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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in New Zealand and Australia: Discussion (28 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I have two questions. It was stated that some people lost capacity to make a decision while going through the application process. Obviously, I am not a doctor, but it appears like losing capacity very quickly. Even if it is three, four, five or six weeks, in what scenario would somebody have capacity in week 1 and have lost capacity by week 3?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in New Zealand and Australia: Discussion (28 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: Dr. Mewett may have already answered this. For people who may have medication on their person, if they do not use it or there is leftover medication, is there a system in place whereby that medication is retrieved or disposed of?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in New Zealand and Australia: Discussion (28 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: However, there is no way for it to be proactive at the other end. The physician knows who has been granted a permit and a licence. In terms of data collection, is it the case that nobody goes back to check whether somebody has used it or not?

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I am glad to support the Bill. I commend the Minister and the Government on the work they have undertaken on the Bill over the past few years. The establishment of this agency will be an essential next step in the achievement of zero-tolerance policy to DSGBV in Ireland. Many of my colleagues have spoken about the stark numbers of people in Ireland who have been victims of domestic and...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 17: In page 12, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “(3) A person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, shares audio or visual data gathered by a recording device shall be guilty of an offence.”.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 18: In page 14, line 24, to delete “or”. Part 3 makes provisions for An Garda to covertly track certain vehicles using automatic number plate recognition, ANPR. This is an intrusive surveillance measure, although I understand it is justified in certain circumstances. The Bill, as drafted, would allow gardaí of the rank of superintendent or higher...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 19: In page 14, line 25, to delete “under section 19”.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 21: In page 15, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “(c) shall not be acted on until authorised by a judge of the District Court.”.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 24: In page 15, line 17, after “approval” to insert “, for a collective period of not more than three months”. This amendment seeks to make explicit in the Bill that An Garda Síochána could not undertake monitoring of an individual using ANPR for a combined period of more than three months. As the Bill is drafted, a...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 27: In page 15, line 40, after “paragraph (c)” to insert “, and the impact of such focussed monitoring on the privacy and fundamental rights of the individual or individuals concerned”.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals from Coercion: Discussion (14 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. Initially when I first read over the submissions, a lot of my questions were for the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland but Deputy Cullinane worked out some of those threads for me so I am not going to repeat his questions other than to pick up perhaps on one sentence in the submission. The witnesses do not even need to comment but I read it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals from Coercion: Discussion (14 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: On boundaries, creating discriminatory practices is what the issue will come down to, with people challenging the subjectivity of suffering and all those conversations that need to be had. I keep going back to the eighth amendment and the different boundaries that were created around abortion care in Ireland. There is the consideration that when something is introduced for one person, it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals from Coercion: Discussion (14 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I agree with Deputy Kenny in that I believe there is a way to create safeguards but I also accept that sometimes, people will fall through even the strictest of safeguards. That is a conversation that needs to be acknowledged. It needs to not be denied as a reality. I understand that. I have three questions or comments. Last week, a witness said the conversation is about two ways of...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I ask that some leeway be given on the groupings. We received a grouping list for which we prepared before coming to the Chamber and then we received a brand-new list as we entered. We have two lists. In the original list, amendments Nos.1 to 4 were grouped together. That is what was emailed to us. We prepared to come to the Chamber to respond to Government amendments on that basis. It...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: What I am talking about is that the grouping of the amendments changed from when I left my office to when I got here. My preparation was already done.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Lynn Ruane: It is not the same because the order in which the amendments arise is important. There are 80 amendments. When you prepare, and to be effective, you have everything ready in light of the order in which the amendments are grouped.