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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: I do not think I have had the full use of my allotted time.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: All the men have been quite liberal with their time. You know how women like to speak, so I would beg your indulgence for just a few more moments.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: Reference was made last week to Scandinavian countries, New Zealand and other countries with a unicameral system. We live in Ireland; we do not live in these countries. We have to promote our democracy that is suitable for the Irish people. I do not represent the people of Norway or New Zealand. I represent the people of Ireland and I do not believe that what works for them should...

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: I join with other speakers in commending the Minister of State and his officials for their work on this Bill. It is an extremely important Bill and it will certainly pave the way forward. I agree with his assertion that Ireland can now lead the way in this area. The collaborative process has been very important and the Minister of State is to be commended for taking on board people's views...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Teacher Recruitment (2 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: The Minister of State has pointed out some of the measures taken by the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, but I am worried the problem still exists and that the measures have not counteracted the problem. It is not widespread, it is confined to some schools. I ask that my request for a central system or more definitive way of giving priority to newly qualified and unemployed...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Teacher Recruitment (2 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, to the House and thank him for taking the debate on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn. I have asked for this matter to be taken on the Adjournment to ask the Minister about the ongoing issue of retired teachers being re-employed in schools, often as substitute teachers or on a part-time basis. I have also asked...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Teacher Recruitment (2 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, to the House and thank him for taking the debate on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn. I have asked for this matter to be taken on the Adjournment to ask the Minister about the ongoing issue of retired teachers being re-employed in schools, often as substitute teachers or on a part-time basis. I have also asked...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Teacher Recruitment (2 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: The Minister of State has pointed out some of the measures taken by the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, but I am worried the problem still exists and that the measures have not counteracted the problem. It is not widespread, it is confined to some schools. I ask that my request for a central system or more definitive way of giving priority to newly qualified and unemployed...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

Mary Moran: I draw attention to the publication yesterday of the independent review on child neglect cases in Roscommon, Waterford and south Dublin and express my concern at some of the findings. It was reported children were left without a social worker despite reports of neglect. Some 96 cases were reviewed involving more than 300 children. I find it alarming that only 45 out of the 96 cases were...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: I concur with Senator Ó Domhnaill and other speakers throughout the week. Every day the tapes have revealed more and it is vital that this be addressed urgently. The perpetrators need to be brought to justice immediately. Those people addressed a serious situation jokingly but there are crises in many areas. All week I have spoken about the issue of special needs. Last night I spoke...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: I welcome the release today of details of the compensation scheme for the survivors of the Magdalen laundries. The fund, in the region of €25 million to €50 million, is for the 700 women survivors and the payments will depend on the length of time spent in the laundries. It leads me on to another matter, that of symphysiotomy. It is an issue I have raised continually in this...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: I echo Senator Conway's welcome of the announcement made at lunchtime today by the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, concerning his reversal of a decision. Despite the same number of teachers and special needs assistants being available and despite the provision of €1.3 billion out of the education budget of €8 billion, there were perceived cuts which would have...

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: I too welcome the Minister back to the House this afternoon. I extend the good wishes of the Labour group to the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, and wish him a speedy recovery. I also welcome the representatives of NALA who are here today. I commend the Minister on ensuring that there will be a learner representative and for accepting the recommendations to include a learner on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: I apologise. Is SUSI equipped this year to meet the inevitable influx of applications as we approach 1 August? Can the witnesses guarantee that it is better equipped this year? Has it addressed the quality control issues that arose early last year? Last year there were situations in which individuals were receiving varying amounts for their grants and this continued as late as April this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee. I apologise for being late and missing the beginning of the presentation. I was taking part in a debate in the Seanad. I have found an open door policy with SUSI since it came into operation. I agree there have been many headaches. Like my colleagues I have had many constituents who had terrible problems. The last one I dealt...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: Well said, Minister.

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Youth unemployment continues to be a main priority of the Government in its efforts to deal with job creation and getting people back to work. At the outset I acknowledge the work of my party colleague, Ms Emer Costello, MEP, who has worked tirelessly on the youth guarantee at the European Parliament. Since taking office, she has relentlessly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Student Access to Higher Education: Discussion (30 May 2013)

Mary Moran: Was Mr. Hannigan consulted before this document was issued this morning?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Student Access to Higher Education: Discussion (30 May 2013)

Mary Moran: Is the difference in the level of fees North and South a major problem?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Student Access to Higher Education: Discussion (30 May 2013)

Mary Moran: That is very good.