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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice of formal welcome on the behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party to the ambassador from Cyprus. It was lovely to meet him earlier. I wish all Cypriots living in Ireland a good and happy independence day. Jenny Poole would have been 29 today. She should have been celebrating her birthday with her two young children, her parents and her family. Sadly, as we know, she was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency: Mr. Maroš Šefovi (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is a real privilege to welcome the Commissioner to Dublin and to Ireland at a time when there is no doubt that the EU faces very profound challenges. However, there are extraordinary opportunities for us as well. As the Commissioner knows, Ireland is a very proactive and constructive voice within Europe. We are very proud of being pro-Europe and pro-enterprise. With all of the global...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency: Mr. Maroš Šefovi (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is a real privilege to welcome the Commissioner to Dublin and to Ireland at a time when there is no doubt that the EU faces very profound challenges. However, there are extraordinary opportunities for us as well. As the Commissioner knows, Ireland is a very proactive and constructive voice within Europe. We are very proud of being pro-Europe and pro-enterprise. With all of the global...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I also welcome the ambassador. It is a pleasure to meet him once again. We met on St. Patrick's Day in Newbridge as a result of the very active twinning we have with Bad Lippspringe. I wish all German citizens living in Ireland and those with links to Germany a happy independence and commemoration day. Before moving to the Order of Business, I propose to read out a statement. I want to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on growing and building resilience in Ireland’s small business and retail, to be taken at 12 p.m. and to conclude at 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated for the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes each, all other Senators not to exceed four...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I have so many notes in front on me now, and I am trying to rearrange today's schedule, so forgive me if I do not get every single piece. We started off with Senator Rabbitte expressing solidarity with Senator Chris Andrews and others. I understand from Senator Ruane that Deputy Heneghan is about three days behind. He is on the next flotilla.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We have to acknowledge Deputy Heneghan because we cannot just acknowledge one Oireachtas Member not the other. That is important. Senator Rabbitte rightly called out the genocide that is happening in Gaza. It is absolutely heartbreaking. We are all on the same page. Sometimes it frustrates me when there is a sense that it is one side against the other. We all agreed on a motion under...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is because it is a national route. Priority has been given to schools in every single county by the local authorities. Obviously, there is a particular situation with this, but we certainly would echo our support. Every child going to school should have a safe route to school. Senator Brady spoke about the Ryder Cup and what a great achievement it was for Europe and the Irish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It was Senator McCormack who proposed the amendment first.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thought she seconded it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Apologies. I will outline No. 1a on the Supplementary Order Paper. Statements on the Global Sumud Flotilla will be taken at 1.30 p.m. and conclude at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister of State not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes each, all other Senators not to exceed four minutes each,...

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish to share time with Senator Alison Comyn.

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We have already had an opportunity to discuss this issue briefly this morning. I welcome the fact that the Minister of State made himself available to come to the Seanad Chamber to discuss this. Even though he has a heavy schedule, he changed other commitments in order to come here because he appreciates, as we do, that this is a very important area of discussion and we need to have the...

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It was me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2026, from the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, those of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We started today with Senator Rabbitte, who spoke about Portumna Forest Park, which is a beautiful place, in the context of Storm Éowyn. She acknowledged the good work done by Coillte in the clean-up after the storm. There is, however, still debris with fallen trees. From a safety point of view, it is important they be removed. The Senator was right to say that is the case across the...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (8 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Chair.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (8 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am also a former member of the Committee of the Regions.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (8 Oct 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am very proud to have been so. The president is incredibly welcome and it is lovely to see her again. I thank Ms Coughlan for being here too. I know she does a super job representing all nine full members, the alternate members and, indeed, all the councillors here. I acknowledge some of my party colleagues who are here, including Councillor Hoade, Councillor Colleran Molloy, Councillor...