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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the proposal for a Council recommendation on the conversion of hryvnia bank notes into the currency of host member states for the benefit of persons fleeing the war in Ukraine, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Many Senators paid tribute to the Cathaoirleach and I want to be associated with those comments. It is only fair that we name all the Senators who did so. They were Senators Lombard, Malcolm Byrne, Keogan, Hackett, Warfield, Hoey, Murphy, Maria Byrne, Craughwell, Horkan, Buttimer, Sherlock, Martin, Burke and Ahearn. Everyone commended the work the Cathaoirleach and the Ceann Comhairle did...

Seanad: Council Recommendation on the Conversion of Hryvnia Banknotes: Motion (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on the European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure: Proposal for a Council...

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I apologise for my late arrival and I did not expect the Senator to give way. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and I am delighted to have the opportunity to second the proposal put before us by Senator Byrne this evening. I also thank Senator Byrne for affording all of us the time to pledge our absolute support to Óglaigh na hÉireann on the record this evening. I thank him...

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am only realising now that I am sharing time. I thought I was the second speaker.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will learn that some day.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you for giving me that breather, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I second the motion. It is important that this motion is agreed to ensure that the history and stoicism of the Defence Forces are protected now and for future generations. It only takes a simple glance at the Defence Forces website, news outlets or the history books to see the long and proud history of our forces. As many Members will know, I am a passionate advocate for the Defence Forces...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regeneration Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this Commencement matter. I invite him to come to Rathangan, which is not so far away and only about an hour from Mullingar, to see our lovely town and have a look at what is happening in St. Patrick's Park. There is a wonderful community living in Rathangan and a great community in St. Patrick's Park, but that has not always been the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regeneration Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for the update. I appreciate that a regeneration project has to move through a number of phases. However, it certainly should not take 11 years just to have completed phase 1. Many of the gaps were when Kildare County Council would come back to the Department in terms of plans, drawings, etc., and the Department would then take an inordinately huge amount of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice to the congratulations to Senator Clonan. I have followed his work closely and I admire it. I respect him greatly and congratulate all his family and supporters. Senator Clonan will find the friendship he talks about. He will also find a collaboration, which is very important. I certainly notice that more in this House than in the Lower House. I look forward to working...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We move from one Lilywhite to another Lilywhite. The Minister is very welcome. I commend her on her announcement this morning of the living wage scheme for artists, artistes and musicians — so many wonderful people whose talent brings so many people to our shores. We will be able to use them to sell and support tourism internationally. The announcement was a revolutionary move. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Apologies have been received from Senator Eileen Flynn. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Michael Ryan, national head of mental health engagement and recovery at the HSE; Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw; Dr. Joseph Morning, mental health content editor at SpunOut; Mr. Mark Smyth, past president of the Psychological Society of Ireland; and Ms Trish Murphy, acting director of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Could you finish up, please, Mr. Ryan? You are over time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Ryan. I appreciate that. I assure him his full statement will be up on the website. I invite Dr. Duffy to make his presentation.