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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Protocol No. 19, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion re Protocol No. 21, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, back from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank those who have raised issues on the Order of Business. I note the presence of Councillor Mike Cubbard from Galway in the Gallery and welcome him to the Seanad. Senator Ardagh raised the long waiting list for home care packages. It is very unsatisfactory that almost 200 people are on the waiting list in Dublin. It strikes me that it might be worthwhile to raise this as a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Senator Feighan spoke about Brexit developments and complimented those involved in bringing us to a point at which another interim solution has been proposed. It is a little like Groundhog Day. For our part, we have done our bit in supporting the UK in getting the best result it can. Senator Leyden raised the issue of a home in County Roscommon. I am trying to find the name of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I am coming to the Senator's final point about an inquiry. The question as to whether there will be an inquiry is above my pay grade as such but when we see what happened yesterday, unless there are serious changes in the FAI, one would imagine there just has to be an inquiry. I cannot imagine how the FAI could leave a committee meeting like that after all that was put to it and not...

Seanad: Treaty on European Union and Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motions (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 4 of Protocol No. 19 on the Schengen Acquis integrated into the Framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to request to take part in the following measure to the extent that it relates to...

Seanad: Treaty on European Union and Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motions (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to accept the following measure, insofar as the measure relates to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 and Thursday, 18 April 2019, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 6.30 p.m., with the contributions of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I join the Cathaoirleach in expressing my sadness at events in Notre-Dame. What we saw last night in Paris was surreal. There was some talk about how good it was that nobody died, but to me the 800 years of history and beauty and the sheer human skill that went into creating that iconic beauty means that this is a very sad event for Paris, and for anyone who has been lucky enough to be in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I cannot comment on Deloitte, Touche or any other accountants. I imagine that any accountants would have been able to spot these glaring inadequacies in the structure. It seems unorthodox, to say the least, that there were 24 bank accounts but I cannot comment because I do not know the full details.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: We could have a debate all day on that. Senator McDowell asked about the time allocated for the Taoiseach's address on Thursday. That has been a long-standing arrangement and the Taoiseach's diary is arranged well in advance. I can understand why Senators might like to make a contribution but the Leader's office has been in touch and it is not possible to have an extension to the meeting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Perhaps Senators could talk to one another about how to get succinct questions across. As Senator Boyhan pointed out, the Taoiseach is a very listening person and if people do not make lots of statements and avoid repetition, it could be possible to get more time. I have the impression that we generally want to say what we have to say here. The Taoiseach could come back to us if he does...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Senator Conway-Walsh moved an amendment to the Order of Business regarding Committee Stage of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Bill 2018. There is no end time on the Bill this evening and we can continue speaking as long as Members wish. There is no suggestion of guillotining it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I am not willing to accept the amendment. I understand the point about amendments on Report Stage but the order of the House which I have moved envisages us sitting until whatever time we wish this evening for Committee and Remaining Stages.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: The Leader can come in and arrange for a break for Senators.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: This is my position. There is no wish on the part of the Government to stymie any debate on it. If Senators wish to stay here until 12 midnight, that can be facilitated. Senator Conway-Walsh, along with other Senators, raised the issue with CE supervisors. I will relay the comments of Senators to the Minister on that. There should be interaction between the Minister and those workers...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Senator Ó Ríordáin also referred to the CE supervisors and the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill. I referred to the valid points he made about the FAI, ordinary soccer players and the funding that should rightly be improved. Senator Colm Burke raised an interesting point about voluntary organisations being charged large fees, up to €100,000, for carrying...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: It is shocking. That is something we should debate in this House with the Minister, following on from the protests of the Parkinson's organisations last week. Senator Devine, as a nurse, rightly wants to pay tribute to Margaret Keogh and others who were trailblazers in their field. I bid her a happy Easter now in case I do not get to say it to her in advance of Easter.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Amendments Nos. 95b and 96a are related and may, by agreement, be discussed together.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: They would need to be uncoupled and that needs to be agreed by the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.