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Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank Senator Sherlock for her contribution.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The time is up

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Minister of State for his role in respect of local government over the past two and a half years. He has probably been the most effective Minister for local government and councillors in a very long time, particularly regarding how he has respected the role of local government in our democracy. The pay rise was very much welcomed by councillors around the country along with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I want to recap the year I have had in here. Some of it has been good and some not so good. One of the best things was the coffee morning we had here on 9 March in solidarity with Ukraine. Some 35 ambassadors came in to show solidarity with the Ukrainian ambassador. We raised over €13,000 for the Red Cross that morning. Then we had the surrogacy committee. Although I might not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: It is wonderful for me to address Senator Buttimer as Cathaoirleach. I wish him and his husband, Conchobar, all the best. I am sure that it is a very proud moment for them both. Senator Boyhan was one of the first people that I came to know when I walked in these doors. He is leader of the Independent group of which I am a member. Today was not his day to shine but he has shone every day...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry, A Chathaoirligh. May I say something if you do not mind? Nobody has thanked Aisling.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: It is good to see the Cathaoirleach in the Chair today. Having come back from our Christmas break, we should waste no time beating around the bush. We need to address the single most important issue in this country at the moment: the Government's unsustainable immigration policy and what the Government's response will be to the public's reaction to its failure. As protests continue across...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I am nearly finished. Last week, the Minister stated that Ireland will not be able to find accommodation for all of the refugees and asylum seekers arriving here in the coming weeks. A few months ago, this fact would have been viewed as dangerous-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: -----right-wing rhetoric. Will the Leader please let us have a debate on this issue in the House so that it can be openly debated? Let us look after the people who have come into this country.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: She was pushed.

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. I agree with much of this motion. No one should have to fear for their safety in the course of doing their jobs, least of all those who are out serving our communities day in and day out, as are our bus drivers. The motion states, "this increase is dissuading the public from utilising the transport network". It absolutely is. Reducing...

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Please do.