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Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2022: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (9 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Surely, one of these cases would be enough. It sounds like a very common-sense thing. Would there be many incidences or cases where people would say Dr. Muldoon is not the appropriate ombudsman?

Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2022: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (9 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Yes. Therefore, the legislation is certainly not at an advanced stage or is not being drafted yet.

Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2022: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (9 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: That is very helpful. I am a member of the Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht. I covered the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill and fought hard for the individual complaints mechanism, which Dr. Muldoon mentioned in his report. I believe I am right in saying it rolls out for children first. How important does Dr. Muldoon think that change will...

Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2022: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (9 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: It is great to hear Dr. Muldoon is engaging with Coimisiún na Meán. It is a very fast-growing organisation. It is good to hear he is in contact with it. I thank him for his work. I appreciate it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Today, as we approach the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, my colleagues in the other House will bring forward a motion on those bombings. Much cross-party support has been indicated to us in advance of the motion and, indeed, in advance of previous motions in 2008, 2011 and 2016, all of which were unanimously adopted. Despite that, however, the unfortunate fact remains...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I will begin by acknowledging that this Bill represents a significant step forward in the context of addressing the issue of gambling in Ireland. I take the opportunity to recognise the selfless and tireless work of the countless individuals and families who have highlighted the harms caused by gambling. We are here because they spoke up and refused to allow this harm to continue. There...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I do not think I have ever hit the target. On behalf of Sinn Féin, I welcome the progression of this Bill, which contains a number of important provisions regarding sexual offences and human trafficking. I acknowledge the hard work of a number of campaigners, including Women of Honour. I also acknowledge the many victims who have waived their right to anonymity in sexual violence...

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: As has been mentioned a number of times, this Bill provides for the establishment of two funds - the future Ireland fund and the infrastructure, climate and nature fund - to support State expenditure from 2041 in a sustainable and consistent manner. However, there are risks to these proposals that could be disastrous in terms of the State’s ability to spend and respond to the housing...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 16: In page 32, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following: “(4) An employment permit shall include contact details for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Workplace Relations Commission.”. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This amendment, while technical, is straightforward. It does not change a lot in the grand scheme of...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Minister of State for her very genuine response. It is really important that people know, particularly if they are new to Ireland, about the support available from trade unions. Contact details for unions that can help and support them should be included as part of the work permit. I would prefer for this to be in primary legislation so I will agree to disagree with the...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 27: In page 49, after line 37, to insert the following: “(ii) in the 2 years preceding the day on which the application was made the person or employer who has made the offer of employment has been convicted of breaching employment legislation pertaining to any of the following: (I) employment permits; (II) national minimum wage; (III) organisation of...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: The employers who break employment law are putting all other employers at a competitive disadvantage. We think there should be a sanction for those employers convicted of breaking the law of the State and who have treated their workers disgracefully. The Minister of State said we want to blacklist them. For two years, they should have no access to hiring vulnerable workers.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 31: In page 62, after line 40, to insert the following: “Changing employer 40. (1) An employee that has been granted an employment permit shall be permitted to change employer— (a) after an initial period of 12 months has elapsed since the employee concerned first commenced employment in the State pursuant to an employment permit granted to him or...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister of State. On behalf of Sinn Féin, I thank the Labour Party for bringing forward this important motion. I welcome the debate on waste management. I will focus my remarks on the municipalisation of waste disposal. I have been proud to see my colleague and comrade, Councillor Daithí Doolan, playing a leading role on this issue in Dublin City Council over the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Chair. I thank all our witnesses for their detailed contributions. I put my first question today to the representatives of Screen Ireland when they were here last time. It relates to research in the sector. When we look back at research from the heritage, arts and audiovisual sectors, it all comes from different years. It is all very old too. The heritage sector research,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: On the proposals, I direct my question to Mr. Muldoon. He mentioned the Gaeltacht in his four recommendations. I refer to where it was asked that support be given to the section 481 Gaeltacht uplift proposal but that Screen Producers Ireland also felt this initiative requires further consideration on its implementation by the Department of Finance and the Department of Tourism, Culture,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I turn next to the European Commission and this is a question for anyone to address. As has been mentioned, it has agreed a new regional aid map. Representatives of the Department of Finance were here in the last session and said the new regional aid map covered a significantly smaller geographical area in this State and would, therefore, no longer be an effective mechanism. Why is it no...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Did the increase in support to section 481 of €53 million in full-year costs offset?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: If Mr. Muldoon has detail of what the cost would be to bring us in line with the British increase to the tax relief, maybe he could circulate that to the committee.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I would say it is eye-watering.