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Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Caít Keane: ...to people, particularly minors. I ask the Minister of State to examine the matter. Part 6 of the Bill refers to the specific interests of the wards of court. I know that there are people residing in Magdalen homes who have been deemed to lack capacity who are unable to draw the funds that are due to them. They may lack capacity or are going through the process of being made a ward of...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2014)

Caít Keane: .... He made courts easier to access and introduced reforms to the citizenship process and the prison system, including ending the practice of slopping out. We were all proud of the solution to the Magdalen laundries issue, which he brought through the Houses. He is a socialising reformer with a liberal agenda. He leaves a significant legacy that will stand the test of time. His other...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Caít Keane: I congratulate Senator Gilroy, who has left the Chamber, on the launch of his book. I, too, want to raise the issue of the nuns refusing to contribute to the fund for the Magdalen survivors. I was amazed that they made that decision. I call for a debate in the House to find out who made the decision, because from my experience of the Sisters of Charity - they have the right name - the...

Seanad: Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (27 Feb 2013)

Caít Keane: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I wanted to speak on this matter and note it is not the end but is only the beginning for the Magdalen girls. I compliment the Minister of State on the work she contributed on this matter over the years. I also compliment the Minister, Deputy Shatter, on taking it on board when the Government was barely in the door and ensuring it was a...

Seanad: Future of Further Education and Training: Statements (20 Feb 2013)

Caít Keane: ...between training and education. We should assist students in critical and creative thinking competencies and encourage intellectual empowerment. Perhaps if we had more critical thinkers when the Magdalen laundries were operating, they would have asked more questions about what was happening. I hope this aspect of adult education will continue to be nurtured. Senator Katherine Zappone...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Caít Keane: ..., Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, will visit Russia tomorrow for discussions on interstate adoptions. She has done Trojan work in this area. Regarding adoption rights, many of the girls from the Magdalen laundries and others are trying to trace their parents for many reasons, including medical reasons. We must ensure all help is given in this area.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Caít Keane: ...the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, Deputy Michael Martin, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. Yesterday was a fine day. The Magdalen girls and ladies had suffered for so long. I listened to them on "Morning Ireland" and they appreciate all that was done. The Taoiseach's speech was very moving. He demonstrated...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Caít Keane: ..., Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, will visit Russia tomorrow for discussions on interstate adoptions. She has done Trojan work in this area. Regarding adoption rights, many of the girls from the Magdalen laundries and others are trying to trace their parents for many reasons, including medical reasons. We must ensure all help is given in this area.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Caít Keane: ...the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, Deputy Michael Martin, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. Yesterday was a fine day. The Magdalen girls and ladies had suffered for so long. I listened to them on "Morning Ireland" and they appreciate all that was done. The Taoiseach's speech was very moving. He demonstrated...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2013)

Caít Keane: I want to add my voice to the congratulations to Senator Martin McAleese on his fine work on the report on the Magdalen laundries. In a short year here he leaves behind a fine legacy. I look forward to reading the report and debating it in the House and seeing its recommendations implemented. Orla Tinsley has left the Visitors' Gallery but that fine young woman has done Trojan work on...