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Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt leis an Seanadóir Murnane-O'Connor.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an Taoiseach agus, ar son Sheanadóirí Fhianna Fáil, gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis as ucht teacht anseo inniu chun labhairt linn. I wish to address the Taoiseach on two issues, namely, Seanad reform and Brexit. After over a dozen reports on Seanad reform, it is now incumbent on the Taoiseach and the Government to meaningfully engage with the...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: The Taoiseach might address the issue of the Christmas bonus.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I look forward to working with the Cathaoirleach during this term. I call on the Minister for Education and Skills to review the process of selecting schools for participation in the DEIS programme. I have been contacted by the principal of the Assumption girls national school in Walkinstown, Dublin 12, who raised concerns with me about this process. The Assumption school is an island...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (27 Sep 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank Ms Fahey and Ms Feely for presenting to the committee. I have three short points and will hopefully make up some time. The witnesses touched on the back-to-education and lone parents topic, which is one of the most important things. Lone parents en masseare single, lone women and not enough is being done to ensure that they get the right education to allow them to pursue careers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Priorities for Department of Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (7 Sep 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending the joint committee. This is my first committee meeting and I look forward to working with the Minister and his departmental officials over the term of this Dáil. Previous speakers have mentioned a number of issues and we can all wax lyrical about our days canvassing on the doorsteps, as well as various levels of deprivation in our...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I wish to raise two issues, the first of which is whether Ireland will have to return €280 million to the European Union on the basis of the inflated gross domestic product, GDP, figures. Will the Acting Leader ask the Minister for Finance to clarify the position? The second issue is the challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, in seeking Government public...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I raise the issue of the lack of emergency and social accommodation in the city for people with a disability. The constituency of Dublin South Central is home to one of the highest proportions of people in the country living with a disability, with more than 15,000 people. A total of 12% of the population of that constituency has a disability, compared to the national average of 9.3%. Last...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: Thank you very much, Senator. It is nice to give someone an opportunity to learn how to be such a great orator like yourself, as you have had many years in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I am absolutely entitled-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: If I wish to read a statement in the House I am entitled to do so. Senator Norris, if you wish to go on about whatever topic you would like-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: -----you are very much entitled to do that.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I will wait for his apology

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank the Minister of State for addressing the House. I have an interest in legal services legislation as I am a solicitor in a small solicitors' practice with two practitioners and three support staff. I cautiously welcome the Bill as I think it will give the public and legal practitioners more certainty and confidence when dealing with each other and with professional bodies. The Bill...

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank Senators Butler and O'Reilly for bringing this motion before the House. It is very close to my heart as a self-employed individual. I thank the Minister for taking the time to address the House. I am solicitor but, if I did not know better, I would believe I was an agent of the Revenue Commissioners. The taxes I collect include stamp duty, VAT, employer's PRSI, employee's PAYE, my...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group I extend our congratulations to Prime Minister Theresa May on her election as leader of the Conservative Party and her election as the second female Prime Minister of Britain. In the wake of Brexit she will face many challenges in implementing and negotiating a Brexit for the UK. I hope that Ireland can continue to keep its place as one of Britain's...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I raise the issue of waiting times for speech therapy and early diagnosis of speech and language difficulties. Early diagnosis of autism, in particular, and other medical problems is crucial in order that children can progress. A number of medical conditions are being diagnosed earlier and an early diagnosis gives children a better start at school. Waiting times for assessment are a big...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: -----"Home care services in Northern Ireland have been pushed to the brink of collapse leaving old people and disabled people at risk of inadequate care-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: This was mentioned yesterday

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: I would like to correct it.