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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (24 Jan 2023)

Lynn Ruane: That should be covered for in other types of legislation as well in terms of service provision of-----

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Lynn Ruane: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh Gníomhaigh. It is lovely to see you here. I definitely miss you in the Chamber. I was doing a podcast during the week and we did a sketch where Mario Rosenstock was doing your voice and it was quite interesting. I felt like I was back with you for half an hour. I had to come in because I kind of feel like I was held hostage against my will. We are here to...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Lynn Ruane: That is the business of the day, so I am not going to go on a tangent, other than to say we should have focused on the two candidates before us.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Lynn Ruane: They are two fine candidates. Private life does matter because without our private lives, we would not have the principles, convictions and visions we have. Many of our personal lives, the lives we have lived, the people we have loved and the people we share a life with are what drive us forward in this House and help us be good legislators. Therefore, to congratulate somebody and their...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Lynn Ruane: She nearly had a heart attack.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I am not sure if I will speak on the Order of Business again this week, so I thank the staff and everyone in the Oireachtas for their work all year and their help and support. I draw the Cathaoirleach's attention to how we can often take positions as being set. Over the past two and a half years, the Cathaoirleach has shown what it is like to be active in a role, to do other things and to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I know I usually organise soccer matches, but this week, there will be a GAA match. I thank politicians for their participation all year when I have reached out to them to do community events with me, whether in the prison or in the community. It helps to break down barriers. Sometimes, we think of other groups without really knowing about them because we have never really spent any time...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Supports for Parents of Children in Foster Care: Discussion (29 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: No, as I could be here all day, I am going to just say no.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Supports for Parents of Children in Foster Care: Discussion (29 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I thank everyone for their presentations. I am glad we are having this conversation because the voice of parents has been absent up to now. Even in terms of kin placements with foster carers, their voice is absent. Kin placements are a very different experience. I have experience of this, both personally and professionally, and I know how difficult it can be. I wish to raise a number...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister of State for coming in here today. I am not sure it is always a good idea to come in here and think out loud but potentially that is what I will be doing. I considered whether I should come to the Chamber today for the discussion on public order on safe streets. There is something wrong with that if my perceived idea is, because of some of the contributions I make or...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I join with Senator Hoey's words. It was quite upsetting to see what happened in East Wall over the weekend because you come from a community, you have a certain algorithm on your social media and you see that it is people you care about and people you love who are sharing some of those sentiments.It can be difficult to step into those conversations with people you care about while also...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: The humanitarian response must be extended to them every day they are here.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Refugee Accommodation Crisis: Engagement with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (22 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I would be somewhat sceptical in saying “consultation”, but I understand the intention. What it is missing is empowerment of communities that are not able to be involved in who comes into their community. I do not think any of us have that right to vet who has safety and shelter over them. However, empowering communities to be part of the humanitarian response and, for...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Refugee Accommodation Crisis: Engagement with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (22 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: With regard to repurposed buildings, the Minister mentioned vacant properties. is the Minister referring in any case to vacant properties currently within the local authority stock of vacant properties or is he talking about vacant private properties?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Refugee Accommodation Crisis: Engagement with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (22 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I have one more question. I know my time is up but I will not contribute a second time. I have to go to the Seanad. The Minister mentioned that there are two separate procurement processes for sites: one for Ukrainians and one for those seeking international protection. Is there parity between those in terms of priority? Are the two sets of refugees being treated with parity in the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Refugee Accommodation Crisis: Engagement with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (22 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: It says a lot that one is harder to get than the other.

Seanad: Review of Allegations of Sexual Abuse at St. John Ambulance: Motion (17 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, for attending the debate. We were not in this Chamber when we last spoke about this issue, which was in October 2020. We had worked with Mr. Finnegan and other people who have been impacted by it. There are many other victims we know of but we also know there are many other victims of whom we are not aware. We must keep them in mind when discussing...

Seanad: Review of Allegations of Sexual Abuse at St. John Ambulance: Motion (17 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: We need to be able to provide funding for people who may have been with counsellors for years who may fall outside of those structures. They may need support in covering the cost of those things. We should not therefore limit supports to particular places, especially in cases where people have been ignored by the HSE and Tusla. Actually, to be fair to Tusla, its report found evidence to...

Seanad: Review of Allegations of Sexual Abuse at St. John Ambulance: Motion (17 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: The perpetrators do not care about age.