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Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I am pleased to be able to support this Bill. I thank the Regional Group for bringing forward this important legislation. Like many previous speakers, I can say that one of the issues that has been raised with me time and again is that there is a postcode lottery when it comes to the provision of services to children and adults with autism. The Bill we are debating takes a strategic...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I have raised the issue of the U-turn by the previous Government on building a new Garda station in Sligo with the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste many times. I have even had questions to the Minister for Justice disallowed. I did receive some information as to what happened but no matter how many times I ask whether a cost-benefit analysis was done on the decision to refurbish an almost...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I cannot get an answer.

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend certain provisions of the Credit Union Act 1997, in particular, to provide for the amendment of the objects of credit unions to include the provision to its members of additional financial services as are for their mutual benefit; to provide for the establishment of a Credit Union Policy Committee; and to provide for...

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: The next European Council meeting will certainly keep the Taoiseach busy. Much of the preparatory work will be done by 21 October. Nonetheless, some important issues will be on the table. Among the headline topics are the response Covid-19, soaring energy prices, digital transformation and some upcoming international summits. However, since Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki commandeered...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Issues: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I confirm I am in the wilds of Agriculture House. I thank the Minister of State. I listened to what he said and it reminded me of the discussion we had last week with Barbara Nolan. We discussed the rule of law. I will make one or two comments and ask one or two questions. Coming back to Article 7, at one level one wonders if it is toothless. How can we get out of the General Affairs...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (19 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: 619. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the recommendation in view of the recent report by the Pensions Commission that the exemption to pay PRSI on occupational, personal and public sector pensions will be removed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50731/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: As it stands, it is the intention of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ryan, to grant prospecting licences for base metals, silver and gold in respect of certain townlands in Leitrim. While I am aware of the difference between prospecting licences and mining licences, the simple fact is local communities do not want mining companies to get their foot in the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Licences (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: I want to raise the issue of what I believe is the Minister's intention to grant prospecting licences for base metals, gold and silver ores, in a significant number of townlands in Leitrim. The prospecting licences were initially given to Omagh Minerals but they expired in 2020 and new licences have been applied for by Flintridge, a new company. However, three of its four officers are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Licences (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister. This week, every single member of Leitrim County Council supported a motion asking him not to grant a prospecting licence for gold mining. That is a very strong statement. Every single councillor from all the different parties and all independent councillors asked him not to grant this prospecting licence. I mentioned fracking earlier. It is worth noting that...

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to have the opportunity to present the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021. This Bill proposes to amend the objects of credit unions in order to allow them to extend the range of services they can provide to their members without a long list of permissions and processes, as is currently required by the Central Bank. As...

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: Yes. I thank the Deputy.

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: I have listened to my colleagues. There is huge support for credit unions but what matters is that we translate that soft support into legislation and a framework that gives essential support for credit unions. We have heard many fine words here today and that is fine, but credit unions have been existing on fine words for far too long. That is why I proposed this Bill. It is not a final...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: 776. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53401/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children with special needs in receipt of home tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53445/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Housing Policy (3 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: 126. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if Ireland plans to use InvestEU funds to support investment in social housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53612/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: 39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider a moratorium on the issuance of mineral prospecting licences that involve prospecting for gold until the Minerals Development Act 2017 is commenced. [53556/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: 49. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the intention to grant prospecting licences (details supplied) is linked to the obligation on the State arising from the terms and conditions agreed with a company; and if there is an obligation on the State to grant prospecting licences in north County Leitrim. [53555/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: May I have a little bit of time to ask my question?