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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Curragh Camp is a very special place in County Kildare and nationally. It was a thriving community but is not so much now, sadly, because a lot of facilities have been moved from there and a lot of the accommodation for married people and families is no longer available. At the same time, many families were reared in the Curragh Camp. There is still a military community and two schools...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I know he has a sense of the historical, social, cultural and architectural importance of both buildings. I am pleased about this and that he recognises the buildings' significance. I acknowledge that the Department of Defence was not involved in the decision to discontinue the use of the post office. The decision on the fire station was a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I extend our sympathies to the family of Carmencita Hederman. I remember being fascinated by her as a young child. She was one of the first women in politics that young girls could identify with. She was very much herself. She had a very strong voice and she used it in all of the areas she was concerned and passionate about. I also add my voice of...

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. I am delighted to have the opportunity to formally congratulate her on her position. I do not know how she does all that she does in being an excellent public representative for the people of Cavan-Monaghan - constituency politics is demanding in itself - while also being able to take on a very challenging portfolio with such gusto and...

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: A vote has been called in the Dáil so we must suspend the House.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I have received several messages.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I propose that we suspend the sitting for the duration of the Dáil vote.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am sorry but there is another vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move that the House stand suspended until the vote is over.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Committee on European Union Affairs: EU General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well in the challenging time we have ahead of us. The right person is in the position to handle those challenging and difficult negotiations. In his opening statement, the Minister of State spoke about the conflict between Israel and Iran. We have to be conscious that we have servants of the State working in those areas, representing us and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We in the Fianna Fáil Party would like to express our sympathies to the family of former Oireachtas Member, Liam Fitzgerald. He was a very kind, affable and effective public representative. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I also think it would be appropriate that the Seanad would extend its sympathies with regard to the Air India crash. Thankfully, it is not too often that we see...

Seanad: Balanced Regional Development: Statements (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister is welcome to the Chamber. I was delighted when I saw his name beside this Department and portfolio because I believe he has a unique and innate understanding of the different regions of Ireland, and a great passion for the people of Ireland. He can relate to all of them. I saw that at first hand when he had his previous portfolio. He was traversing Ireland when I had the...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the witnesses. I apologise for not being here earlier. I had a conflicting commitment in the Seanad Chamber. However, it is good to have this opportunity. I thank all our guests for their work. I worked with Mr. Clarken in the past as a member of an Oireachtas committee. He gave of his time and wisdom and it was very much appreciated. On what we are all doing and...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is mind blowing and something we would like to have the opportunity to examine to see if dividends are being paid in Ireland or whether Ireland Inc. is benefitting from that because it is certainly concerning. In the minute I have, am interested in countries that the witnesses' organisations are trying to help - those that are vulnerable and disadvantaged - and to which they are...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on delivering a world-class education system that breaks down barriers and ensures every child can achieve their full potential, to be taken at 1 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes each, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each, time...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Senators for their contributions. Senator Rabbitte raised the very important issue of the need for swimming pools in the country generally, and in Loughrea specifically, to support people living in the hinterland. She made an excellent point. To be fair to the then Minister of State with responsibility for sport, Deputy Thomas Byrne, he published a national swimming strategy last...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Sorry, screening for the Israeli military and if they are former members of the military who are coming in. That is worthy of a very specific Commencement matter. It would be difficult to get the Minister for a two-hour debate on that but it is certainly worthy of a Commencement matter. It is also worthy of raising in the foreign affairs committee too. Senator O'Reilly spoke about the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I suggest the Senator liaises with the Department and the council and quite possibly put in a Commencement matter on the specifics of it.