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Seanad: Proposal for a Council Decision on Hate Speech and Hate Crime: Motion (10 Mar 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 European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Proposal for a Council Decision on Hate Speech and Hate Crime: Motion (10 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Free speech is not free speech if there is a cost and a victim at the end of it. In saying that, I am responding to Senator Keogan's remarks. Hate crimes are message crimes. They are intended to target entire communities. The victims are targeted because of their identity. The impact goes beyond the individual. There is also an impact on communities and on society. We need to send a...

Seanad: International Women's Day 2022: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister on this important day. He takes a particular interest in the matter. The theme of this year's International Women's Day is breaking the bias. During the past two years under Covid, breaking the bias would have referred to our unfinished business of advancing gender equality, combating gender-based violence and addressing the gender pay gap. All of these are...

Seanad: Brain Health and Dementia: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Acting Chairperson and the Leader of the House for giving us time to discuss this very important subject. I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to attend this incredibly important debate. I add my voice of welcome to Deputy Devlin, who plays a key part in the all-party committee, and to Ms Emma Balmaine and Ms Siobhán Grant, together with Elaine and Norma, from...

Seanad: Brain Health and Dementia: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I call on Senator Blaney, who has three minutes.

Seanad: Brain Health and Dementia: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Senator Blaney. I now move to our penultimate speaker, the Leader of the House, Senator Doherty, whom I believe is sharing her time with Senator Ward. She will take three minutes and Senator Ward will take two minutes. Is that agreed by the House? Agreed.

Seanad: Brain Health and Dementia: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Leader of the House very much. We know her words are very heartfelt. We are with her in spirit. We understand what she is going through and absolutely empathise. I thank her for agreeing to give us this time in the Seanad because it is also within her gift.

Seanad: Brain Health and Dementia: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I have to say Regina, as opposed to Senator or Leader, because I have to reach out to you woman to woman and colleague to colleague, I wish you well on the journey that is ahead of you, your dad and your loving mum. Regina has often spoken about what a strong person her mum is and what an inspiration she is to her. I have no doubt of the toll this is taking on her mother or of the love with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business. How lovely to hear the words from Senator Norris. On Sunday I met with the O'Connors from Clondrohid just outside Macroom. We had a great conversation about John A. Murphy and how proud he was of Macroom. I absolutely echo Senator Norris's sentiments. Today is International Women's Day. I wish a very happy International Women's Day to all of the female...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I did not know when I was going to see him next. To see Senator Dooley and former Deputy and current MEP Billy Kelleher being courageous in travelling to see for themselves the situation in Ukraine was inspirational. I have no doubt it was a dangerous journey. I am looking forward to having a discussion and listening to the Senator's experiences. I salute the wonderful work that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by my colleague, Senator Chambers. Yesterday, we had moving debates about the crisis in Ukraine. It is wonderful to see the effort around the island of Ireland to support the Ukrainians, including those who are trying to help family members to come here, and those who are supporting the Ukrainians who are staying in or fleeing from Ukraine. It...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Equipment (1 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins. I speak on behalf of concerned and frustrated parents who have contacted me over the last months. They have struggled to access the assistive technology that their occupational therapists have absolutely, unequivocally confirmed was needed for their children. I have no doubt that that is reflected around the country. Assistive...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Equipment (1 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I acknowledge the significant spending by the Department of Education on special needs, and that is very much to be welcomed. I am still very concerned about the reply the Minister of State has given because while he talked about the rise in applications in 2021, both situations I have spoken about have been going on for years, one since 2018. Every year the pupil is told to reapply. In...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I share the sentiments expressed earlier by Senator Currie that it is difficult to concentrate on the day-to-day business, but we are lucky to be able to do it so we need to do that. I also wish to be associated with the condolences for the family of our colleague, Senator Paul Daly, and the family of Professor John A. Murphy. From reading about Professor Murphy, and indeed when I studied...

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (1 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: My esteemed colleague Senator O'Sullivan referred to the novel Apeirogonby Colum McCann. This is one of the best books I have read in the past year or two. Essentially, it is about the futility of war. It is about Rami, an Israeli whose daughter was killed in a suicide bombing, and Bassam, a Palestinian whose daughter Abir was shot by an Israeli soldier. The novel is about how these two...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Statements (1 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Leas-Chathaoirleach for giving me my full title. I thank the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for being here to listen to our concerns. We are talking about two men here. Putin is a bully, a thug and a warmonger. At the other extreme is President Zelenskiy, who spoke so movingly to the European Parliament today.He made it very clear in a heart-rending speech that today will be many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank all the witnesses for their very interesting contributions. It is great to see a lot of positive work in the areas that they represent. Listening to Dr. Murphy, I was interested in, and it was probably the first time that I looked at it in detail, the whole area of academic integrity, which, obviously, is crucially important to our reputation both nationally and internationally....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No.1, address to Seanad Éireann by MEPs representing the European Parliament South constituency, to be taken at 2 p.m., in accordance with the arrangements set out in a motion passed by the House on 10 February 2022; No. 2, motion regarding the establishment of citizens' assemblies, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. and to conclude at 6.30 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Before Senator Dolan's parents leave, I want to wish her mum a very happy birthday. It is wonderful to see all her family here. I know it was a very proud day for her when she was elected, as it was for all of us. I know that it is a proud day to have the opportunity to visit here and see the goings on. They are very welcome. Senator Malcolm Byrne welcomed Matthew McGrath and I add my...