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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: 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...

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: 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...

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.

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

Lynn Ruane: It is hard to know where to start. There are more than 400 pages in the heads of the Bill, and we are probably focusing on only parts of them. There are definitely threads across all of the submissions that I read, and certain aspects are coming up. Obviously, I worked in addiction for a long time, so my public health hat is always there. However, I often feel as if people's health is...

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

Lynn Ruane: It usually turns on itself. What I said before might not be on the record now, which is grand. Well done, lads. Well done. In all seriousness, there are a few conversations around public order and public health, which are then squashed into this idea that if there are more venues and people are out longer, that somehow is counterintuitive to ensuring that there are fewer public order...

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

Lynn Ruane: Could Mr. O'Keeffe answer the question on the wine licence and why the period should be eight years? I cannot remember who wrote eight years.