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Seanad: Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I am not surprised that the amendments will not be accepted. It is a rare occasion that Opposition amendments are accepted in this House. However, I would like the Minister of State to confirm what he said about electricity and the reduction in the emissions. Will he accept that was down to offshoring, as reported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland? It said that because our...

Seanad: Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I move amendment No. 18: In page 15, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: “(g) in section 39A, by the substitution of the following for subsection (6): “(6) In case the holder of a consent, given under subsection (1), constructs a pipeline, the holder shall take all reasonable measures to reduce gas demand and greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with...

Seanad: Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I move amendment No. 19: In page 15, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: “(g) in section 39A, by the substitution of the following subsections for subsection (4): “(4) Where, from the appointed day, the Commission determines that the capacity of existing or proposed distribution or transmission pipelines in a particular geographical area, as specified by...

Seanad: Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I move amendment No. 38: In page 19, after line 6, to insert the following: “Report 22. The Minister shall, not later than 6 months after the passing of this Act, lay a report before the Houses of the Oireachtas that— (a) outlines the reasons for the failure to publish a full Network Development Plan in 2021 and the dates on which future reports will be published,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I appreciate that - rather than coming down on one side, allowing the consultation to happen at least. It is progress. May I ask the witnesses about the recommendation in 2008, as Mr. Murphy said, of the transport advisory council, which has not been established? Mr. Murphy said that would allow for engagement with the NTA. How are communications at the moment? Are they good? Is there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I have read it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I find it shocking that Mr. Murphy says SIPTU is met with a brick wall when it comes to trying to communicate with either the Department or the NTA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I think I am out of time now, but the committee should follow up on that. It is not good practice if the people at the coalface have no route to let those in power know what they are experiencing and what needs to happen to make public transport safer for everybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I thank the Acting Chair, welcome the witnesses and commend SIPTU on the survey. As the Acting Chair has said, it reflects what those of us who use public transport are seeing daily and I am sure it is even worse for some of the workers. From Sinn Féin's perspective, we support the need for a transport police and we welcome the Tánaiste coming out at the weekend in support of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (30 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: Is Deputy Fleming taking my Commencement matter?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (30 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I thank the Acting Chairperson and cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.I would like to raise an issue that was brought to my attention by the Irish actor and producer, Áine O'Neill. It is about her experience in Las Vegas in November 2022. Late one night, her phone pinged and she was notified that she was visible to an Apple AirTag. The latter was able to see where she worked,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (30 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I thank the Minister of State for the response but it does not reassure me very much at all. For example, we cannot say that the use of electronic tagging devices like AirTag definitely apply under the legislation; rather, they may apply under it. I welcome that the Minister, Deputy McEntee, will raise this with her colleague the Minister, Deputy Ryan, but this confirms that the issue has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Lynn Boylan: This morning I would like to raise the issue of animal welfare.The European Union is currently looking at regulations that set out to improve the welfare of companion animals, particularly cats and dogs, and this is welcome. I wish to flag my concern at the news coming out of Brussels with regard to the negotiations that the Government is siding with countries that want to reduce the...

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I believe the issue of the guillotine was decided on this morning's Order of Business. If the Senator can speak to the amendment, please.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Lynn Boylan: Senator Mullen, you and I know how the procedure of the House works. The majority ruled in favour of it this morning on the Order of Business, so if you can go back to speaking to amendment No. 5, thank you.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Lynn Boylan: The Senator is not speaking to the amendment.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Lynn Boylan: That point has been made. The point I am trying to make is that the Senator must speak to the amendment. We can have a debate another day about the guillotine and its use. Today you are speaking to amendment No. 5.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Lynn Boylan: Do any other Senators want to speak on this? No. Minister? No. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Lynn Boylan: I welcome the passing of this legislation. I thank the Minister for bringing it forward. I also commend my colleague, Senator Paul Gavan, on the work he did with the Together for Safety campaign in first initiating safe access legislation in the Seanad. It is a good day for women. Women should be able to access healthcare without intimidation and without fear of threat. It is their...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Strategic Infrastructure (29 May 2024)

Lynn Boylan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. Today I want to discuss the critical issue of strategic gas storage. If the Government is going ahead with its plan for more gas infrastructure, there is an imperative need for robust legal and regulatory measures governing its implementation. It is essential to establish a framework that ensures any strategic gas storage is temporary and...