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Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 Nov 2015)

John Lyons: ...the recent referendum campaign, as my colleague also outlined, and from my personal life, that there are many examples of people who, in spite of the passage of the referendum on same-sex marriage, would not feel completely comfortable walking into their staff room and speaking about their private circumstances. That is such a shame in a modern society that people still feel that way. We...

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

John Lyons: .... I wish I could sing but I cannot. The place was just full of gay and lesbian people. Deputy Derek Nolan spoke about how it is when people notice that they are denied something that they feel excluded. It was one of the few times in my life where I had a penny-dropping moment around feeling excluded. It was not that I felt excluded there; it was that I felt so included. For the...

Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Jun 2015)

John Lyons: ...same time and place. Little did we both know that we would end up here and little did she know that I would be complimenting her tonight. One of the stories that came to my mind to do with real people who feel the real life effect of what we are discussing is that of Margaret and Róisín, who are two married primary school teachers. They are civil partners under Irish law and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Discussion (24 Mar 2015)

John Lyons: Rather than everybody answering, it should be whoever for whom it feels most appropriate to answer. I do not need to hear five answers. It should be answered by people who feel most passionate about it or for whom it is most appropriate to respond.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2015)

John Lyons: ...until recently. People are not being beaten to death for being gay today, but let us not forget that there are people who are stigmatised and cannot be themselves today because they are gay or feel they are treated differently. In 1974, a gay person was seen as having a mental disorder and had to visit a doctor to check if he or she was okay. Thankfully, we no longer have to do...

Gender Recognition Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

John Lyons: ...passion and enthusiasm for what they say, but they are unlike the people upstairs and do not know what it is like at first hand. I do not know what it is like either, but I know what it is like to feel that I must constantly do more than every other politician and expose myself because I believe in a better society. Perhaps in generations to come, there will be no issue with the words,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (24 Feb 2015)

John Lyons: ...committees, JLCs, which might ensure a better quality of life. As was said earlier, the issue is not just about wages, but about everything else also. I am disappointed with IBEC's response on this and almost feel there is a conspiracy in this regard. Deputy Calleary had asked if there are any figures on how many IBEC members have employees who are paid €8.65 per hour. I assume...

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: ...providing accommodation under the rent cap threshold is diminishing and has virtually disappeared. I find myself as a public representative completely helpless when homeless people come to me these days. I feel like saying, “There is nothing I can do,” because at this stage there is nothing I can do. The best I have done for anyone who has come to me in the past six months,...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: I appreciate the Minister's comments. Unlike a lot of Deputies, I do not go running around the House shouting concern too often, but on this matter I genuinely feel concerned. I am concerned that we are going to throw the baby out with the bathwater here. Dublin Fire Brigade, as I stated already, is the most impressive and exemplary fire service in the country, operating a fantastic,...

Topical Issue Debate: RTE Compensation Payment (6 Feb 2014)

John Lyons: I thank the Minister for his response. Two people in here know what homophobia feels like, what it is like to be called a queer, a fag, a gay. Just before Christmas I walked from my house around to the Centra where a bunch of teenagers called me gay or some other name they call us. I thought I was living in a society where this stuff is no longer acceptable. On "The Saturday Night Show"...

Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (18 Jul 2013)

John Lyons: ...a national conversation. Tom Arnold from the convention, who is here today, has said in any of his press releases that it is important that people get engaged in the convention. People should feel free to make a submission if they feel they have an opinion on an issue being dealt with in the convention. They should not wait until the end. It has been very helpful for establishing a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Third Level Sector: Discussion with Waterford IT and IT Carlow (18 Jun 2013)

John Lyons: We will take questions from all Deputies and Senators and then open up to people who feel responsible to answer the relevant questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)

John Lyons: ...should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses, or any official by name in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. After that scary message and if she feels comfortable making a presentation, I ask Ms Drennan to commence the submission on behalf of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents. I ask that the presentations be no longer than ten...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: I ask the witnesses who are most equipped to answer the various questions to respond rather than everybody feeling they must say something on everything, which would not be appropriate as we are under time restrictions. The issues raised include import substitution, food production, salary scales, training programmes, competition from other member states post-2013, taxes on consumer foods,...

Job Creation and Economic Growth: Motion [Private Members] (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: The Minister of State, Deputy John Perry, has expressed his frustration at the motion and I feel the same way. I was watching the debate on the monitor before coming to the House and could only wonder what was the purpose of the Sinn Féin motion, apart from kicking the Government in an opportunistic way, as Opposition parties do. I can see no other reason for it. With no disrespect to...

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

John Lyons: ...not in a position to provide it. The State's main obligation is to scrub up €1 billion and create a climate that allows more mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters to live with dignity and to feel like valued citizens.

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

John Lyons: ...expand and create jobs. The special assignee relief programme, SARP, is another welcome measure. This programme will provide an incentive to foreign executives to relocate here. Deputy McLellan feels differently about this. It will act as an incentive for multinationals to stay here and expand. While it is a tax break for a specific category of worker, I welcome it as it is designed to...

Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

John Lyons: ...the profound social changes in our society. In 1993 or 1994 people like me technically could have been locked up for being gay. It is brilliant that we have moved on. Many outside the House feel the same way. I welcome the discussion on the Bill, particularly during pride week, which is about celebrating and being proud of who one is as a person. Tomorrow I will open a pride event, an...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

John Lyons: ...'s decision on Tuesday on its range of initiatives. For years, Members have discussed the various problems arising in the banking sector almost to the exclusion of jobs. For the public, the feeling must have been that banks, rather than jobs, are the priority. Confidently, I am proud this package of measures demonstrates that even with the challenging position the Government has...