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Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 8: In page 8, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: "(iv) the policies and objectives of the Government to protect the health and welfare of members of the public, and (v) the role of adequate housing in protecting public safety,".

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I have just realised that an amendment of mine is included in this grouping. Again, we have heard very well made points from Senators Gavan and Ruane. With regard to amendment No. 13, will the Minister confirm that the obligations of landlords continue? A point was made of stating in the Bill that the obligations of tenants continue during this time. I ask that it be stated that the...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: It is not clear to me whether this is covered by the amendments Deputy Bríd Smith successfully made to the Bill last night but many students who are renting accommodation, along with many others, are involved with the rent-a-room scheme. I have heard serious concern expressed in this regard. I have seen universities pleading with landlords not to evict students who have left, or who...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 15: In page 10, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “PART 3 AMENDMENT OF HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1992 Prohibition of removal of current temporary dwellings from certain locations 9.Section 10 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 shall not have effect during the emergency period. ”. The Minister will be...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I request that the Minister would provide the rest of his speech in writing, which would be of great assistance. I thank him for clarifying those points.

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I will be brief. I compliment Senator Devine on these amendments. I raised this issue last week, and I join with her in urging the Minister to ensure this is dealt with through regulation and that a process is fast-tracked. There are many skilled individuals and talented people in our system. I mentioned Sudan last week, for example, where many doctors were involved in the revolution and...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: There is that same concern around trying to ensure we do everything we can to ensure appropriate advice is taken. The amendments put forward by Senators Clifford-Lee and Devine are very constructive. I am conscious that we may not come to my amendment, which is amendment No. 37, which is a bit later. That amendment was aimed more at addressing the consequence but it involves that same...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: The reason I put down amendment No. 37 is that same principle, which is basically that it is important that we endeavour always to try to have the best psychological advice relating to decisions that are rights-based issues on mental health. Rather than look to excuses to bypass that process, we should look for mechanisms to make it happen.

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 37: In page 23, line 21, to delete “subsection.”,” and substitute the following: “subsection. (3C) The exemption outlined under subsection (3B), shall not be applicable on more than three consecutive occasions in relation to the same individual.”,”. The Minister's argument to the effect that remote consultation is implied is...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I will withdraw the amendment. I thank the Minister for the assurance from the Mental Health Commission.

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Alice-Mary Higgins: A Chathaoirligh-----

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Alice-Mary Higgins: Are we discussing section 28?

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I am just asking if it is section 28.

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Alice-Mary Higgins: Yes, but I had indicated I wished to speak on section 28. I am entitled to speak on it, with respect.

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I understand that. That is why I am speaking to the section.

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I will be very brief. I would not have pressed my amendments; I would have withdrawn them. I hope the Minister will be able to address my concerns. The language used in the Bill is not strong enough. For example, I had sought that the "ability to pay" be used as the language in the provision because we have a mechanism for asserting inability to pay rather then reasonable efforts or best...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: Is amendment No. 62 in order?

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Alice-Mary Higgins: That is fine. Regarding the timeframe issue, will the Minister indicate when it is planned that this section will commence? I have been receiving inquiries concerning the commencement of section 9 and changes to planning laws. Will that commence from Monday? When does it come into effect? I am sorry for asking, but this is a query I have received because people are looking for certainty....

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Alice-Mary Higgins: The amendment proposes a new section 10 in the Bill. I had my own version of section 10 that related to consents, permits and leases for the Air Pollution Act, the Environmental Protection Agency Act, the Waste Management Act, the Local Government Act and other Acts. I am conscious they have not really been addressed in this Bill and perhaps it points to an arrow or another area for...

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Alice-Mary Higgins: I hope the Minister might take the points to the relevant Departments and perhaps consider them. There are a number of ancillary processes that may need tailored pauses and clarification around this time. We do not want to have a large number of other planning staff working on processes or working to timelines in a way that is endangering or unnecessary in terms of maximising public health....