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Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Kevin Barry would have been pro-choice.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the amendments effected by Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 (No. 1 of 2020) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on the 10th day of November, 2021 and ending on the 9th day of February, 2022.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: The Minister is very welcome to the House. It is unfortunate that we are in this position. I do not think anyone present wants to be in it. The Minister stated that it is not an easy decision for this House or the Lower House to extend these extraordinary powers. We hoped we would be in a much better position. The uptake of the vaccine was extraordinary and very well received in this...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I thank my colleague, Senator McGreehan, for sharing her time with me. As many in this House will be aware, I am passionate about public transport and the need for better, more accessible, more inclusive public transport and a total overhaul of the public transport network. People in this country are very much aware of the need to get out of the private vehicle, but they need to be given...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Curaclam Nua na hArdteistiméireachta, Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge agus Earcaíocht agus Cur Chun Cinn na Gaeilge san Earnáil Phoiblí: Díospóireacht (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Gabhaim buíochas lenár n-aíonna as a bheith anseo inniu. Maidir leis an dá rogha, rogha 1 agus rogha 2, chun a bheith soiléir, an bhfuil ár n-aíonna ag rá go mbeadh sé níos éasca an rogha 1 a chur i bhfeidhm sna scoileanna?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Curaclam Nua na hArdteistiméireachta, Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge agus Earcaíocht agus Cur Chun Cinn na Gaeilge san Earnáil Phoiblí: Díospóireacht (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Cén tacaíochtaí a theastódh ó na múinteoirí chun rogha 1 nó rogha 2 a chur i bhfeidhm i scoileanna, go háirithe scoileanna T2? An bhfuil níos mó airgid ag teastáil?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Curaclam Nua na hArdteistiméireachta, Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge agus Earcaíocht agus Cur Chun Cinn na Gaeilge san Earnáil Phoiblí: Díospóireacht (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Tá ceist dheireanach agam. An meastar go mbeadh suim ag daltaí, go háirithe iad siúd i scoileanna T2, an sárleibhéal a dhéanamh?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Curaclam Nua na hArdteistiméireachta, Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge agus Earcaíocht agus Cur Chun Cinn na Gaeilge san Earnáil Phoiblí: Díospóireacht (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe go léir.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: An bhféadfadh na hAirí Stáit sóisearacha teacht chuig an gcruinniú sin?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Tá triúir ann.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (3 Nov 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Muna bhfuil an tAire le fáil b’fhéidir go gcuirfeadh siad Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that Part 2 of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 (No. 24 of 2021) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on the 10th day of October, 2021, and ending on the 9th day of January, 2022.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive and fully thought-through position on what he is asking us to do. It is a reasonable position. We know how dangerous this virus is. We have performed well but the threat has not gone and we need to be in a position to act rapidly. It is a limited power he is asking for regarding the hospitality industry. This concerns people's businesses, lives...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I wish to associate myself with Mr. Watt's comments on Mr. Reid. He stated that Mr. Reid was one of the most impressive public servants this country had ever seen. I wholeheartedly agree. I have experience of Mr. Reid from his time with Fingal County Council. While we were sorry to lose him, it was to the benefit of the country. I am aware of his deep commitment to public service and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: The Minister had no idea that either of them was thinking about resigning over these issues until they gave in resignation letters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Did they ever seek a meeting with the Minister to express and discuss their deep concerns? Clearly, they had deep concerns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: The Minister did not speak with either Professor Keane or Ms Magahy regarding their concerns or the fact that their concerns were so grave that they were going to resign.