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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: All right. I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Will the Minister clarify the amounts of those small grants? Are they less than €50,000? Are they less than €20,000? What does a small grant mean when it comes to this type of money? The Minister referred to the Border counties. Consider for example Oldbridge in County Meath. I sought development funding to improve that area. It is completely out of this programme...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 96, motion 3, be taken before No. a1. I am pleased we are moving forward with the reopening in recognition of the reality of the state of play with regard to Covid and I look forward to the full relaxing of restrictions as soon as possible. As much as we can enjoy ourselves now, we must not forget what still needs to be done, both in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I would like to withdraw the amendment.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry that I am, unfortunately, coming late to the meeting. I was in the Seanad. I did not get to hear most of our guests' presentations but I am very familiar with the work they do. Indeed, I sent many families to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through the years and I thank its representatives for all they do in respect of food poverty for families. There are so many wonderful...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Last week, a group of third level students released the findings of research they conducted into the operation of the HSE My Options helpline regarding the advice given to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The findings of the research are truly horrifying and include evidence of the various My Options counsellors urging women to make their first abortion appointment, even in cases...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am sorry; Ann Lovett was a friend of mine. I cannot believe that I have to deal with this every single time I get up to speak in this Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I am spoken down to in here every time. It is nothing short of bullying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: Gianna Care is also available to help and support young girls who find themselves pregnant. These options must be given to young girls seeking options from the HSE through the My Options helpline. I am hoping that the HSE, if its representatives are listening in today, will come out strongly stating that the services it is providing give options to those seeking help. If not, maybe they...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I join with everybody who has expressed their sympathy to the Murphy family. I believe some Senators did so earlier on the Commencement. I also express sympathy to all who have lost family in tragic circumstances. I cannot begin to imagine what the past weeks have been like for them and I continue to urge everyone to respect their privacy at this time. There have been some important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2020: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Sharon Keogan: I thank Mr. Murphy for his presentation. How would he suggest the EU should go about tackling non-compliance with the state aid rules by member states that are in receipt of cohesion funding? Deputy Ó Murchú referred to fraud and we are talking about a very significant amount of money, totalling some €536 million. What does Mr. Murphy suggest the EU should do to tackle...

Seanad: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I have seconded Senator Boyhan's amendment. I am heartened by the support given to it by Senator Malcolm Byrne. I have spoken to a number of independent councillors in his area and in Senator Currie's area, who are adamant that councillors should be part of this board. I welcome the support. Too often, councillors are left out of strategically important infrastructural boards around the...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Amendment No. 7 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, are outside the subject matter of the Bill. There is a note for the Senator on that.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: We must dispose of the amendment first.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: If the Senator wishes to bring the matter up with the Senate office after the debate, she is welcome to do so.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Amendment No. 14 has been ruled out of order.