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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: So the Cathaoirleach is giving me four seconds. . An Cathaoirleach:No, I am not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: So the Cathaoirleach is not giving me anything.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: You are having a row.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am not allowed to speak any more.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Healthcare Provision and Healthcare Professionals: Discussion (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank all the witnesses for continuing this difficult and very complex conversation. There is a huge weight of responsibility on us, as members, in listening, learning and balancing all the information. Outside of the ethical and legal areas, the lived experience of those who, sadly, are dying, family members and doctors is really important. The latter are at the coalface in witnessing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Healthcare Provision and Healthcare Professionals: Discussion (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Twomey. If I may turn to Dr. O'Shea and Dr. Lyne, I know Dr. O'Shea to be a very compassionate and understanding GP in my town of Newbridge. One of the areas Dr. Twomey touched on, and which we all agree on, is the importance of palliative care. He mentioned a concern that less resources might go to palliative care if assisted dying were to come in. I am interested in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Healthcare Provision and Healthcare Professionals: Discussion (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Apologies, I may have to leave if the bell goes because I am on quorum duty. I had the opportunity to ask some questions earlier and because of time constraints we did not get a response. I want to address again the issue of sanctions. This goes back to what was said about what might happen if a regime was introduced. How do we ensure that we do not go down the slippery slope? What kind...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Education (Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse) Bill 2023: Discussion (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I apologise. I will come in for a moment as I have another committee sitting at the same time as this one. I saw the statements, but did not have an opportunity to listen to the opening. One of my main concerns is the 40% of survivors who do not live in Ireland. Approximately 33% of those are in the UK. There are obviously also some in Canada, the US and Australia. How can those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Education (Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse) Bill 2023: Discussion (17 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Chairman for his summation of the situation. In the past few decades - even up to a few years ago - shame was, sadly, something that was associated with being a survivor. This committee previously had a lot of protracted debate with Caranua, and that came across quite strongly from the survivors we met at that time. However, I really think that has changed. There is renewed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to introduce a Bill. I propose that No. 19 be taken before No. 1.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I beg the Cathaoirleach's pardon. I had No.19. My apologies.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you. My time is slipping away. I propose that No. 17 be taken before No. 1. Basically, this Bill calls for the implementation of a domestic violence register that will function in a similar manner to the sex offenders register. The Bill provides that a person convicted of the offence of coercive control is required to notify the Garda of their name and address and any change to...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: First Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Sex Offenders Act 2001 to make provision for the requirement, in the interests of the common good, for the notification of information to An Garda Síochána, by persons who have committed the offence of coercive control and to provide for related matters. I appreciate the acceptance of my amendment by...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: First Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I acknowledge the Minister of State’s commitment, leadership and direction. As to this committee working together, our secretariat and Chair are second to none. They keep us all on our toes. I apologise for being late. I was attending another meeting. I wish to raise a few points. Forgive me if they have been raised. The Minister of State responded to Deputy Canney’s...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Small and Medium Enterprises (3 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I want to thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this issue, and the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Neale Richmond, for coming along here today. I want to discuss an issue of utmost importance, and that is the economy of south Kildare. I totally understand that within the Minister of State's brief, the economy of every county and constituency in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Small and Medium Enterprises (3 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive reply. I acknowledge the work of the staff of the local enterprise offices, LEOs, including Ms Jacqui McNabb. Ms McNabb is absolutely inspirational and her team do really incredible work mentoring and supporting new businesses. However, with regard to existing businesses, I believe that apart from addressing the obvious shortage of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Small and Medium Enterprises (3 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: And Edenderry.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice to the welcome to our distinguished guest in the Visitors Gallery. My town, Newbridge, has a really good twinning with Bad Lippspringe in Germany. A group of about 70 will leave on Friday morning to go over and join in the festivities. Unfortunately, I cannot be with them on this occasion but have had many good trips there. I hope they all have an excellent time. This is...