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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: In the IRC and SFI there is a tracing of where students or postgraduates go. If that was done by all the universities it would be a great way to see how to improve the situation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Next Friday will be a special day for the Irish Cancer Society. Many fundraising events and activities will take place all over the country. For example, people can host coffee mornings where people can engage and donate. I want to highlight the importance of volunteering and the many ways to support an organisation other than just giving money. People can donate to all of the hospice and...

Seanad: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: The Minister is very welcome to the House. This debate is on a serious matter. Our humanitarian response is crucial with regard to what Ireland can give families, particularly mothers and children arriving on our doorstep. I very much welcome the one-stop shop established to provide access to the different Departments in each of the airports. This is crucial to show that Ireland means...

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Senator Wall so much for his passion on the subject. I call Senator Sherlock.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Senator for those details.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Senator for those incredible statistics.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State. It is very good to hear about the gambling regulator and the social impact fund, which are great measures. I thank all Senators for sharing their experiences today and I particularly thank Senators Wall and Sherlock for bringing this Bill to the House. Gambling addiction is a terrible problem in Irish society and the strongest possible measures are needed to...

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Senator Wall. It is important to end the debate with a message of hope and to remind people that there is a lot of help out there.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach. I wish to acknowledge all of the St. Patrick's Day parades and the community groups who were involved in organising those at such short notice. The time on which the public health guidelines were lifted to when so many groups around the country co-ordinated bands, clubs, groups and organisations to come together was completely crucial. It...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Facilities (2 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I wish to share time with Senator Buttimer, if that is okay?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Facilities (2 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for community development and charities. I also thank him for taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister. We are requesting an update from the Department of Rural and Community Development on how we can support open access to school buildings after hours for communities and youth organisations through the CLÁR programme...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Facilities (2 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: This is crucial. The Minister of State mentioned in his response that schools are encouraged to make their facilities available for wider community use but we need something stronger to provide that where boards of management face challenges in that respect, we will engage with them to find out why school facilities are not being made available in certain areas. The Minister of State will...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Facilities (2 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I appreciate that response and thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming.

Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State. Senators Casey, Keogan and Maria Byrne will each speak for seven minutes.

Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, for statements on the credit union sector and the importance of community banking. We have all spoken about levels of trust. We see that in all of our towns and villages. As Senator Murphy said, there are significant challenges to access banking services in our smaller towns when our traditional banks are closing down. It is incredible....