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Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: From the Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I wished to speak to this grouping of amendments, but specifically amendments Nos. 3 and 4, because I was looking for clarity. I know there was some discussion with regard to this in the Seanad. There seem to be some amendments accepted that would have been put forward by Senators Ruane and Higgins - I wished to see where exactly this is - with regard to the rate of pay. We know about...

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank my colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, for bringing forward this Bill. Exactly seven years and one week ago, I made my first speech in the Dáil. That speech was on the housing crisis. When I was preparing for tonight, I felt I could have dusted off that speech and used it again but for the fact that matters are an awful lot worse. In the intervening seven years - the Minister of...

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: That is what they have to date. That is the information they are going on.

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. Given that people are being advised to go to them for everything, is there any chance that local authorities will be provided with additional in staff in order, particularly because, as matters stand, they are totally overburdened? I cannot describe how frustrating it is, seven years after my first speech in this House, that not only are we still in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (9 Mar 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I ask Deputies to adhere to their time as there are a lot of questions in this group.

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this issue. I have not seen Deputy Cairns since she was elevated to her new position, so I take this opportunity to offer her my congratulations. We wish her the best of luck with the role.

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: The war in Ukraine had only begun a week or two before International Women's Day last year. It is difficult to imagine that a 12 months on the war is still raging, with no end in sight. Last year, I started my contribution on International Women's Day by sending solidarity to the women who had fled here with their families. I reiterate that again. Also, as we are unfortunately aware,...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 59: In page 31, to delete line 16 and substitute the following: “(a) as soon as possible after the second anniversary of the establishment, but not exceeding six months, and”.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 60: In page 31, to delete line 17 and substitute the following: “(b) as soon as possible after the cessation date, not exceeding six months.”.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 62: In page 31, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: “(3) The Minister shall, within six months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Eireann a report on the operation of the Mother and Baby Institution Payments Scheme. A report under this section shall consider the following matters: (a) the scope for inclusion of...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 63: In page 31, to delete lines 36 and 37, and in page 32, to delete lines 1 to 3 and substitute the following: “43.(1) The Chief Deciding Officer, in consultation with the Minister may, by regulation provide for the insertion in Schedule 1of any institution which was established for the purpose of providing maternity and infant care services and the placement...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: If it is the case that someone misses the 180 days and they can come back, why is the 180-day period there in the first place? Why can it not be a rolling process? Why is there any timeframe? I guarantee they will not be able to come back. It will be a whole new application again. Even the most basic application forms for a medical card or even sometimes the community welfare forms are...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: It is off-putting. We all come across people who do not apply or appeal because the forms are like an essay. If it is a case that you can come back after the 180-day period, I do not see the need for the 180 days. I have a feeling it is not as straightforward as that and it would be like a new application and starting from scratch. That is going to put people off. I think there is a...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I also want to speak to amendment No. 56 which I am totally opposed to. It refers to somebody being required to submit additional information and yet the Minister just said that in many cases the records are not available. If we know the records are not available, what additional information can people possibly submit? Tonight and during countless debates we have asked why people who were...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: That is a different question.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: In fairness, this is our last chance to make any sort of appeal.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's indulgence. It is probably one of the last occasions on which we are going to have the opportunity to discuss this in the Chamber. For those of us that have been dealing with it for the last number of years, , just even in this context, it is important for us to make the final points. First, I will speak to the technical aspects of the amendments. We do...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 30: In page 15, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(c) shall, when applicant has reached the age of 75 years or older, prioritise applicant and process within 15 days.”.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 31: In page 16, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “(c) specify the length of time said information will be stored, confirmation if at the end of this period said information will be destroyed and by what means,”.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I apologise, but can I confirm we are on amendment No. 28?