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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this Commencement matter. I know she has a particular interest in County Kildare because she told me previously that her mam is from Ballymore Eustace in south Kildare. I am sure all the Minister of State's relatives there are very proud of her success. Fair play to her. I am raising the issue of a proposed secondary school that will...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State. It is welcome news indeed that a number of tenders have been received and are currently being reviewed, and that the report of the review team will then be submitted to the Department. What is sadly lacking in the response is a commitment to the end date and to enabling students to start in August 2026. I appreciate that a number of steps must be gone...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I take this opportunity to wish the organisers of the Kildare Derby Festival well. On Sunday, the 160th Irish Derby will be held. Many will be travelling to the Curragh for the festival. Indeed, many will be travelling to Kildare town as the week progresses.A lot of really good activities are planned, including a Jack L concert in the cathedral tomorrow night. Unfortunately, with possible...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice of welcome to the ambassador. It was lovely to meet her earlier. We had an opportunity to discuss the collaboration between the University of Limerick and Luxembourg. My nephew, Joe O'Loughlin, participated in that last year and spent six wonderful months in Luxembourg. What really got his attention was the free public transport. When he returned he asked why we could not...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Curragh Camp is a very special place in County Kildare and nationally. It was a thriving community but is not so much now, sadly, because a lot of facilities have been moved from there and a lot of the accommodation for married people and families is no longer available. At the same time, many families were reared in the Curragh Camp. There is still a military community and two schools...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I know he has a sense of the historical, social, cultural and architectural importance of both buildings. I am pleased about this and that he recognises the buildings' significance. I acknowledge that the Department of Defence was not involved in the decision to discontinue the use of the post office. The decision on the fire station was a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I extend our sympathies to the family of Carmencita Hederman. I remember being fascinated by her as a young child. She was one of the first women in politics that young girls could identify with. She was very much herself. She had a very strong voice and she used it in all of the areas she was concerned and passionate about. I also add my voice of...

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. I am delighted to have the opportunity to formally congratulate her on her position. I do not know how she does all that she does in being an excellent public representative for the people of Cavan-Monaghan - constituency politics is demanding in itself - while also being able to take on a very challenging portfolio with such gusto and...

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: A vote has been called in the Dáil so we must suspend the House.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I have received several messages.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I propose that we suspend the sitting for the duration of the Dáil vote.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am sorry but there is another vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move that the House stand suspended until the vote is over.

Seanad: Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Committee on European Union Affairs: EU General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (18 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well in the challenging time we have ahead of us. The right person is in the position to handle those challenging and difficult negotiations. In his opening statement, the Minister of State spoke about the conflict between Israel and Iran. We have to be conscious that we have servants of the State working in those areas, representing us and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We in the Fianna Fáil Party would like to express our sympathies to the family of former Oireachtas Member, Liam Fitzgerald. He was a very kind, affable and effective public representative. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I also think it would be appropriate that the Seanad would extend its sympathies with regard to the Air India crash. Thankfully, it is not too often that we see...

Seanad: Balanced Regional Development: Statements (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister is welcome to the Chamber. I was delighted when I saw his name beside this Department and portfolio because I believe he has a unique and innate understanding of the different regions of Ireland, and a great passion for the people of Ireland. He can relate to all of them. I saw that at first hand when he had his previous portfolio. He was traversing Ireland when I had the...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the witnesses. I apologise for not being here earlier. I had a conflicting commitment in the Seanad Chamber. However, it is good to have this opportunity. I thank all our guests for their work. I worked with Mr. Clarken in the past as a member of an Oireachtas committee. He gave of his time and wisdom and it was very much appreciated. On what we are all doing and...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is mind blowing and something we would like to have the opportunity to examine to see if dividends are being paid in Ireland or whether Ireland Inc. is benefitting from that because it is certainly concerning. In the minute I have, am interested in countries that the witnesses' organisations are trying to help - those that are vulnerable and disadvantaged - and to which they are...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.