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Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I will move it.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Yes.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 107: In page 54, after line 30, to insert the following: "PART 4 AMUSEMENT HALLS AND CASINOS Application of this Part 65. (1) This section shall not have effect in any area unless there is for the time being in force a resolution under subsection (2) adopting it for that area. (2) A local authority may by resolution adopt this section in respect of the whole or a...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 108: In page 54, after line 30, to insert the following: "Control by local authorities of amusement halls and casinos 66. (1) Gambling in an amusement hall shall be unlawful unless the amusement hall is situated in an area a resolution has been adopted by a local authority in accordance with section 65. (2) No licence shall be granted by the authority in respect of...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 109: In page 54, after line 30, to insert the following: "Exemption for National Lottery 67. Nothing in this Part prohibits or affects the activities of the National Lottery.".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I formally second the proposal on Senator Martin's Bill. I call on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to debate the redress of homeowners affected by the defective concrete blocks crisis. I commend Councillors Farren, Beard, Devine and McGee who ran successfully for the 100% Redress Party in the local elections in June. Mica and freeze thaw were blamed for the...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Senator McDowell wishes to speak.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I am just allowing him some time.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I support Senator Ruane's amendments. It is vitally important that consoles and gaming devices are included in this legislation. They are what young people are using today. Whether it is an Xbox or a PlayStation, you can gamble online with those very easily.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I call for a debate regarding the content of the SPHE curriculum, an issue which has recently come to light regarding the portrayal of Irish families in the SPHE schoolbook, ironically titled All Different, All Equal, in which a deeply offensive and stereotypical caricature of what it means to be an Irish family is portrayed in the most condescending, baffling and unrealistic way. The Irish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear. Well said.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Yes.

Seanad: Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I am very happy to second the Bill and co-sign it. Exposure to pornographic content at a young age can have detrimental effects on a child's development and mental health. Various studies have shown the negative impact of early exposure to pornography on children. The American Academy of Pediatrics noted that exposure to sexual content can lead to risky sexual behaviour and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I call for a debate in the new term to discuss the UK's Cass review on gender identity services for children and young people in Ireland. Dr. Hilary Cass was asked by the UK National Health Service, NHS, to chair an independent to chair an independent review and make recommendations on how to improve services for young people experiencing issues with their gender identity and ensure that the...

Seanad: Migration: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister is just about to leave but I wanted to congratulate him on becoming leader of his party. I am not sure how long his tenure will be but I wish him well.

Seanad: Migration: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Figures released by the Minister's Department on 11 June showed that, at the end of April this year, 5,644 who had been granted a status such as refugee status or subsidiary protection status or who had been given leave to remain still remained in IPAS accommodation. When these people are granted their status, they are permitted to avail of rent allowance or the housing assistance payment in...

Seanad: Nithe i dTosach Suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Protection (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: The civic engagement team of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth held a meeting regarding the Thornton Hall site on 29 May as the Government had proposed its use as a refugee and asylum seeker accommodation centre. The national lead on civic engagement, Eibhlin Byrne, briefed me along with other Members of the Oireachtas from the north Dublin and east...