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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Fintan Warfield: Yes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: Why were we given 24 hours to review 30 amendments which completely alter the shape of the Bill? These changes are represented in amendment No. 1, which involves a Title change, as well as the various changes that will be introduced in the other amendments. If I tried to completely alter a Bill to this extent, I would be laughed out of the Chamber. Senator Grace O’Sullivan might...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: It is too late to speak to amendment No. 1.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: It has been suggested to me that my amendment No. 29 has been ruled out of order because I called for a vote on the previous Stage? Is that correct?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: Thankfully Senator Ó Domhnaill has tabled amendment No. 30. In the absence of amendment No. 29, Sinn Féin will support amendment No. 30. We have consistently called on the Government to ensure that a vote is held on the final draft. I do not need to tell the Minister of State again that Sinn Féin engaged with every step of the process, and constructive and detailed...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I wish to take a firm stand against this extremely significant amendment. While Sinn Féin is not opposed to measures that protect the security of the State, the proposal is very wide-ranging in scope. I cannot see how such a decision would even be appealed. I also do not think it is appropriate to propose such an amendment at this Stage given the significant and profound change...

Seanad: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister. I broadly commend the overall objectives of the Bill. Sinn Féin is of the view that the proposed legislation takes a number of progressive steps towards the removal of discriminatory practices between children in the school enrolment process. For that reason, we will support the Bill on Second Stage. Sinn Féin very much welcomes the important specific...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I second Deputy Rabbitte's words and thank Mr. Regan for his contribution. I played GAA until recently but no longer do so having returned to soccer. I commend its work, however, and its commitment is beyond dispute. This does not relate directly to minors, but when I was a councillor and involved in a club, an issue that arose was the space which the bar occupies within the club. This...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: As of April there were 924 homeless people aged between 18 and 24 according to figures from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. We know that youth homelessness can be subject to substantial underestimation as young people are more likely to stay with family and relatives in situations of hidden homelessness. The quantitative research on the causes of youth homelessness...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: It is all very disappointing. It would certainly be an appropriate measure if the figures are correct. It is done elsewhere. It would be an optional preference that people would make to disclose their sexuality. It would allow the State to target responses at specific areas. I have met Irish people in London who talk about coming out and telling their family and it having been the end of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I voluntarily go to a gay men's health service and have-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: That information belongs to the State. The Minister of State is essentially arguing that NGOs or the agencies should have the information, but the State should not.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the people who have joined us in the Visitors Gallery. Céad míle fáilte. I thank Senator Nash for his excellent work on this initiative. I also thank the Government for facilitating this motion. State apologies represent significant moments for this institution and the people it serves. I recall today the women of the Magdalen laundries and the survivors of those...

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: Well said.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: No, I will not move them.

Seanad: Short-term Lettings Bill 2018: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Bill proposed by Senator Humphreys. It contains very progressive objectives to deal with what we know is a major obstacle to rentals, in particular in the city, namely, short-term rentals. Short-term letting and home sharing make a really valuable contribution to the tourist economy, as has been mentioned, and also allow families to bring in much needed extra income. However,...