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Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (17 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I second the amendment.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (17 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I add my congratulations to the Minister of State for developing the Bill and completing its passage. I have acknowledged earlier his deep reflection and creativity in relation to the Bill. I join Senator Cullinane in wishing the members of the commission well. I also acknowledge the creative tactics or strategy the Minister of State has employed in terms of the establishment of the...

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I have a number of amendments tabled and I will take them one by one. As the Minister of State is aware, I have welcomed the legislation and I acknowledge his innovation in this area. The amendments I have tabled aim to ensure the Low Pay Commission delivers on its mission as designed. The Minister of State referred to several issues in his Second Stage speech, including references to...

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I move amendment No. 7: In page 5, to delete line 8 and substitute the following:“(f) the need for quality job creation,”.Can I make a comment or must I press? May I comment or ask a question?

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I am sorry - it is in terms of the sequence.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I understand. I will withdraw it.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I move amendment No. 9: In page 5, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: “(fa) the cost of living,”.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I will reserve my remarks until Report Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: An extremely significant meeting is taking place in Geneva this week in respect of the impact of the Government's austerity measures on the lives of citizens. In that context and as Senators are aware, the Government is being examined by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. As a new narrative develops in the lead-up to the forthcoming general election in the context of...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald. She began her remarks this afternoon by indicating her commitment to deliver a sea change in the oversight of policing in the State. She also outlined her commitment to delivering a comprehensive programme of reform in the oversight, governance and accountability of the Garda Síochána. I acknowledge what the Minister said and commend her...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: It is such a privilege to stand up in the House and welcome the decision of the Irish people to say "Yes" to marriage equality. I acknowledge today our great hero and champion, Senator David Norris, along with all of the colleagues who participated in bringing forward that outcome. I acknowledge, too, all the citizens who voted, whether "Yes" or "No", for their engagement and the depth of...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Business of Committee (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I nominate Deputy Ferris.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Will the committee agree that Dr. Flynn may speak for ten minutes, as she is our first expert on this issue?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: Could I be brought up to speed? What is the issue?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I thank Dr. Flynn for her submission and for travelling to present it to us. As Senator Bacik said, it represents such a comprehensive beginning to help us with our initial investigation of this issue. I have a number of questions. We had an intuition that what we are doing is an important step at this time, but it now seems very timely to consider the process of ratification in general....

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: -----as distinct from other optional protocols or treaties? I refer to one or two that are currently in force in addition to those that might be in force in the future. When Senator Bacik asked about what we should now do, I was wondering whether it was about the process of the ratification of the treaty for people with disabilities or, more generally-----

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: -----the issue of how we go through a process of ratification. However, we have always felt that it is best to examine this issue in the context of a concrete example. That is why this process is so helpful. Dr. Flynn initially presented us with guidance, both from the Council of Europe and the United Nations, on how countries might go about ratification. It was suggested parliaments...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: On the quote from the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, that Dr. Flynn provided in terms of saying that to ratify we must comply, including amending domestic law, as necessary, does that pretty much capture the heart of the answers of other questions about the Government's approach to ratification?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I thank Dr. Flynn for that response. The Acting Chairman can interrupt me if I am going on too long.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Ratification of UN Conventions: Dr. Eilionóir Flynn, National University of Ireland, Galway (14 May 2015)

Katherine Zappone: I was surprised to hear Dr. Flynn say that with respect to the Department of Foreign Affairs when it published the information about the work of the environmental committee that it was stated relatively recently that there are a number of other areas that may need to be sorted before we ratify the convention. That sets off alarm bells for me, as I sure it does for people who have been active...