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Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: You have been promoted.

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: How does the amendment stand?

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendments Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 3. Amendments Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Would Senator Clifford-Lee like to make a contribution?

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Would Senator Keogan like to respond?

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related. Amendment No. 7 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 6. Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendments Nos. 8 to 10, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 8.

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendments Nos. 11, 12 and 15 are related and may be discussed together. Amendment No. 12 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 11.

Seanad: TRIPS Waiver: Motion (15 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “That Seanad Éireann:” and substitute the following: “acknowledges that: - universal and equitable access to vaccines is crucial in the global fight against Covid-19 and Governments in the developed world must do more to ensure this; - international trade is a competence of the EU under the Treaties and in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I second the Order of Business as proposed by Senator Chambers. I wish to bring up a few issues today. Under the Order of Business last week, I brought up the lack of gardaí on the streets of Newbridge. Making our streets safe and secure is a huge issue around the country. When comparing three towns within the midlands; I mentioned that Portlaoise and Tullamore have 160 and 73...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to the Chamber. I wish to advise him that he has ten minutes to address the House.

Seanad: Antarctic Treaty: Motion (8 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister is very welcome to the Seanad. Our party certainly welcomes and supports this debate. I compliment my Kildare colleague, Senator Martin, and the Green Party on tabling this motion. It is very important that it is supported in the interests of maintaining international peace and security and promoting international co-operation for the benefit of mankind as a whole. The three...

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (7 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Tánaiste is welcome to the House to speak about this important subject that has an impact on many whom we represent around the country. Despite what a colleague said earlier, there has been absolutely no lack of leadership in relation to the Government. Many difficult decisions had to be made and will continue to be made. The emphasis from the Government and Government parties at...

Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann calls for action in the area of maternity/paternity leave for county and city councillors. I thank the Seanad Office, the Cathaoirleach's office and my colleagues on the administrative panel for supporting this motion and co-signing it. I appreciate the help and support of all members of the administrative panel, Senators Wilson, Ahearn, Conway, Moynihan...

Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for being here to listen to all of the contributions. I thank my fellow Senators for their very pertinent thoughts and suggestions. There is no doubt that the role of the councillor is very much valued in this Chamber. It is very much valued also in the communities where councillors serve. It is nearly fashionable to slate public representatives, but when it...

Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Just for the record, I am in Leinster House. I thank all of the witnesses for attending and for their interesting submissions. I carried out a survey within my own constituency of Kildare South, and 350 responses were received. The responses were not purely from students. The vast majority were, but some were from teachers and parents. Three former students also responded. The findings...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospice Services (1 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is lovely to be greeted by the Acting Chairperson's smile when we stand up to speak. I welcome the Minister of State. I know how passionate and compassionate she is regarding services for older people. In this instance, we are talking about a specific service that is sad but needed. Dame Cicely Saunders, who founded the hospice movement, said, "You matter because you are you, and you...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospice Services (1 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I am pleased to see this issue is progressing. I point out that the HSE's palliative care service three-year development framework she mentioned, including the development of the 15-bed inpatient unit, was for 2017 to 2019. It is already two years out of date. I would have thought we would have proceeded with it. However, it is really good...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Deputy Leader. I join with Lucy Kennedy and Auntie Bessie in wishing all aunties around the country a very happy aunties' day. I have the privilege of being auntie to 17 nieces and nephews. Aunties play a very important role in our lives, and thanks to Auntie Bessie for heralding that. I want to raise a number of issues. On Garda numbers...