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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: Leave the Dubs alone.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank those who raised issues on the Order of Business. Senator Horkan raised the town and village renewal and spoke in detail on the apparent reduction of successful applications this year. The Minister, Deputy Ring, may be due a visit to the Seanad. He has not been here in a while. It would be a worthwhile debate. He also raised the issue of the children's hospital. Based on several...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: There will be an opportunity to discuss that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: I refer to the particular legislation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: Lads, take it outside if you want to have a conversation. There will be a debate on 12 December which is the week after next. I suggest that is an opportune time to raise the matter with the Minister. Senator O'Mahony raised a very important issue around sport, the FAI and the ongoing issue with the FAI's funds. This is a very serious matter and he is quite right that the Minister for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: I did not read the article the Senator referenced but there is a need for a wider debate on housing policy and those kinds of purchases. Many of the housing developments being built at the moment are either 100% private or 100% social, and we need to be looking at the mix. I come across many people on the doorsteps who do not expect a house from the State, who are quite willing to pay for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: As do we all.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: The Senator has raised an important point and I look forward to seeing his legislation when it comes before the House. It seems timely and relevant. Senator Feighan raised the issue of the Cuisle centre. He was unable to be present for yesterday's debate on this matter due to a family bereavement. Senator McFadden and I spoke on his behalf and on behalf of Senator Hopkins.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: Senator Leyden was here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: Many people spoke. I am referring to people who were absent and could not speak for themselves. It appears the Minister is in a bind in this situation, and the Irish Wheelchair Association has made a policy decision which negatively affects the users of this service. Everyone needs to just get together and sort this out. The will to keep this facility in Roscommon seems to be there. Fair...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: It is not only a problem near the sea, because seagulls are now so domesticated that they come onto Grafton Street and terrorise people. It is an issue. In Howth, Fingal County Council has installed special bins that make it much less likely that rubbish is strewn around the place. Many councils all over Dublin have to take that into account.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: No, and they are clearly fond of sausage McMuffins.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: It is an interesting area because it is hard to know what to do about it. It is raised with me quite regularly. It sounds like a funny frivolous issue to raise but it is quite serious, especially for children as I have heard many reports of them being chased by seagulls. It is, as the Senator noted, quite frightening. I will request an update on this from the Minister for Culture,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: The Leas-Chathaoirleach obviously knows that man well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: It is nice to highlight a positive initiative.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: It is very common that Irish people who go abroad and do well give back to Ireland. We are very lucky when it comes to that inward investment. On that level, it is very important. People who partake in that type of philanthropic activity deserve to have their efforts highlighted, though oftentimes they do not wish for that at all.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: They are not doing it for praise, recognition or thanks. They do it because they feel they can give back. I thank the Senator for highlighting that.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss the imminent closure of the Irish Wheelchair Association's Cuisle accessible holiday resort.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Minister of State for his very clear outline of the situation. I call Senator Leyden to speak now.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: Is that agreed? Agreed.