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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Senator McDowell has certainly gone for her.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I was not going to speak but after Senator McDowell's contribution I would like to add to his call for a debate, which is needed. It was announced that a group is being set up to examine direct provision. When I looked at in the budget, however, one thing Senator McDowell is right about is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I know but the Senator spoke about a system whereby we would assess people in a speedy and orderly fashion. When I looked at the budget this year, straight away I saw there was a 1% increase on the last budget in respect of how much would be spent on the system to move people through the asylum process. If we were really committed to addressing people's assessment for asylum, we would have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I do not think when we have the conversation about direct provision that we should be talking about the housing shortage. The housing shortage is an issue in itself that we need to address but we cannot pit people against each other when we are talking about the demand for housing. I want to make sure that message is very clear. I call on the Leader to arrange statements and a debate on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I have a few questions which I hope the Chairman will afford me the time to get through. My first set of questions are directed to the HSE. It was mentioned that one of the key aims of the HSE is to deliver health services in a way that is culturally appropriate. How is this implemented? What training do HSE staff receive and who delivers that training? Is the €10 million annual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I want to pick up on that point. For me, this is the same with teachers. One can sit in a classroom and look at matters theoretically all day long but it does not mean a doctor or a teacher or anybody who has that level of understanding and empathy with the trauma of a particular community will be produced. Should a core curriculum always be matched with GPs in training having to spend...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: That is an issue. I am talking about training directly with Traveller organisations and doing training that is not medical-led. They should have experience of people's lives that is not necessarily a medical placement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I asked about what real engagement has taken place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I was asking how we can further develop that model of that Traveller-led health piece? It has been a real success in the area of CervicalCheck, for example. How can we take that model and integrate it into all Traveller healthcare?

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Lynn Ruane: An increase in primary healthcare workers would help to further expand that model.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I agree.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I agree. I am a member of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills and we often examine this area. As I am still fairly new to this committee, I do not know whether it refers to other committee work. I am pretty sure we have published reports on this specific issue. When we respond to a petition, can information be provided directing the petitioner to the work of other committees in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I am not a member of the committee and apologise for not being here for the opening statements. I became aware of the topic quite late and, as such, it was a bit of a last-minute dash. I thank the committee for allowing me to contribute. I am motivated to come here by two particular cases, namely, that of Dara Quigley and that of Jacqueline Griffin. I have specific questions which are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Could I add something specific? I understand all the educational impacts. Is there a constitutional provision about violating someone's right to privacy? Is there a legal provision for an individual that breaches it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Yes.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (22 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: First of all I must say thank you to Missie. Sometimes I fear that I am becoming desensitised to trauma, pain and struggle. I definitely had this challenged in me just there. I was definitely re-energised in listening, supporting and continuing that fight she has long been fighting. Hopefully we can play a part and see through all of the work the witnesses have been doing for all of these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (22 Oct 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I was not encouraging Travellers to go to nursing homes but that whatever incentives doctors have to visit nursing homes should exist within communities that have similar ageing issues.