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Seanad: Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016: Second Stage (1 Feb 2017)

Lynn Ruane: Who said that was not the case?

Seanad: Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016: Second Stage (1 Feb 2017)

Lynn Ruane: The Leader is incorrect that I did not acknowledge the change that has been achieved.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Lynn Ruane: On my own behalf and that of the Civil Engagement group, I congratulate Mr. Martin Groves and wish him the best of luck in his new role as Clerk of the Seanad. Like everyone else, I express my disgust and horror at the executive order issued by the Trump Administration last Friday. President Trump's defence is based on national security grounds, but no nationals of the relevant countries...

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (31 Jan 2017)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 16:In page 20, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following:“(a) by the insertion of the following paragraph in subsection (1):“(a) if the Child and Family Agency is satisfied that every reasonable effort has been made to support the parents of the child to whom the declaration under section 53(1) relates,”.”. I am conscious of the sensitive...

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (31 Jan 2017)

Lynn Ruane: I looked back through several parts of the Bill to find the safeguards for parents. The safeguards are timeframes, for example, sections 14, 24 and 54, and some subsections. My amendment in respect of parts of section 14 lays out the occasions where a parent can intervene to stop the order. At no point anywhere in the Bill does it state that there is an obligation for support in respect of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Irish Water and Commission for Energy Regulation (12 Jan 2017)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I am seeking clarification. Mr. Marley spoke about assets in his presentation so perhaps he will respond. With regard to borrowing, is that borrowing against the assets? Given that the assets are not protected at all in the Acts in respect of being borrowed against, unlike the capital shares, does that effectively mean there is potential for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Irish Water and Commission for Energy Regulation (12 Jan 2017)

Lynn Ruane: Would Irish Water seek to borrow against its assets in the future or is that a no-go scenario?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: Does Mr. Muldoon wish to contribute at this stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the witnesses for their submissions and presentation. I will take questions from all members before we revert to the witnesses. I have a number of questions, one of which has not been spoken about. I get a great many e-mails from people in the locality of a school who have been excluded on the basis that siblings or the children of parents who attended that school get a higher...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: Does Ms Corr have any comment to make?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: Will Ms Corr elaborate on the term "unit"?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: I will invite people we have not heard much from to start, Ms Corr first, then Ms Donnelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: I will come to Ms Donnelly, Ms Ní Ghréacháin and Mr. Muldoon and then we will have to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: I am conscious that Mr. O'Mahony was asked a direct question by Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin. I suggest he reply to her question and then Mr. Rowe can wrap up proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: On behalf of the committee, I thank the delegates for their attendance. Advocates can often be guilty of looking at the issue of access to education - I know I am - through a certain lens, which for me, obviously, is class. I have found this debate very informative, as have the rest of the members of the committee. We have been able to see all of the other barriers to having a fully...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Minister of State for her time. Last week, as I was submitting this Commencement matter for debate, it struck me that what I want to discuss is how best the two briefs in the Minister of State's remit can be combined. It is no coincidence that responsibility for communities and the national drugs strategy were placed with the same Minister of State portfolio, as it seems...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: I wish to make two brief comments. I thank the Minister of State for her contribution. I reiterate how vital the community pillar is, even in underpinning the existing pillars. The vast number of contributions the Minister of State has received shows the level of community participation that is necessary. I urge the Minister of State to include it, notwithstanding any reference in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: Apologies for my late attendance but I had a prior appointment. In the delegates' opinion, what is the reason for the lack of concerted effort on the part of the education sector to pursue the national training levy, particularly given it is in surplus, and why is this not being seen as a viable option? While many people are speaking about this, there is nobody getting up in arms about it....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Lynn Ruane: I will tag on to that piece there. Is it not true to say that whatever the new arrangements will be with the UK and the European Union, the UK will no longer be able to lead out on research so they might have to lean on Ireland? We have a close relationship and both are English speaking countries. Will there be an arrangement whereby Ireland collaborates with England on its current and...