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Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I add my voice to those who have expressed horror at the findings of the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. I do not want to understate or belittle in any way the very serious institutional abuse by adding that I believe a great deal of abuse is happening outside the institutions as well. We could well have a debate on how people might be persuaded to come forward about...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I want to raise two issues that are loosely connected to sport in a negative sense. Can we have a debate on the return of sectarianism in the North that led to the death of a person recently in Coleraine? It is important we highlight our disdain and distaste for these people who are opposed to the spirit of what 99.9% of the people in the whole of Ulster and the whole of the island of...

Seanad: School Curriculum (26 May 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: The last time I raised this issue was in December 2007. The issue is the sub-committee on education and the arts under the Arts Act 2003. I was Chairman of the Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when it dealt with the Arts Bill. As a result of the Arts Act coming into force, the then Minister, Deputy John O'Donoghue, agreed to establish sub-committees...

Seanad: School Curriculum (26 May 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I know I have a friend in the Minister of State. He mentioned primary and post-primary education. There is the new initiative of a free preschool year of early childhood care and education. Our focus must be on the arts in pre-primary school and not just in primary and post-primary education. I fully agree with arts for all; it is exactly my point. However, how are we to get people to...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I have some comments on the report of the Ryan report and the discussion that will take place today. It is very important this is debated — there is no doubt about that. I heard the comment about discussing institutional abuse and I reiterate a point I made earlier this week. It is very important we find mechanisms for people who suffered abuse under anybody's hands, institutional or...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: DNA.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I endorse the comments of Senator Norris on the need for the march to be cancelled or the request that the group consider it. It would be a sign of the maturity of the people of all communities that, while respecting the right to march, there should also be the right to respect human life. It would be a sign of maturity all of communities if those involved in the marching season reflected...

Seanad: Territorial Waters. (10 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this important issue. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, for attending to reply to my Adjournment matter, which is to ask the Minister to outline whether he agrees that the Crown Estate has any financial or other claim on the Foyle as a sea or its riverbed. I understand this will appear to be a controversial Adjournment...

Seanad: Territorial Waters. (10 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: Is the Minister aware that the Crown Estate is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a portfolio worth €7.33 billion, and owns more than 55% of the UK's foreshore? On 1 April 1923 the Irish estates were handed over to the Irish Free State and most of that comprised foreshore. Thus, I ask again why are we in advanced negotiations with the Crown Estate for something to which it...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: Following on from the issues raised by Senator O'Toole, I call for an urgent debate on North-South bodies. I have raised this issue on several occasions. For example, Translink, the cross-Border body that operates the train service between Belfast and Dublin, is co-funded by the European Union. If one purchases a ticket in the North, one will pay £40, this price having recently increased...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I congratulate former Senator Alan Kelly on becoming a Member of the European Parliament. Senator O'Toole should note that the Government recently treated the Opposition to Senator Cannon. I join Senator Fitzgerald in raising the issue of Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, which appears to be sending out mixed messages. On the one hand, some people are being told their child...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: As one who lives near Lough Foyle, I declare my interest in this serious issue. The Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission is charged with managing Lough Foyle. I have been informed by the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, that negotiations with the Crown Estate to buy a lease for the aquaculture licensing of the lough are at an advanced stage. Why are we negotiating with...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: How stands amendment No. 17?

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: Of section 7.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: Was it discussed earlier on the amendment?

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: My understanding is that it was ruled out of order at the outset. The Senator can discuss the content of the section.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: The content of it.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: On that poignant note, as it is 5 p.m. I must ask that progress be reported. Progress reported; Committee to sit again.

Seanad: School Day Extension (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, for taking my adjournment motion at this late hour, which relates to extending the school day. I suppose it may seem strange to speak about extending the school day at a time when many schools are under starters orders to close for the summer and some have already closed. I draw to the attention of the Minister of State and the Minister...

Seanad: School Day Extension (17 Jun 2009)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I accept the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, has outlined his knowledge of what is going on in the North. I ask the Minister of State to pass on to the Minister for Education and Science my belief that his answer refers to students and in particular high-flying students. I referred to families, communities and students...