Results 701-720 of 7,359 for speaker:Katherine Zappone

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I thank Ms Magennis for her presentation. I have looked forward to her attendance as she has always helped the committee a lot to reflect on these matters. Her presentation and paper has conveyed good news about progress, particularly on the way Ireland has responded as well as what is going on in Europe. As Ms Magennis said, such developments are to be commended and marked. Clearly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Is that okay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: The witness noted in the presentation that there will be greater numbers coming to Ireland, potentially, subsequent to European decisions, perhaps even in addition to the ways in which we have responded just recently. I refer to the comments of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. I note what the paper states about UN resettlement departures in 2014, as we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Is it correct to say that, effectively, we voluntarily obliged ourselves in that way?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: That is very helpful in understanding the debate. I would be interested to hear a little about some of the components of the resettlement programme, and it would benefit the committee. In making the decision on the numbers, with 300 in one programme and 114 in another, is there a figure for the approximate cost? Does that come from the justice or foreign affairs budget?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Yes. I would like to know about a couple of the features.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charities Regulatory Authority: Chairman-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: From my experience, there are different structures involved. Some charities can be non-incorporated while others can be established as companies, making them subject to the rules set down by the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Other charities have been established as trusts. As a member of the CRA's board, has Mr. Hopkins encountered any obstacles or does he foresee any when...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charities Regulatory Authority: Chairman-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: That is great and helpful to know. Will Mr. Hopkins expand a little on his statement about engagement with stakeholders? Has the board had any engagement with stakeholders? If so, have any procedural or policy issues been identified in light of that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charities Regulatory Authority: Chairman-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: This committee has a sub-committee on human rights that has been taking a look at the possible inclusion of human rights organisations in the definition of a charitable organisation. Does Mr. Hopkins have any comment to make about that?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: So, the day has finally come. What shall we call it - One Parent Family Day, or Children's Day?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Perhaps a more apt description would be Jobseekers' Day. As we are all aware, today is the day thousands of lone parents throughout Ireland, most of whom are women, will find their payment to support themselves and their families has been cut. It will be cut because their youngest child is seven and because they are working part-time but less than 19 hours a week. These people have jobs,...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: The Government has told us for the last four years that it is about reform of this and that. A reform of politics that would make a most significant difference to how we do our business would be to listen and have a dialogue with our citizens, especially those who are affected directly by what we do in these Houses. Yesterday, I published findings from a civic forum that I held in Leinster...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I welcome the Minister of State. It is great to have him here to take this Bill. I understand this is his first time to take Committee Stage of the legislation, this being our third session on this Stage of the Bill. We are all aware that the Government will bring forward its own amendments on Report Stage. These amendments were prepared almost two years ago and I offer the rationale that...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: It is terrific to have the Minister of State’s response, which I appreciate. Is the procedure for me to respond to what the Minister of State has just said or to respond generally?

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I appreciate what Senator Power had to say. It is an unusual circumstance in which we find ourselves. I would like to comment on what the Minister of State has said. I have the freedom to do that, as my colleague has done. Senator Power asked several questions which are related to the Minister of State’s proposals for Report Stage.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Let me try it this way. The Minister of State indicated that one of the primary changes will be the replacement of the proposed power of both Ministers in a later section. Does that mean that the section that I am trying to amend is actually going to stay the same?

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Is the Minister of State accepting the amendment? I did not hear whether he was accepting it or not.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I move amendment No. 5: In page 4, line 5, after “paragraph (a)” to insert “and the institutions named therein”.It seeks to change the notion that the additional restrictions that are offered in this subsection refer to religious institutions per seas well as educational or medical institutions that are mentioned in paragraph (a). I think that follows logically...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I move amendment No. 8: In page 4, to delete lines 30 to 33 and substitute the following:“(c) The Minister, after consultation with the Minister for Education and Skills, and the Minister for Health, will issue guidelines to the institutions identified within this Act, to define and publish their ethos, and may issue further directions or guidelines for the purpose of giving effect to...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Katherine Zappone: No.