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Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Ellistown still misses Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is part of Kildare South. Never before has a Government had to deal with such a difficult situation. This must be the most difficult time ever to be in Cabinet. There are many pressing social issues apart from the economic challenges and problems that the blows of Brexit and Covid have foisted on us. Above all, the most important thing is ensuring that people have a home. I know that...

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is riveting to listen to people. I acknowledge Senator Seery Kearney's contribution and the pain she has endured. I know the Minister of State, Deputy English, to be a compassionate man. I have no doubt he will take this debate in that vein. I commend my male colleagues for being here. Too often when we have debates on what are perceived as women's health issues, there is a lack of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Decision Support Service (20 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Chairman, Ms Flynn and her team. This is quite a complex area and I thank our witnesses very much for giving us the overview which is greatly appreciated. I have number of small questions. I am assuming - and this follows on from what Deputy Cairns said - that when we are talking about adults, we are talking about over 18-year-olds. On the question of bona fides, in Ms...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business for today. Today is a red letter day in that we know the Moorhead Report and recommendations have been brought to Cabinet so it is a significant day in terms of recognising the importance and value of local government and approximately 1,000 councillors around the country. As we know, this sat on the previous Government's desk but my party made a commitment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The committee is meeting today for our third session on bullying and its impact on the mental health of our students. Apologies have been received from Deputies Paul Kehoe and Pádraig O'Sullivan. I remind attendees to ensure that their phones are switched off for the duration of this meeting; even if they are working remotely from their office and their phones are on silent, phones can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I now move to Ms Piggott, president of the ASTI. She is very welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Ms Piggott. I invite Mr. O'Sullivan of the INTO to address the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The final witness is Mr. David Duffy, education and research officer of the TUI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That was top class. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said he had a question-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is a succinct answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We have run over time but I will let Ms Piggott respond and ensure she gets in earlier the next time. I ask her to give an example, as requested by Senator Dolan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you, Deputy O'Callaghan. You are spot-on timewise. We will move on to Senator Rónán Mullen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will call on Mr. Ryan first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Are the Senator's remarks directed to all four witnesses?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will cut Mr. Ryan off there because I am conscious we are going way over time. I ask Ms Piggott, to be followed by Mr. O'Sullivan and Mr. Duffy, for a very brief response to Senator O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will let the Deputy back in if there is a second round of questions. I call Deputy Ó Cathasaigh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does the Senator wish to direct those questions to any guest in particular?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Deputy Farrell indicated that he would be happy to give his time to Senator Dolan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Everybody has had an opportunity to contribute. It will be possible to allow some members to contribute again. They may indicate if they wish to do so. I skipped my time slot because, as Chair, I ask my questions at the end. I thank all the witnesses for our incredibly engaging discussion and debate. I am passionate about the subject. As a former teacher, I note from year to year the...