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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Absolutely. I agree. I hope the new texting system will counteract all of that. The other good news is that the practice of giving 30 or 40 patients appointments for the same time - 11 o'clock, for example - is to be ended. That is a waste of people's money and is bad management, and it is changing as well. I agree with Senator Norris-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Like the other Senators, I congratulate the ladies team. Maybe the men could learn something from them in that sphere, as in every other sphere. I support Senator Brennan's comments on bankers' salaries. The only bank in Iceland that did not fail was governed by a lady. We should widen the debate to gender experience worldwide and how it is a valuable asset not only in sport but in every...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I am looking for a debate. It is a serious issue. I am looking for an immediate debate because I do not want it to happen after the event. I want to try and stop it before it goes through.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Tá sé ann fós.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: It was South Dublin County Council, not Dublin City Council.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Mr. Horan has said he needs to be able to understand. What are his competencies and qualifications? Areas are designated under the river basins management plan and in the water districts. The CFRAMS has designated areas, as Mr. Horan will know. The federation has been made aware that there are houses in the Old Forge, Grange Castle and John's Bridge estates which have not been flooded...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I did not ask that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. This discussion seems to be going around in circles. The use of computer technology has enabled much new information to be provided on existing flood plains and proposed flood plain management. Many of the county councils are doing magnificent work. I was a member of South Dublin County Council. The SEAFRAME study is available for consultation,...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I support the amendment. With regard to the preparatory work that has been done with the companies that will be carrying out the work, is that online at present? I should have checked before I came down but I did not. Is there detail of the various companies to which tenders have been awarded to do the work? How far on is the work? How far on is the process for the subsidiary companies...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I am very pleased with the amendment. We need to ensure it comes back to the House every year because I get nervous when I hear of any establishment borrowing and we are guaranteeing. We know what borrowing, guaranteeing and loans mean to the country. It is important that it comes back each year to the House for checks and balances so that we ensure nobody loses the run of themselves and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: The Athens conference is on the agenda for the environment committee and the issue will be circulated to this committee as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: Could the agenda be circulated? Members can be very busy and I was racing in and out of meetings today, so it can be difficult to attend events at a certain time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: The agenda could be sent in advance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming EUFORES Conference: Discussion with EUFORES (13 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I welcome Dr. Geiss. It is a great opportunity for Ireland and the issue is one of the main focuses of the committee. Renewables are rightly a hot topic because so much could change in our energy needs and in our economy. All the heavy hitters from Europe will attend the conference, including Marie Donnelly, head of renewables research innovation in the European Commission. Both energy...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: One cannot get everything one wants in life.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish National Flood Forum (12 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I would like to respond to the last statement by Ms Ní Bheaglaoich. I live in Dublin beside the River Dodder, which area is often flooded. The work done in this regard was referenced earlier by one of my colleagues. Ms Ní Bheaglaoich asked whether the Government is taking this matter seriously. It is taking it seriously. The constituency which I represent is also represented by...

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I was going to say something about accreditation of prior learning, APL, but the educated architect is leaving the Chamber. I will say it anyway. I congratulate the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, in his place. This legislation will provide for the better co-ordination and delivery of education services by...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: We will not be sitting on International Women's Day. Child care and early intervention are areas close to every woman's heart. We had a great debate here with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, yesterday evening on the high-quality early years strategy and its economic benefits to the State. I link the debate with the issue raised by Senator Marc...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: I could agree with the provision to allow Senators to pay for the election. A Bill brought to the Seanad must be financially neutral but it would be unconstitutional if one does not have the same scenario for the Oireachtas Dáil elections. We should let them pay for that as well. One cannot apply one rule to a Dáil election and a different rule to a Seanad election as the provision would...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Caít Keane: The Seanad is not performing its role and, therefore, must be changed. The system does not work. We should ask ourselves two questions and inform the people of the answers. Why abolish the Seanad? Why keep it? An independent Seanad system that works in conjunction with a reformed Dáil would make things better. The Minister introduced quotas for women wishing to participate in Dáil...