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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Mar 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Up to now, I have not spoken on the Ukrainian war but I do so today. Over the past week, approximately 1 million people have crossed the borders into safe jurisdictions. These 1 million people will be looking to resettle in Europe. Yesterday, there was a call by the Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for volunteers to come forward to see how we could help and house the people that...

Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. He has been instrumental in bringing the credit unions forward in terms of how we do banking in this country. Now is an important time for credit unions in this country. As we come out of Covid and the economy picks up again, the reinvigorated movement of money around the country presents great opportunities to examine our financial systems...

Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (2 Mar 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Senator Ruane is moving the motion and sharing her time with Senator Flynn. Is that agreed? Agreed. I formally welcome the Senators' guests from Housing Action Now in collaboration with a collective of artists.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I draw attention to the recent announcement by the United Kingdom Government that the country will end telemedicine abortions by autumn, a decision we should follow. The UK provision was first introduced in March 2020 by the British Government as a temporary Covid-19 response. When our then Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, followed suit in early 2020, modelling the system on the UK...

Seanad: Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (24 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Seanad to discuss the very important issue of mental health and particularly the mental health of our young people. I could not even read the Maskey report. I regularly deal with the parents of children who are fighting for mental health support. It is scandalous that in 2022 the State has once again let down 46 children that we know of and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (23 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I also welcome the Minister of State. This is the first time I have addressed him. I congratulate him on his appointment and offer him continued best wishes. I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to discuss this matter of the utmost importance, which will continue to impact more and more women as time goes by.We have a wonderful tradition of sport in this country and our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (23 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Minister of State. Certainly, what he has outlined and indeed done himself with regard to funding women's sport and its organisations has been very impressive. However, the question I have is that when we speak about women, we need a definition of that category and we need to protect that category of women within sport. I understand that last year, a freedom of information...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: It is lovely to see the parents of Senators coming in. I am little envious that I do not have my mother anymore. Senator Hoey does not have her father anymore and Senator Carrigy does not have his mother anymore but it is so lovely to see that Senator Dolan is able to share these moments with her parents. On Monday the Children’s Rights Alliance published its annual report card,...

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

Sharon Keogan: Ireland has always been at the forefront of speaking up for those who have been oppressed. We recognise the interconnectivity of the countries of Europe and the world at large and that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We have had calls in this House to address serious human rights abuses occurring in all places over the world, from China in the East, to here in the...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister is very welcome to the Chamber. The Bill has been in the works for some time and will bring about drastic change for people and companies working in broadcasting and streaming. It will affect everyone in the country in some way. It is a large Bill and at times a technical one, but its main effects are laid out in an accessible manner. It will result in the replacement of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach letting me in. Tomorrow, 18 February, is Care Day, which is a global celebration of the successes and achievements of children and young people in care. It is important we celebrate the young people who overcome adversities - sometimes mental, physical and sexual abuse - let them know we are proud of them and their achievements to date, and hope a future of...

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Committee Stage (17 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I also support my Fianna Fáil colleagues. On Second Stage, the then Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, pointed out that the Bill allows for the removal of the AED during an identifiable medical emergency that has been notified to the emergency services. This would mean that if somebody throws a lifebuoy to a person without notifying the incident or some other person notifying the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Senator Gavan should withdraw those comments.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The universal social charge, USC, has found itself in the spotlight once again. As we look at measures to combat the unsustainable rise in the cost of living, I believe we should be looking at the USC. The USC was introduced at the height of the financial crisis in December 2010 by the late Brian Lenihan of Fianna Fáil to help to shore up a huge hole in the public finances and to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Her mother, Ms Breda Murphy.

Seanad: Report of Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine: Motion (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I call Senator Conway. He has eight minutes.

Seanad: Report of Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine: Motion (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: There is plenty of time. If the Senator would like, he may extend his speech to eight minutes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry; I indicated that I wanted to speak. I think it was sent through that I was speaking on this Bill. Was it not confirmed?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Okay. I prepared so much. It is not often I get to support the Green Party colleagues. I want to commend them. This is an important Bill on which the Minister of State can act on very swiftly. I support it as it will allow for an immediate exemption from planning permission for solar panels on schools. It will also provide for the removal of other restrictions on solar panels from the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the witnesses for their opening statements. There are a number of issues, the first of which I will address to the NUI Galway representatives. It has been pointed out that the process by which these amendments have been developed has not been inclusive. There was no public process organised by the Department to engage with disabled organisations in the development of these heads of...