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Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister is very welcome to the Chamber. The Bill has been in the works for some time and will bring about drastic change for people and companies working in broadcasting and streaming. It will affect everyone in the country in some way. It is a large Bill and at times a technical one, but its main effects are laid out in an accessible manner. It will result in the replacement of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach letting me in. Tomorrow, 18 February, is Care Day, which is a global celebration of the successes and achievements of children and young people in care. It is important we celebrate the young people who overcome adversities - sometimes mental, physical and sexual abuse - let them know we are proud of them and their achievements to date, and hope a future of...

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Committee Stage (17 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I also support my Fianna Fáil colleagues. On Second Stage, the then Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, pointed out that the Bill allows for the removal of the AED during an identifiable medical emergency that has been notified to the emergency services. This would mean that if somebody throws a lifebuoy to a person without notifying the incident or some other person notifying the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Senator Gavan should withdraw those comments.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The universal social charge, USC, has found itself in the spotlight once again. As we look at measures to combat the unsustainable rise in the cost of living, I believe we should be looking at the USC. The USC was introduced at the height of the financial crisis in December 2010 by the late Brian Lenihan of Fianna Fáil to help to shore up a huge hole in the public finances and to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Her mother, Ms Breda Murphy.

Seanad: Report of Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine: Motion (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I call Senator Conway. He has eight minutes.

Seanad: Report of Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine: Motion (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: There is plenty of time. If the Senator would like, he may extend his speech to eight minutes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry; I indicated that I wanted to speak. I think it was sent through that I was speaking on this Bill. Was it not confirmed?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Okay. I prepared so much. It is not often I get to support the Green Party colleagues. I want to commend them. This is an important Bill on which the Minister of State can act on very swiftly. I support it as it will allow for an immediate exemption from planning permission for solar panels on schools. It will also provide for the removal of other restrictions on solar panels from the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the witnesses for their opening statements. There are a number of issues, the first of which I will address to the NUI Galway representatives. It has been pointed out that the process by which these amendments have been developed has not been inclusive. There was no public process organised by the Department to engage with disabled organisations in the development of these heads of...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I would like the witnesses to expand on the issues I have raised.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Mr. Harris stated, "We would restate our ask, made first in respect of the original legislation in 2016, that in line with CRPD obligations, every opportunity is afforded to a wide range of stakeholders, particularly people with disabilities, to meaningfully participate both in this pre-legislative scrutiny". It is important that the disability sector is included in this. How will we do...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I want to raise the issue of the divestment of schools. The debate has sprung up again about the divestment of schools in this country, that is, schools removing themselves from the patronage of the Catholic Church. This debate has been springing up every now and again for the past few years, often when there is a slow news day. As of 2021, of the national total of 3,126 standard schools,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I do not agree with that.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (9 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I welcome the Minister to the House and I commend my colleague Senator Chambers on this Bill. As someone who was the victim of a stalker for a number of years, I welcome this legislation. I am delighted to see it and I welcome that the Minister is bringing it swiftly through both Houses. I thank her for that.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (9 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I second the Bill. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. I am glad to be here to support the Bill this evening. A lot of work has gone into it. I commend my Independent colleague, Senator Mullen, on bringing it forward. We are always in need of keen-eyed legislators who can spot areas where the law is falling down and there is work to be done. That is what we are here to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. I thank him for giving of his time to deal with this matter. The household benefits package helps with the cost of electricity or gas and waives the television licence fee for persons aged 70 or over and has been of immense help to thousands of people across the country. It is a scheme which should be lauded and built upon. In...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State has not told me anything new. I knew about these payments and allowances that are allocated to the elderly. This is a very specific allowance for broadband, which can be a considerable cost to the elderly, particularly those who live on their own and have nobody. Those who live on their own are the most vulnerable. The allowance of €2.50, which amounts to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I want to pay tribute to a Cavan woman, Leona Maguire, on winning the LPGA tournament this weekend. She is a great ambassador not only for Cavan but for young women in sport and young girls. Last October the Leader promised me she would arrange a debate in the Seanad on mental health and young people. We talked last week and in previous weeks about the death of Eden Heaslip. This weekend...