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Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (9 Oct 2025)

Eileen Flynn: Apologies have been received from Deputy Lawlor. He is in the Dáil at the moment but he will be back to chair the meeting at around 12.50 p.m. or 1 p.m. As agreed before we went into public session, we would just like to take a few minutes to remember the people who were killed in the Carrickmines tragedy, which was ten years ago tomorrow. It is very important as a committee that we...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (9 Oct 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the Deputy for his suggestion of a moment's silence. It is important to use that minute to reflect as a committee on the many issues that really impact so many Travellers in Ireland today, such as mental health, accommodation and education. We have to keep raising these issues. We never want to see an instance like Carrickmines ever again. It is important that we remember the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I welcome the officials from Tusla to the meeting. I thank them for accepting the invitation of the committee to discuss this important topic. Apologies have been received from Senator Joe O'Reilly. As I said at the beginning of the meeting, Deputy Lawlor is in the Dáil. As the witnesses are within the grounds of Leinster House, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Sep 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I want to bring to the attention of Members the decision of TG4 not to broadcast a debate around the presidential election. What TG4 is doing is keeping thousands of people out of the conversation. I am a member of the Traveller community. My first language should be Cant but, unfortunately, it is not. Our language was robbed from us and I am raising this issue today because I am afraid...

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I want to bring the Minister of State's attention to the mental health inequalities this Bill must address but currently ignores. This legislation will shape mental health services for generations, but it fails to confront the discrimination that drives mental health crises in marginalised communities. The Traveller community faces a mental health emergency that shames our nation. Our...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Priorities and Provisions in the Review of the National Development Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (24 Sep 2025)

Eileen Flynn: The Minister thanked us for the opportunity to discuss the delivery of the national development plan review, but this committee should have been consulted before the Government finished its work on the largest infrastructure plan in history. He acknowledged our role but announced €2.75 billion in spending without any meaningful parliamentary scrutiny. How can the Minister claim that...

Seanad: Migration: Statements (23 Sep 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I know exactly what it is like to face racism, discrimination and hate in this country. I know what it is like to see Traveller accommodation being burned. I know what it is like for members of the Traveller community who experience multiple levels of racism and discrimination. Even when looking for accommodation under the HAP scheme, people are discriminated against because they are...

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: Sports should be for everyone but right now, we see two-tier examples of how Ireland is failing to live up to its own values. First, let me address the 47 Palestinian children who were denied the chance to visit Ireland. These children are aged nine to 16 years. They wanted to play Gaelic football here. They live in refugee camps. They have never seen the sea or been on a train. They...

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: The Senator's time is up. It is important that everybody get a chance to speak.

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I call on the Minister of State to respond. He has ten minutes.

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I wish County Donegal every success.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Judicial Review and Appeals Process: Engagement with Courts Service (9 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I am interested in knowing the definition of the common good you have in you mind. It is the same question, Chair. It is just that it would be a shame to let it go without talking about what the common good is.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I did not get to hear all of Senator Ryan's speech this evening due to a committee meeting but, having listened to my colleagues in the House, I will listen back to it later. I grew up on a halting site with 73 extended families. Today there are about 20 extended families on the site. It is funny how, in some communities, domestic violence is seen to be part of the culture. I have said in...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Role, Responsibilities and Processes of An Coimisiún Pleanála and Office of the Planning Regulator: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: My first question relates to recent scandals. What extra measures have been introduced to prevent any repeat and to rebuild public trust? Only 28% of cases met the legal deadline last year. Why are social and affordable housing projects still waiting months for a decision? An coimisiún spent €10.8 million on legal fees in 2023, approximately one third of its budget. How does...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Role, Responsibilities and Processes of An Coimisiún Pleanála and Office of the Planning Regulator: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I can go through my questions for Mr. Cussen as well if-----

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Role, Responsibilities and Processes of An Coimisiún Pleanála and Office of the Planning Regulator: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the witnesses for coming back with upfront answers and I respect the honesty. As a cross-party committee, our job is to come up with reports to make infrastructure work for the public. I will not have time to ask Mr. Cussen the questions I have but I have on last question, even though I am over time. What one recommendation would the witnesses make as regards what we can do as a...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Role, Responsibilities and Processes of An Coimisiún Pleanála and Office of the Planning Regulator: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: It is important the committee get a copy of the presentation the witnesses gave to our colleagues today.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Role, Responsibilities and Processes of An Coimisiún Pleanála and Office of the Planning Regulator: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I do not know if Mr. Cussen has enough time to answer.

Seanad: Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Eileen Flynn: I rise in support of Senator Tom Clonan’s Bill. All of the Civil Engagement Group supports this very important Bill. I am here five years this week, and since Senator Clonan has entered the House, his passion and determination around equality for people with disabilities has shown and brought things to the table that many of us would not have thought of in this House. The...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Business of Joint Committee (25 Jun 2025)

Eileen Flynn: What is the focus of the report and why are we doing a report? This is only one of the first public meetings of the committee. I just ask out of curiosity.