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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (5 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I acknowledge that the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces is a substantial one, running to 224 pages and containing 69 recommendations. It is a colossal piece of work. I appreciate the complexity and the technical nature of devising an action plan to implement these findings. However, we cannot fall at the first hurdle. There must be a time-bound element to it. The report...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (5 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I have just read through the notes and there is mention that it will happen before the summer recess. That is in the statement that was circulated.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education (5 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, to the Chamber.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (5 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State and I must have a chat about Kilcash sometime because my grandparents were from there. They were the principals of the boys and girls national schools, respectively. What is now the community centre in Kilcash was then their home.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Students (5 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, back to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I have just come from an excellent briefing in the audiovisual room. I appreciate those who are here did not have the opportunity to go to it. It was from the Ukraine Civil Society Forum and about 65 different organisations that together are responding to the Ukrainian crisis within our country. We must acknowledge that, since 24 February, when Putin’s war of aggression started, the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for attending take this Commencement matter. I have always been a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. I firmly believe that society has a responsibility to ensure every person is supported to reach his or her full potential. As legislators, we have even more of responsibility in that regard. The Fianna Fáil Party stood before the people at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State and welcome the fact that three development posts have been allocated. I have spoken about a postcode lottery and there is even a stark difference within the county of Kildare. I spoke recently to a mum whose family relocated from north Kildare to south Kildare. In north Kildare, her daughter was receiving all the different therapies she needed but following...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I extend my welcome to those visitors joining us in the Visitors Gallery. It is always good to see people who want to see democracy in action. I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Deputy Leader but there are a few things I want to bring up. First, it was a very good announcement last night regarding the extra €100 towards back-to-school costs. We all know the...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We will continue our Committee Stage examination of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2022. I understand Senator Mullen is in control of the Chair. I mean he is in possession.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Senator does not feel like he is in control but feels like he is in possession. Is that it?

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Which amendment is the Senator speaking to now?

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As Senator Mullen has indicated, he will resubmit the amendment, perhaps he will-----

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

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Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I was just about to intercede.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Senator for pointing that out. We are all the better for knowing that. I was not sure if Senator Mullen was indicating to speak or was trying to get my attention to allow the Father of the House in.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: How does the Senator know I am wearing one?

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendments Nos. 6 to 8, inclusive, 47, 184 to 194, inclusive, 211, 213, 215 to 217, inclusive, 274, 275, 314 and 316 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined. I start by sympathising with the families of former councillors Jerry O'Dea and James Tobin, who very sadly passed away over the last two weeks. We, in Fianna Fáil, are bereft at the loss of two very fine public representatives. They were the epitome of good public service in society and in their communities in Limerick and in Waterford. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Young Social Innovators: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I must keep an eye on the clock because I will be raising a Commencement matter in the Seanad. I reckon I will cover what I want to say in the allocated eight minutes. It has been very refreshing to listen to all the students. Senator Pat Casey is an incredible advocate for the school and what they are doing. He shared with me a video that they put together, which is excellent. I commend...