Results 781-800 of 1,493 for speaker:Eileen Flynn
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I am pressing it. I will call a vote on it.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 35: In page 26, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(4) Nothing in this section shall prejudice a person’s rights under the United Nations Convention against Torture.” .
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 39: In page 27, line 22, after “practicable” to insert “and within 30 days”.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: First, I am sorry for a comment I made earlier to the Minister. I would like to withdraw it. I am genuinely sorry. This is one of only two time-related amendments that we introduced. This amendment is very moderate. It simply asks that decision-making officers should not take any longer than 30 days to notify the HSE that a person is entitled to an enhanced medical card under the scheme....
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: No.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 41: In page 34, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following: “Review of Scheme following ruling of international human rights bodies 49. (1) Should any opinion, decision or recommendation be made by an international human rights treaty body relating to remedies for mixed-race persons who resided in relevant institutions, the Minister shall cause a review...
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 45: In page 35, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: “Report on contribution of relevant parties to Scheme 50.(1) Under this section, "relevant parties" means persons, organisations, the estates of persons, or other entities involved at any time in the operation, management, administration or ownership of relevant institutions, or in the...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (27 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: The Minister of State is very welcome to the House.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Three years ago, I got a telephone call from the then Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, to be one of his 11 nominees. To think I am still here three years later is incredible. Almost three years ago, a report called No End in Site was launched. It was about a specific halting site where children lived in dire accommodation. Where is that report? To the best of my knowledge, not one...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: It has been three years for me. I started here a few months after other Senators.
- Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I am proud to be part of the Civil Engagement Group and to bring a human rights and equality-focused motion once again to the House. In recent days, we have seen what multinational search and rescue can look like.We have also seen what happens to ships that are reported to be in grave danger and there is no response. Ireland has been involved in search and rescue missions in the southern...
- Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Engagement with An Taoiseach (22 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I am privileged to be here and delighted to be the Chairperson of the now standing Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community (2023). That is a great legacy to leave behind. If I was never to be elected again, to have this as a standing committee is something else for the Traveller community. Most importantly, there are 84 recommendations from the previous committee....
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I thank the staff of Leinster House and the politicians who are heavily involved in celebrating Gay Pride this morning. The Taoiseach and the Cathaoirleach gave speeches, and it was lovely to hear. One of the Taoiseach's lines was about the level of homophobia having increased within Irish society. It was good to hear him acknowledge that. It is unfortunate that it has increased, but we...
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Election of Cathaoirleach (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I thank the Senator.
- Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Election of Cathaoirleach (21 Jun 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I thank the Deputy.