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Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: The amendments deal with out-of-hours barring orders. We know that domestic violence can take place at any time in the day or night, weekend or weekday. We also know that access to protections it provides can often be poor. If one is assaulted and then calls 999, one will be told to get a court barring order. If the assault happens at the weekend, one will have to wait until Monday,...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Biased.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: The scale of the need for access to emergency barring orders out of hours is much greater than has been described. For the reasons that Senator Bacik outlined, the burden sits with the victim, who may or may not decide to pursue an order or may come under duress in the intervening period. From Friday night to Monday morning is a long time for someone who is being persuaded by another person...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: These amendments deal with the length of emergency barring orders. It is important that such orders be of sufficient length to provide the protection required. We need to keep people safe for as long as possible, particularly where children are involved, as they require consistency and security. No child should be made homeless when escaping domestic abuse. Extending the length of...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I accept that it is innovative so it is new. I accept that there has been a threshold set around the eight day limit. However, I am really concerned about the best interests of children in this situation and urge the Minister to be willing to look at the interface between the balancing of rights. There is the balancing of constitutional rights but there is also the balancing of the rights...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I move amendment No. 29:In page 17, line 23, after “person” to insert the following:“, save for urgent electronic communications which are strictly necessary for the care and welfare of any dependent children of the applicant and respondent to the extent that and in the form that the court directs”.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I wish to make a point of information.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I continue to be educated by the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I thank the Cathaoirleach. We understand that as the Minister of State has accepted amendment No. 6 that there is a conflict with amendment No. 35. We understand that we must ask him to withdraw it or oppose it.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Our understanding is that there is. Again, I only point that out as a point of information.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: The amendments, as the Minister of State said, deal with the cases where orders should be served personally by members of the Garda. There are cases where a person might try to evade the service of an order and create a delay. There is a role for a member of the Garda to personally serve the order. In this group, I will be supporting amendment No. 39. This amendment clearly states the...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I cannot tell the Minister of State how wonderful it is to be here to welcome this amendment. It is truly groundbreaking. I congratulate the Minister of State and his officials for listening and considering the issue. He was sceptical and could see a lot of difficulties, but he was persuaded. I am delighted the Government has listened to the arguments made and has come back with such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I thank Mr. Parnell for a really clear presentation and a very good plan. It is particularly good to see that the plan is a dynamic one, and that the Department of Rural and Community Development is open to new themes, ideas and issues being absorbed into it as it progresses. That means that when we are speaking with the Department's officials we can flag issues that may need further...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: In regard to social care, the actions in the plan are welcome but I am concerned about scale. In light of the ESRI report I believe we need to scale up. While what is contained in the plan is welcome I am concerned that it is, perhaps, not adequate in terms of the range of issues with which people are currently presenting and the likely increased challenges in this regard given many of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Where is it?

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2017)

Colette Kelleher: We are truly privileged to be here today to consider legislation and improve it. Across the House we have done our work with the Domestic Violence Bill and have made many improvements and amendments before the Bill goes onward from us to the Dáil. The two most significant amendments were those regarding the recognition in law of psychological abuse, where there are no black eyes only...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I concur with Senator Ardagh-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I concur with Senator Ardagh with regard to the situation facing carers that was so well documented and highlighted in last night's "Prime Time" programme. The CSO has produced startling figures on carers under the age of 15 and over the age of 85. This is a demographic time bomb, particularly when it comes to those caring for people with disabilities. These carers simply have been...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (6 Dec 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Sherlock. As set out under Standing Orders 93(3) of Dáil Éireann and 81(2) of Seanad Éireann, in the unavoidable absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall perform the duties devolved upon and exercise the authority conferred upon the Chairman by Standing Orders. I am, therefore, proposing that as Vice Chairman of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (6 Dec 2017)

Colette Kelleher: The first petition for consideration is a petition No. P00021/16 from Mr. Michael Callanan entitled, Investigate circumstances relating to flawed implementation of fishing legislation. The committee initially agreed this petition at its meeting on 22 February. It was agreed to inform the petitioner that the committee is satisfied with the response from the Department in regard to all...