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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: I did not hear what Senator McDowell said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: I propose that we resume our consideration of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill following our debate on the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, with a view to concluding it this evening.We can leave the end time open if Senators are amenable. We get a great deal of criticism for not putting adequate measures in place to sort out the housing crisis but are also criticised for trying...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: I am sure many councillors made decisions not to run again based on the issues the Senator raised and which I have likewise raised over the years. The Senator also referred to the insurance sector, an issue on which I have often spoken in the House. I have responded to Senator Conway-Walsh's point and, as I said, I share her frustration regarding the failure to approve Spinraza. I received...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electronic Scooter Pilot Scheme (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, for dealing with this matter. I received an email from the Minister, Deputy Ross, to say the Minister of State would be taking it because the Minister is unavailable, and I understand it is not an issue on which the Minister of State would necessarily be very focused. Nonetheless, he will have a response for me and we can take it from there....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electronic Scooter Pilot Scheme (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: I will make a brief response, although I could respond all day.I have alluded to the fact that there is an interpretation problem in the sense that one could argue that the fact one must manually propel some of scooters before the electric element kicks in indicates there is a grey area here. The fact that e-scooters and powered skateboards are deemed to fall into the category covered by the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electronic Scooter Pilot Scheme (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: That is fair enough.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: Amendment No. 97a is in the names of Senators McDowell, Boyhan and Craughwell. Senator McDowell has possession and reported progress on the last occasion.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: It has been agreed that amendments Nos. 97a to 97e, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: Yes. We have moved on to section 50.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: We are discussing amendments No. 97a to 97e, inclusive. We will be voting on amendment No. 97a first, but the discussion concerns all of those amendments.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Catherine Noone: The Senators have made the point well.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Amendments Nos. 95b and 96a are related and may, by agreement, be discussed together.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: They would need to be uncoupled and that needs to be agreed by the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: There is more time to discuss them.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Before I call the next speaker, I am sure the House will join with me in welcoming a delegation from the European affairs committee of the national assembly of Portugal, led by Ms Regina Bastos, chairperson of the committee. On behalf of colleagues in the Seanad and myself, I extend a very warm welcome to them and good wishes for a very successful visit to Ireland.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: There is a rationale.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: Amendments Nos. 96 and 97 are scheduled to be discussed together but we need to dispose of amendment No. 95b first.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 and Thursday, 18 April 2019, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 6.30 p.m., with the contributions of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I join the Cathaoirleach in expressing my sadness at events in Notre-Dame. What we saw last night in Paris was surreal. There was some talk about how good it was that nobody died, but to me the 800 years of history and beauty and the sheer human skill that went into creating that iconic beauty means that this is a very sad event for Paris, and for anyone who has been lucky enough to be in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Noone: I cannot comment on Deloitte, Touche or any other accountants. I imagine that any accountants would have been able to spot these glaring inadequacies in the structure. It seems unorthodox, to say the least, that there were 24 bank accounts but I cannot comment because I do not know the full details.