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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: It has been widely accepted there is a role for the Government to play in the funding of good causes at community level or, indeed, at a scaled-up regional and national level, where charities and volunteer services carry out important functions and services for the people of this country, services which otherwise would be carried out by the Government anyway. Where this system breaks down...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I spoke to a number of young people last week about many things but especially their plans for the future. Of course, travel featured on many of their lists. It has always been said that the time to do it is when we are young, but I was shocked by how many were planning for their travel to be permanent. Emigration was a consistently common thread across many of these people's plans. One...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: What is the response to the Ukrainian issue and how many refugees does France have from there? What is the position on whether to release funds from the recovery and resilience funding to Poland in light of the funding being conditional on the rule of law?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: All the delegates are welcome here today. I am delighted they came before us and made presentations. One of the first issues I spoke about when I became a member of this committee was having a bottom-up approach when it comes to Europe. I have very much advocated for a European strategic policy committee, SPC, for every local authority, which is important, and for there to be a European...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I wish to be associated with the sympathies offered today on the death of the Independent councillor, Noel Collins. I want to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to the people of Nigeria at this time, as they continue to mourn the deaths of as many as 40 Christians, who were killed in church on Sunday of last week. Some 87 others were also injured. It can sometimes be the case that when...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. The circular economy Bill is in keeping with the Green Party's approach to policy in that it is ineffective and targets ordinary people who are already struggling with existing charges. In theory, this Bill aims to support Ireland's transition to a circular economy but the methodology of the studies it is based on is very flawed. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I also want to make the point that it seems that the committee is rushed. I will start off with questions to Ms Justice O'Hanlon. She quoted Professor Conor O'Mahony quite a bit in her statement. He basically has said the Government should slow down this process, given the immense importance of the proposed once-in-a-generation legislation on assisted human reproduction. Does Ms Justice...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: That can be for all of the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: No, it actually does not answer the question. I asked this question because of the economic barriers that might exist for certain economically-marginalised individuals. How much does Ms Hickey charge for her services in respect of international commercial surrogacy agreements?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: No, I just mean-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Regarding the people that Ms Wasser said were allowed into Canada to get their babies through surrogacy, what happens with the residents?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: No problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank Mr. Vaughn.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The law exists in a state of flux, as do the prevailing social opinions of the people it governs. These two aspects of our shared existence act upon each other. Sometimes, changes in the law affect people's opinion. More often, legislators and the Government wait to see which way the wind is blowing before making a decision. Where this balance fails is when the Government and legislators...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Thank you.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health and Safety (1 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister is very welcome. This is an issue known to every employer in the construction industry in the country. Safe Pass has become the quintessential example of bureaucratic red tape. It is a system that has become engorged on self-importance and is now treated as a prerequisite for even thinking about entering a building site. The Safe Pass system was introduced at the turn of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health and Safety (1 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Fantastic.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health and Safety (1 Jun 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Both the Minister and the Minister of State have been extremely progressive when it comes to legislation and programmes that concern training and retraining. They are probably the two finest Minsters in their respective portfolios and I congratulate them. Today, we are discussing an important matter as we try to get the construction industry back up and running. Encountering bureaucratic...