Results 741-760 of 2,438 for speaker:Caít Keane

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Health Promotion (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: I thank the Minister for coming to the House to respond to the motion I raise on the Adjournment, which is an important one relating to folic acid in the diet of pregnant and pre-pregnant women. It was a cause of alarm to many that a new study has found a rise in neural tube defects in babies, mainly spina bifida, since 2009. That is a worrying trend and should be considered in a policy...

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: Would it be appropriate for the Leader to give consideration to amending the Standing Orders of the House to ensure that when committees are called, at least two days' notice would be provided to bring order and procedure into the methodology of selection of members-----

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: May I speak?

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: It is my understanding that for most committees, even when I was on the county council, there is order and procedure regarding days of notice for appointments or membership-----

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: When one was obliged to attend a committee meeting, one had to plan for that. People have families as well-----

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: The Senator is not prepared. The Cathaoirleach-----

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: I am not rubbishing the-----

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: No, I do not wish to be taken out of context. I am not rubbishing the methodology of selection. I am asking for a change of Standing Orders to ensure the notification of any committee, including the methodology of procedure of selection, be examined to ensure-----

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: -----people get at least two days.

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: People should be given at least two days' notice to plan. If one is talking about a family-friendly Dáil and Oireachtas, how in the name of God can one order one's life, if one must jump at the top of a hat? I ask that this issue be examined and I ask the Leader for a discussion on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: I, again, raise the matter of rent control but in the context of a good news story in that a surge of new companies setting up, particularly in Dublin, has led to a shortage of office space. This is a good news story because new companies mean more jobs, including more construction jobs. Some 4,438 new companies set up in the first quarter of this year, a 21% increase on the past five...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: I am pleased to be present for the debate. I thank Senator Zappone for introducing the Bill and I welcome the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, to the House. The Minister outlined what she proposes to bring to the House. She stated it is priority legislation. If priority means anything the Bill will be introduced very quickly. When the Minister referred to priorities in her previous portfolio...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2014: Discussion (10 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: Why would the communities not send in their nominations, put themselves forward and then let the councillors decide or consider?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2014: Discussion (10 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: Can I come in on that point? The Bill is a standalone piece of legislation. Its aims are to ensure continued local community and business development in the docklands regeneration through the Docklands Consultative Forum. Obviously, we cannot lose all of this history and the intelligence created over the years. It is there and is written down. I want to put on the record that one of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2014: Discussion (10 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: I thank the witnesses for attending. I agree with the Acting Chairman that we do not often hear about the good things. The witnesses have brought all good with them. The bad things that happened were not related to the community. That should be said. I listened very carefully to all the presentations and note that what is there in terms of community and educational development must...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Accommodation (5 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: I referred to the two sites in question because I am aware of both. I am also aware that one lies outside the boundary. The Minister of State referred to site selection and indicated that the process of acquiring land is ongoing. I am aware that attempts were made to acquire a public open space, namely, a football field and that the local community was opposed to this. Will the Minister...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Accommodation (5 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: I thank the Minister of State for attending to take this matter. I hope he will be able to tell me that he will put children first in terms of the Children First guidelines and the safety of children. The matter I raise concerns the Firhouse Educate Together national school and the premises in which it is located. The school is located in temporary, unsuitable accommodation which was...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: They were turned down.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: Senator Coghlan should get the facts right.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Caít Keane: No.