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Seanad: Sheep Sector: Statements (19 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, to the Chamber.

Seanad: Sheep Sector: Statements (19 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Before calling Senator Paul Daly, I welcome the students from Coláiste Pobail Osraí in Kilkenny. I understand the school's Dáil na nÓg group is with us today. They are joined by their principal and teacher, Ms Cathnia Ó Muircheartaigh and Ms Aisling de Faoite, respectively. We hope they enjoy and get a lot from the debate. I also welcome members of the sheep...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I commend the proposers of this practical and pragmatic Bill which is worthy of debate and support. I will come back to the last comment made by the seconder of the Bill, Senator McDowell, my esteemed colleague, which we spoke about on the Order of Business this morning, namely, volunteerism and how important it is to our society, communities, school life and those who are involved in the...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Absolutely. I am conscious the Attorney General said there may be some technical issues around the drafting of the Bill that may need further consideration, but I know from what my esteemed colleagues have said that they would be happy to have that considered. There is no more for me to say and there is no point in me going through the Bill as the proposer has done that eloquently. I wish...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: At 9.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I apologise for being absent for some of the meeting. I had a Commencement matter for discussion in the House and another meeting. I got the opportunity to meet Mr. Carew and Mr. O'Connor briefly in the Seanad Chamber. They are both very welcome, as are Mr. Bermingham and Mr. Scattergood. It is good to hear the voice of experience and what they can tell us about their discussions with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. O'Connor. I have some questions on apprenticeships for Mr. Bermingham and Mr. Scattergood. They spoke about where the impetus came for them to pursue an apprenticeship, which for Mr. Bermingham was to do with his background and the family business. The number of apprenticeships has gone up significantly, as has the number of women participating. Back in 2018, only 2% of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As the Deputy Leader may recall, I raised the issue of the EU Commission's case against Hungary's anti-LGBT law in the House previously and called on Ireland to join the lawsuit in solidarity. I am really pleased that, under the stewardship of An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, Ireland has formally supported this particular case. It shows once...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I really am delighted to be standing here today with my brave, open and courageous colleague, Senator Catherine Ardagh, who just laid bare her life over the last number of years. I really appreciate it. I have learned a lot from Catherine since we started on this journey with regard to drafting this Bill. I came to this Bill not from personal experience but from listening to and...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I propose we adjourn this debate.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On Friday, 20 October 2023.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Next Tuesday at 12.30 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: A Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: National Disability Authority (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: My sincere apologies that I missed the earlier part of the meeting to other parliamentary duties but I have had the opportunity to read quickly through the witnesses' submissions, for which I thank them. I thank also the secretariat here for their excellent briefing on the roadmap as to where we are and where we need to go. I was going to confine my questions to three of the different...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: A Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: National Disability Authority (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will move on to Article 24 and the right to education in inclusive and accessible environments on an equal basis with others to help empower people with disabilities and ensure that they can be educated to the fullest of their own ability and potential. In the past the committee has raised concerns about the EPSEN Act and how it needs to be updated. What are the witnesses' views on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: A Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: National Disability Authority (20 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, I agree. Dr. Tamming has correctly pointed out that a lot of investment has gone into special education, but there is no point in talking about it in monetary terms if we do not have the outcomes. We need to have the vision but we also need to be able to measure the outcomes and have better outcomes than just talk about the money that goes into it. Article 27, on work and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (3 May 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. I believe the Minister of State will remain with us to take this matter. I appreciate this. Many Members of this House and of the Lower House, will be aware that public transport is a key issue for me in representing the needs, desires and wants of those I represent in south Kildare. This matter is in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (3 May 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State. His reply is certainly signalling good news for commuters from Newbridge in Kildare and for those in the 23 km to 50 km zone. I accept that there has to be a budgetary cost for this but I certainly will not be shy in looking for it. It is incredibly important that we support our commuters for all sorts of reasons but particularly in respect of climate change...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice of welcome to the Polish ambassador and her team. I welcome Mary and Liam and friends. It is a great privilege and pleasure to have them here. This morning I hosted a tea party in Leinster House as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's society. I thank everybody for supporting it, both Members and staff. We were particularly pleased to have such strong ambassadors and advocates...