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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 It is already two years out of date.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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Fianna Fáil Party would like to be associated with the sympathies and regrets about the esteemed former Senator. We accept the Order of Business as outlined. This is disability week. It is important that we recognise and acknowledge that. One way we can do that is by wearing purple. My own county, Kildare, has a number of events this week. Significant buildings around the county...

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...