Results 161-180 of 1,088 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Kathleen Funchion

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

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Deputy Sherlock for moving this amendment. It is concerned with the timeframe in the context of this scheme, which we have been discussing and which we discussed the last day as well. I refer to the age cohort involved. As I said previously, it is difficult to talk about the subject sometimes when we have such difficulties with the legislation. One thing we definitely do not want...

Co-ordination of International Protection Services: Statements (16 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Last night, RTÉ showed "Mariupol - Unlost Hope". What struck me about this programme was the beauty of the magnificent modern city, with stunning parks, impressive architecture and town squares. It was every bit a modern European city and a thoroughly beautiful place to raise a family, live and work in a harmonious melting pot of cultures and beliefs. Heartbreaking stories were told...

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I am sorry; I am trying to be fair but the Minister is one full minute over time. He will have an additional two minutes to come back.

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Is everybody agreed?

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I am okay with it as long as everybody else is. I want to be fair to everybody.

Civil Defence Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Before I call the Tánaiste to reply, I point out the debate will have to conclude in two minutes, so I will have to interrupt him.

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Amendments Nos. 1; 3 to 12, inclusive; 14; 19; 21; 46 to 48, inclusive; 51; 71 to 73, inclusive; the amendment to amendment No. 14; and amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, and amendment No. 7 to amendment No. 19 are related and may be discussed together.

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: When I was putting notes together for this debate, I realised that we had a debate on a cost-of-living motion on 15 February 2022. Twelve months later, unfortunately things have got much worse for people. I commend Deputy Doherty on bringing forward this motion. We have to ask ourselves how we are still in this position. Why are energy companies being allowed to profiteer off the backs...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 60. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to change the legal status of childminders, which would make possible the future regulation of childminders and allow for access to the national childcare scheme to be opened in future to parents who use registered childminders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6393/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: My question relates to the childminder situation. What are the Minister's plans to change the legal status of childminders, which would make possible the future regulation of childminders and allow access to the national childcare scheme to be opened in future to parents who use registered childminders? I ask for more information on that.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: That is welcome. I have often spoken on this matter. Childminders are invaluable. Theirs is the service I used due to the nature of my current work and when I previously worked for a trade union, where the hours are so uncertain. Many people are in that situation, including those doing shift work or not doing the traditional 9 to 5 hours. There are so many roles like that where...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: This is good. It would be great to complete the legislation this year in order that it could come into force next year. Those of us familiar with this sector have often wondered how to encourage more people to register. I have always thought there is sometimes a fear that, all of a sudden, somebody who has been childminding for years but was not registered believes there will be some sort...

Report on the Summer Programme 2023: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I also pay tribute to the chair of the committee, Senator Carrigy. I can only imagine the number of issues the committee must be dealing with, given the delays in assessment, accessing therapies and everything, so it is great to see such a comprehensive report. It is always great when there is cross-party co-operation and engagement on a committee. I will focus on three key areas. One...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Amendments Nos. 28 and 50 are very similar. They seek to have "as soon as practicable" deleted and substituted with "within 28 days". I say this on foot of the situation with the Birth Information and Tracing Act, where people are waiting far past the recommended time. Unfortunately, just today I spoke to somebody who is still having difficulty getting their information, particularly their...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: This again gives us the opportunity to speak about the six-month timeframe. One of the things that we did in the pre-legislative process in the committee was to bring in specialists in childhood trauma. It is probably one of the best sessions that we have ever had because it was so insightful and very interesting in terms of how it works. None of us can know or say what damage is done if...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I move amendment No. 11: In page 9, line 35, after “campaign,” to insert “in Ireland and abroad,”. We had a discussion on this in committee. If I am reading it correctly, the Minister's amendment No. 12 deals with the issue. If that is the case, I will be happy to withdraw amendment No. 11. I ask for clarity on that.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: This relates to the earlier discussion on the dissolution, which we do not support. I am just following that train of thought.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Can I come back in?

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: The chief deciding officer should be able to appoint his or her staff independently. The idea is that the chances of having to appeal decision with a genuinely independent staff in place will be reduced. I am not talking about setting up a whole new State agency, which is different from what we proposed on the birth information legislation. If I was appointed in the morning as an...