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Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Acting Chair for his patience. The idea behind the amendment was that now that we have ratified the CRPD, embedding an explicit requirement for the courts to interpret the Act in a manner that gives effect to the convention strengthens the potential for the Act to be interpreted in a manner compatible with Ireland's human rights obligations. The Act was continually referred to...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Like the last number of amendments, I am happy to withdraw it and come back on Report Stage.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 31: In page 38, to delete lines 12 to 21. Section 46 of the Bill amends section 59 of the 2015 Act to remove the option to grant powers to consent or refuse health treatment from an enduring power of attorney. This means individuals who wish to confer powers to consent or refuse health treatment on a trusted supporter at a time when they are not able to communicate...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I understand Senator Clonan would like to comment on amendment No. 32.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Why is there constitutional difficulty if we are told all the time that physical healthcare decisions can be made by 16- and 17-year-olds without consent?

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Mr. McDonnell's contribution has triggered some questions. Following the committee's suggestion that we invite heritage Ministers to attend, perhaps Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Fleming, would attend as well. There are 45 sectors and subsectors identified as struggling to get insurance, ranging from community groups to childcare to culture. I do a lot of work on...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: It is ironic that, historically, insurance was based on policyholders coming together and the smaller sectors are now expected to pay their way. It is a joke.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Mr. Darby was no longer a European citizen on that phone call.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Ultimately, if people cannot mind them, the State will end up buying them because they will not be occupied or they will be lying idle. Suddenly, the call will be made again to protect our heritage. The State will ultimately end up owning the houses and they will not be occupied as living dwellings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister and his colleagues. He said in his opening statement that there had been a steady and sizeable increase in the share of women on the largest listed company boards. I suppose that refers to the ISEQ 20. Female representation has risen from 18% in 2018 to 32% in March this year. The Minister said that was a significant achievement in a short time but, clearly, more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: For the Minister's information we have had some discussion about quotas at local level in the committee and it has been mentioned that we could incentivise them rather than penalising parties.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Will the Minister take Seanad reform as his focus?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: A democratic and accountable Oireachtas is crucial to that as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: That group was set up with the Minister's terms of reference.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I have one last question that I have not fully thought out. I look at the European flag behind the Chair and the committee and we talk about Ireland being such a small market. Are we not part of a much bigger market? For example, with thatched cottages, I am thinking about France-----

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Oct 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister of State and his team to the House. This legislation is long overdue. It is very important legislation. It is crucial that we get it right and that the Government listens and takes on board the views of the Oireachtas and the joint committee, which I commend on its pre-legislative report, which I have taken the time to read in advance of today's debate. The House...

Seanad: Passport Office: Motion (5 Oct 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I float between Dublin Bay South and Dublin South-Central.

Seanad: Passport Office: Motion (5 Oct 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I was going to speak at length, but at this stage of the debate I rise just to support the motion, to commend my colleague, Senator Ó Donnghaile, on his tireless work on this issue and to thank the Passport Office staff who have done incredible work combining the Brexit chaos with the Covid-19 pandemic. I recognise that work. There are two things that stand out for me. First, we have...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 46: In page 61, lines 9 and 10, to delete all words from and including “Section” in line 9 down to and including line 10 and substitute “Section 89 of the Principal Act is amended by the deletion of subsection (3)(b)(ii).”. The Bill retains discrimination against pregnant people who should have their AHD. The Minister committed to...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I will withdraw the amendment, but reserve the right to resubmit.