Results 181-186 of 186 for speaker:Imelda Henry

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Imelda Henry: Last Saturday evening the McGivern family in County Leitrim got the call they were eagerly awaiting for their daughter Maedhbh. A liver had become available in London for Maedhbh and the family was delighted with the prospect of her having a life-changing operation later that night. What happened from the time Joan McGivern got the call-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Imelda Henry: When the Minister for Health comes to the House - I believe it will be very soon - I want him to address this subject. I welcome the fact that he has set up an inquiry into what exactly happened. I hope it will last only two weeks and that we will know what occurred so other patients-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Imelda Henry: -----waiting for transplants will not have to experience what occurred at the weekend.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Imelda Henry: He did not make the team.

Seanad: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

Imelda Henry: I thank the Cathaoirleach for providing the opportunity to speak to this issue on the Adjournment and the Minister of State for coming to the House. The removal of breast cancer surgery services from Sligo General Hospital almost two years ago was very disappointing for the women of the north west. It was an excellent service that worked very well and it is greatly missed. I know the...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Imelda Henry: I welcome my constituency colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to the Seanad. We all agree that job creation is essential for our economic recovery and we are very fortunate that the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, has appointed a Minister of State with specific responsibility for small businesses. This shows the Government is aware of just how important small businesses are to our...