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Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: The Order of Business is No. 1, Childcare Support Bill 2017 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: The legislation does not cover this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Members who raised issues on the Order of Business. Senator Mark Daly raised the Corporate Manslaughter (No. 2) Bill, the general issue of accountability and the admirable words of Vicky Phelan yesterday. She is not interested in revenge; she wants accountability. We owe it to her and others like her to ensure we get to the bottom of this matter. Certainly measures such as...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Senator. I agree with the sentiment that it is a good thing to have businesses, farmers and people from the South travelling to the Balmoral Show at this time, given Brexit and so forth. It is certainly to be encouraged. Senator Boyhan also paid tribute to Tom Murphy. He was a wonderful playwright and I had the pleasure of seeing many of his plays. He was certainly among the...

Seanad: Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Minister for her endeavours and her officials for all the work they have done on the Bill. As the Minister said, it is a very positive day for children, and it is good to see it at this Stage.

Seanad: Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: On Tuesday next, 22 May, at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I wish to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I want to support my colleague, Senator McFadden, and the comments she made in general. In particular, on the "Claire Byrne Live" show on Monday night, I completely respect that people disagree on the issue with regard to the referendum. That is to be absolutely expected. There would be something wrong if people did not disagree. It has been a difficult issue for this country to discuss...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: There is still time.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Statements (16 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister to the House. I am speaking on behalf of my colleague, Senator Byrne, who is unavailable this afternoon. I would firstly like to commend the Minister on the fact that almost €1.8 billion will be invested in special education this year, nearly a fifth of the overall education budget. This has increased by 43% since 2011. Considerable work has already been...

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Statements (16 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: The Order of Business is No. 1, Childcare Support Bill 2017 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 1.45 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, statements on the CervicalCheck screening programme, to be taken at 1.45 p.m., with the time allocated to all Senators not to exceed six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I have not had the opportunity to congratulate and welcome our two new Senators. Senator Lawlor is not here at the moment. I hope both of them will have a very productive, happy and collegial time here in the Seanad and that they get to work on a lot of the issues. I was very impressed with Senator Marshall's contribution this morning. It is great to have them here. Senator Mark Daly...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I am not trying to shirk politicians' responsibility to be accountable. However, let me ask the following question. How big is the health service? It is massive. How can one individual be totally au faitand on top of what is going on in every facet of that service? It is a physical impossibility so the idea that we cannot rely on managers in that service is beyond the beyond as far as I...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: I cannot hear the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: The Senator can let me know if that is acceptable to him in due course. Senator Craughwell raised a few issues but fundamentally he is seeking a debate on governance in the public sector. That would be a very useful debate especially in light of recent developments. He mentioned the mistreatment of women. I cannot stand here as a woman and say that I do not feel that women have been let...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: Obviously, the vote in the House of Lords is hugely significant. A hard border is a red line for us in Ireland, North and South. It is not something we will tolerate. The fact that the House of Lords had this vote raises the point of the validity and importance of a second chamber. It has an impact and puts pressure on Theresa May's government and on the House of Commons. We will have to...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: The insurance issue is massive. It would be good to have a debate on insurance generally in the House, because insurance is not only an issue in that area. Every time I have taken a taxi recently the drivers have told me they are having problems with motor insurance due to massive increases. It also affect younger people. A wider debate on insurance would be a good idea. Senator Butler...

Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Existing Teachers) Bill 2018: First Stage (3 May 2018)

Catherine Noone: There is a lot on next Tuesday.