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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: We all wish Pete continued success. May the Cathaoirleach enjoy the anniversary on Saturday. Senator Paddy Burke was seeking a debate on infrastructure, particularly in the west. There is a standing request in Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for a debate on the national development plan. I will chase that up again today. Senator Dolan recounted her tour of Holles Street...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Sometimes when we give compliments, it comes out as being patronising, but I compliment Ms Exton, Ms Neville and Mr. Byrne, who are so impressive. I thank them very much for taking their time this morning to come and present to us. They describe, with such passion, the difficulties that we experienced in our secondary school system and, probably to a lesser extent but it still relevant, in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday 24 May, 2022, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 97(1), Private Members' business, motion on carbon policy, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to adjourn after two hours if not previously concluded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Senator Dolan raised the announcement during the week by the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, who has responsibility for special education and inclusion, on her intention to impose or invoke certain schools to take on special classes. It probably pained her to have to do that because it is a terrible indictment of the relationship between schools and the Department. Both say they want the...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Congressman Richard Neal be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 24th May, 2022, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 - Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken at 2.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 4.30 p.m., if...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Senators Dolan, Murphy and Kyne raised the IFA meeting in Corrofin last night, which outlined the importing costs, the threats to food security, the increase in the cost of fertiliser and the absence of meal. While Senators have welcomed the supports from the Government, they are looking for a debate on food security and I will organise that in the next week or so. Senator Currie and others...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(5)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 27th April, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Health, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b),...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by US Congressman Richard Neal (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: In the presence of Ambassador Cronin and former Ministers Charlie Flanagan and Noel Dempsey, I would like to wholeheartedly welcome Congressman Neal and all of the distinguished guests that we have here today. We are really proud to have him as a visitor to our shores but I know it is not the first time; he has been here many times. Protecting the peace on our island is such an important...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I ask for leave for the Minister to speak to the amendment we have just rejected on the basis that we did not discuss it within the grouping. The Government's intention was never to oppose the premise of the amendment. The Minister would like to address the House for one minute, if that is okay.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: The ambassador is very welcome. I thank him for being with us to celebrate Croatia's day of independence. The young people in the Gallery are pupils and teachers from Pope John Paul II National School in Malahide. They are very welcome. It is lovely to see young faces all around Leinster House these days. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the extension of period of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Cara sounds like a remarkable young lady. The example she is setting is phenomenal. I welcome her and wish her every success in her exams in the next couple of weeks and in the task she will be taking on next year. We talk a lot here about the stress that our leaving and junior certificate students go through. From the smile on her face since she arrived into the Chamber this morning, it...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (26 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a further period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of June, 2022 and ending on the 30th day of November, 2022.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I have to be in the Seanad at noon. I apologise that I will not be able to stay for the reply. I thank the three women for their contributions this morning. We all agree with absolutely everything that has been said here today. I do not think I have ever been as frustrated with the slow pace of Government. It is not just the Department of Education, although I know we are talking about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: I welcome the ambassador and I hope he and all Danish citizens have a lovely day next week. The Order of Business is No.1, Private Members' business, Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: In response to Senator Murphy, one would sometimes think there was nothing whatever but bad news from the discourses sometimes in both our Houses of Parliament. I acknowledge we do not get everything right, but when we do get things right they need to be at least acknowledged. The announcement of post office funding this week was very welcome, as was the announcement of rural and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian Parliament, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Wednesday, 15 June and Thursday, 16 June, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3, motion re the Parent's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: Senators Dolan, O'Sullivan, Currie and Ó Donnghaile referred to the publication of the protocol Bill, the unilateral move by the British Government to throw the negotiated international agreement under a bus. The only comment I can make, other than to accept Senator Ó Donnghaile's request to arrange a debate with, and receive an update from, the Minister as soon as possible, is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: It is only about his personal political survival and has nothing to do with the growth or development of the economy in Northern Ireland. I will try to get that update from the Minister as soon as I can. Senators O'Sullivan and Keogan spoke about the atrocity that occurred in Nigeria recently. I wish to put on record our condolences to the families of the 40 people who passed away and our...