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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Protection (30 Apr 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...on the street. I thank the Minister of State for clarifying and saying that the private commercial market, and not the private residential market, is used to house those who are coming to our land looking for accommodation. I take it from what the Minister of State has said that the contract that was signed for two years for this house in Pairc Mhuire is null and void because that most...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...traditions. Many stories are being told about her right around the country as we speak. Last Sunday in St. Brigid's parish church in Kildare we had the opportunity to bring her home. Relics that had left Ireland over 1,000 years ago were brought back to Kildare. It was a very moving ceremony and there is now a beautiful relic in the church which I would recommend people go and see. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...Michael to those within the LGBT community because it must be a very difficult place at the moment. I also read that report of the Fundamental Rights Agency regarding the rise of racism and antisemitism in Ireland. It is absolutely very concerning. We need a debate around tolerance and acceptance. Democracy is more than about elections. Democracy is also about giving respect to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (9 May 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...and the dumping of waste around the Curragh. It is for this, and many other reasons that is should have the highest level of protection. The Curragh is the largest area of semi-natural grassland in the country and has largely remained uncultivated for more than 1,500 years. Over the centuries, its own unique flora has evolved, especially in its fungi. Furthermore, having been used in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...legislation, which is a catch-all, and the fact that people cannot extend planning permission for more than five years. While I think we all understand that this was targeted at those hoarding land to get higher prices, it has unintended consequences for rural Ireland and one-off houses. We all know that with the costs associated with building and trying to get builders, it is very...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Land Issues (22 Nov 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...Minister of State for taking the time to come in on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan. I want to raise the issue of land ownership, its transparency, and the State's role and responsibility in terms of land that should fall under its control. I will talk about one particular situation, but this is something I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Let us be clear. We are not looking for a waiver in a situation like this. We want to know who owns the land. The Minister of State clarified that the OPW deals with real property that devolves to the State. Therefore, I feel this is in the hands of the OPW. In this instance, the company is not restored so the property has not revert to the company. The Minister of State made the point...

Seanad: Forestry: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...essential in helping us to reach the objectives of the strategy, which is designed to provide an overarching framework that identifies the actions needed to implement the changes required for Ireland's forests and reflects the ambition contained in the shared national vision for trees, woods and forests in Ireland until 2050. The programme is built around the principle of the right trees...

Seanad: Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...remains. Proposals for excavation, recovery, analysis, identification and reinterment are clearly appropriate and respectful. The site of the proposed intervention, which is the principal burial land, is owned by Galway County Council. The works that need to happen on this land would not extend within the curtilage of any dwelling. I am aware that there are some houses bordering the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (15 Sep 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...request a meeting with the Minister, Deputy Foley, and principals in the area, because it is simply not good enough that a few weeks away from the enrolment process beginning, we are still in limbo land. I still believe that is the case in spite of the response that we are there.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Feb 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...glad to see we are encouraging farmers. As Senator Kyne said, not every farmer will want to go down this road, but it is important we give those who do the opportunity to do so. My family has forestry land in Kildare and it is mainly native. That farmers will no longer have to acquire a licence for an area of not less than 0.1 ha and not greater than 1 ha is important because it will...

Seanad: Forestry Licensing: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Finland is officially the world's happiest country and that is not unrelated to the fact it is 75% covered in trees. We all know the therapeutic benefit of trees. I often go for a walk in Killinthomas in Rathangan, in Moore Abbey in Monasterevin and Mullaghreelan near Kilkea Castle and derive great benefit from it. Of course, today, we want to talk about the commercial aspect of forestry,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Diseases (9 Nov 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...lost 25% of his herd to TB the week before because of the overrun of deer in the area. That is absolutely shocking. I am really concerned that the Government has no long-term plan to protect the lands and livelihoods of those who live in this area and that the deer population will be allowed to remain unsustainable. There is no doubt that the surge in the deer population is impacting on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...awareness and to call on households and businesses to get behind efforts in recycling waste electrical products. I was shocked to learn this morning that we had 60 million electrical devices in Ireland in 2020. That includes all household devices, phones and all types of lighting, etc. These items were brought into the country and purchased. It is a huge number when we consider how...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...eloquence in terms of the issue at hand. There is no doubting the principle of what he is promoting and proposing. What Senator Boyhan has proposed is in the best interests of the people of Ireland. It is only right that we remember the work of the former Senator, Terry Leyden, in regard to this issue. I appreciate Senator Boyhan mentioning him. I recall Terry Leyden speaking very...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...women to be able to walk safely through the streets and to look for help when they need it. It is important to acknowledge the really good organisations such as Women's Aid, Rape Crisis Network Ireland and Safe Ireland and ensure that every county has a refuge such as Teach Tearmainn in County Kildare, which does such wonderful work. We also need to send a strong message to men that they...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (18 Jun 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...is hugely important in the sense of having a balance of residential development and of course supporting enterprise and business, in addition to ensuring we have sufficient zoned and appropriate land for schools, educational facilities, childcare and leisure and amenity. Extending the deadlines on this as a reaction to Covid is very important for two different reasons. One is that the...

Seanad: Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel: Statements (17 May 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...citrus fruit orchard, and we became very solid friends. I spent many afternoons and evenings in their homes, playing with their children, listening to their stories and speaking about Northern Ireland. They were incredibly informed about the conflict in Northern Ireland and they likened it to the situation that was happening - and continues to happen - in Palestine and Israel. I...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Mar 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...protect people who do not have their own house, and who are living in rented accommodation, is to provide them with home ownership. It is regrettable that in the past decade home ownership in Ireland has slipped to become one of the lowest in Europe. That is the real challenge that we have. It is important that those who choose to rent have the opportunity to do so, and to have security...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Natural Heritage Areas (12 Feb 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ..., both to those of us from Kildare who live close to the Curragh and people throughout the country. Many people pass it on a daily and a weekly basis and have the opportunity to see our lovely lands. The Curragh needs very little introduction because it is very much part of our Irish psyche and is featured prominently in our history and culture. There are many aspects to the Curragh,...