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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I thank our guests very much for their contributions today. If it is okay with the two speakers, I will ask all my questions first and then hand over to them if they want to take note of them. Professor Boer mentioned in his submission that in some neighbourhoods, assisted deaths account for 15% to 20% of all deaths. My first question is about whether there is something that defines them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I am not sure I would like the answers to my questions to come from Senator Mullen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: Yes, it does.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I asked the same question and it was dealt with.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I was doing some reading on Exit International's Sarco pods. The Swiss medical review board has given the green light to these pods, although I am not sure what that might mean. Does Mr. Luley or Professor Boer have any insights into the ethics of these pods? I think they are called Sarco suicide pods. Reading about them and looking at pictures of them, it does not seem to be a very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: It also suggests that artificial intelligence, AI, is being used for the assessment of capacity. It seems very problematic to me to use AI to assess capacity because that removes human interaction.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and information. I have a fair few questions that I will try to get in. I know we have a limited amount of time, but we might get back in for a second round. I will list the questions first and let the witnesses come back in. In his opening statement, the Minister mentioned that increasing referrals to Tusla can be considered in part due to...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I thank the Cathaoirleach, I have a few all right. I have lots. I want to pick up on something related to Senator Seery Kearney's contributions teasing out the social worker piece and what happens when there is an unallocated child, especially if that unallocation happens while her or she is in care. It is hard for me to comprehend the idea of the highest need, when the fact is the person...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: Is there potential that such an approach could come up against the same obstacles as the youth work apprenticeships seem to be facing with respect to who funds the placements? An apprenticeship is not a role already recognised in the budget of an organisation or agency, so there would need to be increased funding. I am aware that the youth work apprenticeship scheme is coming up against...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: A salary.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: Okay. I thank the Minister.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Mr. Brophy.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: For the official record, Vivian Guerin is a man.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I said it more for the transcribers.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Protection: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I thank Ms Gallagher for the contribution. I think of the six areas of concern highlighted by the UN committee and how so many of those, when we think of the earlier conversation regarding children in care, are about how we place them within families that are vulnerable and then place those families within communities that are struggling. We must look at the systemic failure relating to...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I begin by commending Senator Black for consistently shining a light on what is happening in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. I extend thanks on her behalf to Senator Chambers for scheduling the debate prior to the summer recess. The recent invasion of Jenin refugee camp by the Israeli military represents a significant, but...

Seanad: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 Jul 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I will not use all my time because I am not going to repeat points. Everything that has been said about why the Bill is necessary has already been said. I am interested in getting the Minister of State's response to some aspects of this. I am a bit confused about the logistics. We have a Minister who is not in the room, who we have just been told wants a delay of 12 months and needs time....