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Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Shane Cassells: I express my thanks to Senator Chambers, and to Senators McGreehan and Fitzpatrick, for bringing forward this Bill. In her remarks Senator Chambers set out the horrific examples of just two victims. The Senator put this on the record of the House for people to hear and listen to. As the Senator said, does the word "harassment" from a legal standpoint adequately cover what she has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Shane Cassells: Several weeks ago, my colleagues in the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party and I met the eminent Dr. Harry Barry who, as an expert on mental health, gave us a detailed presentation on the anxiety and emotional distress faced by young people at this time in our country. This has been exacerbated because of Covid-19. It was frightening to hear him speak, in particular about the rise of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I thank Ms O'Sullivan and Professor Crowley. I will be brief because I have only a minute remaining. I thank Ms O'Sullivan for her work in this respect, for being an advocate and for appearing before this committee. One of the most important aspects is how she has highlighted the point of contact with An Garda Síochána in respect of reporting crimes like this. In Ms O'Sullivan's...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I thank Professor Crowley.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I want to give a warm Irish welcome to the commissioner and to Mr. Dagg. We are delighted to have them both here. It is interesting to hear the Australian experience and the work they have been doing over the past six years to regulate this whole online world. I will start with a question for Mr. Dagg. We have just had a young law student at committee. She was here just before Mr. Dagg...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I support the Minister of State in her comments on what is being debated here, which is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill. I do not think we should confuse this or the work done on progressing the Bill. As the Minister of State alluded to, a significant amount of work is being done in the Department on the Age Friendly Ireland programme. Measures are being taken separately...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I commend the Minister of State on having the Bill passed this evening. She has been committed to this issue for years. When we were in opposition, she advocated for a long time for the need for these changes, recognising their importance to families. It is to her great credit and that of her officials that she has come here, a year into office, and successfully completed that work. As I...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: The next person listed to speak is Senator Boylan.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: We have other speakers listed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (12 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: The delivery of the rail line to Navan has been debated for more than 20 years. Since the opening of phase 1 in 2010 by the then Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey, the completion of the line from Dunboyne to Navan has fallen off the agenda, including the national development plan, NDP. However, there is reason to have great optimism at this very moment because we have the coming...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (12 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I find it hugely disappointing and disrespectful that the speech provided to the Minister to read out is a word-for-word, copy-and-paste job of a parliamentary question from earlier this year. It is disrespectful to me, this House, the issue and the people of Meath. I was specific in my Commencement matter. It related to something that is happening this week. The Minister of State said...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (12 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I have it here in front of me-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: I want to pick up on this issue of the online racial abuse suffered by English football players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka because they missed penalties and which is being targeted at them because of the colour of their skin. This is an issue and a problem for society. There are no borders when it comes to social media, and in particular platforms like Twitter and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2021)

Shane Cassells: Last Thursday, the Mental Health Commission published its annual report. The main findings from that report made for some troubling reading. Its CEO, John Farrelly, noted the review carried out by Dr. Susan Finnerty. With regard to the number of people detained against their will at inpatient centres in 2020, there were 1,919 admissions or involuntary detentions. Some 32% of those were...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Shane Cassells: I thank the witnesses for their work and their presentations today. I direct my comments to Ms Walsh in respect of her opening statement. I note she spent much of her opening statement talking about the future. I know much of the discussion today has been about the present and the Covid pandemic, but I wish to focus on the fact Ms Walsh touched on the future and what is required for the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Shane Cassells: I have a brief follow-up question. Local authorities nationwide have different budgets depending on their resources and income and some are more supportive than others depending on councillors or county managers who have a passion for the arts. If it was a case that such funding was to be mandatory not every local authority could reach the operational budgetary levels Ms Walsh would be...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Shane Cassells: I thank Mr. Treyvaud for candidly sharing his views with the committee and the views generally of his colleagues across Ireland. Everyone on this committee will know his restaurant very well from the main street. What is Mr. Treyvaud's view on the domestic vaccine passport for indoor dining for restaurants and bars? If it is cleared legally by the Attorney General and others who are...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Jun 2021)

Shane Cassells: I let the Senator away with an extension of time and a mention for Andrew Neil's television company, so he got great latitude.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Jun 2021)

Shane Cassells: That is agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Jun 2021)

Shane Cassells: Senator Currie has three and a half minutes. If Senator Joe O'Reilly arrives, she might share time with him.