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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: Five million euro per year. It will probably be twice the amount next year.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I wish to reiterate Fianna Fáil's support for the Bill as well as my personal support. I am delighted to be here. I missed the Second Stage because it was held on 24 May and my little boy was born on 22 May. That is why I was not here to voice my support.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I was back soon after that, but not quite two days later. The Bill is welcome. Senator Kelleher touched on an important point. We need to diagnose the problem first. Sometimes, when I speak about the gender pay gap with people, they seem to think that it does not exist, that it is some kind of figment of our imagination or that it is not actually happening. However, it is happening....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: St. Molaga's national school in Balbriggan has 463 pupils. Balbriggan is the fastest growing town in Ireland and it has the youngest population in the State. Since 2000, the school has been accommodated in 16 prefabricated buildings because of its growing population. They were to have been a temporary solution, but 17 years later they are still there. Three extra classrooms are needed...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Before I start, I wish to acknowledge the presence of Debbie Lynch and Sineád Creamer who are seated in the Gallery. They are parents who have children attending the school and are very involved in this project. St. Molaga's school has educated generations of children in Balbriggan. The school has built up a great history and culture. It...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: Briefly, a Chathaoirligh, if I could just mention-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: Just very briefly.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: The Minister of State has said that the school can submit an application if there is an immediate need. The people concerned do not want a temporary solution. They got a temporary solution 17 years ago and now need a permanent solution.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion (26 Oct 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I echo the sentiments expressed by Senator Boyhan. I am disappointed this amendment has now been accepted. However, the Fianna Fáil group is eager that this Bill is enacted and, therefore, we are willing to support it in its current form. It is definitely a step forward for victims of crime, which all of us would welcome, and I wish the Minister of State the best of luck with it.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I would also like to extend a very warm welcome to Deputy Nolan and his delegation. Like my colleagues, I would like to congratulate Senator Kelleher on this Bill. She has our support and she has our support for the amendment. It is excellent that Senator Kelleher has put so much work into this Bill and it is very much appreciated. The Bill is supported by my group. It addresses the...

Seanad: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I move amendment No. 5:In page 4, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following:"Amendment of Act of 2015 3. The Act of 2015 is amended by the insertion of the following new section after section 57:"57A. (1) Where an application under section 56(1) made by a sponsor for permission to be given to a member of the family of the sponsor to enter and reside in the State has been refused, or...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I thank the Minister for attending for the passage of this important legislation. As a practising solicitor, I can see the merit in it. It was about time something like this was provided for. Quite often, lump sum payments are made and do not have an actual benefit for the claimant. This is an absolute travesty and we have corrected that this evening. I thank the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: Tell that to the Tánaiste.

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: Like Senators Coffey and Norris, I acknowledge the presence of the families in the Gallery. I cannot even imagine the grief and horror of their situation. My heart goes out to them and I hope that, in time, they can bring closure to their situations. In his opening statement, Senator Norris referred to the horrific murder of Declan Flynn in Fairview Park. He is right to say that it...

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I did not talk-----

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: Excuse me-----

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I did talk about your Bill.

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I pointed out the flaws in the Bill.

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I will not have such accusations-----

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods Upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: -----made against me.