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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I commend the gallery in regard to those on direct provision. Direct provision is one of the greatest scandals of our time. It is hard to imagine someone being on €19.50 a week with no access to cultural participation. One could not afford an instrument or membership of a club. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell mentioned how we participate in cultural life. What the Crawford is doing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: It might be time to touch on the accessibility issues. There is a lift. Are there areas in the building which are not accessible?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: When was the last time there was a capital injection from Government?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: That EU injection was made in 2007.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: On that point, regional parity is something that fuels my belief in a united Ireland. It fuels everything about my politics, not that the current funding would allow one to have such a vision. I would encourage Ms McHugh to not only envisage the Crawford as a leader for Cork but for the south of Ireland. It is a huge frustration that the Government did not allow satellites for the likes of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I commend the Government initiative, Creative Ireland. Where does the Crawford Gallery fit into that initiative over the next five years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I encourage the Crawford to use that space outside the gallery. It is just cordoned off, cars cannot go into it and there is nowhere to sit. I thank Ms McHugh.

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." When we discuss sexuality, orientation, identity and LGBT rights, we must be mindful that many members of the LGBT community across the globe still put their lives on the line to do as we do today. I refer, in particular, to the LGBT community in Chechnya, which is facing unprecedented levels of persecution, murder and violence. They are...

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: We should not underestimate the impact of the civil marriage equality referendum in allowing the previous Government to breathe and to rethink the original, flawed gender recognition proposals. That Government acted when the people said in no uncertain terms that they believe in an equal Ireland, that they favour civil marriage equality and that all citizens should have the same opportunity...

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the 13 other Senators who spoke. They were Senators David Norris, Ray Butler, Catherine Ardagh, Victor Boyhan, Jerry Buttimer, Grace O'Sullivan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Máire Devine, Colette Kelleher, Niall Ó Donghaile, Alice-Mary Higgins and Billy Lawless. I apologise to the members of the trans community who came to observe the debate but could not be...

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: My guests are sitting in my party's room. I thank Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh for bringing forward legislation in Private Members' time. I also thank the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, who, as a Senator, also brought forward legislation in Private Members' time. I join Senators in acknowledging the former Minister of State, Senator Kevin Humphreys, and...

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I agree with Senator O'Donnell.

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Eleven months ago, First Stage of the Seanad Bill 2016 was taken in the House and seven months ago, Second Stage was passed. While I do not support every aspect of the legislation, Sinn Féin believes it is of the utmost importance that Seanad reform be prioritised. It is no longer acceptable for this House to be exclusive, unrepresentative and unaccountable. We can and must do better....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I have a great deal of sympathy for the issue raised by Senator Ray Butler, and commend him on his campaign. I spoke yesterday on the issue of Seanad reform and the need for this House to be a modern and effective Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I am afraid so. This must be a priority for this House and Sinn Féin is clear on what this House should look like. It should have direct election by way of a universal franchise for all citizens on the same day as a Dáil vote, Northern representation, representation from across the diaspora, 50% representation of women and representation of traditionally marginalised groups in...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: What about my proposal regarding the letter?

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I will be brief in an attempt to make space for others. I thank the Minister for joining us in the House. Information and tracing for our adoption services have been long sought by natural mothers who have been wronged and by adopted people who are seeking truth and justice. I commend the Minister's movement on the issue. It is made even more poignant after the revelations in March of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I join with Senators Norris and McDowell in commending the work carried out by the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network, GLEN, since 1988. Its closure last week means that a colossus of the LGBTQI movement in Ireland has now been lost. Since its inception following the homophobic and brutal murder of Declan Flynn in Fairview Park, GLEN initiated Ireland's first Pride parade, was pivotal in...