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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 - Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken at 2.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 4.30 p.m., if...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Senators Dolan, Murphy and Kyne raised the IFA meeting in Corrofin last night, which outlined the importing costs, the threats to food security, the increase in the cost of fertiliser and the absence of meal. While Senators have welcomed the supports from the Government, they are looking for a debate on food security and I will organise that in the next week or so. Senator Currie and others...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(5)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 27th April, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Health, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b),...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by US Congressman Richard Neal (24 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: In the presence of Ambassador Cronin and former Ministers Charlie Flanagan and Noel Dempsey, I would like to wholeheartedly welcome Congressman Neal and all of the distinguished guests that we have here today. We are really proud to have him as a visitor to our shores but I know it is not the first time; he has been here many times. Protecting the peace on our island is such an important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday 24 May, 2022, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 97(1), Private Members' business, motion on carbon policy, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to adjourn after two hours if not previously concluded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Senator Dolan raised the announcement during the week by the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, who has responsibility for special education and inclusion, on her intention to impose or invoke certain schools to take on special classes. It probably pained her to have to do that because it is a terrible indictment of the relationship between schools and the Department. Both say they want the...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Congressman Richard Neal be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 24th May, 2022, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I have to be in the Seanad at noon. I apologise that I will not be able to stay for the reply. I thank the three women for their contributions this morning. We all agree with absolutely everything that has been said here today. I do not think I have ever been as frustrated with the slow pace of Government. It is not just the Department of Education, although I know we are talking about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on a recent media report regarding governance in local authorities, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m., with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, all Senators not to exceed six minutes and the Minister to be given no less than seven minutes to reply to the debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: We all wish Pete continued success. May the Cathaoirleach enjoy the anniversary on Saturday. Senator Paddy Burke was seeking a debate on infrastructure, particularly in the west. There is a standing request in Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for a debate on the national development plan. I will chase that up again today. Senator Dolan recounted her tour of Holles Street...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Sometimes when we give compliments, it comes out as being patronising, but I compliment Ms Exton, Ms Neville and Mr. Byrne, who are so impressive. I thank them very much for taking their time this morning to come and present to us. They describe, with such passion, the difficulties that we experienced in our secondary school system and, probably to a lesser extent but it still relevant, in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. a1, report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 1, Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., with the opening contributions of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, all Senators not to exceed six minutes...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I agree with Senator Dolan about the conference. We all know that from a party perspective it is nice to get together with friends from around the country because we only get to see them every couple of years and it is a lovely event. For me, the vibrancy, engagement, grit and determination that can only be got in rural Ireland were evident in the room on Saturday and it was lovely to see...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I know.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I absolutely hear the Senator on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I will pass it on but he will be here at 6.30 p.m. but we will pass on the Senator's concerns before that anyway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: Not at all. Senator Conway talked about the school building project and looking for a debate on it. The 9% VAT rate and staff shortage within the hospitality industry were also raised. The industry tells us often about the latter issue but I am not sure work permits for people from outside the EU are consistently the answer when we have 150,000 people on the live register. We need to...

Seanad: Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: "That the 12th report of the Committee of Selection be laid before Seanad Éireann".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Cathaoirleach and wish colleagues a good afternoon. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and the Council, as regards the collection, preservation and analysis of evidence relating to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes at...