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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (5 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Minister for his response. What I am hearing is that the Department is co-ordinating with the Department of Education, led by the Minister, Deputy Norma Foley, around these matters.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome both the Minister and our guests in the Public Gallery. These are their Houses and they are very welcome here. I welcome also those who are watching the debate from elsewhere. The apology the Minister made on behalf of the State is welcome. I have no doubt it will have been a difficult moment for many people. It has come on the same day we have learned that no agreement has...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 82: In page 40, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: "(1A) Provision made for the purpose referred to in subsection (1) may not include regulation of commercial communications.".

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Not yet because we will speak to the group first.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: It is grouped with amendment No. 83.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 87. In page 44, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: “Duties with regard to regional balance 8. The Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 39: “Duties with regard to regional balance 39A.(1) All public bodies engaged in the distribution of State moneys for the production, screening and...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I appreciate that the Minister will not accept the amendment and that she appreciates the intent behind it. Prior to Report Stage we could think about how we might write into legislation how the coimisiún might recommend on how to improve the balance of investment from a regional perspective, which is also there in the amendment. Perhaps we could have a discussion about that prior to...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Is the Minister open to adding to legislation at any point that an coimisiún might report on certain things?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I will withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to resubmit it.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 88: 88.In page 44, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: “Duties to whole community of island of Ireland 8. The Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 39: “Duties to whole community of island of Ireland 39A.RTÉ and Teilifís na Gaeilge as the national public service broadcasters shall...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I probably take exception to the argument that I have crossed the line in terms of editorial independence in RTÉ but I hear what the Minister is saying. I am simply making the point that it is a matter of considerable frustration to citizens, both Irish and British, in the North when their region is not included in the items that are-----

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I will withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I will speak to amendment No. 148. It was a recommendation by the joint committee in its pre-legislative report. I know the Minister has given a rationale about how financial harm is not content, which is required to be regulated under the audiovisual media services directive. We accept that Ireland is in the process of finally establishing a gambling regulator. If this amendment is not...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (11 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister and our guests in the Visitors Gallery. It goes without saying that there can be no electronic border, just as there can be no hard border, on the island. As the Minister said, it is unnecessary, unjustifiable and inconsiderate of our island of workers, families, tourists and students. Thankfully, the Seanad is united in one voice and on the same page. I thank...

Seanad: Media Report on Governance in Local Authorities: Statements (12 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I agree with previous speakers. The RTÉ programme made for some uncomfortable viewing because any case of misuse of public funds, we can all agree, is troubling and uncomfortable. The lack of oversight, the way in which these cases were investigated and the failure to publish reports were concerning. I will use this debate as an opportunity to touch on some adjacent ethics...

Seanad: Media Report on Governance in Local Authorities: Statements (12 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I will point out to the Minister of State that the Government has about 40 Senators in this House. My own group numbers four. A member of the Labour Party group is in the Chair, while members of the Civil Engagement Group and Sinn Féin are in the Chamber. We are all very much in it.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: None of us has been able to join Mr. Walsh in the committee room. I apologise about that. We are all on the video link. He is on top of his game. I thank him for the petition. I recall that South Dublin County Council, based in Tallaght, passed a motion to ban glyphosate from being used in public spaces. How much of this is about doing nothing or doing less? Not using anything to...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Should we change our mindset completely?

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Making the public space look like a golf course is a good way to put it. It is not really a case of doing nothing. One would do quite a lot of good by not using herbicides or pesticides, since it would allow for growth and be good for biodiversity. Mr. Walsh mentioned the pollinator plan, which I was going to raise too. There are many examples of how we label products, including alcohol,...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I thank and commend Mr. Walsh.