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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 – Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021: Motion (14 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State. There has been action. We can see vans in our areas. That gives such hope. We are getting very used to looking at the map and hitting refresh. We hope to see it change to show where we are able to access broadband. I acknowledge that action is happening. It is great to see that the process has been accelerated and the administrative process has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 – Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021: Motion (14 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I was not sure if Senator Ward was going to come in. I welcome the Minister of State. I am happy to support the regulations, particularly if they are a way to accelerate the roll-out of broadband. I live in a rural area. More than half of the premises in County Roscommon are in the intervention area. That is absolutely incredible. It is the same in east Galway. I very much welcome...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: That is okay. I can wait if the Deputy is coming in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome and thank Mr. Conlon, Mr. Maguire and Ms Kenny. Their presentations and submissions were great. It is wonderful to see this legislation is putting the student first and foremost and at the centre in everything we are doing here and to see the increase in student numbers alone and, as was mentioned, the number of institutes of technology, IOTs, our new technological universities and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I apologise. Did I mix up the organisations? As well as being called Mr. Kenny, we are mixing up Ms Kenny's organisation. I apologise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: It is great to see so many courses being regulated, especially around the apprenticeship programme. It makes it much more attractive. I think the national hairdressing apprenticeship is the first regulated NFQ. We were trying to promote locally as well. Well done on working with the groups and SOLAS. I apologise to Ms Kenny. I should reverse the questions I posed to Mr. Conlon. If it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: On leaving certificate reform, the data captured by the HEA would include the drop-out rate at first year. We are aware there is a large number dropping out at third level. Perhaps it is young people who are not exactly sure about the courses they are taking, and it is about them having the basis to go forward. This data would really inform how we look at further education and training,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I am presuming that work done on research will be of equal value and taken into account when it comes to career profile and structure and the lecturer's advancement within universities, along with a number of publications and so on, and that we are looking at this as being of value in order to progress. This would be crucial.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Reopening of Further and Higher Education Institutions: Discussion (22 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Very briefly, I would like to acknowledge the response I received from the Minister, Deputy Harris's office about English language education in Ireland. Within the Minister’s Department, a working group has been set up to specifically work with student representatives and providers across this area. The Minister probably does not have time to come back in on this. However, he noted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Reopening of Further and Higher Education Institutions: Discussion (22 Jul 2021)

Aisling Dolan: It is great to see the arboriculture apprenticeship in the Petersburg centre in Galway. I know the Minister of State is probably delighted to see the applications coming in along with that of the Connacht-Ulster Alliance, which was submitted this week or last week. I acknowledge the active consent programme that is being rolled out. We are getting staff and students back to college but...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. I am in Leinster House. I welcome the Minister of State. It is great to have her present and to meet all my colleagues in this session. I thank the other members for their excellent questions and the follow-up on the mental health report. I also welcome the representatives from the HSE. It is really important we get this engagement with the Department, the HSE...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I apologise. Would the Minister of State like to come in? I think she may be on mute. I might come in with a final few questions.

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State for that. I have a couple of other questions. I compliment the Minister of State on her green ribbon. September is green ribbon month for mental health and a number of events are planned. Perhaps the Minister of State could mention one or two of them. I am aware of an event on exclusion next week. I have a number of questions which might be more...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Yes. It was really just to understand the ehealth budget. I am sure it has been dedicated to many areas, but what mental health projects are under consideration to support the Minister of State's area of responsibility in delivering what is required over the next while?

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State, including for mentioning men's sheds. There is an excellent one in Ballaghaderreen and Mr. Pat Towey is an advocate. The Minister of State referred to areas opening up. Day services are crucial social services in communities and smaller towns. They give respite. Many older people are looking to come back and link in with their local social services again...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: There is loneliness and isolation. Sometimes, issues like this come down to a question of funding. I thank the Minister of State for her time.

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Excellent.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Is it not great to be back? The feeling of excitement is returning again as we are back on our first day. As I am sure the Leader will agree, it is great to be back in our rightful home here in the Seanad Chamber. I hope all Members were able to take a few days holiday for a restful break with family and friends. Congratulations again to Senator Moynihan on her phenomenal news. I think...

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, and thank Senator Lynn Ruane for bringing this to us today. It is such an important topic. It is also important that women can speak freely about their experiences, as Senator McGreehan has just demonstrated. I thank her for that. This motion concerns bullying and sexual harassment at third level, which is incredible when we think about it. These...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: When is it proposed to sit again?