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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I welcome Feargal Quinn's family, friends and former colleagues to the House. I wish to pay tribute to him. I got to know him not as long ago as Senator McDowell perhaps, but in 2011. Obviously, I knew of him but I got to know him personally when I was first elected here. He was extremely kind to me as a new member of the Seanad, very encouraging and always courteous. He was a lesson to...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: It is sometimes said that, unfortunately, we often wait until people pass away to say nice things about them, but I always felt this way about Feargal Quinn. His absence and our tributes to him today remind us that we should all strive to lift each other up in our communities, support one another and work together for the greater good. There are not many people who have the greater good at...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: It is all democratic.

Seanad: HSE Capital Plan 2019: Statements (23 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister to the House. At least one colleague is en routeto the Chamber and we will have more people here shortly. I invite the Minister to commence his contribution.

Seanad: HSE Capital Plan 2019: Statements (23 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Minister for coming to the House for this important debate. I concur with much of what Senator Buttimer had to say. I was going to briefly address certain issues he raised but I will instead speak about issues affecting my constituency. The Minister in his introduction referred to the improvements that will be made to Beaumont Hospital, particularly its cystic fibrosis unit....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan. I request an update on councillors' remuneration, pay and conditions generally. This is an issue that has been raised many times in the House and still very much a concern for many of the councillors to whom I speak on a regular basis. They believe they are not being properly supported in doing their job and that it is not worth their while...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. I note that work is ongoing. On use of the terms "shortly" and "once published", does it mean that the report will be published in the coming weeks, or will it be published early next year? On the Minister of State's reference to Senators' keen and ongoing interest in the role of councillors, that is logical, as they are our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I know that the Minister of State will be aware of this, but in the context of the overall budget of many councils, councillors' remuneration is minuscule. Therefore, there must be scope for improvement. I note what the Minister of State had to say about interaction with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, which is key, but that point has to be to the forefront of people's...

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Acting Chairman for his indulgence. I should have replaced him by now but I want to comment while the Minister is present. This morning, I was in communication with the Minister about Scoil Chaitriona Cailíní. I had a couple of classes from the school in here during the summer and the kids are just fabulous. This morning's development was heartbreaking. The Minister...

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: Does Senator Kelleher want to make a brief contribution?

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank Senator Kelleher for her heart-felt comments.

Seanad: Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: My comments relate to the Bill generally to some extent. I welcome Dr. Mary Aiken, with whom I have had constructive dealings. I acknowledge the work of Senator Freeman on this issue. She is very passionate about it. I have discussed it with her on many occasions and I totally support the spirit and intention of the Bill. I do not know where it will all end in terms of what people will...

Seanad: Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Health and Childcare Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (9 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Health and Childcare Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (9 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I fully support the legislation. As the Minister said, the Bill seeks to maintain the provision of certain health benefits to eligible residents of the North of Ireland. In the context of a Brexit deal or no-deal outcome, the card is an extremely important issue for people resident in the North. The reimbursement of necessary medical expenses to eligible residents of the North is an...

Seanad: Parent's Leave and Benefits Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Minister of State and his colleagues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (9 Oct 2019)

Catherine Noone: Apologies have been received from Deputy Lisa Chambers, Senator Joan Freeman and Deputy Sean Sherlock. I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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