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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: I acknowledge the profound impact of Darkness into Light and pay tribute to one of its founding figures, the late Johnny Fox, a man I am very proud to say I knew. He was a Tallaght man and he definitely contributed to my childhood and made me the person I am today. He was a significant influence during my childhood. Since its inception in 2009, Darkness into Light has grown from a modest...

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: I commend my colleague, Senator Fitzpatrick, on bringing forward this Bill. The truth is simple. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, on the street, and in their place of work but that sense of safety is under threat. It has already been mentioned today that Ireland now has the highest level of retail crime, per capita, in the world. I will let that sink in. Retail crime...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, DMD, is a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakening. It is the most common lethal genetic disorder diagnosed during early childhood, primarily affecting young boys. Worldwide, one in every 3,500 baby boys is born with DMD, with symptoms typically starting between the ages of one and five. Here in Ireland, approximately 110 people are known...

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Before we start, I welcome the representatives of the Union of Students in Ireland, the National Women's Council, Rape Crisis Ireland and the Irish Council for International Students.

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Before I call the next speaker, I would like to welcome Mr. Colm Gannon from the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, ICMEC, to the Gallery.

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Senators McCormack and Collins are splitting time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: When is proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (2 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: I thank the Minister of State for attending the Seanad. Over the course of our lives, it is estimated that one in seven women will develop breast cancer. Each year in Ireland, there are approximately 3,600 new cases and around 23% of diagnosis occurs in women under the age of 50. Currently, BreastCheck is offered to women aged 50 to 69. I am aware that following submissions, including...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (2 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: I welcome HIQA's movement on this. I hope the Government does the right thing and lowers the age for breast cancer screening to 40 and informs women on their breast density. However, with the systematic failures I have outlined where younger women were sent away from a breast care clinic, I do not feel I have received an answer. Generally, when a doctor refers a woman the lump has to be in...

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: For the information of Senators, the combined speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators will have six minutes. I call Senator Pauline Tully to move the motion.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: Ahead of our next speaker, I welcome Councillor Moegie Maher to the Seanad. He is watching proceedings.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: Before we move to the next speaker, I welcome the guests of Ronan Smith, House detective, to the Gallery.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (25 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. It is important that we have this opportunity to speak to him today about an issue that affects us all. It is not just a matter of statistics, but is about the lives of our fellow citizens and the safety of our families, friends and communities.Over the past two decades we have seen a significant reduction in road fatalities in Ireland. In...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I raise the issue of the tools available to councillors to enable them to effectively represent and advocate for their communities. South Dublin County Council has an online system called Membersnet. It allows public representatives - TDs and Senators can also use it - to put in queries and advocate for the people who need their assistance. This is an effective way for public...

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I wish the Minister well in his role. I welcome this discussion on Ireland's national plan under the Common Agricultural Policy and its implications for our agrifood sector. The agrifood sector remains the backbone of our economy, comprising 173,000 jobs and accounting for 10% of Irish exports. This sector is not only critical to our economy but also central to our rural communities, where...

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I welcome the Minister to the House. No. 1 is the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024 – Committee Stage. This debate is to adjourn after two hours if not previously concluded.