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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I have just come from the Youth Work Changes Lives showcase in the Mansion House where the Minister, Deputy Zappone, addressed the crowd. The Minister concluded her remarks referencing how proud the First Dáil would be of the young people in Ireland today. The youth population is growing and their needs and aspirations are changing. They have expectations in areas such as equality,...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting Pozna, Poland, the occasion being an LGBT pride event. I took part in a panel discussion alongside an Irish delegation on Ireland's road to marriage equality before parading in the protest march. I was struck by the number of people who repeatedly reminded us how much it meant that Ireland opened its doors to Polish citizens in 2003 and 2004...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Has he been appointed as chairperson?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Just before the recess this committee passed a report in response to Culture 2025. This carries on from Mr. Parsons's contribution around the Arts Council.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: The committee collectively-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I am sorry the Senator was not present. On page 12, it states:Culture 2025 should be built on the honest acceptance that the current structures and attitudes, developed piece-meal over many years, are not adequately integrated ... [and that Culture 2025] should build on the best that [has been] achieved ... in order to do this we must acknowledge that not only will the State and its agencies...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Money has not been mentioned a great deal but the state and the quality of our built and natural heritage is obviously a great economic asset. It is marketed by Fáilte Ireland and is of great value to the diaspora. We are managing the heritage of millions of people around the world. The budget is coming up. Mr. Parsons mentioned that he advises government. Are there expectations on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: To come back to Mr. Parsons's contribution around young people, as a former teacher, and the opportunity for all ages to enjoy and learn about heritage, the OPW initiative with the Government is very welcome. Are there other initiatives that Mr. Parsons could imagine in the future for young people? He mentioned secondary schools.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Irish Manuscripts Commission: Chairperson Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Fintan Warfield: My questions also largely relate to the digital sphere. I do not want to be competitive on that front so I simply wish Professor McCafferty the best of luck in his role.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I join Senators in thanking the staff, including the ushers, and the Cathaoirleach. Yesterday, the Joint Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional and Gaeltacht Affairs launched a response to Culture 2025 and proposed that culture be placed at the heart of Government, continuing the good initiative around Creative Ireland. Artists should be placed at the heart of policy. I ask the Leader for...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: We need to re-imagine our national cultural institutions to ensure that they are inclusive and accessible to all in terms of structure; geography; increased regional outreach; digital responsibilities; increasing staff numbers to levels seen in Wales, Scotland and England; opening hours; and and beginning plans for a cutting-edge storage site to preserve access to digital and physical...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (13 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to address a vital issue that affects the formative years of many LGBTQI students and young people across this State. Last week, a report from the University of Limerick's school of sociology entitled, Exploring Homophobia and Transphobia in Primary Schools in Ireland, was published, further highlighting the issue of derogation of LGBTQI...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (13 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: The action plan on bullying, the LGBT youth strategy, and Better Outcomes, Better Future are welcome initiatives, but as long as an ethos-based school can choose aspects of its curriculum to uphold the characteristic spirit of that school we are in real trouble. This morning I lay in bed scrolling Twitter while trying to wake up, and there was a tweet from someone called Harrison Guy, who...

Seanad: Equality of Access to Education: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Labour Party motion. I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate her on her appointment and I welcome the citizens in the Public Gallery. I regret that Senator Mullen feels that a to and fro has developed between Sinn Féin and the Labour Party. I think what Senator Gavan has set out and what I will set out is a vision for a political system that does not make...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Why use a satnav around Dublin?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I hope the Leader will join with me in wishing Carl Corcoran, presenter of RTE Lyric FM's, "The Blue of the Night", greetings and well wishes as he departs his show, bringing to a conclusion a journey of almost ten years and beginning a new journey of future exciting musical challenges. If "The Blue of the Night" is anything to go by, Carl is an experienced musician, songwriter and promoter....

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: They are held to account.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preserving Ireland's Natural Heritage: Discussion (5 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh gach duine. I got really worried when Mr. Lumley started mentioning the Pope. I spend my mornings in the Seanad avoiding the morning prayer. This place should always face outward. It should talk less and listen more and I am sorry Mr. Lumley did not get that same listening time from a colleague because he paints a grim picture which the Oireachtas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preserving Ireland's Natural Heritage: Discussion (5 Jul 2017)

Fintan Warfield: That is the biggest drop across-----