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Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Acting Chairperson and I also thank her for seconding the Bill. I thank all of the speakers tonight, including the Acting Chairperson and Senators Ward, Warfield and Wall, for their support for this Bill. It means a great deal to me, to Jason, to Jason's family and to all of the women out there who could be protected and saved if this legislation becomes law. I thank the...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (22 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice of welcome to the students from Our Lady's School in Ballinteer. It is always wonderful to see young people coming in and having the opportunity to see how we operate in these Houses. I have raised this matter in the House a number of times. It seems to be quite close to the previous topic. We need to have a much more co-ordinated approach to allocating secondary school...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (22 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for the response I appreciate the consideration she has given to it. It is important to note we are not just talking about the main towns of Newbridge and Kildare but also smaller areas in the vicinity such as Athgarvan, Lackagh, Milltown, Suncroft and Nurney, which have no secondary schools and are completely reliant on school places in Newbridge and Kildare...

Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister has proven himself yet again to be a progressive and reforming Minister for Health. I thank him for that. He is absolutely committed to the prioritisation of drafting this Bill in order to provide a national legislative framework for organ donation and transplant services in Ireland for the very first time. In addition to addressing organ donation and transplants, the Bill...

Seanad: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I certainly welcome the opportunity to second this motion in the House. I thank the Minister of State for being here and for his sterling work in the area in appointing Dr. Patricia Scanlon as AI ambassador, and in other initiatives he has taken such as the establishment of the enterprise digital advisory forum, the AI innovation hub, and of course joining the Global Partnership on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I came this morning from Naas General Hospital where I and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, had the opportunity to celebrate ten years of Project Search. Indeed, that was the precursor to the Oireachtas Work Learning, OWL, programme that we have in Leinster House. Every year, ten young people from care with an intellectual disability are involved in an internship there. Honestly, to...

Seanad: Sports Funding: Statements (21 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is good to have the Minister of State here to talk about this important area, which I know he is passionate about. He is already making a huge difference since taking office. I was delighted to welcome him to south Kildare recently and we visited a number of diverse clubs including rugby, snooker, soccer, GAA and watersports, which is very important with the blueway. Under the last...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the news this morning that as many as 30 Irish citizens will be released from Gaza today. It is absolutely good news to see the first set of Irish citizens leaving the enclave of Gaza since the horrific events started on 7 October. For those living in Gaza, it is every person’s nightmare and the thought of Emily Hand spending her ninth birthday there is horrific. I...

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I add my voice of welcome to the Adare Women's 2020 Club. Councillor Bridie Collins sent a message first thing this morning to tell me to make sure to meet those very fine ladies. It is really lovely to be able to say hello to them. As soon as they started coming in, I said, "That is who they are." They are very welcome. I hope they have a lovely day in Leinster House. I hope to get to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Walsh, Ms Duggan and their teams for being here and for the very well-intentioned and good work that is being carried out. I also want to express concern about where we are at. Every child about whom we are talking and who accessed the services is vulnerable. Regardless of whether they come from the most supportive family, there will be challenges, frustrations, disappointment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will ask Mr. Kelly to respond the question directed to him first.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Following the Order of Business, I will move a motion for an expression of sympathy for former Member, Louis J. Belton. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, Public-Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 -...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: He will be ready to run for his panel for the next term.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I also extend my welcome and that of the House to our distinguished guests. We are all looking forward to the tribute to William B. Yeats next Thursday. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind invitation. I listened to RTÉ Radio 1 over the weekend, when the day William B. Yeats heard the news that he was the winner of the Nobel Prize was discussed. He had been nominated a number of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: There is no doubt about that. The House re-echoes its call for a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages, including little Emily Hand - I understand that the Tánaiste met with her family today - and for aid to be delivered to Palestine. That is with all collectively working towards a long-term solution. Senator Dooley also asked for a debate on the national public service...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Louis J. Belton; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a further period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of December, 2023 and ending on the 31st day of May, 2024.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Chair. Fianna Fáil, as the Chair and Minister know, believes in the delivery of fundamental public health services to the highest standard, through investment, innovation and of course reform, which this really falls under. In government, we have continued to support the reform of our health services and have implemented universal health care that is accessible and...