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Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Before the recess, we were discussing this very important legislation. It feels a bit like déja vu. Some of the issues have come up in amendment after amendment. To be fair to the Civil Engagement Group, Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black have reached out to community organisations and DPOs. For us, the sustainable development goals are a no-brainer to support. Every child should...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 57: In page 67, line 12, after "areas" to insert "including implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;".

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 58: In page 67, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(f) supporting the designation of marine protected areas;".

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 59: In page 67, line 31, after "communications networks" to insert ", which shall not include data centres".

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 60: In page 67, line 32, after "provision of" to insert "intergenerational".

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 61: In page 67, line 32, after "retail," to insert "nightlife,".

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 62: In page 67, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: "(vi) the promotion of accessible and inclusive urban design supporting the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons;".

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: It is regrettable that I cannot call a vote on amendment No. 64, which relates to Traveller accommodation.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Will the Bill be debated tomorrow?

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: The CEG has put in numerous amendments around social justice for people with disabilities and for members of the Traveller community. Yesterday we were told that the planning Bill had nothing to do with gender equality. We disagree with that. We are not future-proofing through this legislation. I said it four times yesterday. It is one of the largest pieces of legislation to ever come...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: We have less than half an hour to discuss this very important piece of legislation. While I admire Senator Fitzpatrick, I have yet to see the Senator in any of her videos speaking about Traveller accommodation or disabled people's accommodation. That is a point I want to make here because I think it is unfair that when people like me stand up with passion, through the lens of human rights...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: The Senator should not give it out if she cannot take it.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Amendments Nos. 138 and 139 seek to address the need for local councillors to access independent political and technical advice. When we vote for our local councillors, we vote for a person who will represent our communities. We must make sure they have all the supports they need to make these decisions in our best interests. These amendments would empower local councillors by giving them...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I am sorry if the Minister of State heard the word "discrimination". I am sure I did not say it was discriminatory that the Minister of State is not accepting amendment No. 121. I did not say anything about discrimination because I would not-----

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I find this very disheartening as the only member of the Traveller community who comes in here and speaks very openly about culture and way of life, working on amendments with my colleagues. I am talking about infrastructure, spaces where Travellers can celebrate our way of life, be that during Traveller Pride Week or at equine centres for Traveller men to be able to create jobs. It would...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I will speak briefly on amendment No. 121, which seeks to insert protection for cultural infrastructure and facilities. These are the spaces where living culture exists. As a member of the Traveller community, I have seen my culture regularly dismissed and even criminalised by wider society. Earlier I touched on the damaging impact of the report of the commission on itinerants in 1963,...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 105: In page 72, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following:“(o)integration of accessible urban design and the provision of accessible and inclusive facilities as required under the United Nations on the Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons;”.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 99: In page 72, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: "(i) provision of suitable Traveller accommodation;". I withdraw it for re-submission on Report Stage.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I know, but it is important we are all clear on this. We all have our own way of working.