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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for those strong and positive words.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Happy International Women's Day to our guests, to all our female Members and to all the women who work here in the Houses of the Oireachtas and in communities, doing terrific work to encourage and support others, championing us and making a difference in their own workplaces, communities and families. It is important to acknowledge the announcement this morning that the referendum on care,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in An Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the orders of reference of the Joint Committee on Autism - extension of reporting deadline, to be taken on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Senator Ward spoke about Seachtain na Gaeilge, which is important. We should all learn from Paul Mescal and use a cúpla focal, agus mise freisin. Senator Ward mentioned the exhibition pertaining to the 26 females who are or have been MEPs, which was opened last week by Frances Fitzgerald.Obviously we should support that and take the opportunity to see it. Senator Ward also mentioned...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Senator Davitt spoke about the planning legislation, which is a catch-all, and the fact that people cannot extend planning permission for more than five years. While I think we all understand that this was targeted at those hoarding land to get higher prices, it has unintended consequences for rural Ireland and one-off houses. We all know that with the costs associated with building and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2023: Motion (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 28th February, 2023.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Autism: Motion (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That the Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Autism, as agreed by Order of the Seanad of 9th February, 2022, be amended in paragraph (3), by the deletion of ‘within nine months of the first public meeting of the Joint Committee’ and the substitution therefor of ‘not later than 1st June, 2023’.

Seanad: Extension of Reporting Deadline on Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2))(Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023: Motion (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That the Order of Seanad Éireann of 21st February, 2023, referring the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2))(Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 7th February, 2023, to the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I raise an issue relating to women's health. I acknowledge all the work the Leader has done in this area and that of the Minister for Health, who has taken action in many areas. I raise the issue of the cost of hormone replacement therapy, HRT. In the past, there were many disproven theories that HRT was not suitable for women and could cause breast cancer. Thankfully, we know from recent...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for making himself available to take this Commencement matter. The Minister of State will be aware that I regularly raise issues facing people in my own area of south Kildare, a place which the Minister of State is very familiar with, in regard to accessing housing and, of course, the rental market within our communities. My office regularly...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am afraid it is not going to bring any comfort to the couple I am engaging with or, indeed, anybody in that situation. I fully understand the rationale for the eviction ban. It was the right decision at the time. However, I do not think first-time buyers or even the landlords themselves were considered when implementing that ban. Due to...

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish to add my voice of congratulations on and support for the Windsor Framework, as published yesterday. This certainly marks a new phase of both EU- UK relations and Irish-UK relations. It also solidifies a strong partnership that is necessary to face global challenges as they arise. I congratulate in particular the Tánaiste, Deputy Micheál Martin who, as Minister for Foreign...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Deputy Leader. I welcome the Lithuanian ambassador and my colleague Deputy Devlin, who is chairperson of the Ireland-Lithuania friendship group. This morning, as I was driving into Leinster House, I listened to a discussion on the radio about the Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann, ONE, campaign for UN veterans.ONE is all...

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State and I will certainly allow Senator McDowell to speak if he so wishes, to respond to the Minister of State.

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am giving Senator McDowell that possibility.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Proofing and Data: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The presentations and this discussion have given us a lot of food for thought. I reiterate what has been said about the optional protocol and I know that we are all in full agreement about the matter. I took on board what Ms Hassett said about support for consultation with this committee. Due to the leadership of the Chair, this committee prides itself in hearing the lived experience of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Proofing and Data: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Halpin. It is good to see Ms Browne back presenting to the committee. I also welcome Ms Murphy and Ms Hassett. My question to them is around the last national disability survey undertaken in 2006, which was 17 years ago. When do they feel the next one should be taken? What would they like to see in that?

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will not take six minutes, because I had the opportunity to speak extensively last week during statements on domestic violence, when the Minister, Deputy Harris, was here. However, this a very important Private Member's Bill for which I wished to come down to show my support. We are very pleased that the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, is supporting this important Bill. We talk about...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: He is very welcome in our county and we acknowledge that. The measures that he is proposing are important and it is about protecting victims and protecting survivors from re-victimisation and re-traumatisation. Allowing the court to prohibit the accused from personally cross-examining victims and children when they are giving evidence during a trial is so important. It is quite barbaric...

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister. I attest to the Cathaoirleach's words about how supportive she is of the Seanad and how readily available she is to come to the Chamber to speak to us on pertinent education issues. She always begins her contributions by thanking teachers and school communities for the incredible work they do. That is important and much appreciated. Our teaching community is...