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Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State. This is fantastic legislation. The Minister of State has shown the whole time she has had this portfolio the changes she has sought to make. We talk about resources within our schools and special schools. We are looking at bringing children back into the mainstream. That has been a real policy over recent years. Specifically, with this Bill, the Minister...

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Fantastic.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Does Senator Warfield want to come in first?

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State for that excellent news on special classes. It is important. She mentioned she was in contact with over 14 schools located in the Dublin area, but it is crucial that the total number of special classes is being increased. I represent Roscommon and Galway. When take in conjunction with Athlone and Westmeath in general, the overall catchment area is extremely...

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: On a point of order, the Senator has to speak to the amendment. I understand the frustrations here but------

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I am sorry, through the Chair.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Can I move the suspension of the sitting until the votes in the Dáil have concluded?

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I propose that we suspend the sitting until the votes in the Dáil have concluded.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: In section 37 of the 1998 Act there are subsections (1) to (6), and within subsection (6) there are paragraphs (a) to (f). Is there a section 37A that I am not seeing?

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: That is what I am looking at.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I refer again to the website of the Department of Education. It states: The board of management manages the school on behalf of the patron and is accountable to the patron and the Minister. The board must uphold the characteristic spirit (ethos) of the school and is accountable to the patron for so doing. We are coming back to the characteristic spirit of the school and the ethos the...

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Now.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Now.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: We all want to see more places for children with special needs. That is the overall intent. The boards of management and patrons of schools are probably reflecting on and discussing this new legislation that is coming on board. Boards of management have an obligation generally to ensure there are classes for children. That is what they do and it is the purpose of schools. They provide...

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: The Department of Education provides support for training of school boards of management. The departmental website states that the five core modules are the board as a corporate entity, employment law, financial management, legal Issues and child protection guidelines. There is the potential to expand the training of school boards of management. The Minister may wish to consider it being...

Seanad: Night-time Economy: Motion (13 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I want to see more of the night-time economy so I welcome this motion. I know there was a briefing today. I apologise because I was unable to make it. I take on board Senator Warfield's point that there were hundreds of nightclubs in this country in previous years. In Ballinasloe, we had three nightclubs when I was growing up, which was fantastic. Unfortunately, that is not the case now....

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I acknowledge Senator Hoey's very heartfelt contribution. I look forward to getting an update on it from the relevant agencies. I thank the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, for being with us today to speak on the motion. Working together for Animal Welfare - Ireland's Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025 is welcome. It is great to see all stakeholders coming together on how we look after...

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the proposer of the motion for those comments. Perhaps some of the marts and farmers might disagree about some of the income coming from live exports.

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I very much agree with the Senator's points on MADRA, which is fantastic. In the Galway Advertiserwe always see the little stories about pets. I thank all Senators, particularly Senator Hoey, for their contributions.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Hear, hear.