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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4 (2))(Scheme...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: How many minutes do I have?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I will try to include everybody. Senators Conway, Dolan and Crowe began today by very much welcoming the €50 million announced yesterday by the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, for the free schoolbooks programme for all our primary school children from September 2023. Senators mentioned this scheme was first initiated by the former Minister for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: Even if there were issues that needed to be ironed out, still standing here two years later not having sorted them out is not something we should be proud of in any State-supported agency.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I very much thank the Senator for raising this issue. Senator Boyhan asked for a debate with the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ryan, particularly on inland fisheries. He will be here next Tuesday night, 29 March, at 7 p.m. Senator Joe O'Reilly spoke about the Windsor agreement and was very much looking for an acceptance plea aimed at those in Northern...

Seanad: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 26th October, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023: Motion (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 7th February, 2023.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Motion (22 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight pursuant to Standing Order 98(2)(b), the Orders of Reference of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, as agreed by Order of the Seanad of 7th December, 2021, be amended in paragraph (2), by the deletion of 'including the Cathaoirleach who, ex officio, shall be Chairperson of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: The ambassador is very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the National Archives Act 1986 (Section 1(2)(d)) Order 2023, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 of the European Parliament and of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Cathaoirleach. Senator Dolan is looking for a debate with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on childcare places and investment in infrastructure. Senator Flynn is looking for a debate, probably with the Minister of State with responsibility for local government, on ensuring consistency in the provision of play equipment in all playgrounds in...

Seanad: National Archives Act 1986: Motion (23 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: National Archives Act 1986 (Section 1(2)(d)) Order 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 31 January, 2023.”

Seanad: Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motion (23 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure: Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I can say only that Noel looks far too young to retire. I thank him for all his service and dedication over the years and wish him and Fiona a long, happy and healthy retirement. I hope he enjoys it. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022, back from committee, to be taken on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: Senators Kyne, Murphy, Conway and Joe O'Reilly all spoke about the difficulties facing the sheep sector. I guarantee that the Minister is listening because he will come to the House for a debate on the matter on 19 April. I am pleased to be able to inform Members about that. He is one of the most responsive Ministers I have come across in my 12 or 13 years in this House. Senators Joe...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: It was incredibly difficult to get even the smallest amount of money to start what I knew would be an incredibly successful-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: Well, I am incredibly pleased, not only for Deputy Humphreys, but for the children that will benefit from that announcement. Senators Clonan and Craughwell both spoke about the Women of Honour. Not only am I genuinely pleased for the four women but for all the women they represent about the recognition and acknowledgement they got yesterday. I totally agree with the Senators. One of the...

Seanad: Employment Equality Act 1998: Motion (30 Mar 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 26th October, 2022.

Seanad: Sheep Sector: Statements (19 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I welcome the representatives from the ICSA and the IFA to the Visitors Gallery today. I thank the Minister for his very lengthy statement setting out the situation regarding the current offering of the Government and the State to our sheep farmers. However, it is clear from listening to them that sheep farmers are in crisis and the financial supports we have given to them are not enough....

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: It is very fitting that all the visitors in both Galleries are women. I acknowledge their presence and welcome them. I want to make a shout out to my colleague, Senator Boyhan. His contribution at the outset of this debate was striking and startling. I am always struck by his commitment and passion when he speaks about his own life experiences. I thank him for that. I thank the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No.1, motion regarding the arrangements of the address to Seanad Éireann by the president of the GAA, Mr. Larry McCarthy, on 26 April 2023, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2., the Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022 – Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the opening contribution of the Minister not...