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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I object to the Order of Business and request that No. 4 on the Order Paper be taken with debate. That is the motion regarding the establishment of a special committee on gender equality. This summer, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth launched a consultation seeking the public's view on a review of the Equality Acts. The deadline for submissions is 5...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Just that the issue is taken with debate.

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I welcome the Tánaiste. The Government's reaction to the Omicron variant makes a mockery of the idea of living with Covid. It slapped restrictions into place based on zero data, when the ink on the newspapers reporting the variant’s mere existence was not even dry, and the panic machine swung into overdrive. Common sense and critical thinking have not made their way into...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Senator. She is welcome back. I am very sorry for the loss of her father, Austin.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. First, I thank my colleagues on the administrative panel for bringing this motion before us. I also thank the Minister of State for delivering for city and county councillors throughout this country over the past year and half in government. I appreciate the lengths gone to to recognise the value they bring to local government, and we made...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I thank Sr. Breege and Mr. Killoran for their testimony. I have three questions. First, regarding the current paper-based immigration system the witnesses have raised as an issue, what do they suggest instead? What would be a preferable immigration system or process and what would they like to see implemented? Second, regarding the lack of communication of vaccine information to migrant...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2021)

Sharon Keogan: If the Vice Chairman does not mind, I have to go now and I will allow the other speakers to come in. I thank the witnesses for answering the questions.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I welcome the Minister of State. Councillor Ben Dalton O'Sullivan of Cork County Council and a number of other Independent councillors around the country have asked me to raise this important issue. There has been much discussion in both Houses about our second winter with Covid. While it is not yet known whether we will find a way to live with the virus or will finally kick it, there is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I appreciate the response. I note this matter does not come within the remit of the Minister of State, but the Minister, Deputy Ryan, may not have been available this morning. I am very disappointed. Twenty-six months is a very long time, particularly for those who are on the poverty line. All of the people who can avail of these grants are on the poverty line. It is not only for this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: There are a couple of issues I want to raise this morning. First, we all received an email with regard to the pay and conditions of secretarial assistants for Senators. Currently, they are earning €24,400 per year, which equates to €11.75 an hour. There was to be a meeting with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in 2019 and this meeting has not taken place.Will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: It is free speech.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. I am not going to talk about vaccinations. I am going to talk about the piece of legislation that is before us here today. This legislation allows for the use of outdoor seating for venues with liquor licences. It was introduced in July 2021 to facilitate the outdoor-only dining and drinking recommendation from the National Public Health...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I do not know what it is with Fine Gael and these free tickets. If its members are not looking for Kylie Minogue tickets, they are looking for Christy Moore tickets. The United Nations 16 days of activism begin on 25 November, which is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and end on 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. Human trafficking, which is a $150...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Sharon Keogan: I too welcome this amendment. My colleagues and I were happy on Committee Stage when the Minister indicated a positive attitude towards this amendment. I am aware that Senator Boyhan has worked with the Minister on this provision and I am glad that the role of the local authority members is being represented in this legislation. The habit of SHD applications working outside the relevant...