Results 1,561-1,580 of 1,958 for speaker:Sharon Keogan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)
Sharon Keogan: On politically biased or partisan staffers, what is the recruitment process around that and what safeguards are put in place by the commission? Was that answered?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)
Sharon Keogan: Have all the online platforms signed up to the guidelines in the Digital Services Act? I see the commission has the power to issue compliance notices. How long does that compliance notice take and what is the follow up? For example, if a complaint is made and the compliance notice is issued I understand the fines are up to 6% of the gross turnover of these particular agencies, which is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)
Sharon Keogan: That is okay-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)
Sharon Keogan: Before I finish, I have to leave-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)
Sharon Keogan: Yes, through the Chair. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I have to leave but I want to wish Mr. Jeremy Godfrey really well in the job he has ahead of him. It is a very tumultuous time in politics and in media throughout the world and the representatives from Coimisiún na Meán are the guardians of our democracy. I wish them well.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: I welcome Senator O'Hara. I am really glad to hear that he has a sense of humour because he will certainly need it in here over the next couple of months. I ask the Leader to write to the Minister for Health regarding the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Act 2024, which came into effect on 28 February 2024. The opt-out register is still...
- Seanad: EU Regulations (Police Co-operation on Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings): Motion (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: The Minister is very welcome to the Chamber. I congratulate her on retaining her position. I welcome the opt-in regarding enhanced police co-operation against human trafficking. An international approach to this issue is of critical importance in tackling human trafficking. By its nature, human trafficking is dependent on well organised, international criminal networks. One challenge...
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: The Acting Chairperson would love to get to his feet-----
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: -----but does he mind if I speaks on the Bill.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: Yes, obviously. I see that.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: I welcome the Road Traffic Bill.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: I am well aware of that.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: The Acting Chairperson has done that in record time.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: If the Acting Chairperson wants to do that, can I do that?
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: Can I do that at the Acting Chairperson's discretion because he has done that in record time?
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: Have you? Basically, I just want to-----
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: It is to do with tricycles and bicycles, and scooters. It seems fine.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: I thank the Acting Chairperson.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: I will be brief. I welcome the passing of the Bill. The recent surge in road fatalities is deeply concerning with 188 lives lost in 2023 alone, marking the highest toll since 2014. As we conclude on this Bill, let us remember the lives lost and the families left devastated by these preventable accidents. It is imperative that we, as legislators, take decisive steps to curb dangerous...
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Apr 2024)
Sharon Keogan: I thank the Acting Chairperson. I appreciate that.