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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: We will not be sitting on International Women's Day. Child care and early intervention are areas close to every woman's heart. We had a great debate here with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, yesterday evening on the high-quality early years strategy and its economic benefits to the State. I link the debate with the issue raised by Senator Marc...

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I was going to say something about accreditation of prior learning, APL, but the educated architect is leaving the Chamber. I will say it anyway. I congratulate the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, in his place. This legislation will provide for the better co-ordination and delivery of education services by...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: One cannot get everything one wants in life.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish National Flood Forum (12 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I would like to respond to the last statement by Ms Ní Bheaglaoich. I live in Dublin beside the River Dodder, which area is often flooded. The work done in this regard was referenced earlier by one of my colleagues. Ms Ní Bheaglaoich asked whether the Government is taking this matter seriously. It is taking it seriously. The constituency which I represent is also represented by...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I am very pleased with the amendment. We need to ensure it comes back to the House every year because I get nervous when I hear of any establishment borrowing and we are guaranteeing. We know what borrowing, guaranteeing and loans mean to the country. It is important that it comes back each year to the House for checks and balances so that we ensure nobody loses the run of themselves and...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I support the amendment. With regard to the preparatory work that has been done with the companies that will be carrying out the work, is that online at present? I should have checked before I came down but I did not. Is there detail of the various companies to which tenders have been awarded to do the work? How far on is the work? How far on is the process for the subsidiary companies...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I welcome Dr. Geiss. It is a great opportunity for Ireland and the issue is one of the main focuses of the committee. Renewables are rightly a hot topic because so much could change in our energy needs and in our economy. All the heavy hitters from Europe will attend the conference, including Marie Donnelly, head of renewables research innovation in the European Commission. Both energy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: The Athens conference is on the agenda for the environment committee and the issue will be circulated to this committee as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Could the agenda be circulated? Members can be very busy and I was racing in and out of meetings today, so it can be difficult to attend events at a certain time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: The agenda could be sent in advance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. This discussion seems to be going around in circles. The use of computer technology has enabled much new information to be provided on existing flood plains and proposed flood plain management. Many of the county councils are doing magnificent work. I was a member of South Dublin County Council. The SEAFRAME study is available for consultation,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: It was South Dublin County Council, not Dublin City Council.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Mr. Horan has said he needs to be able to understand. What are his competencies and qualifications? Areas are designated under the river basins management plan and in the water districts. The CFRAMS has designated areas, as Mr. Horan will know. The federation has been made aware that there are houses in the Old Forge, Grange Castle and John's Bridge estates which have not been flooded...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I did not ask that question.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Tá sé ann fós.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Like the other Senators, I congratulate the ladies team. Maybe the men could learn something from them in that sphere, as in every other sphere. I support Senator Brennan's comments on bankers' salaries. The only bank in Iceland that did not fail was governed by a lady. We should widen the debate to gender experience worldwide and how it is a valuable asset not only in sport but in every...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I am looking for a debate. It is a serious issue. I am looking for an immediate debate because I do not want it to happen after the event. I want to try and stop it before it goes through.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Aontaím leis an Seanadóir Brennan go gcaithfimid comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Irish Daily Mail mar gheall ar an leabhrán iontach, Gaschaint, atá sa nuachtán an tseachtain seo. Molaim éinne ar bith a dhéanann a dhícheall nó a dícheall chun an teanga a chur chun cinn.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Ba mhaith liom rud eile a rá mar gheall ar an bpáipéar agus mé ag caint faoin Ghaeilge.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Caithfimid moladh a thabhairt d'éinne a dhéanann aon iarracht ar son na teanga.