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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (18 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: That is brilliant. I thank Dr. Kenny. I agree with what he said about training. I understand the importance of the Irish language in the function of the courts system and being able to provide a space for people to have hearings in Irish. I accept that we need to protect it, but I also wonder about the knock-on effect it has on increasing diversity in and of itself. We talk about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (18 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Dr. Cahillane. My next question is for Ms McNally of the Bar Council. When it comes to the selection process and procedure, what are the issues that could arise due to the absence of a formal interview and application process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (18 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Ms McNally. I have lots more questions, but I will let other speakers come in first and if there is more time at the end I can get to them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (18 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: It is something to watch legal people converse with each other. It is quite interesting. Senator McDowell spoke about interview questions and entitlement. One of the first questions should be on whether he or she feels entitled to this position. Does he or she know what clarion is? Does he or she know what a smoking jacket is? Then he or she should be automatically excluded from the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Today I rise to ask for a debate. I am unsure how specific it should be. It may be to talk about green spaces in general or limited to the 2018 cross-agency group set up by the Department of Justice. The group maintains the problems is caused by scramblers but for me it is about trying to reframe the conversation. The reason I am bringing up the matter today is because over the weekend I...

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Before Senator Mullen speaks, what amendments are in this group?

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Our amendment, No. 3, is part of this grouping. It relates to the extension of the emergency measures by resolution. The emergency measures introduced by the Health (Preservation, Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and the other relevant Acts last year are extraordinary. They are unlike any other emergency legislation we have seen in recent history....

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 16: In page 8, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: “(7) No action taken under the provisions of this section should be to the detriment of the provision of social housing by a housing authority.”. The amendment is straightforward and states that the provisions of this section should not be to the detriment of the provision of social...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 19 be taken before No. 1. I am introducing the Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021 in the Seanad. If passed, the Bill will restrict the use of legal non-disclosure agreements, NDAs, in the workplace following incidents of sexual harassment or discrimination under the equality legislation. It would...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: First Stage (1 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements as they relate to incidents of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: First Stage (1 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Next Friday.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I am in Leinster House. My apologies - I am jumping in and out of two committees at the same time. It seems that in the parts I have jumped in for many of my questions have come up and have been answered. I will hone in a little on what is coming up for me in some conversations. I relied on childminders especially when I was earning little and when I wanted to go to college. I reckon...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share my time with Senator Higgins.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister for coming to the House this evening. I thank my colleagues in the Civil Engagement Group for their support and sponsorship for this important legislation and for allowing it to be taken during our group’s Private Members' time. I also thank Sebastian McAteer in my office for drafting the Bill and everyone who has been involved in getting to this Stage, including...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: The Minister can come in and the Senator can come back. Is that okay?

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I thank all present for their attendance and very positive contributions. It is a real sign that we are learning from the mistakes we have been speaking about for years in terms of people being silenced, victims not being empowered and cover-ups for perpetrators for whatever reason, whether it is reputation or because a culture has crept in. I will try to address some of the points made....

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Next Monday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (22 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister of State for being in the Seanad. I am raising an important issue relating to direct provision and the Government's commitment to ending the current system for the reception and integration of people seeking refuge here in Ireland from conflict and persecution. I commend the Minister of State for the work undertaken in this area to date, specifically in the preparation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (22 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I note the Minister of State indicates the Department does not plan to look at a pilot project. I am a little concerned that we are at the early stage of the tendering process, and such processes can take a long time. I am aware that the Minister of State has said the senior Minister plans to release that tender before the end of the summer. It sounds like there is a tight turnaround on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I thank an Cathaoirleach. When I drove in this morning, I listened to a podcast by two inner city lads. I listened not because I was unfamiliar with the story - I am very familiar with it - but because I was interested to hear an update on it. The podcast was about Terence Wheelock and the Wheelock family. The family has called again for an independent review into Terence's death. I...