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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Autonomy and Assessing Decision-making Capacity: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The second part of the question is for Dr. Doherty. I acknowledge that she is mainly advocating for people who have mental health issues but I would like her view on other situations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Consent Programmes in Irish Education: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses for attending. It is good to see them all. In particular, it is good to see Ms McDowell, who has done incredible advocacy work in this and related areas. That is much appreciated. I had the opportunity a few years ago to attend a consent class in Trinity College Dublin and was really impressed with it. In particular, I was impressed the attendance was 50% men and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Consent Programmes in Irish Education: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am conscious of time. I thank Dr. O'Higgins. I like the emphasis on positivity, as in positive sexual behaviour as opposed to just talking about all the negative elements. Will Dr. O'Higgins refer to the importance of students taking in these programmes at a younger age and before reaching third level? Obviously, the results of the survey give rise to concern. Will Dr. MacNeela address...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you, Chair. My sincere apologies. I have had to be up and down three times to the Seanad this morning already. I appreciate the witnesses being here. Though I did not hear all of the opening contributions, I read everything. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. McCann in 2018 when he won the LEO award in Kildare and went on to win a regional and national award. Without wanting to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It was about flexi-jobs in Denmark, which Professor Cooney mentioned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We hope the Senator's nephew is doing well now. Does anyone else wish to comment or respond to Senator Flynn?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The House is on the last vote. I am conscious the Chair will have some questions himself and there are also two other members so I suggest we suspend for 15 minutes, if that is okay. Our guests are very good to give us their time so it would be a shame for everyone not to have the opportunity to question and to have the debate and engagement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Following the Order of Business, I will move a motion for an expression of sympathy for former Member, Louis J. Belton. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, Public-Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 -...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: He will be ready to run for his panel for the next term.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I also extend my welcome and that of the House to our distinguished guests. We are all looking forward to the tribute to William B. Yeats next Thursday. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind invitation. I listened to RTÉ Radio 1 over the weekend, when the day William B. Yeats heard the news that he was the winner of the Nobel Prize was discussed. He had been nominated a number of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: There is no doubt about that. The House re-echoes its call for a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages, including little Emily Hand - I understand that the Tánaiste met with her family today - and for aid to be delivered to Palestine. That is with all collectively working towards a long-term solution. Senator Dooley also asked for a debate on the national public service...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Louis J. Belton; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a further period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of December, 2023 and ending on the 31st day of May, 2024.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Chair. Fianna Fáil, as the Chair and Minister know, believes in the delivery of fundamental public health services to the highest standard, through investment, innovation and of course reform, which this really falls under. In government, we have continued to support the reform of our health services and have implemented universal health care that is accessible and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the news this morning that as many as 30 Irish citizens will be released from Gaza today. It is absolutely good news to see the first set of Irish citizens leaving the enclave of Gaza since the horrific events started on 7 October. For those living in Gaza, it is every person’s nightmare and the thought of Emily Hand spending her ninth birthday there is horrific. I...

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice of welcome to the Adare Women's 2020 Club. Councillor Bridie Collins sent a message first thing this morning to tell me to make sure to meet those very fine ladies. It is really lovely to be able to say hello to them. As soon as they started coming in, I said, "That is who they are." They are very welcome. I hope they have a lovely day in Leinster House. I hope to get to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Walsh, Ms Duggan and their teams for being here and for the very well-intentioned and good work that is being carried out. I also want to express concern about where we are at. Every child about whom we are talking and who accessed the services is vulnerable. Regardless of whether they come from the most supportive family, there will be challenges, frustrations, disappointment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will ask Mr. Kelly to respond the question directed to him first.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I came this morning from Naas General Hospital where I and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, had the opportunity to celebrate ten years of Project Search. Indeed, that was the precursor to the Oireachtas Work Learning, OWL, programme that we have in Leinster House. Every year, ten young people from care with an intellectual disability are involved in an internship there. Honestly, to...

Seanad: Sports Funding: Statements (21 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is good to have the Minister of State here to talk about this important area, which I know he is passionate about. He is already making a huge difference since taking office. I was delighted to welcome him to south Kildare recently and we visited a number of diverse clubs including rugby, snooker, soccer, GAA and watersports, which is very important with the blueway. Under the last...