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Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I move: That Seanad Éireann: acknowledges that: - the invasion by Russia of Ukraine’s sovereign territory, and the attack on its people, is an outrageous and immoral breach of the most fundamental and basic principles of international law; - the United Nations (UN) Charter requires all countries to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity...

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and the Minister of State. It was a really comprehensive reply.The cross-government response has been extraordinary, as has been the support of all the people of Ireland who have stepped forward and done extraordinary things. There was a report yesterday on the news about the WALK organisation in my constituency of Dublin South-Central. The members hopped on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I rise to discuss special needs assistants, SNAs and the front-loading of SNA allocations. Like many of my colleagues, I have received emails as part of a campaign expressing concern with regard to the front-loading model of SNA allocation. I have discussed this with officials in the office of the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, and believe it is a really good idea. It is right to have...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank the Minister for his contribution. The basis of Senator Mullen's amendments is valid; it is reasonable to expect that there be accountability. I completely and utterly support that. I do not believe it is placed here. As a member of the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the Joint Committee on Disability Matters, having the clear line of...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I wish to express my condolences to the Fitzpatrick family and especially to my colleague, Senator Fitzpatrick. Yesterday in Belfast, some food delivery workers from Just Eat, Deliveroo and a number of similar services went on strike. They withdrew their services on the basis of their terms and conditions. They work in what is euphemistically, and supposedly excitingly, called the "gig...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank the Chairman. I thank the Minister very much. Nobody could doubt her absolute passion for her role and the commitment and drive she has, which she has displayed in this role and previous ministerial roles. She brings them to this role in particular. I am very grateful she and her Department are so open to us when we bring instances and discuss situations with her. I appreciate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: It was a comprehensive response but I have one further question. When we come to the budget discussions this year, could we rename the invalidity pension, given many of those who are beneficiaries of it find it to be a very offensive term?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: The Minister of State is very welcome. It is always a great joy to see her, work with her and admire the great job she is doing. She is exceptional in her role. While I very much respect the vast experience of my colleague Senator Conway, I understand why this has taken time. When we go through the sheer breadth of authorities that needed to move into the other Department, and while I am...

Seanad: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (23 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank the Minister for taking these statements.We need to begin by remembering just how horrific it is that today in Ukraine, particularly in cities such as Mariupol, there are people who are hungry to the point of the risk of death. There are people without water. There are people trapped in buildings. This is all due to the oppression and the absolutely horrific, incalculable...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: Apologies have been received from Deputies Funchion, Cathal Crowe and Costello and Senators Keogan, Ruane and O'Sullivan. Deputy Cullinane will substitute at the meeting this afternoon for Deputy Funchion. Before we begin, I advise witnesses that, in the unavoidable absence of both the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach, I have been nominated to act as temporary Cathaoirleach for the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: Thank you, Mr Reid. I will now invite members to put questions to our witnesses according the speaking rota circulated earlier. Each member will be allocated seven minutes. If time permits, I will allow members to ask follow-up questions. We must stick to the seven-minute limit because some members need to leave the meeting before the scheduled end time. Deputy Cairns is first.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I will move on to Deputy Murnane O'Connor.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: Who wishes to respond to the Deputy?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I am conscious Dr. Muldoon has not had an opportunity to come in.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: I call Deputy Cullinane.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Seery Kearney: Actually, I am sorry. Dr. Muldoon was anxious to reply to Deputy Bacik.