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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: UN Conventions Ratification (9 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: That sounds positive and is in line with what we have suggested to the Department. I have been working with other bodies on this. I am happy to support and work towards the goals the Minister of State set out for legislative provisions and draft schemes.

Seanad: An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Scaoileadh ar Phósadh) 2016: An Dara Céim - Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister for being here this afternoon. I give support to Senator Norris because I do not think it was out of an intention to delay the Bill that he called for a quorum but rather, because of the respect he has for the importance of the Bill, he felt people should be here to engage in the debate.

Seanad: An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Scaoileadh ar Phósadh) 2016: An Dara Céim - Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I welcome the Bill and the fact that a referendum will soon be put to the people on whether to remove the constitutional restrictions on how long a couple must be separated before they can legally be granted a divorce. This will be the third time the electorate will be asked a question on divorce and, hopefully, the last. It is sometimes a sad thing and sometimes a joyous thing when a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta: Cathaoirleach Ainmnithe (9 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Ó hAiniféin for his presentation. The part of the presentation I am most interested in is where it says there are also functions on the teaching of Irish in the country's other schools. I would like to have a little more information on how Mr. Ó hAiniféin's role interacts with those schools whose students generally tend to have a poor level of Irish leaving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Status of Non-Teaching Staff in Schools: Discussion (9 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I have a few questions for the representative of Fórsa first. I realise employment contracts and so forth are for another conversation, but it has a direct impact on a school and the morale in a school. It appears to be quite gendered as well. The school secretaries and SNAs who will not be able to access pensions, holiday pay and so forth are mainly women. The caretakers in most...

Seanad: Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is a landlord.

Seanad: An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Scaoileadh ar Phósadh) 2016: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Tairgim leasú a 2:I leathanach 7, idir línte 1 agus 2, an méid seo a leanas a chur isteach: "CUID 12º Féadfar socrú a dhéanamh le dlí chun scaoileadh ar phósadh a rialáil. CUID 22º Provision may be made by law for the regulation of dissolution of marriage.". I move amendment No. 2:In page 6, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Scaoileadh ar Phósadh) 2016: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The importance of having this discussion is to ensure the previous case law carries through after the referendum so there would not be undue stress or delay caused by the reconciliation provision as a result of removing the time limit from the Constitution. Will we begin to interpret the Constitution differently? Will there be scope to set out guidance, which the Judiciary can take on board...

Seanad: An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Scaoileadh ar Phósadh) 2016: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I will withdraw it. I do not want to hold up the legislation but I wanted the matter to be considered.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The Minister has been outside as well.

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister of State for attending. I also thank Senator Ó Ríordáin for bringing forward the Bill. I never really prepare myself for how upset I get at some of these conversations. I continue to be surprised by the distance between politicians and the lived experiences of people in this country. I do not know why I continue to be surprised. Sometimes I think my...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Before I make my main point I wish to pay my respects to Fidelma Doonan, an usher in the Houses, whose brother died suddenly yesterday. He happens to also be my nephew's grandad. That is how I became aware of it and I thought it would be nice to pay my respects to Fidelma. I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 19 would be taken before No. 1. Today, I intend to...

Seanad: Electoral (Civil Society Freedom) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (14 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Act 1997 to protect the right to freedom of association and expression for civil society organisations in Ireland and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Electoral (Civil Society Freedom) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (14 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I welcome the Bill as it provides greater security and protections to the private rental sector and, for the first time, includes regulations for short-term lettings in Ireland. However, I object to the attempts to rush the Bill through the Seanad and I welcome the change made to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Having tight timeframes means rushing it.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Senator Buttimer is being very sensitive and I have not even started yet.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The Leader is mumbling under his breath. He should say what he wants to say a little bit louder.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: If Senator Buttimer had been here this morning, he may not have lost the vote.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I am just telling Senator Buttimer that his side was short of numbers and it might have won if he had been here.