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Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish to share time with Senator Malcolm Byrne.

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. He may remember this time last year I raised in a Commencement debate a matter related to horticultural peat, which he addressed. It is a matter of sadness that a year later we are having essentially the same debate. There is at least a heightened sense of urgency and willingness to do something about the issue, more or less because of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the contributors for a fascinating and important debate. Last night I had the privilege of being part of a judging panel with young people in the Rotary Club of Newbridge to choose ambassadors for all the values that define the Rotary Foundation to go forward to a national final. I was incredibly struck by all of the young people. They were engaging and effective global citizens to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business and congratulate Christy Kelly on behalf of the Fianna Fáil team in the Seanad. He is a true legend. Not many people have a 40-year career in the Oireachtas. The best of good health and happiness to Christy, Paula and family. I also wish to congratulate a wonderful Kildare man, Christy Moore, a pure legend, on receiving a lifetime achievement award...

Seanad: Children in Care and Children Leaving Care: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. After listening to the Minister's earlier statement, I wish to highlight two matters. I am glad he put an emphasis on the uniqueness of every child. Every child going into the care system is unique, and is unique when he or she leaves. That must be celebrated and supported. The Minister also acknowledged that children in care have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: An Ghaeilge agus Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (23 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: An bhfuil aon duine eile ag iarraidh teacht isteach ar an gceist sin?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: An Ghaeilge agus Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (23 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Tá an-chuid ceisteanna ansin. Cé ar mhaith leis nó léi teacht isteach i dtosach báire ansin?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: An Ghaeilge agus Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (23 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Is féidir cinnte, lean ar aghaidh.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (18 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I assure the Minister of State that Kildare County Council has been involved in looking at all the proposed sites with the Department. I agree with him about having the site located in an appropriate place. I accept the statement he has given us but there is nothing new in it that will give either of us comfort regarding the provision the school places that are needed for next September....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined. As tomorrow is International Men's Day, I would like to express my wishes for a good day to all of my male colleagues here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is an important day because it celebrates the positive values that men bring to their families, to their communities, to the world and, in this case, to the Seanad and the Dáil. The day has gone from strength to strength. As we hear a lot about International Women's Day, it is important that we celebrate International Men's Day. The day is important to me because it is also my dear...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (18 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I am, of course, happy to share my time. The very first Commencement matter I raised in this House was on this exact issue. Here we are a year and a half later and the situation is only getting worse. I am speaking on behalf of tens, if not hundreds, of families who are at a complete loss due to their children not being offered any secondary school place...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I have no doubt that the Taoiseach has been in this Chamber many times as a Minister, but this is the first time he has been here as Taoiseach. We are deeply honoured to have him here and this side of the House is incredibly proud to have him as Taoiseach. Tomorrow is International Men's Day, which I spoke about earlier today on the Order of Business. The theme this year is true equality...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am conscious that I may have to leave before the end of the responses because I have the first Commencement matter in the House. I will listen back to the responses. I thank the four witnesses. It was very humbling to listen to details of their experiences, which is essentially what we want to do. We want to try to identify the many challenges they have in terms of living their daily...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Two days ago I spoke about the price of tickets for the match between Ireland and Portugal this evening. I am glad to say that the FAI has capitulated and refunded the difference between the cost of a ticket for a child and a ticket for an adult in terms of the person of whom I spoke. That is really good news. I referred to the company that sold the tickets online but it still has not...

Seanad: Forestry Licensing: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Finland is officially the world's happiest country and that is not unrelated to the fact it is 75% covered in trees. We all know the therapeutic benefit of trees. I often go for a walk in Killinthomas in Rathangan, in Moore Abbey in Monasterevin and Mullaghreelan near Kilkea Castle and derive great benefit from it. Of course, today, we want to talk about the commercial aspect of forestry,...

Seanad: Forestry Licensing: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State has a minimum of ten minutes and can actually take 20 minutes.