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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2022 back from committee, to be taken without debate on conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022 – Second Stage, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude at 4.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: These people have come to our country to seek refuge.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: I can but the Senator is making unfounded allegations against people who have come here to seek refuge from war-torn countries. They have nowhere else to go.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Senator cannot just make stuff up either.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: There is.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues for the variety of topics that have been raised. I agree with Senator Dolan. It is not just post Covid; we have always been known for being very giving as a nation. Through the years, there have been plenty of stories, similar to hers of that community going to Ethiopia, of Irish people going to build schools for the blind across most of Africa or south-east Asia. Long...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: We need to be conscious of the language we use and if we are really concerned-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: -----that should show in our language. That is all I am saying. We can continue to have grown-up conversations about it. Senator Kyne asked me to send a letter to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to Coillte pensioners. I will do so today. As I noted already, Senator Malcolm Byrne began by talking about the little boy who we hope will recover very soon.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2022: Motion (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2022, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 10th November, 2022.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: I so move.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Acting Chairperson. I welcome both ambassadors, Mr. McGarry and Mr. Stefan. They are very welcome and I wish them a happy national day. For my tuppence worth, I have been to Romania twice this year. Once was with the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs to see the enormous work the Romanians have done in welcoming refugees from Ukraine. The second time was for pleasure...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the sittings of the House on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 and Wednesday, 7 December 2022, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion of referral to committee regarding the Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions - Energy Efficiency) Order 2022, to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I think my reaction to what Senator McGahon has said probably says a lot about how we all feel. I had not heard that story. I am shocked, but, in another way, not shocked at all. My husband is a cyclist and cycles to and from work, from where we live into town, which is a decent journey.He has a camera on both the front and back of his bike simply because...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I look forward to when it is absolutely ratified because the more screening we do, the better, not just with BreastCheck but for any conditions for females and males. People should be brought in as quickly and early as they possibly can so that we can improve their outcomes. Senator Dolan also raised the supports for regional radio stations this morning, which is very welcome. Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: Senator Kyne spoke this morning about the investigation, which he welcomed, into issues he has raised consistently for months regarding irregularities in Inland Fisheries Ireland. Senator Murphy opened today's Order of Business by welcoming the agricultural and food supply chain Bill, which we will debate in this House after Christmas. That will be very welcome. We all know there have been...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 6thand 7th December, 2022: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 6thDecember, 2022, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement matters shall be taken at 11...

Seanad: Sustainable Energy Act 2000: Referral to Joint Committee (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions — Energy Efficiency) Order 2022, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 27thSeptember, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, in accordance with Standing Order...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, lines 8 to 14, to delete all words from and including “purpose—” in line 8, down to and including line 14 and substitute the following: “purpose the complainant and the prosecution may, on application to the court, seek further information in relation to the evidence that is to be adduced, and”. I wish to put...