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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Remit of Ombudsman for Children in School Complaints: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Mary Moran: If I could just say-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: Like Senator Terry Brennan, I congratulate Dundalk FC on achieving a fantastic double by winning both the league and the cup, culminating in the cup final win in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday last which was attended by more than 25,000 people, the majority of whom were from Dundalk. It has been 27 years since the club last achieved the double and it was worth the wait as most of the people of...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: It was a remarkable achievement for a remarkable club which just three years ago was facing both relegation and bankruptcy. This is a story of what can be done when the right man is at the helm.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I pay special tribute to the team and the manager who steered them to become the best in the country for the second year in a row.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, to the House. I agree with Senator O'Donnell that on this day, with this important legislation, it would be great to see more Members in the Seanad. In my personal opinion, it is one of the highlights-----

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: -----that we have the opportunity to debate the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill in the Seanad. Like many others, I have been seeking progress on this legislation since we entered the House, when it was included in the programme for Government. I understand that legislation takes time and also the importance for everyone's sake that legislation is correct. I commend the Minister of...

Seanad: Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill: Second Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to the House. I understand we are to be joined by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly, who will also contribute to the Bill I have proposed, the Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2015. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 to...

Seanad: Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill: Second Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: In politics.

Seanad: Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill: Second Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I thank both the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly, for contributing to this debate. When a cross-departmental issue is debated, it is good there is more than one Minister in the House and that the different Departments take an interest in it. I thank all my colleagues who voiced their support for...

Seanad: Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill: Second Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I add my voice in support of what was said by two of my colleagues. The first being Senator Paul Coghlan who made his remarks and paid tributes. I appreciate the Cathaoirleach's comment that we are not allowed name individuals but others have paid tribute to chief superintendent Pat McGee for this outstanding work in Dundalk. I would like to add my voice-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: -----in support of what has been said with respect to senior gardaí. I wholeheartedly agree with Senator Paul Coghlan that it should be possible, through some mechanism, to be able to contact members who served in the higher ranks of the Garda and who have experience with regard to activities in my area, particularly along the Border area. I thank the chief superintendent and pay...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I ask that the Cathaoirleach to let me finish. Dundalk has suffered from murders-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: Exactly. Can I just finish my point?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: Exactly. This is a matter of-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: Dundalk suffered dreadfully in the past number years from murders, high unemployment and from the effects of the recession.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: When we have good news, I do not see why we are not allowed to highlight it.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I am disappointed that I have been ruled out of order again but I think if it was a Gaelic match we would have had hours of praise for the Gaelic team.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: Let us have a little bit of equality in this as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: I thank everybody for coming in. It is good to see Ms Maher again. I know what a strong advocate she is and the excellent work she does. Mr. Byrne is on the same wavelength as me and I commend what he said. I have many years’ experience of teaching too. Mr. Byrne hit the nail on the head when he said that the teachers need to be suitably qualified. Since becoming a Member of the...