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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I wish to highlight my huge concerns regarding the actions of the Democratic Unionist Party, DUP, agriculture minister. It is very concerning that he would go on a solo run to obstruct, increase tensions and order workers at ports to break the law and cease checks that were put in place by an international agreement passed by both parties to that agreement, namely, the UK Government and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Equality and Non-Discrimination: Discussion (3 Feb 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I wish everybody a good morning. It is good to see them all here this morning. I have two questions that I will go straight into because I want to hear as much from our guests as possible. Ms Cassidy mentioned in her statement the acknowledged and unacknowledged thalidomide survivors. I would like to know a little more about the practical consequences that has for the survivors. My...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Rights of the Child in respect of Domestic and International Surrogacy: Discussion (1 Feb 2022)

Erin McGreehan: It is great to hear from all the delegates. It is very appropriate that we have them here on St. Brigid's Day considering St. Brigid's really strong connections with fertility and new life and her perception of children. This whole conversation embodies what St. Brigid means to me. Regardless of how a child comes into this world or is carried, it is an absolute miracle. We need to grab...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Charlie McConalogue, and the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Heather Humphreys, for renewing their annual call for people to protect lambs and sheep from dog attacks, especially during lambing season. As someone from a farming community and a sheep farmer, I know the damage that dogs can do to pregnant...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: The Minister is very welcome back to the Chamber for this debate on another important issue. I thank her for accepting the anti-stalking Bill that was brought through the House in the previous session. This is no country for women, and that is shameful. I find it hard to have these contradictions in my head and heart. I love this country. I am so proud to be Irish, and to be living in a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I raise the question of trust in the HSE as an organisation and in medical procedures and practitioners. What happened with CAMHS in south Kerry was disgraceful. I will not say much about that or the 40 or so families who may bring legal cases. However, I would like a debate from the Minister for Health on how he proposes to ensure that the HSE has proper structures for complaints in order...

Seanad: Final Report on Impacts of Brexit of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister to the Seanad. I congratulate Senator Chambers on her stellar work as Chair of this committee. I was not a member of the committee, but as someone who lives in the Border area, I took great interest in its workings. The report is an excellent report which should be read by those in the shared island unit and by all those living here who have an interest in the future...

Seanad: Local Government (Surveillance Powers in Relation to Certain Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to speak. I do not have a whole pile to say on this other than to congratulate my colleague, Senator Malcolm Byrne, on bringing forward this important legislation. As a councillor and active citizen in my community, I have wanted this type of legislation brought forward for a long time. I live in probably the most beautiful part...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I want to request a debate on special needs assistants, SNAs, within our schools. The Leader will be aware that there are approximately 18,000 SNAs working within our school communities and looking after our children. I would like a debate primarily on the Department's plans for the future of SNAs within our schools and on how we go about looking after them and protecting their contracts.It...

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister to the Seanad. It is always great to have an opportunity to speak about agriculture and climate change in this Chamber. As the Minister well knows, I am passionate about our indigenous industry. Agriculture is who I am, how I was reared, how I rear my children and part of my daily life. The Minister highlighted his commitment to his brief and to his community. He...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (25 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome Deputy O' Reilly to this meeting to discuss this important Bill. I very much welcome this legislation and do not have any questions on it. I support the Bill and would urge others to do likewise. I have been working with local organisations and Safe Ireland in support of this type of legislation. It is not a question of whether or if but rather when and how fast we will...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (19 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. In the few moments I have him, I wish to ask him what he is going to do. Is he going to listen to women? Is he going to listen to expert groups like Safe Ireland which has endlessly written reports such as No Going Back.It would be great for the Minister of State, and for all the women of Ireland, if he would listen to organisations like Safe...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Erin McGreehan: I send my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of, and everybody who loved, Ashling Murphy, and indeed to all the women who we have lost and whose lives have been stolen in this country and across the world. We know lives have been taken, lives have been destroyed and lives have been threatened continuously in this country. We speak about it in this Chamber quite often. I and other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Personal Transport for People with Disabilities: Office of the Ombudsman (16 Dec 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome Mr. Tyndall and it is a privilege to have him here on his final day in office. I wish him the very best of luck and I also wish his successor the very best of luck. I hope we will not need to have him before us to discuss another report on unmet needs. I hope we will use all of the reports to make the changes necessary to ensure we have full access for all of our citizens,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I will make a brief contribution because my colleagues have covered much of it. I have been working with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce on that tax issue. It is a huge problem and it is not only for Ireland to deal with. We have to push that at European level because harmonisation is needed for all cross-border workers. I lend my support to that and Dundalk Chamber of Commerce is working...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I thank Mr. McGrath for his interest and contribution. As an east coast dweller, it is good to hear about what is going on in one of the most beautiful parts of the country that has been underdeveloped. It is an untapped resource waiting to be used, appreciated and valued. The work Mr. McGrath is doing is absolutely fantastic. Senator Blaney and I will do anything we can to help him get...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Drugs Task Forces (15 Dec 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister of State. I hope those people can get around the table because it is a very important issue. The next matter is in the name of Senator Fitzpatrick.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2021)

Erin McGreehan: I would like to address Senator Buttimer's remarks about closing schools early. The coming period is a wonderful time for our children in primary schools. It is important that they stay in school until the end for many reasons. I know there will be public health advice if a school needs to close due to its own specific circumstances. I think that, in general, schools should remain open...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2021)

Erin McGreehan: Absolutely. This type of injustice and the intergenerational pain and trauma go on without answers. These families are suffering time and time again. They do not know where their family members are. We come in here repeatedly and we ask the so-called best Opposition in the country where the bodies are. Where is Columba McVeigh? Who killed Jean McConville on the beach that I played as a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2021)

Erin McGreehan: Hear, hear.