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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Mr. Jacobs and Mr. McQueen are very welcome, and I thank them for the presentation they have given us so far. The information is very welcome. I have a number of questions. I will just put them all together to the witnesses and they might answer them briefly thereafter. First, I know we are not allowed to talk about the north runway but when do the witnesses think we will be able to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Arrivals duty-free.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Absolutely. Chair, may I finish just by saying to Mr. Jacobs that I have used the airport a number of times for both work and pleasure in recent months. The staff members and how they interact with people, particularly people who might be tired or who have babies, are an absolute credit to the airport. I know that sometimes in the media all you hear are the negative stories. All I have...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister for taking this Bill today. I speak on behalf of the entire Fine Gael group when I say that the drafting of this Bill would not have been possible without the work of Young Fine Gael. Yes, we put it on paper and our justice spokesperson, Senator Ward, translated it into legislative language, but we owe a real debt of gratitude to the YFG team here for bringing this...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: Spiking is terrifying and with sight of the figures from the sexual assault treatment shared with the Minister’s Department, these are genuinely telling us that the incidents are on the rise. What is even more terrifying is the relatively recent phenomenon of needle spiking where women are being injected completely unbeknownst to themselves. A young lady from my village shared her...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: Or half an hour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank our witnesses for their attendance and particularly for the presentations we got to read yesterday. I would not have known an awful lot of it, and it is fascinating. It is very new to somebody like me but it is fascinating. Given the witnesses' appearances today, I have confidence regarding the delivery of plans because there is an authority they give off with regard to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I will ask one final rebuttal question. It is notwithstanding the confidence Mr. O'Connell has in the basis of why Dublin Port wants to stay in Dublin. I probably 95% agree with him. When they have looked at relocating over the years, both Mr. O'Connell since he joined and the others before him, was there ever any benefit to improvements in international trade in taking the port out of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I am sold. I thank the witness.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner (9 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I welcome Commissioner McGuinness to the Seanad. We all know, and it is testament to her career, that the Commissioner is a very proud European. She has had a long and successful career in the European Parliament and now in the Commission. It is testament to her dedication and commitment to the European project. It is also a testament to her authenticity. I wish her continued success....

Seanad: Ireland's Application for Membership of CERN: Statements (9 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister of State for coming in and giving us this good news today. I am delighted to be able to talk about Ireland's application to CERN and why we should apply. First, membership of CERN will provide an opportunity for Irish scientists and engineers, the people who are listening to us today, to join a world-class research community and collaborate with international resources...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: The group is very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, the Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, the Finance Bill 2023 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.15 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: With the indulgence of colleagues, I will start by addressing our colleague and friend, Eileen. I know how difficult it must have been for the Senator to raise this matter this morning. I want to acknowledge her courage and bravery because if we do not call these things out, they keep perpetuating and it becomes nearly a part of accepted society. I am really sorry that she had to deal with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: Senator Malcolm Byrne highlighted the fact that 9 May is May day in the European Union. Senator Kyne opened proceedings by calling for a debate on the capital health spending plan.

Seanad: Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023: Motion (4 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: "That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 31st March, 2023, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b), which,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (3 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for coming to the House. I appreciate that the issue I am raising is not directly under his remit but I would be grateful for his assistance on it within his Department. The problem of abandoned vehicles has the potential to affect people living on every housing estate, back road and boreen. It has an impact in every part of the country....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (3 May 2023)

Regina Doherty: I am absolutely fascinated that everything the Minister of State has read out exists. I am delighted that it does, but I have to tell the Minister of State that it is not working. I am even more fascinated by the line "The success of our approach in this area is demonstrated by the most recently available results", which do look great but they are not reflected in what we see. There are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No.1, motion regarding an appointment to the Policing Authority, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No.2, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the collection and transfer of advance passenger information for the prevention,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues. Senator Kyne asked me to investigate or at least discuss the matter of the Aramark employees who had been promised the €1,000 payment for their Covid-19 service and who have not yet received it. He asked me to find out what is going on with the Minister. I will certainly send him a note today. Senator Kyne is also looking for a debate on the extension of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Regina Doherty: Yes, it would be nice to do something to recognise his bravery. Senator Malcolm Byrne mentioned the guests from his media freedom event this morning. He recognised the illegal detention of Jimmy Lai, whose relatives were present in the Chamber this morning and to whom I wish to send our solidarity. Senator Black proposed an amendment to the Order of Business - it was seconded by Senator...