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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Policy (23 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Cathaoirleach. He is very kind. It is a great honour to have my family here today. I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, here today to speak on EU plans to support the people of Ukraine and the measures to be put in place to mitigate against the potential impact of sanctions in respect of energy and grain costs. This is potentially the most devastating...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Policy (23 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister for giving his valuable time this morning. I welcome the acknowledgement of funding of over €1.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. Cyberdefence is also crucial because there is serious destabilisation taking place in Ukraine at the moment. It is crucial that we realise that the sanctions have to be effective. They have to change the course of...

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

Aisling Dolan: Today is a true occasion for me. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his comments earlier. As is the case for so many colleagues, today is about being able to bring our families into the House. It is a true occasion because it is the first time we can do that in two years. I thank the Cathaoirleach, my colleagues and the ushers for making this a special occasion. Being a representative is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome all the witnesses. We are talking about future funding at third level. The allocation of over 6,000 student places over the past two years, in incredible circumstances, including Covid lockdown, was a phenomenal achievement on the part of third level colleges and the Department. I note there is an additional €430 million in capital funding and that 45% of that will go...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: It is a promotion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Professor Derek O'Keeffe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Mr. Miley. I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I suppose we also need to look at the National Training Fund and apprenticeships. Does Professor Hegarty from the Higher Education Colleges Association wish to make a quick point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: It is very awake.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I agree completely. How can we encourage employers who are now getting €2,000?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: The return for employers is also in recruitment and retention, and access to third level qualifications provided by the State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: There are also many benefits for business.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Stations (16 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State. His comments on the fire service are very true.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the €680,000 announced under the rural regeneration funds for Castlerea, County Roscommon. A state-of-the-art food training centre in Castlerea, An Chistin, trains the most amazing chefs and others in the catering business. As well as that, they want to look at food incubator units where start-ups and businesses can come in and start up their business in a place with a lot...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Chair for the great Seanad 100 event this morning. It was absolutely wonderful to see former President, Mary Robinson and Senator David Norris in full flow. I welcome the extension of the consultation period requested regarding the flood relief measure planned for Ballinasloe. It is excellent news that the OPW is going to co-ordinate an in-person public event. This will be...

Seanad: Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister to the House. We are discussing the Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill. The Minister is fully aware that we are in the middle of a global energy crisis and that the impact of inflation in the eurozone is nearly 7%, never mind what is happening in the United States. The Minister mentioned the short, medium and long term. In the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the home energy scheme that is being rolled out.There is going to be 100% support for people in need. That is all across the country. We saw that there were supports being put in place, in particular for just transition areas that were especially vulnerable and affected, maybe, by changes in traditional industries. Now we are going to be seeing this home energy upgrade scheme to...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I ask Senator Mullen to keep to the section under discussion.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

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

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Is that agreed? Agreed.