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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Devine. I wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy Dublin Pride and encourage people to join the protest on Saturday at 2 p.m. from St. Stephen's Green south. The We are Family theme chosen for Pride this year is not a coincidence given that the World Meeting of Families will take place in Dublin this year. I commend the...

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 1:In page 3, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:" 'Information Commissioner' means the Office of the Information Commissioner as outlined in section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014;". I welcome the Minister to the House. I am sorry I could not be here for the Second Stage debate. I commend the National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017 and the...

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: Is amendment No. 2 not in the same group?

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I will reserve the right to return to amendment No. 3 on Report Stage.

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: Yes, but I reserve the right to resubmit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 2:In page 4, line 18, to delete "may" and substitute "shall". This amendment is in the same vein as the previous amendment as it removes a discrepancy with respect to what may or may not be released by the Minister. No Minister who holds political office should have the powers provided for in this section as they are adverse to transparency. Independent oversight...

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: May I speak to the amendment?

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I have drafted a Private Members' Bill which seeks to achieve the same objective as the amendment.

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I have read the reasoning. It is ridiculous that amendments and Private Members' Bills are subject to different rules. The Bill before us is amending legislation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: The Arts for All: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I was supposed to leave much earlier, but this has been one of the best committee meetings I have attended. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell and I skipped some votes in the Seanad, but we were paired.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: The Arts for All: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: We would have been on opposite sides.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: The Arts for All: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the delegates for their contributions which have been great. A couple of my friends recently attended a festival on Inis Oírr. Is it apparent to Ms Moran or Ms O'Neill that conversations are taking place locally, nationally and internationally between agencies and educational institutions on the arts on the islands? Have they connected with arts initiatives on other islands...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: The Arts for All: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: The NCAD was previously involved in the arts in prisons.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: The Arts for All: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: Has that role been filled by another artistic group?

Seanad: Short-term Lettings Bill 2018: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Bill proposed by Senator Humphreys. It contains very progressive objectives to deal with what we know is a major obstacle to rentals, in particular in the city, namely, short-term rentals. Short-term letting and home sharing make a really valuable contribution to the tourist economy, as has been mentioned, and also allow families to bring in much needed extra income. However,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: As of April there were 924 homeless people aged between 18 and 24 according to figures from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. We know that youth homelessness can be subject to substantial underestimation as young people are more likely to stay with family and relatives in situations of hidden homelessness. The quantitative research on the causes of youth homelessness...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: It is all very disappointing. It would certainly be an appropriate measure if the figures are correct. It is done elsewhere. It would be an optional preference that people would make to disclose their sexuality. It would allow the State to target responses at specific areas. I have met Irish people in London who talk about coming out and telling their family and it having been the end of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I voluntarily go to a gay men's health service and have-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: That information belongs to the State. The Minister of State is essentially arguing that NGOs or the agencies should have the information, but the State should not.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the people who have joined us in the Visitors Gallery. Céad míle fáilte. I thank Senator Nash for his excellent work on this initiative. I also thank the Government for facilitating this motion. State apologies represent significant moments for this institution and the people it serves. I recall today the women of the Magdalen laundries and the survivors of those...