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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Schemes (25 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I understand the Minister, Deputy Foley, is not present but as the Minister of State is the representative of the Government today, I must tell him I do not see the timeline in the response. Is there a timeline for when we are going to see the identification model being completed? When is that? Is it going to be as a result of the census? Is that the reason it has been held back? These...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Today is UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Figures show worldwide one in three women has been abused in her lifetime. At times of crisis levels of violence and abuse rise. We have seen this throughout Covid-19 and during the pandemic. Earlier, the Minister for Justice announced funding of €445,000 for 18 domestic abuse services in towns throughout...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I have three points. First, I welcome the announcement yesterday of the Minister, Deputy Foley, and that of today that antigen testing will be extended to schools from Monday, 29 November. It is also very hopeful to see that there will be extra substitute teachers which is a very significant issue on the supply panels. I thank the higher education institutions, HEIs, that are engaging with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Today, we show yet again how the Seanad makes a difference. On behalf of the Fine Gael group, the Leader of the House, Senator Doherty, together with Senator Robbie Gallagher, presented the cross-party Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021 today. The Bill shows how we can deal with the practical impact of the lack of peat for the horticultural industry, and that industry only....

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Do any other Senators wish to speak?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Amendment No. 22 in the names of Senators Warfield, Boylan, Gavan, Ó Donnghaile, Higgins, and Black has been ruled out of order as it would involve a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Unfortunately, I do not think we cannot take a point of order on this.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: If the Senator wishes, he can bring that up with the Seanad Office. Unfortunately, the amendment is considered out of order.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Amendment No. 23 in the names of Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black has been ruled out of order as it would involve a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Amendment No. 24 is in the name of Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black. It arises out of committee proceedings.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Do any other Senators wish to speak to the amendment? How stands the amendment?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Amendment No. 25 in the names of Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black arises out of committee proceedings.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Amendment No. 26 in the names of Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black arises out of committee proceedings.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: How stands the amendment?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Amendment No. 27 in the names of Senators Warfield, Boylan, Gavan and Ó Donnghaile arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 27 and 28 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: An Ghaeilge agus Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Gabhaim buíochas leis na cainteoirí ó Chonradh na Gaeilge, Gaeloideachas agus Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta. Is teanga álainn í an Ghaeilge. Tá Fraincis agus Spáinnis agam ach níl mé chomh líofa as Gaeilge. Is as Béal Átha na Sluaighe mé agus nuair a bhí mé óg ní raibh a lán roghanna ó thaobh...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: An Ghaeilge agus Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (23 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Gabhaim buíochas le Fíona Uí Uiginn. I would be 100% behind her on the oral exam. It is so crucial to be able to speak fluently but that it is not done by rote or by being learned off. I thought that the subject that I mentioned was of great interest because we learned so much through history and everything else but this would be a subject specifically around the Irish...

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

Aisling Dolan: We are making Ballinasloe shine for the cycleway. It is the newest town in Ireland and we are ready to welcome the Dublin to Galway cycleway. There has been multimillion euro investment in our town. We had an incredible paint scheme. Many businesses participated. This Sunday, our incredible Christmas lights will illuminate the town. Many will visit to admire how well our town looks....

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach and I welcome the Taoiseach to the House. I welcome his comments on the importance of this House in the scrutiny of legislation and in having independent voices. Based in the west, we are a region in transition. We are already at a disadvantage in the west of Ireland. We have startling levels of inequality in this country in respect of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The issue I raise is similar to the matter raised by Senator Conway. November is national diabetes month and Sunday was World Diabetes Day. Many buildings were illuminated in blue, including the University of Limerick. People in all stages of life, from young children to older people, get diabetes. The good news is that we can combat the...