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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I join my colleagues on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group in giving our sympathies and condolences to the Cathaoirleach and the Leas-Chathaoirleach. My contribution today is on a light note. Sometimes we can be quite local in here, but I am going to bring the discussion even closer and talk about my daughter, Jordanne. She is currently the lead in a film. I was coming through town...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: We do not want Billie Barry. We want real talent.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: And lots of talent as well.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister for being here this afternoon. I have no issues with the Bill at all. The Minister touched on most of the relevant points when he went through the sections. My objective has been to gain an understanding of the probation services in each country and how comparable they are across Europe. We are to harmonise probation so probation may be finished in another country....

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: With the permission of the Chair, I wish to share my time with Senator Black and to give her three minutes.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Chair. I thank the Minister for her presence in the Chamber this afternoon. I welcome the fact that the Bill has not returned for Committee Stage and that instead we are instead having statements on adoption, information and tracing. On a purely practical level, I certainly did not feel I had had enough time to review the more than 150 amendments from Government and Opposition...

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I will not flatter Senator Dolan to the same extent Senator Kelleher did.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Widen participation is right. This is probably the last time that the six Members of our Technical Group will all be present in the House to speak on legislation. I acknowledge Senator Grace O'Sullivan on this last occasion of us working as a team, in this House at least. I thank the Minister of State for his attendance. I congratulate Senator Dolan, his office staff and the advocates...

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Ha!

Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I remind members, delegates and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound and broadcasting systems. I welcome everyone here today and thank them for appearing before the committee. The witnesses have been invited here to discuss Petition No. P00011/18 from Ms Josephine Boles. The petition concerns mandatory training for Irish mainstream...

Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Mulkerrins. As Mr. Ward does not wish to comment, I call Mr. Harris.

Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Harris. Is that okay?

Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Mulkerrins and Deputy Buckley. I will make some comments before we wrap up. I have spoken about this matter a few times, especially at the education committee. Having listened to the presentations, I have comments rather than questions. Our guests should feel free to comment as well. We are continuing to see what should be a normal way of teaching within a diverse system as...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Ward. That concludes this matter. I thank the witnesses for appearing before us today. The petition will remain open so the committee will meet to deliberate on the evidence that has been heard and will follow up at a later stage. We will move on to consideration of public petitions. The committee will now make formal decisions on six petitions. Petition P00015/19 from Ms...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: This issue is addressed in different ways throughout my amendments. I understand that the Judiciary acts with professionalism. Unconscious bias has a significant impact on the way we interpret laws and engage with the legal system. When this group of judges are looking at sentencing guidelines, will there be nobody else in the room? We need people with expertise, diversity and an...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister of State for being here this afternoon. I welcome the Bill and the changes that are being made to it in the Seanad. The provisions on sentencing guidelines, education and training and the introduction of disciplinary procedures are most welcome. The Bill is a welcome attempt by Government to modernise and improve the Judiciary and how it operates. It allows for the...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The Minister of State said that he does not want to be specific but there are other lists in the legislation concerning what can be provided. Behavioural and attitude characteristics do play a part but unconscious bias does not necessarily show itself in negative behaviour. We must take into account a person's intentions. This is about preconceived ideas and their impact. That is not...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 19:In page 19, after line 38, to insert the following:“(iv) unconscious bias,”.