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Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: I too welcome this Bill and Sinn Féin will support it. It is fair to say there is widespread and growing unease at the use of animal furs in clothing and the reduction of an animal to a pelt, a fashion accessory or a symbol of wealth and status. Growing up, I remember the protests about fur on the catwalks and the banners that read "It takes...[50] dumb animals to make [this]...coat....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (4 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: 313. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to make emergency foster carers eligible for the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53943/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: Since I raised in the House recently the impact on women and children of assessments under section 47 of the Family Law Act 1995, I have had a flood of contacts from yet more mothers and accredited practitioners in the psychological services outlining disturbing experiences of women and their children assessed under this process. One eminent practitioner is very anxious about mothers...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: I was not interfering in the separation of powers.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: To whom are these assessors accountable?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: I did not mention any cases.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I listened intently. Unfortunately, I am not a member of the committee so I did not receive the opening addresses but I listened to their presentations, for which I thank them. I am a Sinn Féin Deputy in north Kildare. My comrade in south Kildare wanted to join the meeting as well but, unfortunately, she had another meeting to attend....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: Could we do anything to help when it comes to liaison with local authorities etc.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: I thank the witnesses for their work and their contributions to the state of the country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: I am on the premises of Leinster House. It has been a really encouraging session. They are not always as encouraging. Sometimes we feel as though we are standing in front of the sea, telling it to stop. It has been encouraging to hear our guests' wisdom, the meitheal and the humility in regard to the planet, regarding the earth as a provider and producer that has to keep going. If the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (2 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: 740. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will meet with a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52480/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Réada Cronin: I would like to say I love Irish apples. I did not have a question for Mr. Traas. My last question was for Dr. Moran.

Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: I wish to reinforce what my comrade, Teachta Ó Laoghaire, talked about yesterday when we were discussing this Bill and the importance of the home liaison programme and the school completion programme. The home school liaison officers often save futures and sometimes even save lives. They can be the lifeline not just for a child but for whole families and the younger siblings coming up...

Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: I apologise. I thought I had five minutes.

Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: Yes, we were told five.

Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: It has changed from yesterday. Okay. I apologise.

Covid-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: It would be ridiculous to stand up here and not cite the growing number of new cases and hospital and ICU admissions. Reframing the challenge of Covid-19 is difficult in the context of our current figures. Our children are of particular concern in the context of Covid itself, long Covid and the wider impacts on their physical, mental and emotional health. It is hard to believe that while...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: I thank Dr. Brennan for her presentation. I despair at the thought of what is ahead of us. Dr. Brennan spoke about the financial commitments made by Scotland and the Netherlands. I accept that has to be the case and that our commitment to the circular economy cannot be piecemeal. Does Dr. Brennan believe we are at the races at the moment? I am worried that so much financial assistance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: Certainly. It dropped on this end as well. I am getting a lot of feedback. Can the Chairman hear me now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Réada Cronin: Despite the de-risking moves, we are still in uncharted waters and this legislation could create many unknown possibilities and challenges for industry. Given our current economic model, I worry about the degree to which this legislation will work and whether companies will look for a great deal of financial commitments to comply with it. How viable is that? Has there been any kind of...