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Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I second the motion. It is important that this motion is agreed to ensure that the history and stoicism of the Defence Forces are protected now and for future generations. It only takes a simple glance at the Defence Forces website, news outlets or the history books to see the long and proud history of our forces. As many Members will know, I am a passionate advocate for the Defence Forces...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regeneration Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this Commencement matter. I invite him to come to Rathangan, which is not so far away and only about an hour from Mullingar, to see our lovely town and have a look at what is happening in St. Patrick's Park. There is a wonderful community living in Rathangan and a great community in St. Patrick's Park, but that has not always been the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regeneration Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for the update. I appreciate that a regeneration project has to move through a number of phases. However, it certainly should not take 11 years just to have completed phase 1. Many of the gaps were when Kildare County Council would come back to the Department in terms of plans, drawings, etc., and the Department would then take an inordinately huge amount of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice to the congratulations to Senator Clonan. I have followed his work closely and I admire it. I respect him greatly and congratulate all his family and supporters. Senator Clonan will find the friendship he talks about. He will also find a collaboration, which is very important. I certainly notice that more in this House than in the Lower House. I look forward to working...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We move from one Lilywhite to another Lilywhite. The Minister is very welcome. I commend her on her announcement this morning of the living wage scheme for artists, artistes and musicians — so many wonderful people whose talent brings so many people to our shores. We will be able to use them to sell and support tourism internationally. The announcement was a revolutionary move. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Apologies have been received from Senator Eileen Flynn. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Michael Ryan, national head of mental health engagement and recovery at the HSE; Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw; Dr. Joseph Morning, mental health content editor at SpunOut; Mr. Mark Smyth, past president of the Psychological Society of Ireland; and Ms Trish Murphy, acting director of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Could you finish up, please, Mr. Ryan? You are over time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Ryan. I appreciate that. I assure him his full statement will be up on the website. I invite Dr. Duffy to make his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Duffy very much for his presentation and also for respecting the time allocation. I now invite Dr. Morning to make his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Morning for his presentation and his time. I now call Mr. Mark Smyth, past president of the Psychological Society of Ireland, PSI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Smyth. I call our final witness, Ms Trish Murphy, who is representing the Irish Council for Psychotherapy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does the Senator have another question or would he like others to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will allow one response as the Deputy has run out of time. I ask her to direct the question to one individual.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The committee is looking at doing a special model on the impact on primary, secondary and third-level education. We will have an opportunity to take a look at this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: No. There is no time, but we might have time when the session is finished.