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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I join others in wishing Senator Grace O'Sullivan well. I said a few words on her departure last week. We will miss her presence in our offices in Leinster House 2000. I noticed that ever since the Green Party moved in-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: -----I go back to turn off the light in the little kitchen beside our office whenever I remember that I left it on. I run around closing the microwave door and turning off lights. She has definitely raised my consciousness in terms of being far more aware of my choices. On the greyhound industry and the issues that have been revealed since yesterday, I find it extremely frustrating to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The Senator said no exports to China and Pakistan.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 2:In page 4, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:“4.The Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following new section after section 6—“Review of operation of Act 7.The Minister shall— (a) not later than 3 months after the enactment of the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Act 2019, review...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: This issue is addressed in different ways throughout my amendments. I understand that the Judiciary acts with professionalism. Unconscious bias has a significant impact on the way we interpret laws and engage with the legal system. When this group of judges are looking at sentencing guidelines, will there be nobody else in the room? We need people with expertise, diversity and an...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister of State for being here this afternoon. I welcome the Bill and the changes that are being made to it in the Seanad. The provisions on sentencing guidelines, education and training and the introduction of disciplinary procedures are most welcome. The Bill is a welcome attempt by Government to modernise and improve the Judiciary and how it operates. It allows for the...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The Minister of State said that he does not want to be specific but there are other lists in the legislation concerning what can be provided. Behavioural and attitude characteristics do play a part but unconscious bias does not necessarily show itself in negative behaviour. We must take into account a person's intentions. This is about preconceived ideas and their impact. That is not...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 19:In page 19, after line 38, to insert the following:“(iv) unconscious bias,”.

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: The Acting Chair has forgotten me twice. She should not worry; I am not too sensitive. I will speak to amendment No. 28. It is fairly self-explanatory. It would allow for the sentencing guidelines and information committee that will be set up by the council and which will actually be drafting and disseminating the sentencing guidelines to hold public consultations on draft sentencing...

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 28:In page 20, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following:“(b) conduct public consultation on draft sentencing guidelines,”.

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 30: In page 25, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:“Sentencing policy review 24. The Minister shall— (a) not later than 2 years after the enactment of this Act, commence a review of current statutory mandatory, minimum and presumptive sentencing provisions, and (b) not later than 12 months after its commencement, make a report to each House...

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: With the permission of the Chair, I wish to share my time with Senator Black and to give her three minutes.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Chair. I thank the Minister for her presence in the Chamber this afternoon. I welcome the fact that the Bill has not returned for Committee Stage and that instead we are instead having statements on adoption, information and tracing. On a purely practical level, I certainly did not feel I had had enough time to review the more than 150 amendments from Government and Opposition...

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I will not flatter Senator Dolan to the same extent Senator Kelleher did.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: Widen participation is right. This is probably the last time that the six Members of our Technical Group will all be present in the House to speak on legislation. I acknowledge Senator Grace O'Sullivan on this last occasion of us working as a team, in this House at least. I thank the Minister of State for his attendance. I congratulate Senator Dolan, his office staff and the advocates...

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

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Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I remind members, delegates and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound and broadcasting systems. I welcome everyone here today and thank them for appearing before the committee. The witnesses have been invited here to discuss Petition No. P00011/18 from Ms Josephine Boles. The petition concerns mandatory training for Irish mainstream...

Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Mulkerrins. As Mr. Ward does not wish to comment, I call Mr. Harris.

Committee on Public Petitions: Mandatory Teacher Training on Spectrum Disorders: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Harris. Is that okay?