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Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, to delete lines 1 to 4 and substitute the following: “(3) In this section ‘stalking behaviour’ means persistently engaging in one or more than one of the following: (a) following, watching, pestering or communicating by any means of communication with or about a person;”. This amendment moves the word "persistently" up...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank Senator Chambers. I honestly do not want us to have to come back to amend this legislation, as we had to do with the Children Act 2001. That is why I pointed out this potential issue. If the Senator is confident that what is in this legislation is adequate, I will withdraw my amendment.

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Minister for her statement today. I spoke after our recess about how the media coverage of the senseless murder of Ashling Murphy caused so many people to be aware of it and started so many national conversations around the treatment and experiences of women in this country. The flipside of this, of course, is that so often the long-term issues and the constant problems do not...

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State is very welcome. It is good to see the recent statement from NBI on the progress in surveying homes in Donegal. I hope that in the coming months people will be able to experience the stated benefits of broadband in rural areas, from mobile working, e-learning and mobile banking, to digital tourism. It is important to recognise that progress is being made.However, for...

Seanad: Local Government (Surveillance Powers in Relation to Certain Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for letting me speak at this point. I have to leave early so I will not be here for the Minister of State's reply. I support the Bill and thank Senator Malcolm Byrne for bringing it to the House. Three great loves of mine are empowering local government, being tough on crime and good data management. I supported the Labour Party's Local Government (Use of CCTV in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Minister for coming in this morning. I am familiar with Gina McIntyre and her staff in the SEUPB. She currently has 57 staff. The Minister has just stated the money is doubling. Therefore, we are going to have to have more staff there. Will there be more staff allocated to that body but also to local authorities that may be administering the programmes, and to Pobal as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Does the Minster know of any money from the last programme that went unspent and was returned to the EU? Does he have any knowledge of that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: All right.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: All right. I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Will the Minister clarify the amounts of those small grants? Are they less than €50,000? Are they less than €20,000? What does a small grant mean when it comes to this type of money? The Minister referred to the Border counties. Consider for example Oldbridge in County Meath. I sought development funding to improve that area. It is completely out of this programme...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 96, motion 3, be taken before No. a1. I am pleased we are moving forward with the reopening in recognition of the reality of the state of play with regard to Covid and I look forward to the full relaxing of restrictions as soon as possible. As much as we can enjoy ourselves now, we must not forget what still needs to be done, both in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I would like to withdraw the amendment.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry that I am, unfortunately, coming late to the meeting. I was in the Seanad. I did not get to hear most of our guests' presentations but I am very familiar with the work they do. Indeed, I sent many families to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through the years and I thank its representatives for all they do in respect of food poverty for families. There are so many wonderful...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Last week, a group of third level students released the findings of research they conducted into the operation of the HSE My Options helpline regarding the advice given to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The findings of the research are truly horrifying and include evidence of the various My Options counsellors urging women to make their first abortion appointment, even in cases...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry; Ann Lovett was a friend of mine. I cannot believe that I have to deal with this every single time I get up to speak in this Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am spoken down to in here every time. It is nothing short of bullying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Gianna Care is also available to help and support young girls who find themselves pregnant. These options must be given to young girls seeking options from the HSE through the My Options helpline. I am hoping that the HSE, if its representatives are listening in today, will come out strongly stating that the services it is providing give options to those seeking help. If not, maybe they...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I join with everybody who has expressed their sympathy to the Murphy family. I believe some Senators did so earlier on the Commencement. I also express sympathy to all who have lost family in tragic circumstances. I cannot begin to imagine what the past weeks have been like for them and I continue to urge everyone to respect their privacy at this time. There have been some important...