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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I apologise to our guests for my going in and out. We have had votes in the Seanad on the mica Bill. I also apologise for any repetition in case my questions have already been asked. Enormous credit is due to the council for the work it has undertaken since it was established. It has been very important in adding to the understanding of the fiscal position in the country. I found this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: What about the distributional impact and the economic effectiveness of spending money in that manner by giving a small amount to a lot of people rather than putting it to an alternative use? I am sure the council has looked at the labour market, the challenges relating to it and the great need for childcare. What views has the council taken on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: It is not just a political choice or issue; it is an economic one because the failure to invest in certain areas has a long-term cost on the economy. There are various views on where the pension age needs to go. The Taoiseach commented on this in recent weeks. Undoubtedly, if we assume a fixed number of workers in the economy over the medium to long term, then the cost to the State of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I am conscious that there has already been a discussion on corporation tax revenues and the need for greater capital investment. I do not intend to replay it. One thing I would like Mr. Barnes to clarify is the role of depreciation. I heard what he said about us having record levels of investment now. Regarding net investment levels, however, I was struck by the research IFAC carried out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: That is enough for me. I thank Mr. Barnes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: To pick up on something Mr. Barnes said, is it the general view of the council that labour force participation is as high as it is going to get and that there is no further scope for increases? This is an important point. There have been great improvements in the past two and a half decades. Female labour force participation rates were a huge part of that change. However, there is still...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: It is.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: As the proposer of the amendment, I will allow Senator Gavan to respond. I notice Senator Mullen wishes to speak also.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: The Senator may still speak to it.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I call Senator McDowell. We will be suspending at 4 p.m. so he has two and a half minutes.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I thank Senator McDowell. As it is now 4 o'clock, in accordance with an order of the House we will adjourn this debate.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. We welcome and support any measures to increase the number of special educational or additional needs education places and supports. However, I see this legislation as a very small measure in the overall need to ensure we provide for children with additional or special needs. Once children are diagnosed, they are entitled to a certain...

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: Will the Minister of State address the case of St. Gabriel's National School in Stoneybatter?

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: The school was continuously engaging with the Department, however.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I thank the Minister for coming into the House. I first heard of mica about five years ago. That we are this stage today shows this Bill has been a long time coming. I pay particular tribute to the campaigners, elected representatives and the thousands of people, including the affected householders, their families and the communities who have campaigned to get the Bill to this point. As...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I second the amendment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, to take No. 19 before No. 1. No. 19 relates to the introduction of the Broadcasting (Gender, Cultural and Other Diversities) Bill 2022. I extend my support to Senator McDowell on his earlier comments. I am introducing this Bill because I believe we need to see greater representation on our airwaves of women, those of colour and all types of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: Yes, indeed.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I move amendment No. 32: In page 42, lines 26 and 27, to delete all words from and including “(1) The” in line 26 down to and including line 27 and substitute the following: “(1) The Registrar shall maintain the Register of Political Parties and shall cause it to be published on the Commission’s website.”. I will speak to amendments Nos. 32 and 33....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education (5 Jul 2022)

Marie Sherlock: I warmly welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House and thank her for taking the time to be here today. I had hoped the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth would have been here but I understand there are other commitments. I acknowledge efforts he made in response to matters we raised with him last year. I want to be fair to him about those...