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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Senator is dead right. If nothing else he has the passion to keep bringing something he cares about to this House and to everybody’s attention every week. I have no doubt, whether he is right or wrong, that his bona fides will be appreciated by the end of this. Senator Seery Kearney talked about the massive increases in remote working hubs she will see in Dublin 8, which is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Regina Doherty: I 100% agree with the Senator. It is not that we agree on the final outcome but if we do not listen to people’s concerns and voices we can never learn. The respect that needs to be afforded this process and the absolute independence that is required should not be feared by anybody, including people who are pro-choice or pro-life. The spectrum of people who are in the middle of those...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Dec 2021)

Regina Doherty: There is a lot of showing off today. I add my name to the good wishes to Cáit. I cannot believe that she is retiring because she is far too young, but we all agree that she is an absolute pro to her fingertips. She is a lovely lady and I wish her well. Senators Fitzpatrick and Sherlock both raised the Fórsa campaign that was launched yesterday, #RespectforSNAs. It is one of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Regina Doherty: Senators Cummins, Malcolm Byrne and Carrigy raised the issue of the supports that are needed for the not-for-profit sector in the theatre and arts industry. The schedule is very busy this week but I will do my best to organise something next week. The Tánaiste and the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, met representatives of the industry yesterday, so I hope to hear some fruitful...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Dec 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank Senator Dolan for mentioning the Connecting Ireland campaign. It is the first national campaign we have had to highlight the deficits that exist in connectivity. The Senator highlighted the situation in Athlone in particular, which makes no sense. I have only become aware of this since my son is now working in Athlone and he must walk 2 km to get the nearest bus, which seems a bit...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Regina Doherty: Senator Ahearn spoke about the need to shop local, particularly this year. It is probably more important this year than it has ever been. We will have campaigns in all our localities to try to support businesses on our high streets. It is absolutely vital given how businesses have been afflicted in the last 18 months. Senators Ardagh and Boyhan mentioned the passing of permission last...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Regina Doherty: I will be fast. The Taoiseach is incredibly welcome to the Seanad. As the Cathaoirleach pointed out, he has held a number of offices in what can only be described as a very long and distinguished public record, starting off in Cork and rising all of the way through the ranks to Taoiseach. I am very pleased that he is my Taoiseach. It is an honour for me to be his representative in this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Regina Doherty: That is exactly what it is but I fear that we may be back here in a couple of months talking about four vaccine doses. We need to genuinely learn how to live with Covid. We need to really recognise the seasonality around it. We absolutely need to support businesses and workers to make sure they do not feel the ill-effects of Covid. We have tried to cushion them over the last 18 months and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2021)

Regina Doherty: I will definitely be retired at that stage. It is just not good enough. It is not from a lack of ambition, so there has to be some other plausible reason, and we need to feel our way through to get to the bottom of it. The Senator has asked for a debate on the issue and I am glad he has. I will certainly take pleasure in organising it. We will in the next few weeks get to the bottom of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2021)

Regina Doherty: In response to the issue Senator Daly describes, it is probably far greater than that. I know people of a certain age look at the numbers coming up on their phone and they think, "not again" and just ignore it. However, I also know from experience that as we get older – we all have parents and older people that we represent – people worry an awful lot more about things that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues for their support. The mass arranged by the Ceann Comhairle for the late Sir David Amess following his tragic death is tomorrow, Thursday, 21 October at 12.45 p.m. at St. Teresa's Church on Clarendon Street. I am sure people will want to pay their respects. Senator McGahon spoke this morning about the need for an online safety commission and regulator of all our online...

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

Regina Doherty: It is funny that the Cathaoirleach is congratulating a woman on being able to drive a tractor because the vast majority of women on farms in rural Ireland know well how to drive tractors. They drive them on a weekly or daily basis. Senator Dolan, along with Senator Tim Lombard and the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, mentioned that International Day of Rural Women will be celebrated this...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (7 Oct 2021)

Regina Doherty: I concur with the Cathaoirleach. When I heard the news about Mr. Burke's passing yesterday, it was like someone in my extended family had passed away. That is how sad I felt. When I first became a Member of the Oireachtas in 2011, it would not have been possible to meet a nicer person. Mr. Burke was engaging, warm and friendly. What is so sad about his passing yesterday is that it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank my colleagues. Senator McGahon asked the $64 million question. I would love to know the answer. An obvious answer is that caring is a bloody hard job. Some of the conditions that the State has imposed on private care providers make it even harder for them to do their hard job. They make it harder to recruit people to do the hard job. One concerns the rate of pay, which is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank Senator Dolan. The expansion of the walks scheme this morning as announced by the Minister is very welcome, particularly in the past 18 months when plenty of Irish citizens took to walking and cycling as we did not really have an awful lot else to do. Investment in the beautiful routes in rural Ireland is very welcome. On Senator Craughwell's point, it often astounds me as to who...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second and Subsequent Stages (16 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I am a fast talker. Few Bills like this one have come before the Oireachtas in our time here in the past ten years. It is a difficult Bill to support because it is dividing society and excluding. That is obvious and accepted by everybody. It is not something anybody or any Government would do lightly. In some parts, it is even going against NPHET's advice, which is not something we have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I tell you, a Chathaoirligh, Ruth Lawlor is a cracking, energetic woman. It is Senator Buttimer’s privilege to work with her, as indeed it has been for many other Fine Gael politicians over the years. It is a real credit to her because she is one great woman. I wish her well and continued success in her career here in Leinster House campus. To answer Senator Buttimer's request, I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: An Cathaoirleach has a fine French accent. On behalf of all Members, I would like to wish our colleague, Senator Bacik, enormous congratulations. We all know, from working alongside her in here, that she is one of the most authentic women and politicians in Irish life. We would like to send her a message of congratulations and sincerest warm wishes from all of us. I would also like to...

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

Regina Doherty: Such a debate on China would be worthwhile. I have requested a date from the Minister but have not received a reply. Senator Conway spoke about tourists coming back. The debate in respect of hospitality will be ongoing daily for the next couple of days. Senator Gallagher thoughtfully spoke about the fact as schools, particularly primary schools, have closed for summer in recent weeks, it...