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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: Yes and I am sure he will do so. Childhood obesity is as matter which should be debated in the House and I would have a great deal to say on it. We have touched on the issue during previous debates but I would like the Minister for Health to come before us in order that he might indicate the strategy that is in place to deal with this escalating and serious problem.

Seanad: Racism in Ireland: Motion (4 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister to the House. Those in the Gallery are also very welcome. I welcome the motion and commend Senators Mac Conghail, Zappone and others on raising the issue. It is a subject that is worth debating and taking the time to reflect on. Ireland has changed greatly in its demography in recent years and has become a much more diverse place. This fact should be celebrated...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the appointment of the new US ambassador to Ireland. The post has been empty for approximately 18 months since Dan Rooney left it. It is a very welcome development. The relationship between Ireland and the USA is very important and the ambassadorial role is a key aspect of it. Colleagues have referred to the banking inquiry. While I congratulate those who have been appointed to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: My comment was not aimed at this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: The Senator's accusation is worse than the one to which he is referring.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: Senator MacSharry made a worse accusation.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: Those opposite should respect the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: There was much discussion about plain tobacco packaging again in the media over the past two days. I understand legislation in this regard was brought to the Cabinet earlier today and will be initiated in the Seanad. The tobacco lobby,as all Members know, is a strong one. When this matter was discussed at EU level, it practically had one lobbyist per two Members of the European Parliament,...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I support the call by Senator Mullins for a statement or explanation by the Oireachtas Commission. Three hundred and thirty thousand euro is a significant sum for the Houses of the Oireachtas to have had to pay. This House would be a suitable Chamber to investigate this serious question. Last week, I raised the matter of sugar consumption and childhood obesity. On the face of it, it seems...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: Four times a day, yes.

Seanad: Public Service Management (Transparency of Boards) Bill 2014: Second Stage (11 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, and thank Senator Quinn for drafting this legislation. The Government has pursued a wide-ranging political reform programme aimed at delivering open government underpinned by a transparent, efficient and effective public sector, which is vital to rebuild trust in government and the institutions of the State. Notwithstanding his...

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: To get away from the banking inquiry momentarily-----

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I deserved that remark. I refer to a serious issue, one that is related to the issue about which I am being slagged, Senator Crown referred to bariatric services in St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday. Cutting these services is a step too far as it is akin to removing cancer care services from those who have terminal cancer. While there are cost and management issues in the health service,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commission Country Specific Recommendations for Ireland: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: With regard to the Legal Services Regulation Bill, I concur with Senator Colm Burke about the Taxing Master. However, the horse has bolted on that issue, in a sense. The appointment of a third Taxing Master should not be required if both Taxing Masters were fully up to speed. That is probably neither here nor there because it was a judicial appointment, but it is a real issue. It is easy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commission Country Specific Recommendations for Ireland: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I declare an interest. I am a member of the legal profession and I know what I am talking about in this regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commission Country Specific Recommendations for Ireland: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I am a taxpayer too. Perhaps the Deputy will give me a chance to speak. With regard to the reduction, I would abhor that type of behaviour by anybody in the legal profession. Most ordinary members of the legal profession do not charge near those types of fees. The vast majority of solicitors and so forth are trying to keep people employed and the vast majority of barristers are not making...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commission Country Specific Recommendations for Ireland: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: It must be addressed because that type of bashing happens all the time. The vast majority of lawyers have not been feeling particularly wealthy in the economic situation of recent years. A little reality must be brought to bear on the type of headline grabbing argument that is so often trotted out. Many lawyers are put to the pin of their collars, and I am not seeking headlines.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commission Country Specific Recommendations for Ireland: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: Deputy Byrne also raised the health issue and medical cards. The increasing level of obesity is a related matter. We perform very badly at European level with regard to physical education. The hours of physical education in our schools are very low. I do not know if that would be a recommendation but it is something to which the Minister of State might give attention for a European-driven...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commission Country Specific Recommendations for Ireland: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: Yes, we will kill one another.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2014)

Catherine Noone: I wholeheartedly support Senators Marie-Louise O'Donnell and Colm Burke on their comments on doctors leaving the country. A girl I know is leaving today, and one of her mentors, for want of a better word, in the health service has told her not to come back for ten years because there is no point. It is my generation perhaps who is most affected by this. I personally know many people who...