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Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Absolutely. I am conscious the Attorney General said there may be some technical issues around the drafting of the Bill that may need further consideration, but I know from what my esteemed colleagues have said that they would be happy to have that considered. There is no more for me to say and there is no point in me going through the Bill as the proposer has done that eloquently. I wish...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: At 9.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Cathaoirleach for choosing this topic. I thank the Minister of State for being here, although I note from what he said earlier that he would rather not be here delivering responses from other Ministers. I can only assume, therefore, that he will always be here to answer those questions relating to his own Department. As many Members of this House and of the Dáil will be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I recognise the important strides the Minister of State talked about regarding the built infrastructure of the Defence Forces and some of the areas he has mentioned. Significantly, the €55 million to improve built infrastructure is incredibly important. The infrastructure will include the new cadet school, new engineering stores, the garaging facilities and, next year, the Army...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Today is an important milestone. From today, individuals who receive care as patients in public hospitals will be exempt from paying any fee. It is important that we note that. As leader of the Irish delegation to the Council of Europe, other Members and I work quite closely with a number of senior Department of Foreign Affairs officials and the Irish ambassadors to Europe. I speak for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I apologise for being absent for some of the meeting. I had a Commencement matter for discussion in the House and another meeting. I got the opportunity to meet Mr. Carew and Mr. O'Connor briefly in the Seanad Chamber. They are both very welcome, as are Mr. Bermingham and Mr. Scattergood. It is good to hear the voice of experience and what they can tell us about their discussions with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. O'Connor. I have some questions on apprenticeships for Mr. Bermingham and Mr. Scattergood. They spoke about where the impetus came for them to pursue an apprenticeship, which for Mr. Bermingham was to do with his background and the family business. The number of apprenticeships has gone up significantly, as has the number of women participating. Back in 2018, only 2% of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of both current and former Fianna Fáil Members, I would like to be associated with the eloquent good wishes the Cathaoirleach paid to Noel. I wish him and his family health and happiness as they enter the next phase of their lives. I echo the Cathaoirleach's comments regarding Noel's kindness, generosity, understanding and support for all of us.Yesterday evening, I noticed on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Climate Crisis and Disability: Discussion (30 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Mr. Kearns, Mr. Walshe, Dr. Mooney and Ms Gilmartin, who is joining us online, are very welcome. In looking through some of the submissions they gave us last night, it really struck me how important it is to have a cross-cutting approach to ensuring disability proofing with regard to every policy that comes before every Department and every Minister. I have a number of questions. I will...

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish to raise a number of issues. Yesterday I spoke about the Women of Honour report as we heard about it in the media. Today we have a little more information in regard to that report. Once again I thank the Women of Honour and indeed the Men of Honour who have come forward in regard to stark revelations in the report. Once again I note the substantial work that Senator Clonan and...

Seanad: Independent Review of the Handling of Past Complaints of Abuse in St John Ambulance Ireland: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the motion and commend the work of the proposers. I also commend the work of Senator Lynn Ruane who has been working on this issue for a long time.I most particularly commend Mr. Mick Finnegan who is present and who I got to know through a mutual friend, Mr. Aubrey McCarthy. Mr. Finnegan's courage in the face of all this for many years has to be commended. To be a survivor of...

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader.It will give me great pleasure, on my behalf and on behalf of Senator Ardagh, to move that leave be given to introduce the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023, "a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known in the Irish language as An Coiste Comhairleach um Chóireáil Atáirgthe...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: First Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an an Act to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known in the Irish language as An Coiste Comhairleach um Chóireáil Atáirgthe Dhaonna Chuidithe or in the English language as the Assisted Human Reproduction Treatment Advisory Committee, to advise on criteria for eligibility for financial assistance with...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: First Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for making herself available to take it. As many Members of both Houses will know - the Minister of State has often heard me speak about this matter during my time in the Lower House - public transport is a key issue and key priority for me and the people of south Kildare. Newbridge is very much...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I acknowledge the developments we have seen. It is important to acknowledge the progress that has been made. I met the NTA which mentioned the review it was undertaking at the time and indicated there would be a new strategy for national fares. That is good and important news, as is the expansion of the Local Link network. I particularly welcome route 888 which will serve Monasterevin,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Senator. It is an important issue. Before I call on the Minister of State to respond, I welcome the students from Hollypark school in Foxrock. I am delighted to have them here on International Women's Day. I hope they will learn a lot.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State will have the final few words.