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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: Does Dr. Buckley wish to respond to that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: I absolutely understand. It is heartbreaking to listen to the testimonies of the witnesses. I get a sense that there will never be a completeness in their lives but at least having access to the records will add some completeness. Senator Gallagher asked Dr. Logue a question, if he wants to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: I will give the Senator an opportunity to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: I will allow Senator Gavan to come back in and then call Deputy Burton.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: Do any of the survivors wish to respond to the Senator?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: I am conscious that Leaders' Questions will begin soon. Will Ms Crowe respond very quickly to the point made by Senator Higgins about women being written out of history?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: This has been a very powerful engagement and it was important for us to have the opportunity to engage with the witnesses. We listened to the expertise and particularly to the voices of the survivors. It is one thing getting and reading submissions; it is another hearing them in the witnesses' voices and having the opportunity to ask questions and to listen to them. It has been a very...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: Absolutely.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: No, I will not take any further contributions. I just want to say-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: No. We are-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: We are finished now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: I have asked all the witnesses' permission and they have said "Yes, that is fine", so, obviously, their statements will be published. Again, I thank the professionals before us, namely, Dr. Logue, Dr. O'Rourke, Dr. Buckley, Ms Crowe and Dr. Lodato, for giving their expertise. Most particularly, however, I thank the survivors, who should have the last word if any one of them wants to give...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: You absolutely have our respect, I can assure you of that. In time, history will look on you as heroes, not as survivors, so the name will change.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: We do not want you to go away.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: As there is no other business, the committee will now go into private session.
- Supporting Children out of Emergency Accommodation and into Homes: Statements (21 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: We are discussing a very grim topic, and by bringing it into the House we are almost normalising it and saying it is something that is a common occurrence. Of course, it is all too common these days. Homelessness is a national scandal that blights our streets and communities. Having a safe and secure home and a roof over one's head should be the cornerstone of a decent life, but many...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Proposed Legislation (20 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: 1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in introducing legislation to criminalise hate crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48026/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: 13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the number of persons living in direct provision centres; his further plans to cease using hotels as emergency centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47798/19]
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Data (20 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: 44. To ask the Taoiseach the political advisers used by Ministers and Ministers of State in his Department since the commencement of this Government; and the commencement and cessation dates in each case. [47971/19]
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Data (20 Nov 2019)
Fiona O'Loughlin: 46. To ask the Taoiseach the duties and responsibilities of the political staff appointed by him. [48048/19]