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Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: I commend the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, and the Government on this Bill, which comes at one of the most difficult economic periods in the history of the State. The Bill reflects the Government's commitment to tackling poverty and protecting the most vulnerable in our society. The fact that there are 34,000 extra people employed in Ireland means that there are 34,000...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the Taoiseach to hear our views on reform of the Upper House. On Friday, 4 October the people voted to retain the Seanad. There is broad agreement in the House that we have a duty to work to reform the House. While not taking from the reform proposals outlined by other Members, I see a role for the Seanad in examining and scrutinising EU legislation before it is passed in the...

Seanad: Political Reform: Statements (8 Oct 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to put forward a few ideas on political reform. One that has been touched on by a number of Senators, including my colleague Senator Colm Burke, concerns EU legislation. I see a significant role for this House in discussing and scrutinising EU legislation. The majority of legislation now coming through the Dáil comes from the EU. I agree with Senator Burke in regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Location of Wind Turbines: Discussion (8 Oct 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: Could one of the witnesses elaborate on the concerns about the environmental impact assessments, EIAs, that are carried out regarding these wind farms?

Seanad: Tackling Bullying in Schools: Statements (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister for attending. I greatly welcome the guidelines which are long overdue, as has been said. Bullying affects all age groups and people from all walks of life. As other Senators have said, it is correct that this is not just an issue for schools. As a primary school teacher, I believe it is a question for wider society. It is important that young people be allowed to...

Seanad: Pathways to Work Strategy: Statements (25 Sep 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Pathways to Work Strategy: Statements (25 Sep 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is.

Seanad: Pathways to Work Strategy: Statements (25 Sep 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton. In the Taoiseach's address at the recent IBEC president's dinner he stated: "When this Government came into office we declared that we could no longer tolerate a passive welfare system that abandoned hundreds of thousands of people to unemployment without any real support or engagement." The Government has been proactive in...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Sep 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Minister is delayed I move the suspension of the House until 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ba mhaith liom cúrsaí brú tráchta ar fud na tíre, go háirithe inár bpríomhchathracha, a thabhairt chun solais. I call on the Leader to invite the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to the House to participate in a debate on traffic management in our major cities. The National Roads Authority, NRA, has delivered on major projects of...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Hildegarde Naughton: A Chathaoirligh, ba mhaith liom buíochas ar leith a ghlacadh leat agus le Baill an tSeanaid as ucht an fáilte chroíúil agus an dea-ghuí a tugadh dom. It is a great honour for me to be appointed to the House and I thank the Members for their good wishes and warm welcome. I look forward to working with them in a positive and constructive manner in the national...