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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Toll Increases and Ongoing Projects: Discussion with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (28 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Is TII not getting any revenue from the M3 right now?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank Governor Healey for an inspiring speech. Like so many Americans, she has made the trip back home to Ireland. They have pulled back to where their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents were born and raised, visit our small, little towns and villages, and reconnect with family who, in many cases, people only ever heard of through stories from their relatives. It is probably...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2023 and ending on 29th June, 2024.”

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (21 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Our guests are all very welcome. When Mary Jackman was laid to rest this time last year, tributes flowed in from across her beloved Limerick and beyond. At home, she was described as one of the great icons of her local community. In reference to her political career, she was described as a pioneer of opportunity. Throughout her life, Mary Jackman was most certainly a pioneer. With her...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Bill is absolutely necessary. While we might argue about the definition, we can all agree that the rise of hatred and ill-behaviour by some people in this country towards others has grown exponentially. I do not know whether that is to do with the advent of social media over the past ten years that we have more of a platform for people to show their hatred. Society itself is changing....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann by Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023, referral to committee,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Cathaoirleach and colleagues. In reply to Senator Warfield, I am certain the Department of Social Protection will respond, when it can, to the accusations and, in particular and more importantly, to the results of a finding by the Data Protection Commission. I will certainly pass on the Senator's message and I will see if I can seek a response for him. Senator Kyne and Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: -----and today's announcement is very welcome. On Senator Malcolm Byrne's contribution, I have a number of young friends who were at the Association of Irish Musical Societies, AIMS, celebration over the weekend. It is a great event every year which brings much excitement but it also brings gratitude for what they give to all our communities and societies. I congratulate the Gorey Musical...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I did not read it out on the Order of Business. I have two motions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: It is on the climate action report.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Even if it is on it, we will remove it today. We will seek clarification.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I am ahead of myself.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I will bring the Senator's feedback back. I think it is logical request. Senator Casey brought up the anomalies in the temporary wage subsidy scheme, TWSS. I did not realise it was that large. Given that it is on that large a scale, I definitely think the Minister for Finance should do something. I will write a letter but I ask other Senators to make appeals on behalf of our own local...

Seanad: Address by H. E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Motion (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 27th June, 2023, and, notwithstanding...

Seanad: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 12th June, 2023, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, in accordance...

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Now.

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Now.

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Regina Doherty: It is a beautiful sunny day; long may it last. The Order of Business is No. 1, Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 [Dáil] – Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., and to conclude not later than 1.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not...