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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I also felt it was-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: She abused her position as Deputy Leader to advance one side of the debate on abortion.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: This must be said because we need an open debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Yes. I call for a fair debate on the abortion issue that is open to all sides, as advanced by Senators Norris and Mullen. The Deputy Leader should not abuse her role-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: My point is made, but it was an abuse.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Today's public consultation with the young senators was fantastic. Will the Leader invite the President to attend the Seanad-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Yes, but I would like to propose it-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: -----for this term, if possible. The President brings a great deal of wisdom and admiration to his role.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Last week, he referred to being in contact with the vulnerability of the people. Senators could benefit from that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: VFM Report on Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence (23 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I welcome Professor McHale and Dr. Ahearne. It would be remiss of me not to given they are both from NUIG. It is great to have both of them at the committee. I have a number of questions for both guests. Dr. Ahearne has described the "dizzy" number of schemes we have which is what many people feel about the language used about Europe and how we interact with it. They believe that...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I welcome the school workplace audits that the Minister, Deputy Quinn, has initiated in school building programmes. I know they are well intentioned as he is concerned about the protection of workers and regulation. However, why is the Minister not using NERA, the professional State labour inspectorate, to carry out these audits instead of using a private company? Obviously there will be...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Cuirim fáilte ar ais roimh an Aire Stáit. I welcome the visitors in the public Gallery. It is always good to have an opportunity to reflect on issues such as this. Human trafficking at the very least implies that one human being is of lesser value than another, particularly the person engaged in the trafficking. It is great that there is cross-party agreement in the House and we...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: There is a report in The Irish Times today on the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill which is currently before the Dáil. There is concern about increased repossessions. I ask the Leader to investigate the matter as we must be careful and watch developments in this area. There is a concern that banks will chose to repossess properties where most of the mortgage has been paid off and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The previous Government was brilliant at it.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I welcome the statement from Deputy Charles Flanagan yesterday that amendments will be taken to the protection of life during pregnancy Bill 2013 when it comes before the Oireachtas. It has been useful to hear some of the amendments that have been proposed over the weekend. I liked the one about legal representation for the unborn which would make the Bill consistent with our Constitution...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I realise that.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I have a question. I would like if the Leader would convey my wishes - I have made a formal request to the committee - that women who have had abortions, including women who regret their abortions and women who are happy with them, would be brought before the committee in camera.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It is a matter for the committee and it is a matter for this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It is a matter for our country.