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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: That concludes this Topical Issue matter. Are either of the Ministers present taking the second Topical Issue matter?
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: It is a matter raised by Deputy Catherine Murphy about the special permissions required for medical professionals who move into self-employment as general practitioners.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: We will pause for a moment to allow Deputy Stanton to attend.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: We could do that, with the permission of Deputies.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: I am sure all Members are conscious that we do not have a lot of pressure on us this afternoon but I believe one minute's leeway is sufficient.
- Social Welfare (Payment Order) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: In accordance with Standing Order 70(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Thursday, 5 December 2019. We will suspend briefly to allow time for the relevant Ministers to come to the Chamber for the Topical Issue debate.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gaelscoil Issues (26 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the provision of a new Gaelscoil for Donabate, County Dublin; the process by which the patronage will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48754/19]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: As we have a quorum, I call the meeting to order. Apologies have been received from Deputies Sherlock and Mitchell and Senator Warfield. I propose we go into private session to discuss some housekeeping matters.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: I welcome members and any members of the public who may be watching on Oireachtas TV. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child on World Children's Day. I welcome Dr. Niall Muldoon, the Ombudsman for Children, and Dr. Karen McAuley, head of policy in the Office of the Ombudsman for children. I draw the attention of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: I thank Dr. Muldoon. There is a lot to consider in his statement. I thank him for going through it. As Chair, I believe it is appropriate to acknowledge his acknowledgment of our report. Although the ink on it is still drying, the consensus and the collaborative work on which members engaged were worthwhile. The complementary report of the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: I should clarify I referred to an inability to recruit.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: Would Dr. McAuley agree with my point that the office of the Ombudsman for Children is a critical player in regard to oversight?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: Okay, so it depends on the publication of the Bill. Dr. Muldoon mentioned inter-agency difficulties. This is something he has also addressed in the past, and several times while I have been Chair of the committee. He set out some practical examples where Tusla and Garda districts can mirror one another, and I am sure that also happens with the HSE and other institutions. Returning to how...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: The Senator will get an opportunity.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: I will let the Senator in in a minute.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: Is it significant that there may be hangovers from the past?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: Before I bring in Deputy Rabbitte, I welcome a second group of students who have joined us in the Gallery. I thank the students in question - Rory Lawlor, Jack O'Connell, Rebecca Feely and Saraid Hartnett - for attending today's meeting of the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs. Deputy Rabbitte will be followed by Deputy Neville.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: Everyone on the committee will agree that most social media platforms are used for one of two things. They are used either for hatred and bile or for proper communication of whatever it is that is being pushed. Unfortunately, as the Deputy alluded to, over the past year or so, I have seen a horrible emerging trend that the majority of social media is attacking this, that or the other. There...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: Sure. Well-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Alan Farrell: It is so prevalent now that it is taking on a life of its own.