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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 3: In page 7, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: "Rights and protections of smuggled persons 5.The State shall ensure that all its functions carried out under this Act are in a manner consistent with— (a) the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, and (b) the European Convention on Human Rights.". This amendment relates to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: On the basis that we may have a conversation about this amendment, I will withdraw it with the right to resubmit on Report Stage.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 4: In page 8, line 13, after “intentionally” to insert “and for financial or material benefit”. Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 were highlighted in the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission's recommendations on the Bill. Under the 2002 EU directive, the facilitator of entry and transit does not need to have obtained any financial benefit from...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Briefly, as I was listening to Senator Ward, I was thinking about the practical application of including an amendment where we create that exemption. I was listening to Senator Ward talk about the recklessness piece. He has obviously decided that it is accounted for here. There is direct correlation between not having an exemption and creating a situation of recklessness, because the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 5: In page 8, line 27, after “intentionally” to insert “and for financial or material benefit”. —

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 10: 10. In page 11, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “Protection from prosecution 9.A person shall not be considered to have committed an offence under section 6, 7 or 8, where the person engaged in conduct alleged to constitute an offence under section 6, 7 or 8— (a) in order to provide, in the course of his or her work on behalf of a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Regulation and Funding Issues Facing Workers in the Early Years Sector: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: One question comes up when I read this. We know that the gender make-up of childcare workers is primarily women. In Mr. O'Connor's experience, is there a class element too? I know that in many community colleges that serve communities that are less likely to go on to level 8 or level 9 honours degrees, people would be pushed towards childcare, such as in An Cosán. It is sold as a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Regulation and Funding Issues Facing Workers in the Early Years Sector: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: My questions are for the alliance and either of the witnesses can answer them. I have about five questions but I will probably only get to ask three, so if we can be as quick as possible we might get to them at the end if there is any more time. I will ask the three questions first and let the witnesses reply to them. First, why do children whose parents are not working need places in...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Adoptee Voices Report: Aitheantas (5 Oct 2021)

Lynn Ruane: One of my questions regarding the inclusivity of stakeholders was answered in response Senator McGreehan's questions. I will move on to my second question, which relates to whether the witnesses feel there are enough provisions for oversight and review of the eventual legislation, once it is enacted. My final question is with regard to the recommendation in the Government's plan to fund...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I wish to propose a change to the Order of Business, "That No. 12 on the Order Paper be taken before No. 1". I will start by thanking Sebastian McAteer for the drafting of the legislation that I have placed on the Order Paper today. Only this week, the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action heard that while data centres currently represent 11% of grid capacity, the energy...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: First Stage (30 Sep 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require companies to make annual public disclosures in relation to the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their activities, to cause decreases in such emissions over time, to amend the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 and the Companies Act 2014, and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: First Stage (30 Sep 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I thank all the witnesses for their testimony and submissions. With all due respect, I did hope to see a lot more concrete proposals and insights into people. When I think of courts services and engagement with users of the court, I do not only think of victims and witnesses, which seemed to be a common theme throughout the submissions. Users are a much wider group than that. There are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Lynn Ruane: I will go to the Courts Service first, to Ms Denning, and then to the Bar Council.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Lynn Ruane: Before I move to the Bar Council, perhaps Ms Denning could refer to the site at Hammond Lane and the fact the Children's Court is not going to go ahead on the site. What is the situation in terms of having a family law court? Have there been any challenges to the court, especially in terms of having regional courts of excellence? I would welcome an update on that.

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

Lynn Ruane: I thank our guests. I have a couple of questions for Councillor Bailey that are also for Councillor Cronnelly, but I will just ask them of Councillor Bailey for now. She spoke of the use of reduced timetables creating a barrier to disabled children's equal participation in and access to education. What policies and oversight does she believe are needed to ensure that reduced timetables and...

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

Lynn Ruane: That did answer my questions. I will hold onto the questions about the local councils and ask them of Councillor Cronnelly, rather than take up any more time.

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

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Chair for allowing me the time to speak. I will ask three or four questions first and indicate who they are for. I ask that witnesses take note of them in order for them to come back to the question, as the timeframe is quite small. If they need me to repeat anything, they can let me know. Dr. Rath referred to the survey he carried out with Maria Ní Fhlatharta following...

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

Lynn Ruane: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - calls for a debate on the bullying and sexual harassment that exists for faculty, students and staff in Ireland’s third-level institutions; - notes that third-level institutions should not support the use of non-disclosure agreements, which limits accountability of perpetrators, in such instances; and - calls on the Minister for Further and...