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- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (28 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. Last week, Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy confirmed at a meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts that Rush Garda station was on the list of six stations that were to be recommended to the Government for reopening. I welcome this decision. Rush Garda station's closure in 2012 has had an adverse impact on the local community. Rush...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (28 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: The Minister of State mentioned that the Minister intends to bring the final report to Government shortly. Can he give me a commitment that this will be done before Christmas? On the specifications agreement, what is the timeframe in that regard? For example, will it be one month, two months or six months? What is the timeframe for the tender process and within what timeframe following...
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I will keep my contribution short.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: Absolutely. I welcome this amendment and confirm that Fianna Fáil will be supporting Senator Bacik on it. I would also like to take this opportunity to briefly mention the issue of the legal aid available to victims of domestic violence. There is currently a minimal contribution of €130 for legal aid so I would like the Minister of State to give a commitment that anyone making...
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I should have mentioned during an earlier contribution that we will be withdrawing amendment No. 4 but are reserving the right to introduce it on a later Stage. We will be supporting amendment No. 6.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I wish to add my voice to the sentiments of my colleagues. We spoke about the use of "and" or "or" when we met last week. The Minister of State said he would make a change. Perhaps he can clarify that it will be changed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: Tell that to the Tánaiste.
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: Like Senators Coffey and Norris, I acknowledge the presence of the families in the Gallery. I cannot even imagine the grief and horror of their situation. My heart goes out to them and I hope that, in time, they can bring closure to their situations. In his opening statement, Senator Norris referred to the horrific murder of Declan Flynn in Fairview Park. He is right to say that it...
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I did not talk-----
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: Excuse me-----
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I did talk about your Bill.
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I pointed out the flaws in the Bill.
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I will not have such accusations-----
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: -----made against me.
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: They are completely unfounded accusations.
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: Through the Chair-----
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: Senator O'Donnell is-----
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: -----completely misrepresenting my-----
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: Through the Chair, the Senator has completely misrepresented-----
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)
Lorraine Clifford Lee: I did not ask for a point of order.