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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I appreciate the Chair giving me time, as I am not a member of this committee. I add my name to the expressions of solidarity with workers who experienced what was probably unimaginable terror last Thursday. They all acted very bravely. I am disappointed to hear about the level of financial loss to the transport network as a result of what happened. That will impact everybody in Dublin....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Will Ms McKay put that on the agenda for the next meeting, and keep in contact with me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: When I put word out on social media that an extra service was being put on in the morning and evening, there was a huge reaction because people have been crying out for additional services. It is a good service, and a well-used service. However, we have strong population demands in north County Dublin. It is the fastest growing part of the country. Many young people and others are coming...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: It has not been communicated with me, but I know some local people have made contact. They were told that one side of the road was unsafe. Maybe a solution could be found, because there is a hotel with a large car park, and I know it is supportive of the bus service because it also serves the hotel. Will they work in conjunction with the hotel to examine the possibility of the bus pulling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: There are a lot of elderly people. It is not far from the town of Swords, but it is a rural area and people have no other public transport.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I think Mr. Ryan would agree that having the last bus out of the city centre at 6 p.m. is too early. I have been working in different working environments all my life, but I have never left the office by 6 p.m. in any place I have worked in order to get home.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Many people have said that to me. They are just not able to leave the workplace at that or at any time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I challenge Mr. Ryan to take one of those buses to see how long it would take him to get home.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: That is perfect. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: It would be remiss of me to allow this moment pass without saying a word on this issue. I thank the Minister of State; the Minister, Deputy Donnelly; and everybody in the Department who worked so hard on this important legislation. When Micheál Martin was Minister for health we introduced the smoking ban. That was a significant public health measure replicated around the world. This...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second and Subsequent Stages (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: You will be happy to hear I will not take the full six minutes, a Chathaoirleach Gníomhach. I thank the Minister of State for coming in and outlining the Bill. As she said, it is a technical Bill that we debate annually. The community rating, which is a central tenet of private health insurance in Ireland, is important. It is great she has outlined the various changes to support the...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second and Subsequent Stages (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Now.

Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I commend the Acting Chairperson on his handling of this Bill and the preceding business in such an efficient manner. It is very much appreciated.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I second the motion. I commend Senator O'Loughlin on bringing this Bill to the House. I am very proud to support it. I commend Jason Poole on his tireless work in the midst of unbelievable horror and grief for his family. He has turned that into a positive and tried to do something that is badly needed for the women of Ireland, that is, creating this register. I really commend Jason on...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I would like to mention some guests in the Gallery who have just left: Elizabeth Watson, who is a Fianna Fáil local election candidate in the south-east inner city, and her guests.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Senator O'Loughlin has five minutes.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Is that agreed? Agreed.