Results 601-620 of 2,414 for speaker:Fintan Warfield

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I second the amendment.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Chair and all of the witnesses. I wanted the committee to invite Dublin Digital Radio alongside CRAOL, to give a representation of what the media landscape looks like in Ireland between those regulated by the BAI and Dublin Digital Radio. I congratulate Dublin Digital Radio on the award from Mixcloud. With regard to community media generally, whether or not it is under the...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I agree with Senator Vincent P. Martin about CAB moneys being reinvested in our communities. As long as I can remember, Sinn Féin has been calling for just that. That would be a very welcome move. In addition, it should be designed out as well, as it is a very important contribution in terms of designing public spaces for people and...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Well said.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (Number 4) Regulations 2022: Motion (23 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House and thank him for brining forward these regulations, which we will not oppose. It is good to see him in good health. These proposals were discussed at the committee but I thank him for the explanation he has given of what is proposed. We fully accept there is an emergency in regard to people seeking international protection. It is not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I apologise that I must leave the Order of Business early. The Government has once again demonstrated that it is unwilling or unable to deal with the housing crisis. This weekend, a Government memo confirmed a housing budget underspend of almost €500 million so far this year. Just days ago, the Minister finally acknowledged what most independent experts and Sinn Féin have been...

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: We had asked the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, before he had to leave, to explain the rationale behind section 8.

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: No. He has not responded.

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: He has not.

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I am not fully against section 8 per se. I would like the record to show the Minister of State's-----

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: No.

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: Yes. We are not opposing this section per se. We would just appreciate the Government's rationale and for the Minister of State to clarify how the agency will determine if an existing abstraction of below 25 cu. m is causing a deterioration if it is not registered. We have already said the thresholds are a departure from the trends across Europe and in the North and we are diverging...

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: We are disappointed and I reiterate what we said already.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: As we debate this Bill today I am particularly mindful of both the environmental and cost-of-living crises that we currently face. The ever-increasing impact of global warming has seen water levels in rivers throughout the country fluctuate. We are now faced with a future where vulnerability to drought and water poverty are real and imminent risks for all. Furthermore the current...

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 7: In page 16, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “(7) In making these regulations the Minister shall have particular regard to the species and habitats protected under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive.”. May I speak to section 8?

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I wish to speak to section 8.

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I am disappointed that our amendments were ruled out of order. I reiterate the concerns about the current threshold. Given that the primary purpose is to modernise the legislation, basing it on the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977, legislation enacted over 40 years ago, seems contrary to the very aim of the Bill.I said on Second Stage that the proposed threshold equates to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: A selfless and inspiring campaigner, Vicky Phelan truly was the very best of us. Her tireless work in speaking truth to power has improved lives and saved lives. We will be forever grateful for her contribution to Irish society. As we honour Vicky Phelan today, I am reminded of her words two years ago after the death of her fellow cervical cancer sufferer, Ruth Morrissey. She said: I...

Seanad: Forestry: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome members of the fire service to the Chamber. They are very welcome to the Houses of the Oireachtas. We are discussing forestry and our next speaker is Senator Timmy Dooley.

Seanad: Safe to Create Programme: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Minister for enabling this debate and these contributions. It is always important and welcome when feminism finds its way into our public policy. I thank all the witnesses who appeared before the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media. Harmful behaviours, including bullying, humiliation, harassment, sexual harassment, assault and sexual...