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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sittings of the House on 28 and 29 May 2025, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, statements on public procurement, to be taken at 11:45 a.m. and to conclude at 1.15 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We started with Senator Fitzpatrick, leading for Fianna Fáil, talking once again about the very distressing scenes and news coming from Gaza, including wilful starvation and the murder of more than 50,000 people, 70% of whom are women and children. Every day in Gaza, at least ten children lose at least one limb. Just think of the lifelong consequences for them. Yesterday, we saw the...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (22 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 28th and 29th May, 2025: (1) The Seanad on its rising on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025, shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 28th May, 2025, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement matters...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader. I thank Kfm, my local radio station, for its excellent service in public broadcasting and bringing issues of concern to all our ears. This morning, I learned through Kfm that there was a cancellation of midwifery services in the primary care centre in Athy. Many expectant mums were given less than 24 hours’ notice and were...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish you, Chair, well in your position. In the geopolitical climate we are in and with the upcoming Irish Presidency of the EU, I have no doubt it is going to be a busy committee and you are going to be a busy Chair. I have no doubt, having seen your capacity and capability prior to this, you will serve all of us with distinction and dignity. I wish you well in the term ahead.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader. PDFORRA is a great organisation. It was founded in 1990 and represents in excess of 6,500 members of the Defence Forces. I was fortunate enough to have known the founding member, Mr. John Lucey, who worked closely with Mr. Jim Brady from my area of Kildare. In recent days Mr. Mark Keane has stepped down after eight years as...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (20 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, for coming to the House to take this Stage of the Bill. There are a few people I wish to thank for bringing this Bill to fruition. First, my former colleague and Senator, Lisa Chambers, who put a lot of work into this Bill. It first appeared under her and my name but she was the lead on it and it is important at this point to thank her for that...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (20 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (20 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Tomorrow morning at 10.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: This is the first time Senator Ahearn has taken the Order of Business during this mandate, so I wish him well with that. All of us across the country were absolutely shocked when, nine years ago, we heard of the appalling murder of Clodagh Hawe and her three sons, Liam, Niall and Ryan, by their husband and dad. I was very moved over the weekend to hear her sister Jacqueline Connolly...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I extend my welcome to the Chair of the Good Friday Agreement committee, Deputy Devlin, and his interns. I also welcome the students and teachers from Rush National School, whom I met coming into the Chamber. I indicate my intention to move a motion to have a minute's silence on the death of former Minister Paddy O'Toole at the end of the Order of Business. The Order of Business is No....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Senator Fitzpatrick spoke about the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the fact there are half a million people facing starvation. There is no doubt we all feel devastated by what is going on since the horrific attacks on 7 October. Nothing can ever take away from how horrific those attacks were, but what has happened since has been completely disproportionate.The Senator is right in saying we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: There are eight now. I raised the issue on the floor because I was disappointed to see there were only five submissions and the closing date was 19 May. As the Senator said, it is an important area. A lot of good reforms have been carried out. Those who have concerns need to put their submissions in. The Senator is absolutely right to highlight it. Senator Craughwell spoke about Ryan...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (14 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator Paddy O'Toole, conveys its sincere condolences to his family, and expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution as a Member of Seanad Éireann to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As a party colleague, I want to say how proud I am that Deputy Lahart has been chosen to take the position of Cathaoirleach. I have always found him to be collegiate and considerate in his approach to everything. That consideration will be important in the role that he now has. I look forward to working with other members of the committee, the clerk and the secretariat. The Chair has a...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader. I wish to bring up the escalation of antisocial behaviour. I have no doubt that this issue crosses many of our paths across the different areas in which we live. Obviously, antisocial behaviour can happen in any estate and comes from people of different backgrounds. It is not something that is just related to council tenants; it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Today is a special day. It marks the 80th birthday of a Kildare icon who is known nationally and internationally, namely Christy Moore. He is somebody we are very proud to call a son of Kildare. There is no doubt that his songs have been the soundtrack to so many of our lives and tell us stories with honesty, humour and great heart. I thank Christy on his special day for the music and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements to mark Europe Day 2025, to be taken at 12 noon and to conclude at 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and time may be shared, and the Minister to be given not less...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. Our opener this morning was Senator Shane Curley, who spoke about the issue of waste and surplus energy due to the lack of storage, while at the same time we have fuel poverty. It is really good to hear about the pilot scheme in Galway relating to the energy cloud initiative and that 150 families benefit from this. The Senator is correct to say that Deputy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Deputy.