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Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Katherine Zappone: I would like to draw on Standing Order 55 on the closure of debate by moving that the question be now put. As I interpret the procedure set down in the Standing Order, if I move that the question be now put and my motion is accepted, I can propose that the question be put to a vote. My interpretation may be incorrect.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Katherine Zappone: I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this afternoon's motion. I stand here to propose that this House should be reformed according to two principles that are cornerstones of any genuine democracy, and that this House should be reformed with a sense of urgency by the immediate establishment of an all-party task force so we can have meaningful reform in advance of the next Seanad...

Seanad: Human Trafficking and Prostitution: Motion (12 Oct 2011)

Katherine Zappone: ...for sexual exploitation. The Independent Senators move to criminalise the purchase of sex in Ireland in order to curb prostitution and trafficking. The seven of us, four women and three men, are standing shoulder to shoulder to propose that the Government develops effective and appropriate responses, inclusive of introducing legislation, to deal with prostitution and trafficking for...

Seanad: SPHE Curriculum: Motion (20 Jul 2011)

Katherine Zappone: ...increasing pluralism in the patronage of schools, which has a significant bearing on this debate. It is encouraging to see a Minister so engaged and willing to listen. I wholeheartedly support the motion, not only as an Independent Senator but also as an educator. As I do not have children I was unable to undertake the type of research done by certain colleagues, but I can draw upon my...