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Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I agree with what my colleagues have raised. Trade agreements are a hugely crucial area in terms of human rights. It is an area that we need to focus on, particularly with the upcoming Presidency, and one we should not lose sight of. I did not thank in my earlier contribution those who work in our missions across Europe. They do an incredible job. I have been fortunate enough to have met...

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is good to have the opportunity to have this debate with the Minister. We appreciate his time because we know how busy he is and how demanding the role is. It is important that we have this discussion. It is one a number of Senators have sought. There is no doubt that we are recognised internationally as a very competitive economy, but equally it is absolutely fundamental that we do...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for being here. I acknowledge the presence of Deputy Lahart, who is Chairperson of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade. I thank the Tánaiste for being here. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, and the Taoiseach for their leadership on this matter across the world. I stand here on behalf of my party, Fianna Fáil,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (11 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: This is my first opportunity to have a debate in this House with the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, since his appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for special education and school transport. We could not have a more committed, compassionate, empathetic person in this role than him. I say that from previous experience on the disability matters committee and in other...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (11 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Regarding this instance, prior to the closing date last Friday, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, stated that there would not be a school service provided. The issue is that Bus Éireann has advised that these children are not attending their nearest post-primary school. We know they are not but that is because there are no places. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice to welcoming the guests who are here, and I hope they have an interesting and informative visit to Leinster House. On behalf of my party, I extend our very deepest sympathy to the ambassador of Austria and to the people of Austria on the horrific situation that unfolded in Graz, with the killing of nine people and the maiming of many more. It is shocking to see such a thing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on delivering a world-class education system that breaks down barriers and ensures every child can achieve their full potential, to be taken at 1 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes each, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each, time...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Senators for their contributions. Senator Rabbitte raised the very important issue of the need for swimming pools in the country generally, and in Loughrea specifically, to support people living in the hinterland. She made an excellent point. To be fair to the then Minister of State with responsibility for sport, Deputy Thomas Byrne, he published a national swimming strategy last...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Sorry, screening for the Israeli military and if they are former members of the military who are coming in. That is worthy of a very specific Commencement matter. It would be difficult to get the Minister for a two-hour debate on that but it is certainly worthy of a Commencement matter. It is also worthy of raising in the foreign affairs committee too. Senator O'Reilly spoke about the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I suggest the Senator liaises with the Department and the council and quite possibly put in a Commencement matter on the specifics of it.

Seanad: Delivering a World-Class Education System: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, is very welcome. It is great to have the opportunity to say a few words about this really important subject. I am very proud of the record of my party, Fianna Fáil, on education. It is fair to say we are the party of education and, throughout our history, we have established an unmatched record of commitment to education because it is a great...

Seanad: Delivering a World-Class Education System: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We in the Fianna Fáil Party would like to express our sympathies to the family of former Oireachtas Member, Liam Fitzgerald. He was a very kind, affable and effective public representative. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I also think it would be appropriate that the Seanad would extend its sympathies with regard to the Air India crash. Thankfully, it is not too often that we see...

Seanad: Balanced Regional Development: Statements (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister is welcome to the Chamber. I was delighted when I saw his name beside this Department and portfolio because I believe he has a unique and innate understanding of the different regions of Ireland, and a great passion for the people of Ireland. He can relate to all of them. I saw that at first hand when he had his previous portfolio. He was traversing Ireland when I had the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Curragh Camp is a very special place in County Kildare and nationally. It was a thriving community but is not so much now, sadly, because a lot of facilities have been moved from there and a lot of the accommodation for married people and families is no longer available. At the same time, many families were reared in the Curragh Camp. There is still a military community and two schools...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I know he has a sense of the historical, social, cultural and architectural importance of both buildings. I am pleased about this and that he recognises the buildings' significance. I acknowledge that the Department of Defence was not involved in the decision to discontinue the use of the post office. The decision on the fire station was a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I extend our sympathies to the family of Carmencita Hederman. I remember being fascinated by her as a young child. She was one of the first women in politics that young girls could identify with. She was very much herself. She had a very strong voice and she used it in all of the areas she was concerned and passionate about. I also add my voice of...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the witnesses. I apologise for not being here earlier. I had a conflicting commitment in the Seanad Chamber. However, it is good to have this opportunity. I thank all our guests for their work. I worked with Mr. Clarken in the past as a member of an Oireachtas committee. He gave of his time and wisdom and it was very much appreciated. On what we are all doing and...

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. I am delighted to have the opportunity to formally congratulate her on her position. I do not know how she does all that she does in being an excellent public representative for the people of Cavan-Monaghan - constituency politics is demanding in itself - while also being able to take on a very challenging portfolio with such gusto and...

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: A vote has been called in the Dáil so we must suspend the House.