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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: They are not rough sleepers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: Mr. Allen made reference to the distinction and I was trying to understand exactly how the figures were arrived at. If the Senator has a problem with the way it is categorised, clearly it is something at which we need to look.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: I am not saying it is ideal. Perhaps that is what was interpreted. It is far from ideal.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: It does not obviate the necessity to provide long-term housing and a suitable home-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: -----but clearly there are recognisable differences.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: That is the interesting part. Depending on the figures we hear or to whom we are speaking, it is hard to have a full understanding of the reality. That is the point I am making. It is by no means to suggest somebody in emergency accommodation should be delighted with it. That is far from at what I was trying to get. I am trying to get a clear picture of why Mr. Allen is critical of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: I agree completely. I thank Mr. Allen.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: The point is a crisis solution should never be a long-term solution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: I had not expected to be called the first time. I thought Deputy Rabbitte might have been in before me so I had not thought of what I was going to say. I did not mean to appear lacking in empathy about the seriousness of-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: -----of children being in homelessness. I am delighted that Deputy Rabbitte articulated that seriousness so well. I share her views and join with her in those comments. I thank the witnesses for the work they do. Mention was made of developmental goals. They were touched on briefly at the end of the last comment. I made a note to come back in on that point. Children in this situation...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: It has the potential to further highlight to their peers the fact they are homeless, which is not ideal.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: The fundamental point I am taking from this is that emergency accommodation, little as we want as a form of accommodation for people, should be for a very short and defined period with a view to getting families into homes. The overarching problem is the lack of supply of homes, which is being addressed but it is slower than I think everyone would like.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: It is important to have experienced staff.
- Seanad: National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: We cannot have a conversation at this point. The Minister of State is responding.
- Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.
- Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: Does Senator Bacik wish to withdraw her amendment?
- Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: I note there can be no further discussion because this is Report Stage.
- Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: Amendments Nos. 27, 28 and 40 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.
- Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: The Senator is firing on all cylinders today.
- Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)
Catherine Noone: Yes, the group comprises amendments Nos. 27, 28 and 40.