Results 741-760 of 1,195 for speaker:Erin McGreehan

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: An Dara Céim - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister to the House. There is a lot of stuff going on that I would like to digest. I very much welcome the proposed change in the referendum. I welcome that the Government and the State are at a point of recognising that not all families are based on marriage, that there should not be a tier or a hierarchy of family, and that families like Senator Garvey's and mine should...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: An Dara Céim - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I very much welcome the fact that we are here today discussing what is a very fundamental change and an acknowledgement that this country is growing, that it is progressive, and that we are changing. One of the great things about our Constitution is the fact that we can change it. I very much urge people to come out and vote "Yes" and "Yes" on 8 March. It is no gimmick to update and...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: The Minister is welcome to the House to discuss this Bill. I very much welcome it. It is important that we modernise our Constitution. The proposed new article is a continuation of the previous article and proposes to extend what the family means, lay down the importance of the family unit and acknowledge the differences in our new modern families. We will extend what care means and what...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: Senator, we can thrash this out tomorrow.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: Allow Senator Garvey to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: We will move to the next speaker, who is Senator Seery Kearney, and we will hear the Senator without interruption.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I ask the Senator to speak to this Bill.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: We have failed to contact the Leader or Deputy Leader to extend the time for today's business. I ask that Senators Currie, Sherlock, Craughwell and Mullen confine their contributions to five minutes each. I apologise for constraining the debate but I hope they will be able to speak again in the coming days.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: That was not agreed as part of the Order of Business, which has been set. I hope Senators will agree to give everyone an opportunity to speak. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I call on the Minister to reply. He has ten minutes.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: That is the next Bill.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: This is an exhausting debate, and it is frustrating in many ways. If we go back to what we want to achieve in this referendum, it is quite simple. It is quite clear. It is whether this country and its people want our Constitution - all our Constitution - to catch up with the society that we live in. Those who advocate for a "No" vote have to ask themselves whether they are happy that the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: We know that.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: As I said yesterday, I welcome this opportunity to change our Constitution. We have listened patiently - perhaps a little impatiently at some stages - to today's debate. I was glad there was at least an acknowledgement that the Article is not reflective of reality and not to include more - the parents - was unfair and unrealistic. However, going back to the previous debate, we have to...

Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I second the motion and thank Senator Byrne for moving it. The Tánaiste is very welcome to our debate, which is a good opportunity to speak about China, particularly after the recent visit. There are so many things, as Senator Byrne said, that are wonderful about China. However, none of us can hide from the many things that need our attention and action. Our motion outlines the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I did not know Mr. Connor but I want to express my condolences. It is a desperately lonely time for families and friends today with such an untimely death. I send my blessings and my thoughts to that family because it can be an horrendous, lonely, dark road they have to walk over the next while. I express my relief that the DUP voted last night to re-enter Government. I congratulate Sir...

Seanad: Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak. I also welcome the inquiry. It has been long sought after. It is a signal of hope to ensure that our armed forces are held to the highest standards of accountability, transparency and justice. We all believe that our Defence Forces represent the pinnacle of bravery, dedication and selflessness. We all look up to our soldiers and respect them....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I, too, express my solidarity with Senator Clonan. When we ask a question in this House, we expect it to be answered properly, at least, but also by a Minister in the line Department. The situation this morning was uncalled for. I wish to raise a separate health issue. I am calling for a debate on GP shortages. Last year, the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, increased the number of GP training...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Erin McGreehan: This morning, I would like to wish everyone a happy St. Brigid's Day. Brigid was born in Louth 1,500 years ago, so we are very happy that she is being recognised to the extent that she is being recognised. I congratulate Louth County Council's arts office and tourism team, Dundalk BIDS and all the community groups around County Louth who have come together and made the celebration of Brigid...