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Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: When is it proposed to take Final Stage?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Motion for Earlier Signature (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I wish a happy Christmas to you all and happy new year. In accordance with the order of the House yesterday, the Seanad now stands adjourned until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 19 January 2022.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I missed a lot of the opening statements because I was in the Seanad. My sincere apologies. I heard Ms Smith speaking. She is a wonderful role model and advocate for others. Her story needs to be told a lot more. Although she had to fight hard to get to where she is, she has managed to do so. There are barriers there but Ms Smith was able to break them down. I am very much aware of...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Okay. Regarding the support Tusla can offer to families in difficulty, do many families contact Tusla for such family support, or are they afraid to get in touch with that organisation?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: My goodness.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: That is a shame to hear. I am disappointed to hear it, to tell the truth. I know of several families that are getting family support from Tusla. The children are still with them and the agency is supporting those families and trying to keep them together. Tusla is supporting those families financially to ensure the children do not go without. Turning to the issue of maintenance, as a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I join with everybody who has expressed their sympathy to the Murphy family. I believe some Senators did so earlier on the Commencement. I also express sympathy to all who have lost family in tragic circumstances. I cannot begin to imagine what the past weeks have been like for them and I continue to urge everyone to respect their privacy at this time. There have been some important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Last week, a group of third level students released the findings of research they conducted into the operation of the HSE My Options helpline regarding the advice given to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The findings of the research are truly horrifying and include evidence of the various My Options counsellors urging women to make their first abortion appointment, even in cases...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry; Ann Lovett was a friend of mine. I cannot believe that I have to deal with this every single time I get up to speak in this Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am spoken down to in here every time. It is nothing short of bullying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Gianna Care is also available to help and support young girls who find themselves pregnant. These options must be given to young girls seeking options from the HSE through the My Options helpline. I am hoping that the HSE, if its representatives are listening in today, will come out strongly stating that the services it is providing give options to those seeking help. If not, maybe they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2020: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank Mr. Murphy for his presentation. How would he suggest the EU should go about tackling non-compliance with the state aid rules by member states that are in receipt of cohesion funding? Deputy Ó Murchú referred to fraud and we are talking about a very significant amount of money, totalling some €536 million. What does Mr. Murphy suggest the EU should do to tackle...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry that I am, unfortunately, coming late to the meeting. I was in the Seanad. I did not get to hear most of our guests' presentations but I am very familiar with the work they do. Indeed, I sent many families to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through the years and I thank its representatives for all they do in respect of food poverty for families. There are so many wonderful...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 96, motion 3, be taken before No. a1. I am pleased we are moving forward with the reopening in recognition of the reality of the state of play with regard to Covid and I look forward to the full relaxing of restrictions as soon as possible. As much as we can enjoy ourselves now, we must not forget what still needs to be done, both in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I would like to withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State is very welcome. It is good to see the recent statement from NBI on the progress in surveying homes in Donegal. I hope that in the coming months people will be able to experience the stated benefits of broadband in rural areas, from mobile working, e-learning and mobile banking, to digital tourism. It is important to recognise that progress is being made.However, for...

Seanad: Local Government (Surveillance Powers in Relation to Certain Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for letting me speak at this point. I have to leave early so I will not be here for the Minister of State's reply. I support the Bill and thank Senator Malcolm Byrne for bringing it to the House. Three great loves of mine are empowering local government, being tough on crime and good data management. I supported the Labour Party's Local Government (Use of CCTV in...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, to delete lines 1 to 4 and substitute the following: “(3) In this section ‘stalking behaviour’ means persistently engaging in one or more than one of the following: (a) following, watching, pestering or communicating by any means of communication with or about a person;”. This amendment moves the word "persistently" up...