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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: In the context of the budget, there has been a lot of talk of stimuli and incentives for various sectors. This morning I heard about a report from Europe on the membership of boards, particularly the female membership of boards. There might be a necessity for some sort of incentive or for some measure to encourage boards to have a greater proportion of women on them. I am not somebody who...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: A "troika" suggests three.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: When there was so much-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: -----that is why.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: He asked for it.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I agree with comments from the other side that the devil is often in the detail. There are certainly difficult cuts in this budget. I do not think anyone expected that it would not be a difficult budget. At the end of the day, there were serious cuts to be made and there is no doubt that everyone will be affected in some way. I welcome many of the positive stimuli, particularly in the area...

Seanad: Statistics (Heritage Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I commend Senator Ó Murchú on this Bill. As someone who is interested in history and, in particular, our social history, I welcome the proposed amendment to the Statistics Acts so that the Statistics Act 1993 will no longer apply to the 1926 census. This in turn would allow the 1926 census results to be released immediately so that the first census undertaken by the Free State...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I completely agree with Senator Leyden regarding the below-cost sale of alcohol. Yesterday, and also on a number of recent occasions, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, has indicated that as soon as case taken by Scotland to the EU in respect of below-cost selling is favourably resolved, action will be taken here. I welcome the commitment in respect of this extremely serious issue, on...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I support Senator MacSharry's call to the effect that the Minister for Health should come before the House to debate the position with regard to medical cards. This is a very confusing and complex matter. I understand that people who are entitled to medical cards generally receive them. However, one does hear about certain high-profile cases which attract the attention of the media. I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (17 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I apologise for not being here for the Minister of State's presentation but I was otherwise detained. I have quickly read through it. A proposal I noted in recent weeks is an EU digital tax that is being talked about and the French in particular seem to be keen to push a digital minimum tax internationally. It launched a campaign on this in the past few weeks and this proposal will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: This is hard to take. Deputy Micheál Martin, who created the ineffectual monster that is the HSE, is now one of the main protagonists calling for the resignation of the Minister for Health.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: How rich is it that Deputy Martin is calling for the Minister's resignation?

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I will get to my question momentarily. Fianna Fáil is claiming all sorts this week and creating hysteria about medical cards. This the same party with the same faces and voices who tried to take them away a few years ago. It is hard to take all of this on a continual basis.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: On a more positive note, I compliment the Minister on the child obesity initiative. A good advertising campaign is under way. The more emphasis that can be placed on this important area, the better. It seems to me that it is a very good advertisement campaign so far.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: The more emphasis that can be placed on this very important area, the better. Senator Clune already alluded to the statistics on that. As she said, billboards and advertising are a very effective way of reaching adults who are responsible for the diet of young children. I suggest that we have a debate on childhood obesity, perhaps even as a public consultation. The issue has been...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: Senator Colm Burke was speaking in general terms.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I welcome news that minimum pricing for alcohol is to be introduced. Finally we are dealing with the issue in a serious way. Full details are to be released tomorrow. We were awaiting the result of the Scottish case in the European court that dealt with many of the issues raised by Senator Rónán Mullen. The more potent the alcohol, the higher the price. That will act as a...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I am always looking for a debate on it. I am looking for a debate in the context of what Senator Rónan Mullen said, that we debate the strategy. I know where the Senator is coming from, but it is welcome that we are clearly implementing a strategy.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: I join others in welcoming the Taoiseach to the Seanad and thank him for giving of his time today. We are particularly happy to have the Taoiseach here after our near death experience. I believe the Taoiseach should be congratulated for being the first Taoiseach to grasp the nettle of political reform and tackle the issue head on with a referendum which was always going to be divisive. The...

Seanad: Asylum Support Services: Motion (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: This debate on how best to reform Ireland's reception and asylum system is one of great importance. I commend Senator Jillian van Turnhout for her work in this area and bringing the motion before us. There is no question that those in direct provision accommodation are among the most vulnerable in our society. It is up to us to ensure procedures and facilities are in place to make sure...