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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (21 Sep 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As the Minister will be aware, the documentary programme, "Women of Honour", sent shock waves through the military and defence community right around the country, particularly in south Kildare where many members of that community reside. This documentary was a damning account by female operatives, both active duty and retired. These women detailed sexual assault and harassment from their...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (21 Sep 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I would appreciate if the Minister of State could outline what specific support services he mentioned have been put in place. While I welcome the meetings that will take place between those involved in "Women of Honour" and the Secretary General and senior officials, it is important the issue of attempts by senior personnel to quash allegations of misconduct would also be discussed. What...

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I formally second the motion before the House this evening. I congratulate Senator Ruane on all her work in this area. I also take note of what Senator Norris said. I acknowledge that the former Senator, Deputy Bacik, was involved in the initiation of this. Obviously, she has moved Houses. I welcome the opportunity Senator Ruane has afforded to us all to speak on such important issues....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Reopening of Schools, Cork Life Centre, School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion. (21 Sep 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Senator Dolan is in the Chamber-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Reopening of Schools, Cork Life Centre, School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion. (21 Sep 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister and Minister of State for attending. I apologise that I could not be here earlier. I was taking part in an important debate on bullying and harassment in third level institutions in the Seanad. I commend all of the work that has been done throughout the country to get schools open, which was a significant and important priority for the Minister. There was a level of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I second and support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader. Since we mark today what is more than likely our last day sitting in this Chamber and the start of the recess, noting that everybody's work in committees and elsewhere will continue, I want to take the opportunity, on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, to thank Mr. Martin Groves and all the staff for their unfailing...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I take this opportunity to thank the Minister for sanctioning the drug patisiran last weekend. It was wonderful news for the cohort of 35 patients who have amyloidosis. I am delighted for Pat Tinsley, about whom I have spoken to the Minister and whose situation I have raised several times in the House. This is a life-changing drug. While I appreciate that the access programme has to be...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, you can.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you, Minister. I think it was important to get that extra clarification.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: When is it proposed to take next Stage?

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: When is it proposed to take next Stage?

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Motion for Earlier Signature (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does the Minister wish to make any closing comments?

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister of State and this legislation. The Minister of State will recall that Senator Chambers and I brought a Commencement matter to the Seanad in April regarding this much-needed legislation on the fair deal scheme. At that point, she made a very firm commitment to honouring farming families and I sincerely thank her for that. This update of the fair deal legislation to...

Seanad: Report of Independent Review Group Jadotville: Statements (15 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I cannot but be moved and touched by the emotion Senator Craughwell has shown and I empathise with him and feel every bit of that emotion, as I think many of us in the Chamber do. I thank the Minister and commend him on his formal apology to those who served in the "A" battalion and to their families, who have supported them throughout the years. I also acknowledge the fact that the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I fully support Senator Ruane. I was going to raise that issue. Like her, I was horrified when I saw how Conor had been treated. It is so wrong. His mother eloquently spoke about how he looked out the window waiting for the bus to collect him to bring him to school every single day but, as of now, he has no place to go. It is appalling. No child in this country should be in that...