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Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 32: In page 31, line 25, after “Agency” to insert “and Adoption Authority of Ireland”." The amendment seeks to insert “and Adoption Authority of Ireland” after "Agency". The reason for this is that the AAI also holds significant records and should be included in the remit of the Bill, along with Tusla.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: Yes, I actually remember that now.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 40: In page 34, line 11, after “person” where it firstly occurs to insert “across a range of appropriate disciplines”." The reason for the amendment is that there should be more emphasis in the Bill on an integrated identification approach involving a multidisciplinary response. For example, there is no mention of forensic anthropology in...

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I will press the amendment.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 45: In page 35, line 8, after “violent” to insert “accidental, homicide, undetermined or suspicious deaths”.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I welcome these amendments, which negate our amendment No. 52.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 52: In page 47, line 27, after "certificates" to insert ", baptismal certificates and records, vaccine records and death notifications". I withdraw the amendment on the basis of the Minister's amendment No. 51.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: These amendments do not seem to be included in the list of amendments I have to hand. I know from what the Minister said just now and what he has said before that we will accept the amendments. However, I wish to note, from a procedural point of view, that we do not have a copy of the wording.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I welcome these amendments, which are good additions to the legislation. In fairness, many of the topics we discussed at pre-legislative scrutiny and on Committee Stage have been taken on board. That is really welcome.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I welcome this group of amendments. Everyone's concern in this regard was based on what happened in the aftermath of the publication of the report on the mother and baby homes. There was frustration and anger that there was no accountability in that instance. We wrote at least three times to invite representatives from the commission to appear before the Joint Committee on Children,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 958. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the school transport case of a student (details supplied). [29250/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 1402. To ask the Minister for Health when agency staff can expect to be paid the pandemic bonus payment considering that HSE staff have now been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28985/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (14 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 2011. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the person or body that can access the dormant accounts fund; if the school completion projects access this fund; the way in which they can apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29366/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cost of Living Issues (16 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 215. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Government will increase civil service pay rates considering the cost-of-living crisis and the impact that it is having on persons and their ability to travel to their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31426/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: It is fantastic that we are having this meeting, and I thank the Co-Chairman, Deputy Moynihan, and the staff of both this committee and the children's committee for facilitating it. We are really hoping today that we can agree to an action plan with definite timeframes that can be adhered to. Families at this stage are sick of watching meetings such as this one and wondering whether things...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: It is fantastic that we are having this meeting, and I thank the Co-Chairman, Deputy Moynihan, and the staff of both this committee and the children's committee for facilitating it. We are really hoping today that we can agree to an action plan with definite timeframes that can be adhered to. Families at this stage are sick of watching meetings such as this one and wondering whether things...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Prevention of the Exploitation or Coercion of Surrogates and Intending Parents: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I would like to make a comment before we begin. I saw the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, give a contribution in the Seanad yesterday. When I saw that contribution I nearly did not believe it and a combination of emotions came forward, including upset, anger, frustration and annoyance. Those are the most parliamentary and suitable words I can use. I was thinking of all the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Prevention of the Exploitation or Coercion of Surrogates and Intending Parents: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: Would someone from IFCA like to deal with the issue of funding? I urge them to take the opportunity to do so because the service they provide is invaluable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Prevention of the Exploitation or Coercion of Surrogates and Intending Parents: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: That is really important. If a person is accessing counselling for grief, for example, he or she will go to a specialist in that field. Why should it not be the same for surrogacy? It could actually be quite damaging for a person if he or she goes to a counsellor who does not understand. If a person wants to really open up and talk to a counsellor but the counsellor is not very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Prevention of the Exploitation or Coercion of Surrogates and Intending Parents: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I have one quick follow-up question for Ms Cohen. Are the intended parents legally the parents in Canada? I am wondering about situations where, for example, a baby is born prematurely or someone has to make a medical decision. In Canada, are the intended parents legally the parents from the minute the baby is born? I want to clarify that.