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Committee on Public Petitions: Promoting Awareness of the Public Petitions Process: Discussion (8 Mar 2017)

Colette Kelleher: We would welcome the CIB continuing its dialogue with us regarding the practical suggestions outlined by Ms Black. Perhaps we can flesh those out and work together on the public policy ideas and on visibility. We do not want to do the board's job but we would like to link in and work on them through the board in order that citizens have access to this important part of Parliament and that...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I note that we will make history today in the Houses of the Oireachtas when statements will be made later on recognising and affirming Irish Travellers as a distinct and equal group of people in Irish society. Respect is at the heart of this recognition for a group of people who for too long have experienced prejudice and discrimination, as shown in shameful poor health, poor housing and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Will the Leader comment on Grace?

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I thank the Tánaiste for coming to the House today. I welcome the introduction of the Domestic Violence Bill 2017 and the opportunity to provide some feedback on its contents. Like the Minister, my background is in social work, in both Ireland and England, and I know that domestic violence cuts across class, region and age. One of the statistics that stood out for me when I was...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (22 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Perhaps the targets in the 2016 customer service charter of the Department of Justice and Equality could be looked at. It seems to me that a commitment to acknowledge all correspondence within five working days is achievable without adding a caveat like "where it is feasible to do so". We would be looking for such a prompt response from the Department.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (22 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I fully endorse the proposal to take forward this petition by sending it to the Department of the Taoiseach. It could be argued strongly that making co-operation with President Trump's Administration conditional on human rights is very much a matter of public policy. I think many people in Ireland and elsewhere would agree with that view. I agree with the recommendation to send this...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (22 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Agreed.

Seanad: Recent Education Announcements: Statements (21 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I welcome the action plan for education and particularly the focus on the disadvantaged. My first job was in Finglas, working in the Youth Encounter project, which involved looking after children who had dropped out of mainstream education. That theme has followed me throughout my working life. I worked in England setting up Sure Start centres which focussed on educational disadvantage....

Seanad: Recent Education Announcements: Statements (21 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I am referring to second level.

Seanad: Recent Education Announcements: Statements (21 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Children are missing out.

Seanad: Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: People in Ireland are living and even dying on waiting lists. It is right that this is of concern to everyone. The nation was shocked by the stories that were revealed on "RTE Investigates: Living on the List" on Monday, 6 February, which was not much more than a week ago. The harrowing stories we heard on that programme have served to connect us in a powerful way with the people behind...

Seanad: Clarification on Statements made by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Clarification on Statements made by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I thank the Minister for coming in to make her statement. I speak as a Senator with a background as a social worker. The children of Ireland need and deserve supports and protections, particularly when things go wrong and especially when children need others to step in to safeguard and protect them. We need a children's safeguarding system that works, that has the competence and resources...

Seanad: Clarification on Statements made by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Does the Minister have confidence in Tusla?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Can I still speak when it is being moved?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: No, I am still back at group 3 because amendment No. 1 in my name relates to the same issue.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I thought it was being presented.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Okay.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Derelict and Vacant Sites Bill 2017: Second Stage (8 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I thank the Minister for coming in again. He has had a long session with us today but we are delighted that he is here to hear us out. I am delighted to second this Bill which I believe accelerates measure and improves existing housing policy at a time of a national housing crisis. This Bill will improve the cities and towns we live in. Above all, this Bill will make a real difference to...