Results 1-8 of 8 for "direct provision" speaker:Catherine Noone

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Catherine Noone: ...highlighted the LGBTI+ strategy that was launched this morning and the schools involved in a diversity programme. That is to be commended and, we hope, extended. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised direct provision and spoke about a billionaire in America, which-----

Seanad: Period Poverty: Motion (27 Mar 2019)

Catherine Noone: ...and costs approximately £5 million per year to operate, which is a lot of money, but is affordable in the context of what we spend as a country. As others said, women who are vulnerable in direct provision and homelessness are the most in need of measures that could alleviate period poverty. Some schools in Ireland have also brought in the strategy adopted in Scotland and they...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Catherine Noone: ...Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the Seanad on Tuesday, 10 October, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on direct provision, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each, time can be shared and the Minister to be given four minutes to reply...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Apr 2017)

Catherine Noone: .... The Minister has acknowledged that there are problems with the existing system and we should remain open-minded and positive about what can be achieved in this area. Senator Black asked about direct provision, which is very serious, especially in the case of children. The Minister of State has been bereaved and we apologise for the fact that the schedule needed to be amended....

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2017)

Catherine Noone: ...to those workers as the Tesco dispute is to employees there. Their livelihoods depend on it. If the Taoiseach's office can be of assistance, I am sure it will be. I agree with Senator Ó Clochartaigh on direct provision and the implementation of the Mahon tribunal report. I am happy to facilitate such a debate in the near future. I note the Senator's comments about Brexit. To be...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Catherine Noone: ...of applications within a shorter timeframe. It will provide sufficient time for the full implementation of the recommendations of the working group report to the Government on improvements to the direct provision process, including direct provision and other measures which are the subject of the Bill. The deferral of the Bill will allow time to consider in detail any unconstitutional...

Seanad: National Integration Strategy: Motion (1 Apr 2015)

Catherine Noone: ...who reside in Ireland. There are still regrettable instances where people who live here are not treated equally or are slow to achieve equal status. I refer in this regard to the process of direct provision, a matter to which Senators Aideen Hayden and Ivana Bacik have alluded, and the sheer length of time it takes people to work their way through the system. There is no question that...

Seanad: Asylum Support Services: Motion (23 Oct 2013)

Catherine Noone: ...'s reception and asylum system is one of great importance. I commend Senator Jillian van Turnhout for her work in this area and bringing the motion before us. There is no question that those in direct provision accommodation are among the most vulnerable in our society. It is up to us to ensure procedures and facilities are in place to make sure their first months in Ireland are ones in...