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Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: A councillor or other politician with experience on the ground would have gone before the people. I agree with the idea of extending the franchise to include everybody in the country if that is possible. All educational establishments in the country should be recognised. Universities and third-level institutions have been mentioned and all those must be included. Apprenticeship programmes...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: On the definition and interpretation of "constituency", provision is made for a voter to choose a constituency. We may not get another opportunity to say this, but no provision is made for people to change their choice subsequently. While I believe we should have a "panel" rather than a "constituency", no provision is made in the Bill for a move to another constituency. It is conceivable...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: As the last speaker said, the more discussion, the better. On the interpretation of section 2, obviously much of the interpretation is as it stands in the Bill and "local authority" means a city or county council, naturally enough - nobody could disagree with that. As I agree with the interpretations, for example, on a gender sub-panel I will be saying much on that issue and other issues as...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: I agree that we can come up with a properly reformed Seanad and there is no Member of this House or of Fine Gael who will stand in the way of bringing reform here. The Taoiseach promised a referendum and it was held. He said that he would set up a group to look at it and consultation did take place with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. We have lots of reports. While there is an...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: Yes, the Title.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: No, you yourself mentioned the embassies and the issue of Northern Ireland. I agree with you on that. I will be making a comment on that as well because we do not have an embassy in every country and I have a lot to say on that. The Taoiseach has said that the committee will report by February and he has put a time limit on it and given it to the Leader and to the Committee on Procedure...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Closure (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: It is an ideal location for a nursing home, but it could do with an upgrade. Will the Minister of State return when she is in a position to provide an injection of capital funding for that nursing home? As I have said, the services are second to none. Community care and the outreach programme are very important, but this home also takes people that other nursing homes decline to take...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Closure (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: I wish to raise the proposed closure of Crooksling hospital in Brittas. This is a high dependency unit that cares for the elderly from the surround areas. The majority of residents need a high level of care as some are non-verbal and unable to feed or clothe themselves and require round the clock care. The staff provide very good care. I have visited this unit on occasions and experienced...

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: That is incorrect.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: Senator MacSharry abused the House.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: You were shouting.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: Senator MacSharry would not let us have a debate.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: You did not.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: You wanted to hear yourself.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: That is all you wanted.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: Agreed.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: If it was not off-balance sheet, where would we find the money for social housing, health and education? Those people who are agreeing to break the law are not coming up with that. How will they? Personally I would recommend-----

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: Senator MacSharry is.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: It is a pity I did not get the same respect.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Caít Keane: I have five minutes. I did not get to speak earlier.