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Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

Catherine Ardagh: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I know he has been here for a while today. This is a really important motion. We know that for people to use public transport, anywhere in the country and not just in our cities, they need to feel safe. From our research among public transport users, 93% of people say they have witnessed antisocial behaviour. My colleague has pointed out...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Ardagh: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach and our new Leader on their new terms. I wish them both very well. I am delighted, with my colleague, Senator Crowe, to introduce the Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill. I would like No. 18 to be taken before No. 1.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Ardagh: Yes, I propose that No. 18 be taken before No. 1. The Bill obliges employers with more than 50 employees to publish the salary scales of the job positions they have on offer. There will be some form of redress in the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, using the current employment infrastructure. The Bill will also prohibit employers from asking potential employees about their salary...

Seanad: Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill 2023: First Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Ardagh: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make further and better provision for equality between employed persons by providing for transparency in respect of matters relating to remuneration, and for that and other purposes to amend the Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2021 and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill 2023: First Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Ardagh: Next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank all of our contributors and guests. It is obvious they are all very passionate about autism. I do not know their backgrounds but many of us have a family or close link with someone with autism. That is what drives many of us on this committee. I know many people who work with organisations involved with neurodiversity and autism that have similar links. One can tell that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Ardagh: It is important to commend the family who brought a case to the Workplace Relations Commission on behalf of their child who was secluded in a corridor. I highlight that issue. The actions taken by that family made other parents a little braver to speak out. As Ms McDonagh touched on earlier, parents are so grateful that their child has a place that they do not want to rock the boat. They...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Today is very much the Cathaoirleach's day. It is his family's day. I congratulate him, Conchobar, his wider family and all his friends and colleagues. I was very fortunate to have worked very closely with him in the last Seanad. We had good times together. On my very first day he, having been around for some time before, was able to show me the ropes. He acted as a mentor to me, for...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: I stand again today for my colleague, Senator Clifford-Lee. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. It is always great to see her. She has done some super work in mental health and in her portfolio. I wish her the best of luck. Fianna Fáil will be supporting this Bill. The Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022 is somewhat akin to the Finance Bill and Social Welfare...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Yes, the perinatal clinics also. I also refer to the funding that has been allocated for IVF. The Department has done a lot of work and has covered major areas. The consultants’ contract that was agreed last week was a significant body of work. I do not know if people realise the amount of time and effort the Department and the IHCA have put into it. We will see the benefit of the...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Now.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Now.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Now.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Now.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Now.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2°of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Social Welfare Bill 2022 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank Fiacre and Carmel for coming in. I saw Fiacre's RTÉ documentary, which was just amazing. He is an amazing advocate for non-verbal children. He has no idea how much hope he gives families and children. He must be commended on his bravery. He has his mother to thank. It is always down to his mother pushing things and finding a solution to unlock his voice. I say well done to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: Many of the points I was going to make have been raised, particularly on the reasonable accommodation passport and its use in the education sector for children going from early intervention ASD classes onto secondary school and university. It seems like a no-brainer and hopefully it will be in our recommendations in our report. To Mr. Brabazon, I know myself the benefits of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: I refer to the EmployAbility scheme run by the Department of Social Protection and whether all the participants benefit from this State-supported scheme or whether they are directly employed?