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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I am not a member of the committee and apologise for not being here for the opening statements. I became aware of the topic quite late and, as such, it was a bit of a last-minute dash. I thank the committee for allowing me to contribute. I am motivated to come here by two particular cases, namely, that of Dara Quigley and that of Jacqueline Griffin. I have specific questions which are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Could I add something specific? I understand all the educational impacts. Is there a constitutional provision about violating someone's right to privacy? Is there a legal provision for an individual that breaches it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Senator McDowell has certainly gone for her.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I was not going to speak but after Senator McDowell's contribution I would like to add to his call for a debate, which is needed. It was announced that a group is being set up to examine direct provision. When I looked at in the budget, however, one thing Senator McDowell is right about is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I know but the Senator spoke about a system whereby we would assess people in a speedy and orderly fashion. When I looked at the budget this year, straight away I saw there was a 1% increase on the last budget in respect of how much would be spent on the system to move people through the asylum process. If we were really committed to addressing people's assessment for asylum, we would have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I do not think when we have the conversation about direct provision that we should be talking about the housing shortage. The housing shortage is an issue in itself that we need to address but we cannot pit people against each other when we are talking about the demand for housing. I want to make sure that message is very clear. I call on the Leader to arrange statements and a debate on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I have a few questions which I hope the Chairman will afford me the time to get through. My first set of questions are directed to the HSE. It was mentioned that one of the key aims of the HSE is to deliver health services in a way that is culturally appropriate. How is this implemented? What training do HSE staff receive and who delivers that training? Is the €10 million annual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I want to pick up on that point. For me, this is the same with teachers. One can sit in a classroom and look at matters theoretically all day long but it does not mean a doctor or a teacher or anybody who has that level of understanding and empathy with the trauma of a particular community will be produced. Should a core curriculum always be matched with GPs in training having to spend...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: That is an issue. I am talking about training directly with Traveller organisations and doing training that is not medical-led. They should have experience of people's lives that is not necessarily a medical placement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I asked about what real engagement has taken place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I was asking how we can further develop that model of that Traveller-led health piece? It has been a real success in the area of CervicalCheck, for example. How can we take that model and integrate it into all Traveller healthcare?

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: An increase in primary healthcare workers would help to further expand that model.

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 3:In page 6, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following:“(k) the procedures relating to the use of reduced timetables in the school;”. I thank the Minister for appearing before the House. As I stated on Second Stage, I strongly support the Bill in general and welcome its return to the House. It will require schools throughout the country and the...

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister for his response. Before I say whether I will press these amendments, I would like to know more about the working group that is looking into the issue of restraint and seclusion. I ask the Minister to give that information to me now, or between now and Report Stage. The parents I have been supporting are concerned about the use of exclusion in some circumstances in...

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 4:In page 6, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “(k) the procedures relating to the use of seclusion and restraint in the school;”.

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 10:In page 7, after line 42, to insert the following:“or (c) is so advised by the Ombudsman for Children under subsection (13).”. I am tabling amendments Nos. 10 and 13 on foot of comments I made on Second Stage on an envisioned expansion of the role of the Ombudsman for Children and how such a provision was included in the heads of this Bill sent to the...

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I am glad that the Minister referred to amendment No. 31 at the end of his reply because my insistence on pushing this amendment is linked with that amendment. They are both about being able to ensure the ombudsman will have some power in these matters. The Minister referred to being able to informally end disputes before they reach a certain point, but the ability of the ombudsman to...

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 13: In page 9, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: “(13) Where the Ombudsman for Children— (a) makes suggestions to a board, or provides guidance to a board, or where following an investigation under the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002, the Ombudsman for Children makes recommendations to a board in relation to the actions of a school, the...

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I do not support any of the amendments tabled by Senator Craughwell but I consider it appropriate to speak on this amendment in particular. It is disappointing, at a time when we talk about trying to engage students in their school community and in equal learning opportunities with their peers, teachers and boards, to effectively try to remove that ability from them on the whim of a...