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Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation (Resumed): Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (13 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: this Dr. McDonagh is 100% right. There is no hierarchy of who endures the most. It is unfortunate that we have seen that lately, in that kind of way. For me, as a professional community development worker, that is dividing to conquer. Just before we finish, on behalf of the committee I wish to recognise James Stokes, a young Traveller man who played an absolute blinder in his campaign...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation (Resumed): Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (13 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: It is agreed. Thanks so much. I thank Dr. McDonagh. Our next meeting will take place in private at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, 20 June via Microsoft Teams.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President Mary Robinson (12 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: It is a pleasure to be here with Mrs. Robinson today. When I was six years old, I met her in Rathmines Women’s Refuge with my mother. To be here and have my picture on the wall next to her and other great women here in the Seanad is an absolute pleasure and privilege. When someone meets a six- or seven-year-old in a refuge or homeless accommodation, they might make an assumption...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Two years ago, I introduced a Bill that would replace the phrase “child pornography” in Irish law with “child sexual exploitation material”. Today in the Seanad, a recent EU directive comes before us to strengthen the measures to combat sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Among many measures in the directive, it calls to replace the phrase “child...

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I call Senator Carrigy and he will be followed by Senator Malcolm Byrne.

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Excuse me. I can give the Senator a few examples of State discrimination if she wants. Trespass legislation is one example of State discrimination. I support the Senator’s Bill. I am not saying I do not support it.

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I did not. It is State discrimination. I am not saying that the Senator is racist and I apologise if she is hearing that. However, what I hear from this debate from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil is that anyone who wants to own a dog should-----

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Yes, exactly, but not like a theory test or having a licence to have a dog.

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: All I am saying is that we are missing the point here, and that point is supporting people who want a dog. Again, I support the Senator’s Bill. However, some people do not have the price of dog licences or even know or have the information to get a dog chipped. I am not saying it is just members of the Traveller community; it is members of all communities. I have a family dog at...

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I know Senator, but this is what I am here to do. I am here to make sure there is no discrimination towards members of my community. My brother has dogs. I have one brother who is a drug addict, and I have another brother who has loved dogs his whole life and looked after dogs, and he never tipped off a drug in his life – never. That kept him away from addition. For some people in...

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Some people do not have €20.

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I do not have any points to make. I have just been listening to the debate. I support the Bill. It is important, but there is something missing, that being, supporting people who have dogs, including people from poor communities. I do not believe in having dangerous dogs or just letting dogs loose. For example, one halting site has had numerous problems with dogs recently. It is the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Eileen Flynn: This week is Traveller Pride Week. Last Thursday, I was privileged to present an award for intersectionality to Ms Annmarie Sweeney. I want to mention that today in advance of Traveller Pride Week. Traveller pride came about 12 years ago. I remember the Irish Traveller Movement asking me whether I would participate in a video about being a proud Irish Traveller. I would not do it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I bring up issues that affect the Traveller community all the time.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I was not going to speak on this Bill due to time and making sure my colleague, Senator Frances Black, had her full six minutes. First, I thank my colleagues, Senators Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins and Frances Black, for their commitment to the Palestinian people way before 7 October. Recognising Palestine as a state yesterday was absolutely welcomed by all of the Irish people. It is a...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Eileen Flynn: Excuse me, Senator. I am speaking.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Eileen Flynn: When the Senator is ready. Is that okay? Okay. Again, an estimated 200 children are dying a day in Palestine. In six months, that will be more than 10,000 children. Ten thousand children will have died, with us sitting by, having weapons there in our name. Our Bill is very easy. It is a no-brainer Bill. If we really recognise Palestine as a state, we need to put our actions with...

Seanad: Housing Commission Report: Motion (29 May 2024)

Eileen Flynn: I gave the Senator a little bit of leeway. That is making up for giving out to him earlier.