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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2016)

Mary Moran: ...school.It is striking that throughout the whole survey and report there is evidence of different standards and expectations for SNAs in schools throughout the State. Many SNAs report that they do feel respected in their work, but there were some who had concerns which will need to be addressed. I will be asking the Department of Education and Skills to take stock immediately of the...

Seanad: Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill: Second Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Mary Moran: ...felt rejected by the school, reporting a lack of encouragement from the school or, in some cases, being expelled. Some felt rejection of the school, dislike of school, rules, teachers or other students or feelings of under achievement. Labour market opportunities were also cited as were personal issues and sometimes a combination of all four. Even since 2010, schools around the country...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Remit of Ombudsman for Children in School Complaints: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Mary Moran: .... I wholeheartedly agree - as the song says, "You took the words right out of my mouth." I know Deputy Daly was a teacher in a former life. I think everybody across the education field would feel his frustration. Some 47% of the cases the ombudsman deals with are education-related. I have come across it as well. Whom do schools answer to? I have brought queries and complaints up...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)

Mary Moran: ...shaken to its core by the events of last weekend. The Garda is still dealing with the death of Garda Adrian Donohoe. My thoughts go out to his wife, Caroline, and their two children, who must be feeling for the Golden family today. I also extend my sympathy to Garda Golden's wife, Nicola, their three young children, Garda Golden's family in County Mayo, and his mother-in-law, Nicola's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment: Discussion. (8 Jul 2015)

Mary Moran: ...what is in front of them. They did not need any musical knowledge. The students felt this was the easiest part of the course and it did not give music the recognition of the work needed. I feel strongly that in the area of music technology for leaving certificate there is huge work to be done to modernise the course. In the North the facilities are much better in terms of music...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Role of Special Needs Assistants: Discussion (1 Jul 2015)

Mary Moran: ...SNAs know they are respected. They need to know they can come into the staffroom at the same time as everyone else and not be made have their breaks at a different time. We need to ensure they feel respected. I thank everyone for coming before the committee. It has been very good. Peer support play different roles in primary and secondary schools. We need to ensure there is someone...

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Mary Moran: I apologise but I would like to refer to his comments about the Constitutional Convention about which I feel strongly. I was very proud to be part of it. Two thirds of the people on it were members of public. I sat at a table with two people on the first day on the Saturday morning who were vehemently opposed to voting in favour of marriage equality but by the end of the Sunday they were...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Feb 2015)

Mary Moran: ...and that it will not continue. As I stated, I was present and met the women on the day the Taoiseach stood up in the Dáil Chamber to apologise to them. It was an absolutely wonderful moment and I feel strongly about how Members now are obliged to find out precisely how unhappy the women are about the whole situation.

Seanad: Universities (Development and Innovation) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister. Listening to Senator David Norris and his comments on past pupils and lecturers at Trinity College Dublin, I feel I am in the minority, in which I am joined by Senators Feargal Quinn and John Crown, in that we attended UCD on the southside.

Seanad: Universities (Development and Innovation) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Mary Moran: ...be commended for his comprehensive explanatory note which was kindly circulated to all Senators. I would welcome if Senators from both sides of the House would circulate any information which they feel would be helpful in progressing an educational or other idea or Bill through the House. I thank the Minister for that also. Higher education remains in constant focus throughout the year...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Mary Moran: ...contributing to mental health. That is another aspect we should discuss. I recently met with representatives of Naomh Colmcille GAA club in Drogheda to discuss their mental health initiative, "How Are You Feeling Today?". This excellent initiative aims to provide activities in the local club to help maintain and develop the mental well-being and physical fitness of those who are...

Seanad: Adoption (Identity and Information) Bill 2014: Second Stage (19 Nov 2014)

Mary Moran: ...and that this does not need to be the case. He told me people will find their families without this Bill but the way things are now, they are a recipe for heartache. He said people are made to feel like they are wrong to want to find their birth family and asked whether, at the end of the day, it is not a person's right as a human being to know where one comes from? I would challenge...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Oct 2014)

Mary Moran: ...Oversight and Petitions on foot of our call to extend the powers of the Ombudsman on oversight of direct provision, which is very badly needed. Nonetheless, we have very serious concerns about this Bill. Simply put, we do not feel this is good legislation and it could possibly be a retrograde step. For example, I have heard the comparison made between Irish immigrants in the United...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Vote 26 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Education and Skills (24 Sep 2014)

Mary Moran: ...scheme - I am sure other members did too - and additional money was made available to other schools. It is important to commend schools that had already introduced book rental schemes and that feel penalised because they did not get as much money.

Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Mary Moran: ...children present at the game. His gesture was a sign of great sportsmanship and showed sport at its best. I am looking at the bright side. As the new school year begins, parents and families are feeling the burden of back to school costs, which are one of my priorities as my party's spokesperson on education. The former Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, issued...

Seanad: Child Protection: Motion (25 Jun 2014)

Mary Moran: ...a few years ago, but it certainly brought home the situation to me, although she was quite happy. However, I think of the opportunities we are losing due to the cultural differences involved. I feel that we ought to let our children be children until they are at least 18. If the minimum age for marriage was raised to 18, without exemption, we would be able to provide these safeguards and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Completion Programme (24 Jun 2014)

Mary Moran: .... I commend all involved. The attendance at last Thursday's meeting, which took place at the same time as a huge World Cup match, demonstrated the dedication of the people and how deeply they feel about the whole idea of school completion programmes. I wish to ask the Minister about the letter they received signalling a proposed cut of 6.5%. In the past five years there have been...

Seanad: Racism in Ireland: Motion (4 Jun 2014)

Mary Moran: ...officers in providing a sensitive and co-ordinated monitoring function in communities across the country. These officers connect with sections of our society that, at times, can be overlooked or feel uncomfortable in reporting racially motivated behaviours or actions. The Garda racial, intercultural and diversity office, GRIDO, and ethnic liaison officers play an important role in our...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Housing for People with Disabilities (29 May 2014)

Mary Moran: ...and not making her a priority case means that her physical condition will continue to deteriorate rapidly. Every week I receive phone calls from her during which she cries in pain. I feel so helpless and am at my wit's end telling her every week that I will phone the council again. I have phoned the council repeatedly and am sure that the staff are doing what they can but I cannot tell...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (27 May 2014)

Mary Moran: ...recently from a single mother with a disabled child in the severe-profound category who has been refused carer's allowance on a number of occasions and has appealed that refusal. She feels that she is being victimised for going out to work while also trying to care for her son. If she had a partner in her house then her bills, mortgage payments and so forth would be shared. As it...