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Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I will withdraw it but reserve the right to resubmit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 18:In page 48, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following:“Secondary export of greyhounds56. (1) It shall be an offence for a person within the State to export, attempt to export, or assist another person in the export, or attempted export of a greyhound to a country included in the white list published in accordance with section 56(2)# for the purpose of...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 19:In page 48, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following:“Reporting on export of greyhounds56. (1) The Minister shall produce and lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas a report following the end of each calendar year which will include:(a) the number of greyhounds exported from the State in the preceding 12 months; (b) a list of every country to which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (15 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: While I am a great supporter of apprenticeships, obviously I have major issues with their class dynamic. When Mr. O'Flaherty referred to under-represented groups, I was wondering whether those who were under-represented in the uptake of apprenticeships were from the middle and upper classes. I work with schools in Dublin and teachers of middle class pupils have come to us to ask how they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Operation of Caranua: Department of Education and Skills (15 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: Chairman, in the event I have to leave the committee, it is because I must move some amendments on the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 but I will return and look at the responses. I thank the witness for the presentation. Let me respond to the point made about teething problems, things not working out and changes made. It is very hard for me to hear Mr. Costello refer to the downturn in...

Seanad: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Leader of the House for facilitating this debate in Government time. It is very welcome and it illustrates the cross-party support and enthusiasm for this legislation. I welcome the Bill to the Seanad and express my strong support for its provisions and the principle of withdrawing investment in fossil fuel companies as a measure to combat climate change. I congratulate Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I was thinking of an interview I read in which the Taoiseach said his favourite character, Tiny Tim, should get a job. This paints the Taoiseach as Scrooge. It would really make sense, therefore, that Christmas would be cancelled. I echo Senator Ardagh's call to have the Minister come to the House to speak about the restriction on families who wish to keep their loved ones in a decent...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (7 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: The Government's amendment arises on foot of the amendment I tabled - on the basis of the Scally report - on Committee Stage. I thank the Minister and his officials for taking on board the essence of the debate on Committee Stage. I wish to make a few observations. Obviously, I will accept the amendment and not press mine. However, it is important to put on record what a patient advocate...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (7 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I welcome the Bill. I thank the Social Democrats for bringing it forward. I thank the Fianna Fáil Party and Senator Ardagh for taking on a Private Members' Bill from the Dáil that has had wide support. I hope the Government will consider giving some time to it so that we can progress it. Let us note that the only reason that the proposal is for unpaid leave is due to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: Will the Chair not go to members of the committee first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: Chairman-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: They are when everybody has had an opportunity-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: At this stage the rules are different every week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister for the amount of information he has presented along the way over the past few weeks. We have not had to go looking for this information so the fact that the Minister has been proactive and has provided us with information along the way has been helpful. As the Minister is aware, my daughter is in Scoil Chaitlín Maude, which has fencing on the outside of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: You're fired.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: Some of the schools are really large, with two or three storeys. How does the Department make sure that the whole building-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Closures: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: When a building is opened do inspectors open up every section of the building to see what it is like? How does that work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Chairperson Designate (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: On LYIT moving out of the red, I am curious to know from where the majority of funding has come to put it in a better position. Was it all HEA and departmental funding or was it from non-EU students or for research and development? What is the breakdown in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Chairperson Designate (6 Nov 2018)

Lynn Ruane: On the growth in funding, how does Mr. Moloney feel about the lack of a follow-up on the Cassells report? This committee has been awaiting a technical report from the Department which we have not yet received. It is as if people are wishing it would all go away. What would Mr. Moloney like to see happen in being able to put LYIT in a position where both campuses will be functioning and the...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2018)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 3:In page 12, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following:“(3) The membership of the Board shall include one or more than one veterinary practitioner of at least 5 years standing.”. I thank the Minister of State for his time in the Seanad this evening. I will start by welcoming the Bill and the strong reforms it will implement to the governance of the...