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Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (15 Feb 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I will not use all of my time. I think there will be another Sinn Féin speaker in the House. I want to express my support and that of Sinn Féin for the Bill. I also welcome the fast pace of its progress. We would hope to see more examples of such co-operation in this House. We have seen it this year in this House. I think it is more akin to the co-operation we saw in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2021)

Fintan Warfield: Last weekend, the Business Postled with the Tánaiste's statement that there would be no indoor gatherings of more than 50 people until the autumn. While the GAA and weddings receive an awful lot of warranted attention in these Houses, nightlife and the night economy rarely do. That is probably because those who legislate for it, with all due respect, have little experience of that sector.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2021)

Fintan Warfield: There is no specific nightclub licence or permit in law. Instead, we have a shocking special exemption order system, which is a ridiculous mechanism that costs businesses hundreds of euro every month in court and solicitor fees, and an additional tax for later opening hours. Millions of euro leave the industry to pay for bureaucracy every year. I understand that the Government has set up a...

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I commend Senator Hoey on bringing forward this legislation and reading the testimonies of people on the front line into the record. What is needed is a permanent solution with fair allowances to be put in place for student nurses and midwives. That should have been done yesterday, it should be done today and it should definitely be done before the next academic year 2021-22. I understand...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Fintan Warfield: On Friday, I raised the issue of nightlife and the night economy. Thankfully, the Leader gave a commitment to invite the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Catherine Martin, in for a debate once the night-time task force has published its review. Little did I know that on Sunday the newspapers would lead with the issues around nightlife and the Minister...

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Fintan Warfield: This issue cannot be separated from real and genuine reform of local government and of the power structure in Irish politics. Governance and decision-making should be made as close to the people as possible. It should be made by people who are elected by the people. The current management structure was introduced in 1940. We consistently, for decade after decade following partition,...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: It is well timed following Senator Higgins. Perhaps the Minister would consider those cases where a minor was given a suspended sentence before the Children's Act applied and the adult now does something newsworthy. His or her case can still follow him or her around. It can be embarrassing, particularly when it is taken in the context of fresh news. I ask the Minister to consider that. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: The next Commencement matter will be taken by the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: There are not enough glass recycling centres in Dublin. In many cases, residential glass ends up in public bins on streets.

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I move: That Seanad Éireann: notes that: - the private rental sector is dysfunctional with ever increasing rents and decreasing standards; - the average State-wide rent now stands at €1,414 per month and the average new rent in Dublin city is €1,951, €1,370 in Galway city, €1,452 in Cork city, €1,265 in Limerick city and €1,067 in Waterford...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: The private rental market is broken. It is dysfunctional, and everybody knows it. People are paying extortionate, sky-high rents and getting no protection in return. They have no protection if the home is sold, if the landlord decides to move in or if the landlord decides to move in a family member. They have no protection for their deposit. They have no protection from people whose name...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: We are proposing-----

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: This is fantasy.

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I mentioned to the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, during one of the debates on the Residential Tenancies Act that Sinn Féin would introduce proposals in a constructive manner. He welcomed that at the time. I am somewhat disappointed that he is not present but this is a priority area for the Green Party in housing and planning and I...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: Some Senators say that our proposals would discourage landlords and investment and affect supply. Rent certainty is good for landlords and tenants; the absence of regulation is bad for them. A culture in which friends of mine are afraid to rock the boat and contact their landlords about the landlords' property is a bad one and is bad for landlords and tenants. Even with a rent freeze,...

Committee on Public Petitions: Irish Ombudsman Forum: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the witnesses for a very informative discussion. I also thank all the Senators and Deputies who contributed. I am a new committee member and I am learning quite a bit about this space as we go, although I do not think we have not sat publicly. Ms Justice Ring makes a very important and timely point about the membership and gender of the committee. That is something we need to...

Committee on Public Petitions: Irish Ombudsman Forum: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the witnesses and I appreciate them sharing their thoughts on the legacy reports. We take note of that and the committee secretariat might take note of that as well. The issue of titles would be an issue for the Oireachtas. Does that mean the forum does not have a formal view in terms of streamlining titles for ombudspeople? Is that a yes? There is no formal view. Do people...

Committee on Public Petitions: Irish Ombudsman Forum: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I appreciate that and I thank the witnesses.

Committee on Public Petitions: Irish Ombudsman Forum: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: Is the committee meeting on Thursday?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2021)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the shamrock. I do not believe I have worn shamrocks since I was very young. Last Monday, the House debated a Sinn Féin Private Members' business motion on the private rental sector. The Government proposed an amendment which referenced the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. I did not mention it on the night as I did not want to pay any disrespect to the...