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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I understand that. It could be that one site will have to adhere to the regulations and tick the boxes for the percentage of the area that needs to be in green spaces or water. Is there a percentage per planning application to which they will have to adhere to spread the burden?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: We need to consider what is in that space.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: They are often neglected.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: It should be legislated for soon.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I welcome the Minister. Last year, the Government decided to reintroduce a board to oversee the operations of the HSE. I commend Senator Boyhan on quoting the Scally report, which makes clear and common sense. Its recommendations are not couched in political speak to confound us all, leaving us guessing the words and what they mean. The Government's decision followed a number of...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Was the champagne and caviar for them?

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: It is farcical.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Is the chair-designate a him or a her? Has a definitive decision been made on who will assume that role?

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: We have spent 1,000 days and 1,000 nights waiting for this legislation. I will speak to the amendment. I am delighted the Minister sees fit to accept the amendment. It is prudent and makes sense. There is an impact on hospitals given that is where alcohol problems and the resulting ill health end up. The data are available so let us use them. Let us inform the Houses and citizens. Let...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: They will all be labelled.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I am conscious of the time and I accept the amendments which are prudent. The tax free shop amendment might help some exports but the overall impetus of this Bill is to reduce consumption, and to make people aware of what they are drinking and what it can do to their physical and mental health.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: No, the Senator does not understand.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: No.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I am delighted that we have got to this stage. It is great when we come to something final and it is agreeable. It is also great that we are all being pleasant to each other. This legislation is a no-brainer. If something hurts or does damage we need to tell people what it is. That is our job as legislators. Chemical harm can result from alcohol and abuse of alcohol. The harm can be...

Seanad: Mental Health (Capacity To Consent To Treatment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I ask the Senators for ciúnas; this is really important. I cannot think of a more fitting day to bring this legislation before the House than today. Not only is it World Mental Health Day, but the theme this year is young people and mental health in a changing world. I am sure that throughout the debate this evening we will see that...

Seanad: Mental Health (Capacity To Consent To Treatment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. I need to talk about the services and the access to services. I believe that the Minister of State would be surprised if I did not. I have spoken with the Minister of State, Deputy Daly about the Linn Dara day programme and we disagreed publicly over that, so the Minister of State knows my thoughts very well in this regard. I am very vocal at...

Seanad: Mental Health (Capacity To Consent To Treatment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I got to know Emma a bit over the last few months. I add my heartfelt condolences. This is a woman, a warrior, who offered a portion of the €7.5 million of a settlement to see that tests will be done over the summer. She pleaded for university laboratories and people to work on those tests. Unfortunately, she became too ill to follow it through but such was her generosity. She...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (4 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. I echo the comment made about the need for visibility for the charging network for electric vehicles. I concur with other speakers, in particular Deputy Lahart, that charging points need to become normalised and as frequent as bus stops. They need to be part of every street in every town and village to give motorists a feeling of security....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (4 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: They are massive.