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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: It has nowhere to go.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: Fianna Fáil is not the national party.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: Following on from the Declan Rice conversation, we should not forget that the League of Ireland season starts tomorrow night and I encourage everyone interested in Irish soccer to get out and support their local club. I also wish Harry Kenny and all at St. Patrick's Athletic in Inchicore the best in their quest for Europe and a push for the title this year. The 44% underspend on Traveller...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Civil Engagement group for bringing forward the Bill which amends the Criminal Justice Act (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) 2016 to provide for broader and fairer access to spent convictions. A spent conviction, also known as an expungement, is one that does not have to be disclosed after a certain period of time, for example, in job or housing applications or...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Passport Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. I was contacted recently by an Irish woman whose British wife recently gave birth to their son, who was conceived through assisted human reproduction methods. They are both legally recognised as parents in Britain on all statutory documents, including the birth certificate. However, when the Irish mother, who is the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Passport Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I hope the Minister of State will appreciate that she has provided a lot of information and that I will not be able to extract the key points in just one minute.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Passport Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: People have a reasonable expectation, after the big national conversation we had on foot of the referendum, that relevant obstacles will be dealt with. This does not affect a huge number of people, but there is an expectation that the obstacles will be removed. Often, when working on LGBT rights, people are surprised because we have had that national conversation to hear that certain issues...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: We are quickly approaching a general election. It would appear there is more nervous energy around these Houses than I have ever experienced in my three years here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: At this morning's meeting of the Joint Committee on Health, the Secretary General of the Department of Health said five tenders were submitted in respect of the national children's hospital. There was a tender for €637 million from BAM, another tender for €768 million, another for €785 million and another for €814 million, which was the highest bid. It beggars...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: When an extension was given by the Government in February 2018, Sinn Féin reluctantly gave its support. We shared the sentiment expressed that it was important that we got this right and that the investigation would be as thorough as possible within the terms of reference. However, my colleague, Deputy Denise Mitchell, noted her concern at the time that the commission seemed to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preservation of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems of Peatlands: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: Will Deputy Fitzmaurice answer questions?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I raise an issue very relevant to the Order of Business and in regard to which I call for the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, to appear before the House.In The Times, Ireland edition, Ellen Coyne reports today that a number of anti-abortion activists have taken to writing to general practitioners, GPs, offering free ultrasounds conducted by a fake agency. It is made even more deceptive...

Seanad: Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (31 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 to provide for the removal of advertisements of unfit rental lettings and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (31 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I start by sending love to Donegal where the funerals of the four young men will take place today. It was an appalling tragedy and my sympathies are with the families, friends, neighbours and the community at large. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 15 be taken before No. 1. It concerns the Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019,...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 1:To delete the first paragraph under “noting:” and substitute the following: - the failures to date under the Rebuilding Ireland Plan by its inability to deliver sufficient output in social and affordable housing;”.

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I commend those who have brought this motion to the House. I know it is coming from a good place and I know it is well intentioned. The elderly are on the periphery of the conversations around the housing crisis. We often do not look at housing struggles through the lens of older people and there is an assumption that older people are mostly settled in their homes and that those homes were...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: I move amendment No. 2:In the first paragraph under “calls on the Government”, after “in collaboration” to insert “, such as models being proposed by the Credit Union Development Agency”.

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: Does Senator Reilly have the floor again?

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Fintan Warfield: The Senator had five minutes.