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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2020)

Regina Doherty: The only thing I can say to Senator Gallagher is that I concur with his request. It is a terrible shame that there are so many families in the same situation as the Sheehan and Kelly families. I will convey the Senator's request to the Taoiseach. I am in the happy position of being able to tell Senator Conway that on our first week back in the new year a debate is scheduled with the...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (23 Oct 2020)

Regina Doherty: ...That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Eireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (22 Oct 2020)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: The Seanad shall meet in the Dáil Chamber at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, 23rd October, 2020 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of Business; (c) the business to be taken shall be confined to the items set...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2020)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 – Second Stage, postponed division, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 12 noon, or 15 minutes after the conclusion of No. 4, whichever is the later; No. 24, motion 5,...

Seanad: Sittings Arrangements: Motion (7 Oct 2020)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: (1) the Seanad shall meet in the Seanad Chamber at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, 8th October, 2020, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement matters shall be taken in accordance with Standing Order 29; (b) Standing Order 30 shall stand suspended; (c) There shall be no Order...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (4 Dec 2019)

Regina Doherty: My Department administers over 70 separate schemes and services, which affect the lives of almost every person in the State. The Department is committed to ensuring that members of the public are fully aware of the welfare supports and services that are available to them. Photography services are used, in conjunction with press releases, conferences and launch events, to communicate my...

Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Nov 2018)

Regina Doherty: I welcome the opportunity to be able to make the Government's contribution on the Second Stage of Fianna Fáil's Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2018. There is a keen interest from all sides of the House to improve the child minding options open to parents and of young children, in particular. I am glad of the opportunity to update this House on the work that is under way in the...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2017: Second Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Regina Doherty: ...for a €2 weekly increase for each qualified dependent child, the first such increase since 2010. There are also important provisions which enable the extension of entitlement to maternity leave and maternity benefit in cases of premature births. The Bill is reflective of the approach taken by Government in framing our budget for 2018. There is a genuine commitment to supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Leave (5 Dec 2017)

Regina Doherty: The Department of Justice and Equality has responsibility for maternity leave which is provided for in the 1994 and 2004 Maternity Acts. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has responsibility for the associated social welfare payment of maternity benefit as provided for in the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (as amended). On 3 October 2017 I, together with my...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Benefit Administration (28 Nov 2017)

Regina Doherty: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648 and 651 together. The Department of Justice and Equality have responsibility for maternity leave which is provided for in the 1994 and 2004 Maternity Acts. My Department has responsibility for the associated social welfare payment of maternity benefit which is provided for in the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (as amended). In 2017 it is...

Social Welfare Bill: Second Stage (23 Nov 2017)

Regina Doherty: ..., the first such increase since 2010. It provides for a suite of measures which are targeted at ensuring that we make sure that work pays. It provides for the extension of entitlement to maternity leave and maternity benefit in cases of premature births. The Bill is grounded In the values and principles which underpinned budget 2018. The budget reflects a commitment to supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Leave (7 Nov 2017)

Regina Doherty: I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 1187 together. On 3 October 2017 I, together with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan T.D., announced increased maternity leave and maternity benefit for mothers whose babies are born prematurely. Under the new arrangements, in addition to the current 26 weeks of paid maternity leave a mother will be entitled to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Benefit (24 Oct 2017)

Regina Doherty: On 3 October 2017 I, together with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, announced increased maternity leave and maternity benefit for mothers whose babies are born prematurely. Under the new arrangements, in addition to the current 26 weeks of paid maternity leave a mother will be entitled to an additional period of maternity leave and benefit where...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Leave (19 Oct 2017)

Regina Doherty: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 245 together. On 3 October 2017 I, together with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan T.D., announced increased maternity leave and maternity benefit for mothers whose babies are born prematurely. Under the new arrangements, in addition to the current 26 weeks of paid maternity leave a mother will be entitled to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Leave (17 Oct 2017)

Regina Doherty: On 3 October 2017 I, together with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan T.D., announced increased maternity leave and maternity benefit for mothers whose babies are born prematurely. Under the new arrangements, in addition to the current 26 weeks of paid maternity leave a mother will be entitled to an additional period of maternity leave and benefit where...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Leave (10 Oct 2017)

Regina Doherty: Maternity Benefit is a payment made for 26 weeks to employed and self-employed pregnant women who satisfy certain pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions in order to avoid the need for them to work pre and post-delivery of their baby. The rate of payment was increased to €235 per week from March 2017. In 2017 it is estimated that my Department will spend...

Order of Business (30 May 2017)

Regina Doherty: Tuesday’s business shall be No. 3, motion re amendment of takeback date for motions re legal acts in the justice area and insolvency proceedings; No. 4, Revised Estimates (back from committee); No. 11, Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 12, Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017 - Second Stage (resumed). Private...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Regina Doherty: ...some genuine concerns raised with regard to how the process would be carried out differently in some of the smaller hospitals around the country versus some of the larger hospitals in our cities and in Dublin. The delegation addressed the matter but raised more concerns for me after two of the witnesses this afternoon addressed certain things. Dr. McCaffrey spoke about introducing a new...