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Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: I ask the Senator to conclude as there is a long list of Senators who wish to speak.

Seanad: Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome the Minister of State and the openness of his intervention. I am certainly no expert on this subject, but I believe it is one that goes to the heart of every household. It is, therefore, a burden we must all share. In finding a solution, we must work together. In my reading of the Keane report, I did not see definitive solutions for distressed homeowners. The report raises more...

Seanad: Toghchán an UachtaráinElection of President (8 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: Along with my colleagues in the Independent group extend warm congratulations to the President elect, Mr. Michael D. Higgins, known affectionately throughout Ireland as Michael D. No doubt, he is inspired by his love of poetry, the arts and the Irish language. Michael D. Higgins was an innovative and visionary Minister for the Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht. He has been a consistent...

Seanad: Community and Voluntary Sector: Statements, Questions and Answers (9 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: That is fine. I hope we get the same latitude other groups got.

Seanad: Community and Voluntary Sector: Statements, Questions and Answers (9 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: I wholeheartedly agree with what Senator Zappone said and will not duplicate it. I cite the exemplar, which I believe goes across the board, of the scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector. We all appreciate that we are in a time of cuts. However, to try to meet the shortfall created by those cuts, organisations are approaching many Departments or...

Seanad: Community and Voluntary Sector: Statements, Questions and Answers (9 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: And Revenue.

Seanad: Community and Voluntary Sector: Statements, Questions and Answers (9 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: A number of questions were asked by my colleague, Senator Zappone. Perhaps the Minister could respond in writing.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: I also wish to address the infrastructure and capital investment plan, which I believe needs to be debated in this House. In line with the questions put forward by Senator Bacik, I also wish to raise the question of St. Patrick's Institution. As Senator Bacik has stated, the Government has committed in the programme for Government to end the practice of sending children to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: I echo the congratulations to the Irish team, which has given us all a boost. Perhaps we would like to skip over the budget and get straight to the European matches. Unfortunately, we cannot. I have concerns at the kite flying that is happening. Vulnerable hard-pressed families are reading headlines every day and wondering what will happen. We should all be careful with our comments. I...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: Go raibh maith agat, Seanadóir Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: What is the point of order?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: No, I went to the list and the Leader of the House proposed-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: ----- that I move to the Minister.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: I called for a quorum.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: I called for speakers.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: If the Minister would like to continue-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: It is not. The Senator should, please, resume his seat.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: The Senator should, please, resume his seat.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jillian van Turnhout: The Senator should, please, resume his seat.