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Supporting Children out of Emergency Accommodation and into Homes: Statements (21 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We are discussing a very grim topic, and by bringing it into the House we are almost normalising it and saying it is something that is a common occurrence. Of course, it is all too common these days. Homelessness is a national scandal that blights our streets and communities. Having a safe and secure home and a roof over one's head should be the cornerstone of a decent life, but many...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: At what cost?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is months since the farmers protested right around the country, and rightly so. They feel they have been let down by everybody, including by Government, by the Oireachtas and in particular by those setting beef prices. Interjections were made by everybody, and indeed my own party had two particular Bills on this. I honestly think that we helped to resolve the strike at that point in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I want to raise a story that broke on Monday where 30 children in an emergency direct provision centre in Carrickmacross have been denied education for two months. This is absolutely shocking. Any time we have to deal with a child who does not have access to a school place is wrong. This raises many questions. When did the Department of Justice and Equality become aware of this? When did...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is a given that access to education and intervention is vitally important, particularly for vulnerable groups. While I accept that some measures have begun to be put in place since this news broke on Monday, we still do not know when the Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Education and Skills became aware of it. They should have been aware of it. It should not have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 92. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the new extension for Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48735/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 120. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the pay parking review that was being carried out in hospitals nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48734/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 258. To ask the Minister for Health the person or body responsible for the maintenance of ten sheltered housing units (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49020/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Joint Committee (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I remind members to please turn off their mobile phones when attending committee meetings. Apologies have been received from Senator Maria Byrne. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan has advised that this meeting clashes with another meeting and she will make every effort to attend but sends her apologies in the event that she cannot do so. I propose that we go into private session to consider a number...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. O’Rourke. The committee would be happy to look at those amendments. Generally, when we engage with stakeholders, we allow them the opportunity to submit extra information if it is needed. As we are under time pressure and have a deadline of 12 o’clock tomorrow, however, we would need such amendments by this evening. I call on Dr. Sarah-Anne Buckley to make her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Buckley. As I said at the beginning of the meeting, each member will have three minutes to ask questions to specific witnesses or in general. There will then be five minutes to respond. The member will then have two minutes to wrap up. We will begin with committee members and the Deputy and Senator present who are not committee members will have an opportunity to ask their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Senator has asked four specific questions. There are five minutes overall but because there are four specific questions perhaps everybody will be given two minutes, which will total eight minutes as opposed to five minutes. The first question was directed to Dr. O'Rourke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Ms McDonnell Byrne. It was very powerful and passionate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Deputy has three minutes and then the respondents can come back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Once we keep it within that timeframe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Direct it through the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does Dr. Buckley wish to respond to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I absolutely understand. It is heartbreaking to listen to the testimonies of the witnesses. I get a sense that there will never be a completeness in their lives but at least having access to the records will add some completeness. Senator Gallagher asked Dr. Logue a question, if he wants to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will give the Senator an opportunity to respond.