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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for the good news. It seems that we are ahead of schedule and that makes a very welcome change. I completely agree that the swimming pool is an important Defence Forces asset but I maintain that it should be an asset to the community. People in the Kildare and Newbridge area are very much part of the Curragh community and work very well together. I welcome...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (12 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State. Now we-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (12 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is always good to get a positive response.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I add my congratulations and thanks to Martin and I wish him and his loved ones good health and happiness in his retirement.I ask everyone to spare a thought for the count staff from Kildare County Council in Punchestown because as we speak, there is a third recount to deal with the elimination of a candidate; it does not even relate to an actual seat....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I did, yes.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President Mary Robinson (12 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We are privileged to have the former President here to engage with her on this incredibly important area, not only of climate change but also climate justice, and to have the opportunity to engage with her on the other area she feels strongly and passionately about and has given great leadership on, namely, social change. She mentioned Judge Síofra O'Leary. Four of us in the Chamber...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I think every politician in both Houses today is absolutely exhausted after marathon election campaigns and counts over the weekend. Indeed, many counts are still ongoing. I am very conscious that Members of this Chamber stood for election, including the Leader and of course Senators Doherty and Gavan. I wish them well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I was coming to that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I also congratulate all of those who have been elected over the weekend on all our county councils throughout the country - those of all parties and none.One thing that really stuck out was the low turnout, which we must try to address. I came across an interesting quote, which stated: “Democracy isn’t like a Sunday suit to be brought out and worn only at parades, it’s...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Waterways Issues (21 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to come to the Chamber today for what is a very important Commencement matter for many constituents on the Barrow blueway and the surrounding area. I acknowledge the Government's commitment to delivering for our rural communities. As a native of Rathangan, a lovely rural village in south Kildare, I know only too well how important it is to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Waterways Issues (21 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State and I look forward to welcoming him to Kildare when the blueway is open to see the tremendous progress and the great asset that it is. I am glad to hear the three organisations are meeting in the coming days. Last week, in this House, I asked for a taskforce to be put in place. I have been in touch with Waterways Ireland separately as well as with An Garda...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I join the Cathaoirleach in his words of welcome to our distinguished guests and, of course, to Breda and Liam. Breda and Liam are here because I supported a cancer fundraising event at Patrician Secondary School in Newbridge that raised €6,000 in memory of a wonderful person who worked in the school, Cathryn Shaw. If you knew Cathryn, you knew somebody who was full of love and full...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I express my sympathy and the sympathy of the Fianna Fáil Party to the Slovak people on the attempted assassination of their Prime Minister yesterday. We are all very relieved to hear he has come through serious surgery and it is hoped he will be well on the way to recuperation. It is a massive blow to democracy and we must call always it out. Today is the 30th anniversary of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, Research and Innovation Bill 2024 [Dáil] – Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Senator Mary Fitzpatrick commenced proceedings this morning by speaking about the Dublin-Monaghan bombings on 17 May, some 50 years ago, and the families who are still grieving and seeking justice. She has renewed the call that justice be given to them. I certainly echo and support that. The Senator also spoke about the match between Bohemians women's soccer team and the Palestinian team...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (14 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State is having a busy morning here with us. I thank him for taking the time to come here today for what is an important matter for many parents of children with additional needs in my area of south Kildare. I want to speak to the Minister of State today about St. Anne's special school on the Curragh in County Kildare. The school was established in 1967 by the visionary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (14 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for confirming that the major building project for St. Anne's is included in the Department's construction programme. As he said, when completed, the school will have 16 general classrooms, specialist rooms including woodwork, art, daily living skills and computer, outdoor spaces, and all ancillary accommodation that is needed. We have much to look forward to....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed 15 minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes each, all other Senators not to exceed six minutes each, and the Minister to be given no less than 15 minutes to reply to the debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: And one topic.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: A significant number of Senators have contributed today and I will do my best to respond to them. I add my voice of welcome to the transition year students, particularly those from Athy in Kildare - my own county. They are very welcome. I hope to get to say hello to them later. Senator Dooley started proceedings by speaking about a topic on which many Senators contributed, namely,...