Results 161-180 of 1,914 for speaker:Sharon Keogan

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Yes.

Seanad: Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I am very happy to second the Bill and co-sign it. Exposure to pornographic content at a young age can have detrimental effects on a child's development and mental health. Various studies have shown the negative impact of early exposure to pornography on children. The American Academy of Pediatrics noted that exposure to sexual content can lead to risky sexual behaviour and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I call for a debate in the new term to discuss the UK's Cass review on gender identity services for children and young people in Ireland. Dr. Hilary Cass was asked by the UK National Health Service, NHS, to chair an independent to chair an independent review and make recommendations on how to improve services for young people experiencing issues with their gender identity and ensure that the...

Seanad: Migration: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: The Minister is just about to leave but I wanted to congratulate him on becoming leader of his party. I am not sure how long his tenure will be but I wish him well.

Seanad: Migration: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Figures released by the Minister's Department on 11 June showed that, at the end of April this year, 5,644 who had been granted a status such as refugee status or subsidiary protection status or who had been given leave to remain still remained in IPAS accommodation. When these people are granted their status, they are permitted to avail of rent allowance or the housing assistance payment in...

Seanad: Nithe i dTosach Suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Protection (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: The civic engagement team of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth held a meeting regarding the Thornton Hall site on 29 May as the Government had proposed its use as a refugee and asylum seeker accommodation centre. The national lead on civic engagement, Eibhlin Byrne, briefed me along with other Members of the Oireachtas from the north Dublin and east...

Seanad: Nithe i dTosach Suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Protection (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I am disappointed by the Minister of State's answer for two reasons. First, much of what she said has been lifted word for word from the March press release, which leads me to my second point, namely, she has completely ignored the specifics of my Commencement matter. I asked the Minister to give an update on the Thornton Hall site, which is being considered for use for refugee and asylum...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I too want to be associated with the expressions of sympathy for Senator John O'Mahony. My sympathies go to his family. It is lovely to hear colleagues around the Chamber talk so lovingly about him. I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Craughwell. I call for a debate regarding recent failures of Tusla and proposed solutions for reforming this State agency....

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 17, after line 8, to insert the following: “Report on the Minor Ailment Scheme 14. Within 12 months of the passing of this Act the Minister shall commission a report on how a pharmacy-based minor ailment scheme can be introduced in Ireland. It shall include details regarding how Irish Medicines Board Act 1995, the Pharmacy Act 2007, Health (Pricing...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I commend the Minister as well. This minor ailments scheme, which is now to be called common conditions, is something I have been talking about since I entered the Seanad. It is a game-changer when it comes to community healthcare. I commend the Minister on pushing this forward.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I welcome everyone here today and I always love to come in to listen to representatives of local government and councillors throughout the country. With regard to a comment made about Independents and how they do not bring on women in politics, this year I was allocated funding to support independent women and minority groups in politics. I held a number of training sessions throughout the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I wish to object to the Order of Business, namely, the proposal that No. 1 be concluded rather than adjourned. To take Committee and all Remaining Stages of the Bill today is an insult to the House, given that it is such important legislation. I also want to raise the issue of crime.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I am proposing an amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I move: "That No. 1 be adjourned and not concluded."

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Prison numbers in our country at this time have hit 5,000. Many of our 14 prisons are overcrowded. We talk about crime here every day, including judges making the wrong decision in respect of crime, but perhaps they make those decisions because there is nowhere to send people. We need places to send people. At this time, there are 469 people without bed spaces in prisons. Limerick's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: Yes.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Minister for explaining this section to me but it certainly does not give me any great comfort. Yes, I did put out a tweet on my amendment, which was voted down today. It was one which was put down in good faith because I do not believe that AHRRA will do due diligence in respect of safeguarding potential children born through surrogacy. It states: "...shall not approve under...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: It is essential to put the child front and centre in this legislation. That is why I put down that amendment. On setting the bar, it is set really high when it comes to fostering, yet there are failures within that system.Intending foster parents will go through between six and 12 months before being allowed to have a child in their care. I have had many children over the years who came to...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Sharon Keogan: That is why I included child sexual abuse in that amendment. It is why I would always put the safety of children to the fore when it comes to this legislation.