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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.

Seanad: Forestry: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. It is useful to briefly reflect on the fact these statements are taking place while COP27 is ongoing in Egypt. Sustainable and nature-focused forestry is essential to both climate action and biodiversity. In that global context, I welcome that President-elect Lula of Brazil is committed to the protection of the Amazon rainforest and I also...

Seanad: Forestry: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: Did the Minister reference the accounting relating to sequestration?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 34: In page 26, line 7, after “language” to insert “and Irish Sign Language”. Amendment No. 34 would provide that recommendations from the commission should reflect the need to ensure a sufficient number of judges with a proficiency in Irish Sign Language, ISL. The Seanad has a proud record when it comes to ISL. It is vital that users of...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I will briefly respond to those comments. I understand the complexities this requirement would bring in terms of the need for translation and interpretation. Irish Sign Language is recognised by the State as a language. It should not be the case that somebody is not able to fluidly communicate with the most powerful person in the room in a language fully understood by all present because,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 35: In page 26, line 10, after “language” to insert “and Irish Sign Language”.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Lynn Ruane: That would never happen.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Departmental Reviews (26 Oct 2022)

Lynn Ruane: Unfortunately, I am going to withdraw my Commencement matter. I have huge respect for the function of this House that is Commencement matters, which is why I do not table Commencement matters every week asking Ministers to come before the House. This Commencement matter does not, with all due respect, fall under the brief of the Minister of State, Deputy Browne. To have a Minister respond...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Lynn Ruane: I thank all the witnesses for their presentations. The discussion has already moved on to what needs to be in place instead of just looking to enforce the orders. I have spent probably about four years drafting legislation because it is such a difficult area. A good chunk of that time was spent building the assessment calculation tool and, obviously, maths is not my forte. It took us a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Lynn Ruane: There is a social welfare aspect to it as well in terms of what Deputy Kerrane said about not means testing stuff. There is the whole social welfare model built into the legislation too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Lynn Ruane: Unfortunately, that might be work that is additional to legislation. There is the other part of this, but the advocacy part needs to be there. I do not think it could be put into the work in respect of Revenue.