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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Adoptee Voices Report: Aitheantas (5 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank witnesses for appearing before the committee again today. I commend them and everyone involved in the Adoptee Voices report. When I received the report in July, I put several of the clear and qualified recommendations to the Minister. I received a reply which suggested that the birth information and tracing legislation in its current form would address the issues. However, we know...

Cork University Maternity Hospital: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: Is the review that the Minister is referencing going to ensure this has not happed in any other hospital in the country?

Cork University Maternity Hospital: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: Can I take it from the Minister's reply that there will be a review of all hospitals to ensure this has not happened in any other hospital?

Cork University Maternity Hospital: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: I do not get much face-to-face time with the Minister so I wanted to raise quickly the issue of baby Kate from Dunmanway. I want to ask the Minister and the HSE to do all they can to approve Zolgensma, a drug used to treat spinal muscular atrophy. This has been called a miracle drug that could save the lives of very small children like Kate who have a rare muscular condition. Kate Mynard...

Cork University Maternity Hospital: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: No words can describe the pain of the 18 families involved in this horrific incident. The loss of a baby is an unimaginable tragedy but the inhumane treatment of their retained organs compounds that pain and trauma. No one can imagine what these families are feeling. My condolences to the families involved; all our thoughts are with them. We acknowledge the strength and bravery shown by...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: 95. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to improving reporting mechanisms for Defence Forces personal experiencing sexual abuse, harassment and bullying. [46659/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: 112. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will establish a full independent investigation to determine the extent of sexual abuse, harassment and assault in the Defence Forces. [46658/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: I have a question for each group. If they want to take all of the questions together I do not mind. To follow from what the Irish Deaf Society representatives said in response to Senator Higgins, they highlighted the forthcoming DPO coalition report, which will highlight that 24% of disabled people have difficulty using their right to vote and 55% have difficulty contacting local...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: In the middle of a housing crisis, any plan to build more homes is welcome, but we also need a plan that matches the scale of the problem and addresses the causes. I will highlight four areas that would make a substantial difference to the families and individuals affected. The first relates to the obvious need to build more social and affordable housing. Every week, I, like other...

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: Last year, data centres took approximately 11% of the total electricity used in Ireland, and it is projected that they could account for over 30% of all demand by 2030. This is unbelievable. A sector which most people have only recently become aware of is using over one tenth of our electricity, and this is likely to rise to over one third in nine years. Does this industry employ a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: When the Taoiseach says she is working, is there a timeframe for that work?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: When will we ratify the optional protocol?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: People with disabilities in Ireland vastly and disproportionately experience greater poverty and social exclusion. Disgracefully, it took Ireland more than ten years to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and we are still awaiting the ratification of the optional protocol, which crucially enables people to enforce their rights acknowledged in the convention. The...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister for coming to the committee today. I have lots of questions as this is very important legislation. The first is a "Yes" or "No" question. Has the Minister or the Attorney General sought advice on whether this Bill is compliant with EU GDPR law?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: It is confusing that the Minister's opening statement referenced unrestricted access for people to exercise their rights under GDPR, yet in his first response he talked about how this Bill sets out to restrict that access under GDPR. There are so many points to get to. The Minister claims the Bill enables full and unredacted release of birth certificates, along with birth, early life care...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: May I respond very briefly to that?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: 125. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the finding in a report by organisations (details supplied) that persons with a disability are more likely to experience housing quality issues and are more likely to be in arrears on rent. [46419/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Natural Heritage Areas (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: 152. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ensure that Garrylucas bog, County Cork is designated as a natural heritage area. [46420/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: 186. To ask the Taoiseach if he will ensure that all staff in his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit who, by necessity of their work have to come into close proximity with others, including other employees or members of the public are provided with medical grade masks in the EN14683 category [44384/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Bodies (28 Sep 2021)

Holly Cairns: 187. To ask the Taoiseach the locations of all offices and buildings either owned or used by his Department or by public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit which are usually open to the public to access services. [44923/21]