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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Catherine Noone: I with other speakers in commending the Alcohol Action briefing this morning, which I co-hosted. I was on the relevant committee for the last number of years. It was an excellent presentation which focused on the effect that alcohol in the home has on children and, in particular, the effect that availability, affordability and accessibility of alcohol has on both adults and children, who...

Seanad: Communications, Climate Action and the Environment: Statements (6 Jul 2016)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Catherine Noone: I support other councillors-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Catherine Noone: Yes, Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Catherine Noone: Well I meant to say “Senators”.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Catherine Noone: I apologise for the error. I think everyone knew what I meant. I support Senator Murnane O'Connor. I am delighted we have cross-party support because with new politics, it will require the support of all the political parties to get it through. It is not exactly a popular move in how the public might perceive it. The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Varadkar, has already shown a...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: I rise to raise the issue of telecommunications, specifically broadband and mobile phone coverage around the country. Yesterday I attended an enlightening briefing, but what was aired to the telecoms providers was mostly frustrations. I was struck by the fact that despite the investment by the industry of €2.5 billion in network infrastructure over the past five years, several rural...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: I commend Senator David Norris for tabling the Bill, the general intention of which I support, and I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy David Stanton, on his appointment. The stated purpose of the Bill is to provide for the regularisation of residency status of persons who have applied for refugee status and-or subsidiary protection and-or leave to remain if, four years following the...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: As Senator Conway has said, we need to take time to consider the possible implications. It is a bit distracting when the person behind one is laughing when one is speaking.

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: The timeframe will ensure changes are not implemented that would impact the continuation of the common travel area. This would ensure that Ireland's negotiation position with the UK on the common travel area is not compromised in upcoming negotiations. Given Ireland's commitment in the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum at the European Council, deferral of this Bill will ensure that...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: Senator Ardagh can make the clarification.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: I support the comments of my colleague, Senator Colm Burke, regarding obesity. Similar to this is the eradication of vending machines in schools, in particular those machines that contain junk food. The idea that they are in our hospitals goes against the grain. This is a wider issue. The health service is struggling to supply good health care with relatively small budgets in many...

Seanad: EU-UK Relations: Statements (22 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: I welcome Councillor McGuire from Westport, who is in the Visitors Gallery. I call Senator O'Donnell who has six minutes. I have to be strict because we have to call the Minister to reply at 3.55 p.m.

Seanad: EU-UK Relations: Statements (22 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: Can I have silence for the speaker? It is very noisy.

Seanad: EU-UK Relations: Statements (22 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: To include Senators Ó Clochartaigh and Craughwell I ask Senator Ó Clochartaigh to share time. Senator Ó Clochartaigh can insist on his six minutes if he wishes.

Seanad: EU-UK Relations: Statements (22 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: Senator Craughwell, the best I can do is less than two minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: I join Senator Leyden in calling for a debate on motor insurance. I heard a victim of cyber harassment on the radio, which colleagues may also have heard. I was shocked to hear how the young woman endured an outrageous violation of her privacy when explicit pictures and a video were posted online by a disgruntled ex-boyfriend. She was completely unaware that she was being filmed and that...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his elevation and congratulate the Leader, both of whom will do a fine job. I want to highlight an issue that I highlighted several times in the previous Seanad - that is, the area of childhood obesity. In particular, I highlight a report by the Irish Heart Foundation which has found that junk food companies or food companies which are selling particular...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Obesity Levels (26 Jan 2016)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister of State. The obesity epidemic is an issue that I have been vocal about for some time and my Commencement matter pertains to children in particular. The Minister of State will be aware of recent figures. I was shocked by one figure in particular which claimed that over the next 14 years, or by 2020, we will spend approximately €4.3 billion a year on...