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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Education and the UNCRPD: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: The funding and PATH 4 is something the third-level institution will draw down, perhaps annually. It would be positive if funding could not be drawn down if targets were not met. A total of 771 staff is not a huge number -----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Education and the UNCRPD: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: ----when you think of the number of staff in, say DkIT or the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board, LMETB, further education. That is quite a minimum number of staff. Were there targets which were not met and funding not released? As the Minister knows, the people go after the money. I would appreciate it if the Department could look into that and put in targets and a clear...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue that involves saving lives. It is of utmost importance to many women, men and families all round the country. I have worked with my Fianna Fáil colleague, Councillor Teresa Costello, in South Dublin County Council on many breast care issues. This is another issue that she and I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister of State. It is good news that the advisory group will report. I very much welcome the ongoing work by the Department in all services to reduce waiting lists, increase care and improve outcomes for many patients. I will follow up with the Department on specific details about the waiting lists and ask which services will be expanded in the short term before the advisory...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Dáil Éireann has agreed, on this 13th day of July 2022, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Sick Leave Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann has agreed, on this 13th day of July 2022, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann has agreed, on this 13th day of July 2022, to the amendments made...

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Amendment No. a1 on the first additional list of amendments, dated today, is in the name of Senator Mullen, but the Senator is not in the House to move the amendment.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Amendment No. b1 is in the name of Senator Mullen. He is not here to move it.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Amendment No. c1 is in the name of Senator Mullen. He is not present so he cannot move it.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Yes.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: You may speak to amendment No. 1a to section 7 when it comes up.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Senator Dolan wishes to come in.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Is Senator Warfield pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Through the Chair.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I apologise to the Senator but there is a vote in the Dáil-----

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: -----so I must ask permission to suspend for 15 minutes.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: The time will be extended. It has already been agreed on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (13 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Electoral Reform Bill 2022.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I join colleagues in congratulating the Government and, in particular, the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the strong commitment to the Defence Forces. We all know that morale in our forces is low. This historic investment and reform will bring about the change that is very much needed. Like my colleagues, I wish that our military personnel would be adequately paid and respected....

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister to the House. I congratulate everyone who was involved in writing this report. I was not there when it was being done, but I congratulate them on the incredible recommendations. I will not speak about writing the report because I was not part of it. It is very important that we are discussing minority communities today. Every time we speak about minority...