Results 1-14 of 14 for "direct provision" speaker:Annie Hoey

Seanad: Second Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Statements (22 Feb 2024)

Annie Hoey: ...just speak empty words at such a tipping point in this conflict. We need to maintain financial support, provide accommodation supports and improved conditions for those coming here, while working toward the abolition of direct provision for other refugees and people seeking asylum here. We have extended the hand of welcome to Ukrainian people coming here. I would like us to extend that...

Seanad: International Women's Day 2022: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Annie Hoey: ...fundraising she was planning to do with Mr. Charlie Bird. She is not well at the hands of the State. Some 80% of Traveller women are rearing children without running water or toilet facilities. There was a women dead for four days, potentially, in a direct provision centre in Cork. The new national maternity hospital will built on Catholic-owned land. Women in Ukraine are fleeing from...

Seanad: International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2021)

Annie Hoey: ...this is the most women that we have had in a Seanad, and there never have been. This goes for the Dáil too. There has never been a woman of colour in the Seanad or a woman who has lived through direct provision. Senator Eileen Flynn is the only woman from the Traveller community to be a Member and this place is richer and better for Senator Flynn being here. How many more would...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2021)

Annie Hoey: ...It is important that we think about the words we use. We noted how a former President of the United States used the naming of the virus as a quite racist weapon towards the end of his tenure. On direct provision, the announcement today was very welcome. I have friends in Mosney who have been there for over a decade, and I am sure they hope there is light at the end of the tunnel. I...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Annie Hoey: ...in the third decade of the century after the last home closed. That is a long time for us still not to have got to grips with this. We have not yet learned from our mistakes, and I am referring to direct provision and the need to give access to birth certs. There is an awful lot more we must do and we really must learn from the past. There is a great amount of work that needs to be...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...and mental stress. There is also the matter of fear and stigma. Particularly in recent times, there has been a real stoking of racism and anti-migrant sentiment. I talk to my friends in the Mosney direct provision centre.We hear all the time about incidents of racism, exclusion, taunting and other stuff. It is just not good enough. As I stated, I am very glad to be part of a party...

Seanad: Leaving Certificate 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...and do not have the supports that they need. I am thinking also of students who are in situations in which they face domestic violence or difficult home environments and those who are coming from direct provision and have already been isolated during lockdown. Traveller students may also struggle. Today is the first National Traveller Mental Health Day and I hope everyone takes note of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...the needs of people who have them. Yesterday, the House also discussed the work of the Homeless Period Ireland project. It should not have to do that work. Another Senator talked about someone in direct provision who was incontinent and was given a bucket. We need to have a mature conversation about women's bodies and the bodies of people who have periods. I cannot wait for the trolls...

Seanad: Skellig Star Direct Provision Centre and the Future of Direct Provision: Statements (30 Jul 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...of the people in the centre and, through them, one of the residents. The representatives of MASI were on their way to the centre but I have received a message to say they were not allowed into the direct provision centre to speak with residents. Why are these people from MASI not being allowed to speak with residents when they advocate most for these people? They also want to know if the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jul 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...as legislators. Merely days after we were on that panel talking about what we can do, more issues have arisen here in Ireland. I am extremely concerned about the conditions at the Skellig Star direct provision centre in Cahersiveen and the treatment at the centre, which has led to 32 residents beginning a hunger strike over ongoing problems, including food rationing. The residents are...

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...much-neglected and ignored aspect of Irish history. Can the Minister inform the House of her plans to introduce that Bill in the Dáil? On the issue of inclusion, I also mention here the need for educational opportunities for asylum seekers. Many residents in direct provision accommodation are valued students in our educational system at primary and secondary levels and sit our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jul 2020)

Annie Hoey: I will speak about direct provision and some serious concerns raised by residents of direct provision centres about how they are treated. These are based on recent correspondence residents received from the international protection accommodation service, IPAS, regarding those who leave direct provision overnight and similar matters. The correspondence states that in line with previous public...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...has improved and 40% of Senators are women, there is still a lot more work to do. There are many types of people who are not in this room including people from the migrant community and people in direct provision. There are a number of categories of people who are not here. I ask that everybody in this Chamber commit to listening to those in their community and to ensuring that their...