when we are trying...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I intend to enjoy it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: This is like a Fine Gael internal meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I thank the ambassadors for attending the committee. I am a member of a committee that will be going to Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn on Saturday. I agree with other members on building relationships. As smaller member states, it is important we rally together on issues we have in common. I bow to my colleague’s superior knowledge on underground cabling. This morning the Seanad had a...

Seanad: EU Scrutiny and Transparency in Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: At 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 5 November.

Seanad: EU Scrutiny and Transparency in Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Tánaiste for his attendance. I commend Senator Daly on his considered contribution and on his drafting of the EU Scrutiny and Transparency in Government Bill and I thank his colleagues who contributed to the debate. The intent of the Bill has much merit. The proposal for the Seanad to provide oversight and scrutiny of European legislation should be adopted. I suggest that...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I join other colleagues in expressing sympathy on the passing of Niall Donoghue. It is beyond sad that such a talented young man is dead. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. I support Senator Feargal Quinn's comments on the availability of defibrillators. I understand there would be cost implications in implementing the Bill, as with the alcohol strategy. However, we should at...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Administration (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I wish to ask the Minister for Health to put a procedure in place for the cancellation of a medical card number when issuing a death certificate. It is a simple concept. Recent reports in the IrishIndependent highlighted the problem of GPs claiming more than €1.5 million a year in fees for people who were dead or did not exist. Even prior to that there was a clear need to establish...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Administration (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: It seems that when the information is available in-house, it is unnecessary to put the onus on doctors to be responsible for making sure their own lists are in order when we have the information available when a death certificate is issued. I am not convinced on the issue, but there is no point in pressing it.

Seanad: Asylum Support Services: Motion (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: This debate on how best to reform Ireland's reception and asylum system is one of great importance. I commend Senator Jillian van Turnhout for her work in this area and bringing the motion before us. There is no question that those in direct provision accommodation are among the most vulnerable in our society. It is up to us to ensure procedures and facilities are in place to make sure...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I join others in welcoming the Taoiseach to the Seanad and thank him for giving of his time today. We are particularly happy to have the Taoiseach here after our near death experience. I believe the Taoiseach should be congratulated for being the first Taoiseach to grasp the nettle of political reform and tackle the issue head on with a referendum which was always going to be divisive. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I welcome news that minimum pricing for alcohol is to be introduced. Finally we are dealing with the issue in a serious way. Full details are to be released tomorrow. We were awaiting the result of the Scottish case in the European court that dealt with many of the issues raised by Senator Rónán Mullen. The more potent the alcohol, the higher the price. That will act as a...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I am always looking for a debate on it. I am looking for a debate in the context of what Senator Rónan Mullen said, that we debate the strategy. I know where the Senator is coming from, but it is welcome that we are clearly implementing a strategy.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: Senator Colm Burke was speaking in general terms.