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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. O'Connor. I have some questions on apprenticeships for Mr. Bermingham and Mr. Scattergood. They spoke about where the impetus came for them to pursue an apprenticeship, which for Mr. Bermingham was to do with his background and the family business. The number of apprenticeships has gone up significantly, as has the number of women participating. Back in 2018, only 2% of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of both current and former Fianna Fáil Members, I would like to be associated with the eloquent good wishes the Cathaoirleach paid to Noel. I wish him and his family health and happiness as they enter the next phase of their lives. I echo the Cathaoirleach's comments regarding Noel's kindness, generosity, understanding and support for all of us.Yesterday evening, I noticed on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Climate Crisis and Disability: Discussion (30 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Mr. Kearns, Mr. Walshe, Dr. Mooney and Ms Gilmartin, who is joining us online, are very welcome. In looking through some of the submissions they gave us last night, it really struck me how important it is to have a cross-cutting approach to ensuring disability proofing with regard to every policy that comes before every Department and every Minister. I have a number of questions. I will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish to raise a number of issues. Yesterday I spoke about the Women of Honour report as we heard about it in the media. Today we have a little more information in regard to that report. Once again I thank the Women of Honour and indeed the Men of Honour who have come forward in regard to stark revelations in the report. Once again I note the substantial work that Senator Clonan and...

Seanad: Independent Review of the Handling of Past Complaints of Abuse in St John Ambulance Ireland: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the motion and commend the work of the proposers. I also commend the work of Senator Lynn Ruane who has been working on this issue for a long time.I most particularly commend Mr. Mick Finnegan who is present and who I got to know through a mutual friend, Mr. Aubrey McCarthy. Mr. Finnegan's courage in the face of all this for many years has to be commended. To be a survivor of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader.It will give me great pleasure, on my behalf and on behalf of Senator Ardagh, to move that leave be given to introduce the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023, "a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known in the Irish language as An Coiste Comhairleach um Chóireáil Atáirgthe...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: First Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an an Act to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known in the Irish language as An Coiste Comhairleach um Chóireáil Atáirgthe Dhaonna Chuidithe or in the English language as the Assisted Human Reproduction Treatment Advisory Committee, to advise on criteria for eligibility for financial assistance with...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: First Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for making herself available to take it. As many Members of both Houses will know - the Minister of State has often heard me speak about this matter during my time in the Lower House - public transport is a key issue and key priority for me and the people of south Kildare. Newbridge is very much...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I acknowledge the developments we have seen. It is important to acknowledge the progress that has been made. I met the NTA which mentioned the review it was undertaking at the time and indicated there would be a new strategy for national fares. That is good and important news, as is the expansion of the Local Link network. I particularly welcome route 888 which will serve Monasterevin,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Senator. It is an important issue. Before I call on the Minister of State to respond, I welcome the students from Hollypark school in Foxrock. I am delighted to have them here on International Women's Day. I hope they will learn a lot.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State will have the final few words.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for those strong and positive words.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Happy International Women's Day to our guests, to all our female Members and to all the women who work here in the Houses of the Oireachtas and in communities, doing terrific work to encourage and support others, championing us and making a difference in their own workplaces, communities and families. It is important to acknowledge the announcement this morning that the referendum on care,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in An Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the orders of reference of the Joint Committee on Autism - extension of reporting deadline, to be taken on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Senator Ward spoke about Seachtain na Gaeilge, which is important. We should all learn from Paul Mescal and use a cúpla focal, agus mise freisin. Senator Ward mentioned the exhibition pertaining to the 26 females who are or have been MEPs, which was opened last week by Frances Fitzgerald.Obviously we should support that and take the opportunity to see it. Senator Ward also mentioned...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Senator Davitt spoke about the planning legislation, which is a catch-all, and the fact that people cannot extend planning permission for more than five years. While I think we all understand that this was targeted at those hoarding land to get higher prices, it has unintended consequences for rural Ireland and one-off houses. We all know that with the costs associated with building and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2023: Motion (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 28th February, 2023.

Seanad: Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Autism: Motion (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That the Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Autism, as agreed by Order of the Seanad of 9th February, 2022, be amended in paragraph (3), by the deletion of ‘within nine months of the first public meeting of the Joint Committee’ and the substitution therefor of ‘not later than 1st June, 2023’.