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Seanad: Rights-Based Care Economy: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for being here. We appreciate it and I thank her for the points she has brought to us. The introduction of the long-term carer's PRSI contribution for a State pension for those who have cared for incapacitated dependants over a period of time is welcome. There are aspects on which the Minister of State has given detailed information that make a difference to...

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I extend a warm welcome to our new Superintendent and assure him we look forward to working with him. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I would like to be associated with the condolences regarding Flor O’Mahony and thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind words about our colleague Damien O'Reilly. As he said, we were absolutely shocked when we heard the really sad news. He was an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses. I apologise for coming in late. I have another committee at the same time so I was in for the start of that. There is a question I have been thinking about. I say this as much to the Chair and the members as to the two witnesses. We are undergoing this exploration and looking and learning from the experience of other countries and organisations. I wonder whether...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Parking Provision (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this issue. As chair of the all-party group on dementia, I have been working closely with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland on a number of projects that impact the lives of people with dementia and their families.One area that we have been co-operating on is the potential for the roll-out of the blue badge scheme, which is the European pass...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Parking Provision (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for his positive response and for his understanding of the situation. I appreciate that the Department of Transport is currently undertaking a fresh review of the disabled parking scheme and looking at a thorough mapping of the present operation, and analysing and doing a targeted stakeholder consultation. I am pleased that Indecon has taken this on. I ask the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I extend a warm welcome to the ambassador and his wife. We very much appreciate having them here today. I look forward to seeing them tomorrow evening. The Leas-Chathaoirleach referred to Patrick Sarsfield. I remind him that Sarsfield was born and grew up in Tully, County Kildare. We have our own claim.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank everybody who works behind the scenes to ensure the Seanad and the rest of Leinster House work. I thank Mr. Groves and all in the Seanad Office, the ushers and all those who work really hard behind the scenes to make sure Leinster House is cleaned and is hygienic. I thank all the catering staff, from those in the coffee dock to those in the self-service restaurant and everywhere in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you, Chair. My sincere apologies. I have had to be up and down three times to the Seanad this morning already. I appreciate the witnesses being here. Though I did not hear all of the opening contributions, I read everything. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. McCann in 2018 when he won the LEO award in Kildare and went on to win a regional and national award. Without wanting to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It was about flexi-jobs in Denmark, which Professor Cooney mentioned.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined. This morning, we heard the good news that a new round of the sports capital and equipment programme is opening from 17 July. This is a wonderful opportunity for sports and community groups around the country to develop the infrastructure that is so important to our towns and communities. It is good to see that the amounts have increased and that...

Seanad: Care Payments: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the debate and appreciate the Senators’ having put forward the motion. In many ways, as the Minister will be well aware, carers are the backbone of this country given the care and support they provide for their loved ones. As that takes a huge toll, the Government has an important role in supporting carers to give the care they want to give. There are many cases where that...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the opportunity to speak on this really difficult international situation. I had the opportunity many years ago to spend six months in Israel on a kibbutz. It was very close to the Gaza Strip; it was about six miles from there. I had the opportunity to see how partnership could work when people want it to.There were a number of Palestinians working on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind words on Brendan Daly, a wonderful character and politician. I believe that, sadly, his brother John passed away yesterday so it is a double tragedy and bereavement for the family. Sadly, last night we heard that Ben Briscoe passed away, another great Fianna Fáil stalwart.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: He gave 37 years of his life to Leinster House, and he was Lord Mayor of Dublin also. He was proud of his party and of Dublin, his city. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I know we will have an opportunity to pay tribute to him at another stage. I had the opportunity on Thursday to be in Lullymore Heritage Park, which is a wonderful place to visit in north-west Kildare. It was the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Developing a Legal Framework for Assisted Dying: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses for their insightful statements and submissions. In his statement, Professor Jones said that to introduce a measure in Ireland would be a radical and unprecedented change if it enabled assisted dying. I agree that it would be radical and unprecedented. He went on to say that countries that have introduced assisted dying in some form have abandoned the principle of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Can I say how pleased I was to be at a reception last night to see off our team as it heads to the Women's World Cup. It was fantastic to see the energy and enthusiasm in the room. On behalf of all of us, I wish the team and the backroom team, which does so much good, the very best of luck. In particular, I want mention the team's physiotherapist Susie Coffey, who is from Newbridge in...

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome Maggie Owens and Aideen Lynch, teachers at the Holy Family School for the Deaf, Cabra. They just appeared at the Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. I welcome them both and I am glad they have the opportunity to sit in and listen to some of the proceedings in the Chamber. It has been a particularly sad weekend for deaths in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses. They have outlined complex areas. Given the short period for asking questions, I will pose a question to each of them. My first question is for Dr. Mills, who spoke about the Fleming case and the fact the Supreme Court recognised that this is a very complex social issue. There is no doubt that legislation brought into being by these Houses sends a message no matter...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Dr. Mills has, but I also asked about conscientious objection.