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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: Would Dr. Hillery say they are divisive?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: There is rarely a day when policing scandals are not front page news. From made-up figures to the smear campaign against whistleblowers, it is frankly becoming an issue that even the Government cannot spin its way out of. Crime is rampant and people are suffering, including the ordinary garda on the street. It is within that context that I have asked for the Minister to be present and to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: I understand, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, but this is an extremely important policing matter.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: The Minister stated that the distribution of gardaí was "exclusively the statutory responsibility for the Garda Commissioner". As an elected Deputy and someone who has been appointed to the position of Minister for Justice and Equality, though, surely he should take a more hands-on approach to the root-and-branch reform of the Garda, especially given the scandals. He needs to have a...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta O'Donovan. It was damaging for Fine Gael to go along with the best efforts of the Government's spin unit by engaging in self-promotion in an attempt to dupe the country and its people. I have no problem in saying that this unit, which is too slick for its own good, is paid for by the public. People are aware that the funding for the...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: Yes. I wish to stand up for the capital, which has not been mentioned apart from briefly by the Acting Chairman. We must not forget-----

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: ------or neglect Dublin. Its population is predicted to increase by 3 million by 2040. We ran out of milk and bread last week and are now running out water------

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: We need the help of rural Ireland to keep the economic------

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: ----- vibrancy and strength of Ireland going and to develop the urban areas outside of Dublin in a manner that is not solely housing-led but also jobs-led in order to allow towns and villages to be unique but have connectivity and be community-driven. I wish to address broadband in support of rural Ireland because Dublin has the luxury of broadband that seems to work.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: However, poor broadband in rural areas------

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: It is to be hoped that high-speed broadband will be available nationwide by 2040 but I think that unlikely------

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: ------because that was meant to be available by 2020. I thank the Acting Chairman. I hope my contribution was acceptable in terms of time.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: I thank the Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2018)

Máire Devine: I want to talk about health. Following the recent emergency I want to thank the health service staff, the health care staff and the emergency services staff who went beyond the call of duty for the last number of days. They should be recognised for minimising the risk to the public during the status red weather alert. It is clear that these professionals in health care and catering, these...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Máire Devine: I will contribute as well. I want to say slán to Trevor. It will not really be slán as I will be over in the "wesht" at some stage. Coming from a Dublin-centric position and being steeped in Dublin, it is difficult to get out into the bog.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Máire Devine: Senator Ó Clochartaigh keeps reminding me, Dubs and those who are caught in the urban centres of the beauty of our language, culture and what is "the bog" to the Dubs. The Senator has a great heart. He is a great human and I will miss him very much. Go raibh míle maith agat for all the help you gave me and for the divilment as well. It was enjoyable. I will see you soon. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Máire Devine: That is stretching it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Máire Devine: Senator Norris should have.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Máire Devine: I second Senator Warfield's amendment to the Order of Business. A media report today looks at the increase of primary school children enrolling in Catholic primary schools. I have brought this issue up as a Commencement matter with regard to our local Educate Together primary school at Canal Way in Dublin 8. The headlines would have people believe that parents are choosing to enrol their...

Seanad: Arts (Dignity at Work) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: First Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Máire Devine: I second the proposal.