Results 161-180 of 1,195 for speaker:Erin McGreehan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Younger People in Nursing Homes: Discussion (24 Jun 2021)

Erin McGreehan: The Time to Move on from Congregated Settings report referred to nursing homes also and stated the HSE should conduct a review of nursing homes. Therefore, it was relevant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021 (29 Jun 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I am in Leinster House. I thank the witnesses for their contributions and their submissions. I have several questions. On a question to Aitheantas, how do the witnesses feel the legislation relates to the IO’T case which was mentioned in their submission? On the practicalities of the Bill, when we are talking about medical information, there are no fathers’ names or details....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021 (29 Jun 2021)

Erin McGreehan: The first question was on the IO’T case and it was to Aitheantas because the case was mentioned in its opening statement. I also asked about access to and availability of information. I want to tease out opinions. I am trying to get a grasp of the legislation myself and want to take in the opinions of the witnesses, including on whether a new agency is even possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Institutionalisation and the Inappropriate Use of Congregated Settings: Discussion (1 Jul 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I had to skip out to another committee meeting so I apologise if I repeat anything that has been asked. Reading all the witnesses' contributions and listening to this engagement has been worthwhile. I have seen issues from loads of different angles. After last week's engagement I felt deflated, having heard about the lengthy timeline for the depopulation of congregated settings. However,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ballymurphy Families: Discussion (1 Jul 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I will come in briefly if that is okay. We are talking about legacy issues. The term "legacy" is a simple description for intergenerational trauma and heartbreak. It is a simple term for what is complex and devastating trauma. What can the Government, on behalf of the country, do to encourage both communities to work together to solve the legacy issues? How can we avoid sidelining...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Resourcing of Personal Assistance Services: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I confirm I am in Leinster House. I thank our guests for their contributions. I am jealous of Fionn having visited 30 countries and being a lecturer, teacher and everything else. It just shows that when people get an opportunity, they should grab hold of it, as we all should. We all deserve opportunities and to be able to grab hold of our dreams and create those opportunities for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Resourcing of Personal Assistance Services: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I have a personal question for Mr. Crombie Angus and he may feel free to not answer. We all come to this committee because we have empathy and a belief in the UN convention. Empathy is all well and good, but we also need an investment in and understanding of people. These engagements help us with that understanding and make sure to give is a kick to keep going. How does this all make Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Chairman very much. I also thank each of the contributors for their opening statements. This is a very interesting debate. I am in learning mode here because we are creating new institutions or new frameworks for institutions, which is very exciting. This is a very worthwhile conversation. Professor Tonge stated that Scotland has more autonomy and devolved functions. Is...

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister for being here and congratulate Senator Ruane on her work in the area. I thank her for bringing this motion before the House. I also acknowledge Senator Ruane's work bringing the Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021 to the House last June. I was very much educated in the area of third level sexual harassment internationally and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I also raise the matter of the ESRI report on the employment rates for people with disabilities. Those figures have not come as a surprise because we know about the barriers to helping people with disabilities into our workforce. It is not a friendly place. I call on the Department of Social Protection to publish the Indecon report on the cost of disabilities. The report was commissioned...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. There is great representation from County Louth here today, including my two previous colleagues on Louth County Council. It is very good to see Mr. Markey here today. My question, which was touched on by Senator Blaney a little while ago, relates to how we directly fix the democratic deficit that we have in Northern Ireland at the minute. Do we put...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister. I hope to see a lot more of him during the session, given that we have a lot of legislation to go through. I welcome the Bill. It is common sense. I was not educated through homeschooling. The Minister's Department and Tusla had sole responsibility for homeschooling, and that did not make sense to me.It is wonderful that all education and welfare functions will be...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: The Minister of State is very welcome. First, I congratulate my colleague, Senator Chambers, on the work she has done on this Bill. I am incredibly in awe and humbled by the two women in particular, Una Ring and Eve McDowell, who set up Stalking Ireland. They have been victims and because of their experiences they started this process to change things. I also thank Senator Keogan for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I thank all of the witnesses for their contributions. It is nice to see Ms Dempsey-Clifford, Dr. Rath and Ms Costello here. I have met them before on this issue, when they educated me on it. It is great to have them before the committee and to have this meeting broadcast to the country. My first question is for Councillor Cronnelly. I am a former councillor. I got involved in politics...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I call the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton. She is very welcome.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: Yes.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I wish to share my time with Senator Gallagher.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I and my Fianna Fáil colleagues support and welcome this Bill. It makes a number of important required changes that exist in defence laws and will address the ongoing issues in the Defence Forces. The Bill also includes provisions on the role of the Reserve Defence Force, including the removal of that prohibition currently contained in the Defence Acts on members of the Reserve Defence...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (29 Sep 2021)

Erin McGreehan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This Commencement matter is a practical way to update an existing and very important scheme, which is in line with our sustainable and carbon neutral ambition. We should be cognisant of the huge cost to living with a disability. I have been working with some of our Ógra Fianna Fáil members on this proposal, notably Brian Crehan from...