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Home Help: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Sometimes in life there are many things that we take for granted. We are inclined to take for granted some of the basic tenets, such as the ability to feed ourselves, wash ourselves and be able to care for ourselves. As we get older, these basic rights can be taken away from us. It is incredibly painful when we see the independence and dignity of parents, relatives, friends and neighbours...

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Motion (7 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ..., who has Down's syndrome, and as someone who has worked both full-time and as a volunteer with Special Olympics, I have lived my life trying to implement consistently both the spirit and the core tenets of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. These core tenets represent the most fundamental rights of all persons regardless of ability or disability: the right to...

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...and debate. My life as a sister to Cathal, who has Down's syndrome, my experience in the education sector and having worked with Special Olympics Ireland has worked to consistently implement the core tenets of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. These core tenets represent the most fundamental rights of all persons, regardless of ability level. They include the...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: .... Furthermore, children's own wishes, desires and views on their best interest should be valued and, as far as possible, have a significant bearing on any court decision made. One of the main tenets of the Constitution is that we must cherish children. Few matters can be of such importance to a child's welfare and well-being as those of custody, guardianship and adoption. It is a...