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Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: -----so I am sure some of the Senator's colleagues will table an amendment in the Dáil that will make him feel more comfortable with the legislation. To go back to one of the issues raised earlier in the debate, when, as I said, I was listening in my office, I heard Senator Clifford-Lee give us all some clarity on independence. What does independence mean?We have had a referendum in...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: Senator Mullen and I can discuss this ourselves elsewhere, maybe over a coffee or something stronger.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I welcome the Acting Leader. I find myself in a situation where I disagree with all three previous speakers and I do not even know where to start.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: Business as usual seems to be the order of the day for the previous speakers. I have long said that I am against the Galway ring road, not because I am against all roads but because we are in the middle of a climate crisis. This is an old solution and new roads on this kind of scale have not been shown to reduce congestion. In fact, they lead to more congestion as we get more sprawl. That...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (9 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I ma delighted that this Bill has reached this Stage. I thank Senator Chambers for pursuing it doggedly to get to this point. It has proceeded quite quickly and I do not think it would have proceeded to this Stage if not for her determination. The reason the Bill is so important is that we are in a crisis. There has been no reduction in violence against women. Stalking does not always...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: The Order of Business is: No. 1, motion regarding Ireland's Opt-in to the 2021-2027 Asylum Migration and Integration Fund - Regulation (EU) 2021/1147, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the Senators for their welcoming remarks. I do not know how the Leader manages to respond to everyone but I will give it a go. I begin by responding to Senator Hoey, given it is important when someone raises the death of someone who did so much for society and human rights that we acknowledge that at the outset. I extend my condolences to the family of Eoin Collins, who did so much...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (3 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure: Regulation (EU) 2021/1147 of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I understand the Minister of State is taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys. If there are outstanding matters, I ask that the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, refer back to me. I understand she is not available today. I wish to speak about an organisation called Green Sod Ireland. It is an amazing organisation which does its work...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State. The type of language she is using is very welcome. It is a change from where we were a couple of years ago and that is very welcome, as is the amount of funding. However, I go back to my point on multi-annual funding, which is what these organisations are seeking. The Department has a key role in this regard. It is not just for other Departments. I ask the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: To take up that point about restoration, conservation and the sensitivity of salmon to global warming and pollution, I believe the Minister announced a consultation on a new conservation plan. It has been ten years since such a plan was drawn up for the country, so it is about time something was done in this regard. I would like an update on that. We had some discussions last year on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020: Discussion (1 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses and the Deputy. It is very welcome that people are positive. I would like to address the challenges around oversubscription. It is critical and it is somewhat related. In a city like Galway, where I am from, we have massive oversubscription and a small number of schools. Part of the difficulty is the patronage system. People's number one choice is a school where...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020: Discussion (1 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I do not want to cut across Dr. Redmond but I just want to say I am not picking out one school over another. I think it is an example from the statistics. I did not want to pick on one religion over another.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020: Discussion (1 Feb 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: That point is well made and I absolutely accept it. There is a crisis in those schools. I am just making the point that it is down to different policies.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I join with the rest of the Senators in congratulating Senator Chambers. This is a very significant day. We are all passionate about many topics but, on that day in September when we all spoke, there was an outcry. The Minister is showing that she listened to that and particularly to the voices of the women who have come forward, Una and Eve, and those of women all across the country. It...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: The Minister is very welcome to the House. Everything in this country feels like a fight for women. This is not a fight that we should have to fight alone, but it often feels like we are. I know that men are there walking with us sometimes, but it always feels that we have to ask them to. It also feels that we ask Governments continuously to take action, as well as schools and society...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: As I am chairing this portion of the debate, I take this opportunity to thank everyone. Obviously, I do not agree with the comments of everyone - having debate is what the Chamber is about - but it has been a welcome debate. Some have mentioned that they are shocked by some of things that some of the women have said. Personally, I am shocked that people are shocked by some of what has been...

Seanad: Local Government (Surveillance Powers in Relation to Certain Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: The Minister of State is very welcome. I thank Senator Malcolm Byrne and all the other Fianna Fáil Senators. We have discussed this issue before, including when Senator Wall introduced legislation. The important thing to remember about dumping is that there is no witness who can make a statement and bring it to the Garda. The ultimate victim is the environment, which is voiceless....

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, and I thank all the Senators for their support. The Minister is very welcome. I am delighted to see him here to discuss this really important topic of climate and agriculture. He will know that I am a member of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action. This is an issue that is really close to my heart. It is important to say that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses. Some of their inputs have been positive. There has been some criticism of the Department in the past for being overly conservative and I have not seen that today. We have a lengthy report coming out and we have done a huge amount of work. I would like to understand from the witnesses what interactions they have had with the academic community. I would also like to...