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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank everybody who works behind the scenes to ensure the Seanad and the rest of Leinster House work. I thank Mr. Groves and all in the Seanad Office, the ushers and all those who work really hard behind the scenes to make sure Leinster House is cleaned and is hygienic. I thank all the catering staff, from those in the coffee dock to those in the self-service restaurant and everywhere in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you, Chair. My sincere apologies. I have had to be up and down three times to the Seanad this morning already. I appreciate the witnesses being here. Though I did not hear all of the opening contributions, I read everything. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. McCann in 2018 when he won the LEO award in Kildare and went on to win a regional and national award. Without wanting to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It was about flexi-jobs in Denmark, which Professor Cooney mentioned.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined. This morning, we heard the good news that a new round of the sports capital and equipment programme is opening from 17 July. This is a wonderful opportunity for sports and community groups around the country to develop the infrastructure that is so important to our towns and communities. It is good to see that the amounts have increased and that...

Seanad: Care Payments: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the debate and appreciate the Senators’ having put forward the motion. In many ways, as the Minister will be well aware, carers are the backbone of this country given the care and support they provide for their loved ones. As that takes a huge toll, the Government has an important role in supporting carers to give the care they want to give. There are many cases where that...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the opportunity to speak on this really difficult international situation. I had the opportunity many years ago to spend six months in Israel on a kibbutz. It was very close to the Gaza Strip; it was about six miles from there. I had the opportunity to see how partnership could work when people want it to.There were a number of Palestinians working on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind words on Brendan Daly, a wonderful character and politician. I believe that, sadly, his brother John passed away yesterday so it is a double tragedy and bereavement for the family. Sadly, last night we heard that Ben Briscoe passed away, another great Fianna Fáil stalwart.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: He gave 37 years of his life to Leinster House, and he was Lord Mayor of Dublin also. He was proud of his party and of Dublin, his city. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I know we will have an opportunity to pay tribute to him at another stage. I had the opportunity on Thursday to be in Lullymore Heritage Park, which is a wonderful place to visit in north-west Kildare. It was the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Developing a Legal Framework for Assisted Dying: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses for their insightful statements and submissions. In his statement, Professor Jones said that to introduce a measure in Ireland would be a radical and unprecedented change if it enabled assisted dying. I agree that it would be radical and unprecedented. He went on to say that countries that have introduced assisted dying in some form have abandoned the principle of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Can I say how pleased I was to be at a reception last night to see off our team as it heads to the Women's World Cup. It was fantastic to see the energy and enthusiasm in the room. On behalf of all of us, I wish the team and the backroom team, which does so much good, the very best of luck. In particular, I want mention the team's physiotherapist Susie Coffey, who is from Newbridge in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome Maggie Owens and Aideen Lynch, teachers at the Holy Family School for the Deaf, Cabra. They just appeared at the Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. I welcome them both and I am glad they have the opportunity to sit in and listen to some of the proceedings in the Chamber. It has been a particularly sad weekend for deaths in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses. They have outlined complex areas. Given the short period for asking questions, I will pose a question to each of them. My first question is for Dr. Mills, who spoke about the Fleming case and the fact the Supreme Court recognised that this is a very complex social issue. There is no doubt that legislation brought into being by these Houses sends a message no matter...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Dr. Mills has, but I also asked about conscientious objection.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Professor Huxtable spoke about a reduced offence that could be introduced. He referred to compassionate killing as a type of compromise. How does that differ from legalising assisted dying and maintaining the status quo? Either we do it or we do not. I am not sure how the compromise fits in, so perhaps Professor Huxtable will enlighten me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Ms Mannion and all the officials. I will ask them a little more about a few areas. It is certainly positive to hear about the ISL bachelor of education professional qualification. I wish those four who have graduated the very best of luck. That is a landmark that cannot go unnoticed. We look forward to more people having the opportunity. The standard of new buildings now and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader. There are several issues that I wish to raise. The disability matters committee has had really good engagement on deafness and hearing loss. Hearing loss has often been referred to as an invisible disability, not just because of the lack of visible symptoms but because it has been really stigmatised. There is invisibility in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: At the outset, I compliment the Cathaoirleach on the two special events we have had since we met yesterday, namely, the address of Governor Healey from Massachusetts and the breakfast with Stephen Kennedy Smith this morning. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his leadership in organising the two events. The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 -...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Cathaoirleach. This must be the shortest Order of Business in history-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: -----but it was of great quality.