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Seanad: Ireland's Application for Membership of CERN: Statements (9 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister of State for coming in and giving us this good news today. I am delighted to be able to talk about Ireland's application to CERN and why we should apply. First, membership of CERN will provide an opportunity for Irish scientists and engineers, the people who are listening to us today, to join a world-class research community and collaborate with international resources...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister for taking this Bill today. I speak on behalf of the entire Fine Gael group when I say that the drafting of this Bill would not have been possible without the work of Young Fine Gael. Yes, we put it on paper and our justice spokesperson, Senator Ward, translated it into legislative language, but we owe a real debt of gratitude to the YFG team here for bringing this...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: Spiking is terrifying and with sight of the figures from the sexual assault treatment shared with the Minister’s Department, these are genuinely telling us that the incidents are on the rise. What is even more terrifying is the relatively recent phenomenon of needle spiking where women are being injected completely unbeknownst to themselves. A young lady from my village shared her...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: Or half an hour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank our witnesses for their attendance and particularly for the presentations we got to read yesterday. I would not have known an awful lot of it, and it is fascinating. It is very new to somebody like me but it is fascinating. Given the witnesses' appearances today, I have confidence regarding the delivery of plans because there is an authority they give off with regard to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I will ask one final rebuttal question. It is notwithstanding the confidence Mr. O'Connell has in the basis of why Dublin Port wants to stay in Dublin. I probably 95% agree with him. When they have looked at relocating over the years, both Mr. O'Connell since he joined and the others before him, was there ever any benefit to improvements in international trade in taking the port out of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I am sold. I thank the witness.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Mr. Jacobs and Mr. McQueen are very welcome, and I thank them for the presentation they have given us so far. The information is very welcome. I have a number of questions. I will just put them all together to the witnesses and they might answer them briefly thereafter. First, I know we are not allowed to talk about the north runway but when do the witnesses think we will be able to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Arrivals duty-free.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Absolutely. Chair, may I finish just by saying to Mr. Jacobs that I have used the airport a number of times for both work and pleasure in recent months. The staff members and how they interact with people, particularly people who might be tired or who have babies, are an absolute credit to the airport. I know that sometimes in the media all you hear are the negative stories. All I have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: It is a beautiful sunny day; long may it last. The Order of Business is No. 1, Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 [Dáil] – Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., and to conclude not later than 1.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: It is lovely to hear an area that is so often maligned spoken about so beautifully and eloquently. We should all be delighted that an area that has been disadvantaged for far too long under successive Governments is finally getting what it deserves, which is to have its community live with dignity and supports so every child can have the equality of opportunity that we all espouse so much....

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I welcome the establishment of the agrifood regulator, which is long overdue. I welcome this draft Bill and the measures included in it that will improve protections for farmers and all of our other food providers in the agriculture sector. It is essential because when you are looking at the agrifood chain it is the farmers in the supply chain that are consistently squeezed. They are the...

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

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann by Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023, referral to committee,...

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

Regina Doherty: I thank the Cathaoirleach and colleagues. In reply to Senator Warfield, I am certain the Department of Social Protection will respond, when it can, to the accusations and, in particular and more importantly, to the results of a finding by the Data Protection Commission. I will certainly pass on the Senator's message and I will see if I can seek a response for him. Senator Kyne and Senator...

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

Regina Doherty: -----and today's announcement is very welcome. On Senator Malcolm Byrne's contribution, I have a number of young friends who were at the Association of Irish Musical Societies, AIMS, celebration over the weekend. It is a great event every year which brings much excitement but it also brings gratitude for what they give to all our communities and societies. I congratulate the Gorey Musical...

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

Regina Doherty: I did not read it out on the Order of Business. I have two motions.

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

Regina Doherty: It is on the climate action report.

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

Regina Doherty: Even if it is on it, we will remove it today. We will seek clarification.