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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: ..., as we approach the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, my colleagues in the other House will bring forward a motion on those bombings. Much cross-party support has been indicated to us in advance of the motion and, indeed, in advance of previous motions in 2008, 2011 and 2016, all of which were unanimously adopted. Despite that, however, the unfortunate fact remains...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I will begin by acknowledging that this Bill represents a significant step forward in the context of addressing the issue of gambling in Ireland. I take the opportunity to recognise the selfless and tireless work of the countless individuals and families who have highlighted the harms caused by gambling. We are here because they spoke up and refused to allow this harm to continue. There...

Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2022: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (9 May 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Yes. Therefore, the legislation is certainly not at an advanced stage or is not being drafted yet.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Minister and his officials for meeting me to discuss the Bill and the functions of the agency, which these amendments address. Culture is mentioned throughout the Bill and that is a welcome addition. The culture and creative sectors, which incorporate arts, heritage and audiovisual media, are essential for who we are and for our international reputation. It is a lightning rod...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I studied film and TV production in Galway. It always seemed to be a bit of a pipe dream to get into RTÉ from college. Would Ms O'Kelly have a vision of an RTÉ where young people can come in at entry level? It seems a very difficult organisation to get into. Does she share that impression?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 12 be taken before No. 1. No. 12 is our Bill to amend the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 to ensure that the online content and digital output of our country is preserved in order that citizens and researchers within the country and abroad are guaranteed permanent access to the online intellectual and cultural memory of our...

Seanad: School Enrolments: Motion (17 Apr 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I thank Senators O’Loughlin and Malcolm Byrne for tabling the motion. I commend the families and campaigners who have worked tirelessly to ensure that many children have access to education. This motion is welcome because it lays out the bare fact that, once again, hundreds of young people and families are facing confusion and uncertainty about the availability of school places. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I will speak very briefly about the creative industries in the context of the Research and Innovation Bill 2024, which is coming through the House at the moment. I met with the Department and may submit an amendment to the Bill. I flag the importance of the creative and cultural industries in the future work of the new Taighde Éireann, which will replace Science Foundation Ireland and...

Seanad: EU Regulations (Police Co-operation on Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings): Motion (11 Apr 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate her on her reappointment. I also welcome our guests in the Public Gallery. They are very welcome here. It is paramount that Ireland remains steadfast in our commitment to international solidarity for those affected by war and conflict globally, but also that we remain steadfast in our opposition to further EU militarisation and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the witnesses. They are very welcome to the committee. Céad míle fáilte rompu. I will start with the issue of research and tracking figures from the industry. When I look at heritage figures, the arts sector and the audiovisual sector, we have a range of reports from different years. According to the Olsberg SPI report, in 2015 the wider audiovisual sector had a...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: To move on, I touched on the issue of the new strategic plan with Kevin Bakhurst when he appeared before the committee. The witnesses have referred to the plan. I had intended to raise the matter, and bringing the support of the independent sector up to between €70 million and €75 million, at the meeting. Reference was made to it being 50% above levels currently produced by...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Will the media commission update us on the European works levy and where that process is at?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 12 be taken before No. 1. Sinn Féin, like many other organisations, people in the public, in civil society organisations and many political parties have long supported the naming of the national children's hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn. She was a remarkable woman, who at various times was chief medical officer, vice...

Seanad: International Women's Day: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: As we mark International Women’s Day, we have an opportunity to celebrate women’s accomplishments in Ireland and abroad. Equally, we can use this moment to audit the culture of gender-based abuse and violence and the lack of equality that still lingers. We can also use this moment to call out sexist discriminatory behaviour and declare that it has no place in an...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I move: That Seanad Éireann notes that: - the private rental sector is dysfunctional with ever-increasing rents and decreasing standards; - the average State-wide rent now stands at €1,823 per month; and the average new rent in Dublin city is €2,349, €1,999 in Galway city, €1,907 in Cork city, €1,907 in Limerick city and €1,537 in Waterford...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: The tension in this debate is not there because Sinn Féin has created that energy but because housing consumes everyone's life. In smoking areas, clubs, queues for clubs, cafes, among sports teams and on trips, housing and renting consumes the life of everyone. Senator McGahon said people do not care who builds the home, where it is built or about all these regulatory and legislative...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Since 2012, house prices have risen more dramatically than wages and that has left a significant number of people, young people in particular, locked out of home ownership and living in the private rental market. People are paying more than 40% of their salary on rent. What are they getting in return? No protection if the home is sold; no protection if the landlord decides to move in; no...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Fintan Warfield: Is he good or am I good? I am brilliant, although I did not keep a clean sheet at the weekend. Visibility is very important and there are good recommendations in the report. I look forward to a discussion on the report in the House and inviting the views of other Members.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Fintan Warfield: In conclusion, I will finish with a comment. I fear, at worst, that this was a planned effort to get rid of a capable chairperson, a capable woman who, I believe, was steading the ship, who always struck me as a genuine public servant and who was clearly on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for €35,000. On this occasion, with respect to the Minister, she has not only crashed the...

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

Fintan Warfield: No problem at all. I failed to welcome the Lithuanian ambassador to Ireland. He is very welcome.