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

Regina Doherty: I do not know what to say to Senator Murphy, other than to commend him on continuously raising Robert's case here. As Senator Murphy knows, I met with the Australian ambassador to see how somebody as far removed as me could attempt to make the issue as urgent for others as it is for his family.You get the standard answers that everything that can be done is being done. The Senator got...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (20 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Mr. Larry McCarthy, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 26th April, 2023, and, notwithstanding...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, the Finance Bill 2023 - Second Stage, to be taken at 2.45 p.m. and to conclude at 4.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed ten...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I am not really sure what we can do. All I can do is bring the issue to the attention of the Minister and ask him to query it. I know there are not direct beneficial lines between the State and Vodafone, but there certainly are a hell of a lot of indirect benefits to Vodafone as a result of what State infrastructure development is doing. I will raise it with the Minister and see what kind...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: We will find some mechanism to see if we can call the issue out.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: Customer care has to be king for most of these leading companies. What the Senator has described today does not really meet the standards we expect. Senator Davitt also supported Senator Boyhan's request for a debate on rural housing with regard to the guidelines that have been changed recently and especially the impacts they are having on our rural families, up and down the length and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: With that said, I want to support the calls to support Macra na Feirme's campaign tomorrow. Senator Gallagher brought to our attention the deadline of 28 April, which is this Friday. We will not even feel it. We remind all of our constituents that those first-time applications for school transport have to be in by Friday. I know the scheme was oversubscribed last year, but good tweaks...

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (25 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 5th April, 2023, be referred to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b), which, not later than 26th April,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No.1, motion regarding an appointment to the Policing Authority, 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 proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the collection and transfer of advance passenger information for the prevention,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues. Senator Kyne asked me to investigate or at least discuss the matter of the Aramark employees who had been promised the €1,000 payment for their Covid-19 service and who have not yet received it. He asked me to find out what is going on with the Minister. I will certainly send him a note today. Senator Kyne is also looking for a debate on the extension of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: Yes, it would be nice to do something to recognise his bravery. Senator Malcolm Byrne mentioned the guests from his media freedom event this morning. He recognised the illegal detention of Jimmy Lai, whose relatives were present in the Chamber this morning and to whom I wish to send our solidarity. Senator Black proposed an amendment to the Order of Business - it was seconded by Senator...

Seanad: Appointment to Policing Authority: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Anthony Harbinson be appointed by the Government to be a member of the Policing Authority.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Discussion (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank Ms Donnelly for attending. I echo what Deputy Cathal Crowe said. We are privileged to have somebody of her calibre and dedication in post given the seriousness of the targets we need to meet. I really appreciate her input and guidance. I am a little sceptical in that I do not think we will reach the targets. I am not a pessimist by nature but I do just do not see that there has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (3 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for coming to the House. I appreciate that the issue I am raising is not directly under his remit but I would be grateful for his assistance on it within his Department. The problem of abandoned vehicles has the potential to affect people living on every housing estate, back road and boreen. It has an impact in every part of the country....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (3 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I am absolutely fascinated that everything the Minister of State has read out exists. I am delighted that it does, but I have to tell the Minister of State that it is not working. I am even more fascinated by the line "The success of our approach in this area is demonstrated by the most recently available results", which do look great but they are not reflected in what we see. There are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: The group is very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, the Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, the Finance Bill 2023 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.15 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: With the indulgence of colleagues, I will start by addressing our colleague and friend, Eileen. I know how difficult it must have been for the Senator to raise this matter this morning. I want to acknowledge her courage and bravery because if we do not call these things out, they keep perpetuating and it becomes nearly a part of accepted society. I am really sorry that she had to deal with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: Senator Malcolm Byrne highlighted the fact that 9 May is May day in the European Union. Senator Kyne opened proceedings by calling for a debate on the capital health spending plan.

Seanad: Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023: Motion (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: "That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 31st March, 2023, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b), which,...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner (9 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I welcome Commissioner McGuinness to the Seanad. We all know, and it is testament to her career, that the Commissioner is a very proud European. She has had a long and successful career in the European Parliament and now in the Commission. It is testament to her dedication and commitment to the European project. It is also a testament to her authenticity. I wish her continued success....