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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues for raising a wide variety of topics. Senator Martin is right. We are lucky that we do not have, or have not yet had, in this House or in the Dáil the kind of allegations that have been made against our UK colleagues, so we will thank our lucky stars if it remains that way. The Senator highlighted a specific concern that we had over a number of years with regard to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: It is personal so it is probably easy for me to say that but I thank the Senators who raised that issue. Senator Mullen raised an important topic. I have said to him before that sometimes when one stands one can see people’s eyes rolling in this House because of the topic that one raised.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I 100% agree with the Senator. It is not that we agree on the final outcome but if we do not listen to people’s concerns and voices we can never learn. The respect that needs to be afforded this process and the absolute independence that is required should not be feared by anybody, including people who are pro-choice or pro-life. The spectrum of people who are in the middle of those...

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (20 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I support this Bill in all its shape and form. We might not get to speak to all of the amendments or sections today, but I very much support the Bill. I say that against the backdrop of what the country has been speaking about for the past week, that is, the need for societal change in how we treat women in every aspect of their lives. I accept that in a small number of cases this relates...

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (20 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. a1 on the Supplementary Order Paper, report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. a1 without debate; and No. 2, statements on climate and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: To respond to Senator Higgins, a number of requests for debates were made last week and this week and some have been carried over from before Christmas. I will put together a list and send it to the relevant Ministers to remind them of the requests that have been made. I will add requests for debates on Yemen but also on Afghanistan. It is important we have a debate on events there, not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Senator is dead right. If nothing else he has the passion to keep bringing something he cares about to this House and to everybody’s attention every week. I have no doubt, whether he is right or wrong, that his bona fides will be appreciated by the end of this. Senator Seery Kearney talked about the massive increases in remote working hubs she will see in Dublin 8, which is...

Seanad: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Motion (25 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 17th January, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b), which, not later than 8th...

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister of State and colleagues for their contributions. When the decision was made on this project, support for it was not unanimous support and concerns were articulated by certain people. It is welcome and lovely to hear everyone now saying we should get on with it because everyone wants broadband all around the country. Covid has shown us how important high-speed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, An Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 2 p.m., with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes, and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: It will conclude when it concludes. It will be taken at 3 p.m. with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, the contribution of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given not less than ten minutes to reply to the debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: It is obvious from some of the engagement that most Members had their Weetabix this morning. It was lovely that the "C" word was only mentioned once in the five pages of notes I made this morning. It is great to be back to normal. I hope by next week we will be back to normal in the Chamber, sitting close to each other and working collectively as we normally do. I thank Senator McGreehan...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: Senator Martin Conway asked for a debate on tourism. The Senator is absolutely right that the tourism industry was one of the sectors that caused the rebound in 2011 and 2012. I hope it will be as fruitful again as the country rebounds after Covid. I will organise that debate as well as I can. Senator Boyhan just made the announcement that the closing date for nominations for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: It is great and obviously a new Senator will bring added excitement. I wish everybody who participates in the election the best of luck. On Senator Maria Byrne's point, I acknowledge that the Taoiseach has acquiesced to the suggestions we made. Senators Gavan and Conway also raised the issue here recently. There is certainly something unusual going on in Limerick and it is necessary to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: With him at the head of it, probably, and other Oireachtas Members. I am not sure how feasible it is,-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: -----but I will certainly pass on the request to the Minister and let him respond directly. Senator Paddy Burke asked for a debate on credit unions in Ireland and the community banking model, as he has done before, to be fair to him. I will see if I can get that organised. Senator Cassells, in the way that only he can, spoke passionately about the importance of local print media. We can...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I know we need houses. I do not really have an explanation for the Senator, but as Senator Chambers and Senator Malcolm Byrne mentioned, we need a debate on the Defence Forces. I will see if I can organise it in the next few weeks. I was at a loss when that announcement was made this morning. In response to the issues raised by Senator Kyne, we will certainly have a debate on the issue of...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I offer my thanks to Senator Chambers and to our Minister for Justice for taking this Bill. From my own experience as a Minister, I know that too often people are of the opinion that the only people who can draft legislation are the very learned people we deal with in the Attorney General's office. No Department or section of the Oireachtas has a monopoly on wisdom, compassion or passion...