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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Role and Purpose of Churchfield Community Trust: Discussion (15 Jul 2015)

Anne Ferris: It is important that I read these out. We think of one as being a huge problem, but it is worse if they are all put together. As the witnesses have said, addiction leads on to the other problems such as loss of accommodation, mental illness and issues with anger management. There is a domino effect. I appreciate the presentation and I thank the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (16 Jul 2015)

Anne Ferris: 248. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Office of Public Works' plans to conserve, protect, and restore the rare and historic Killmacurragh House in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29927/15]

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Anne Ferris: It is rare that this House has the opportunity to pass a piece of joyful legislation, and this is one of those rare times. As a member of the Labour Party, I am proud to have been part of the process that led to the marriage equality referendum that was put to the people of Ireland. I would like to put on the record the fact that I am very proud of my colleague, Deputy Eamonn Gilmore,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (29 Sep 2015)

Anne Ferris: 493. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to preserve Hiberno-English through its use in schoolbooks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32737/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Internet Safety (29 Sep 2015)

Anne Ferris: 601. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to future and likely policy developments on Internet privacy and data protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32736/15]

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I was a little taken aback as this Bill was scheduled for 12 noon.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: It was listed at 12 noon in the agenda sent to us. The first Bill was at 10 a.m.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: Some of my colleagues expected to be here at 12 noon, along with people in the Gallery.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: It was on the agenda. The first Bill, from Deputy Ó Snodaigh, was scheduled for 10 a.m., and my Bill was scheduled for 12 noon.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I know, but it is what the agenda states. It should be made clear that if the first Bill collapses or ends sooner-----

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I know that, but this should be made known. I was in my office putting the finishing touches to this.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I was watching the Ceann Comhairle scratching his head too. I am ready, but I was a little taken aback.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: Yes.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I will take this up with the Chief Whip.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: Yes. These Friday sittings are very good. The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Employment Equality Act 1998 to abolish mandatory retirement ages for people who are able and willing to continue in the role for which they were employed. The Bill provides exceptions for security-related areas such as An Garda Síochána. This is not a new idea. The legislation before the...

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: That makes me 27.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I thank the Minister of State for his two contributions, the Department officials for the assistance they gave him, and all the Deputies who made contributions, especially my comrades Deputies Eric Byrne and Robert Dowds. I also pay tribute to Senator Mary White, who, as Deputy Sean Fleming mentioned earlier, has been working on the issue for a long time. I spoke to her briefly yesterday...

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: They may have a split mortgage. They may want to work as long as possible, as long as they are healthy. There is legislation to deal with people who are not doing their jobs properly, no matter what age they are. Next week is budget week and we will hear speeches from Ministers and Deputies who are well past the age of 65 but who are doing a tremendous job. I compliment them. They would...

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and 118.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Select Committee (13 Oct 2015)

Anne Ferris: I join the Chairman in offering condolences to the Garda Síochána on a terrible tragedy that happened around the same time as that which occurred at Carrickmines. Some of the people who unfortunately died at Carrickmines were from Bray in my constituency. The local community and the Bray Travellers development group are surrounding those they left behind with every bit of support...