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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I seek leave to introduce the Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017, which seeks to provide the right to self-determination for trans young people who have reached the age of 16; to introduce a right to legal gender recognition for people under the age of 16, with family consent; and to ensure consideration of the status of non-binary persons in the consideration of the upcoming review of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: That is agreed. I move: "That No. 16 be taken before No. 1."

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Sinn Féin in the North had its say at the recent election.

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (30 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Gender Recognition Act 2015 to provide a right to self-determination for persons who have reached the age of 16 years; to introduce a right to legal gender recognition for persons under the age of 16 years; and to ensure consideration of the status of non-binary persons in Irish law.

Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (30 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: The Senator might tell that to Deputy Michael Ring. He was good enough in the committee to invite me to rural Ireland.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Today is an important day. It is a big day for young people, for Irish society, and also for this House. I hope that all Senators will rise to this occasion -----

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: -----that all Senators will act in the public interest this evening, not in their party interest or in the private self interest and that all Senators will acknowledge that only the safe passage of this Bill through the House tonight will ensure that young people have an opportunity to have their say in local elections and European elections in 2019. President Michael D. Higgins has said,...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Well said.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I thank Senator Lynn Ruane and her colleagues in her office. I have had the pleasure of working with them as I campaigned on the Bill in recent months. I thank every citizen and resident who has taken the time to engage and get in touch with Senators on all sides. Some of them are present. Their input is welcome and deeply appreciated. I thank the National Youth Council of Ireland, the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Is Fianna Fáil aware that this is the case? It is as sure as night follows day that this approach will have no impact on the 2019 elections. A number of Senators, including Senator Michelle Mulherin, said this issue was bigger than one political party.Senator Mulherin said the issue was bigger than one political party. I am serious about legislating for the rights of young people, as...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Under Standing Order 62(3), I request that the division be taken again otherwise than by electronic means.

Seanad: Pensions (Equal Pension Treatment in Occupational Benefit Scheme) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (22 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister and Dr. Parris and Mr. Scully, failte go dtí an tSeanaid Éireann. Before Senator Norris leaves, I would like to recall the moment he scorned me for using the word "queer" in Trinity College.

Seanad: Pensions (Equal Pension Treatment in Occupational Benefit Scheme) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (22 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I scorn his use of the word "fairy". I commend Senator Bacik on bringing this Bill to the House. Dr. Parris's case highlights the fact that, despite substantial strides, including marriage equality, we still struggle in many instances to provide legislation and procedure by the LGBTQI community. Sinn Féin believes that Dr. Parris was discriminated against and that his and his...

Seanad: Reports on Motor Insurance Costs: Statements (22 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: The Senator might tell us his name.

Seanad: Reports on Motor Insurance Costs: Statements (22 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: In the Minister of State's remarks to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach last November, he set himself a high standard for a report that would not lie idle on the shelf of the Department but would be implemented in time. He said that he was prepared to put pressure on those who were holding up progress or refusing to co-operate. It is worthwhile to...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I thank Senator Dolan for his contribution and his awareness raising around World Down Syndrome Day. I have the pleasure of calling my uncle Seán one of my closest friends.He brought such wonderful joy to the Warfield family and everyone he met. My fondest memories with Seán are standing on the banks of the Camac in Inchicore watching St. Patrick's Athletic. Before I mention...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: I rise to discuss the report of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, CEDAW. Before I do, however, I will express my deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims of the tragic fire in Clondalkin. It is a community that I was proud to get to know as mayor of South Dublin County Council. Knowing that community, it will rally around the victims'...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Fintan Warfield: Táim neirbhíseach mar is é seo mo chéad uair a bheith ag labhairt as Gaeilge sa Seanad. Beidh mé ag déanamh mó dhícheall í a úsáid níos minice as seo amach. Molann Sinn Féin dúinn úsáid a bhaint as an dteanga nuair is féidir linn agus tugtar a lán tacaíochta dúinn. Caithfidh an Rialtas an...