Results 181-186 of 186 for speaker:Imelda Henry

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2015)

Imelda Henry: I also congratulate the Minister and his officials on the Bill's passage. I compliment the Department on all the work that has been done over the past four and a half years. We have at long last put the importance of children to the forefront. I congratulate the Minister, particularly on his commitment.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister to the House and will not repeat the points made by many Members. I have spent the past four years in this House seeking this legislation in particular and I am very pleased. I congratulate the Minister on his commitment to this legislation and congratulate the Government because Members have been waiting a long time for this legislation. I refer to one aspect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Wellness, Well-being and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Jan 2016)

Imelda Henry: I thank witnesses for their presentations. I travelled from Sligo this morning and before I left I spoke to my teenage daughter. I am not trying to boost the egos of the witnesses but they have done fantastic work. I have spoken about education, and booklets, pamphlets and leaflets are a waste of time. Even if somebody from the HSE speaks, it goes in one ear and out the other. Mr....

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This is timely legislation because the Central Bank has just produced its latest SME market report which was compiled by economists in its financial stability section. The report aims to give an updated picture of the developments in the SME credit market. It is important for us to note the main conclusions of the most recent report. Gross new...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Imelda Henry: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on the way he ensured order in this House over the past five years. I thank Deirdre, Martin and Aisling. The Leader of the Seanad, Senator Maurice Cummins, has done a fantastic job and has been very fair to all the Senators across the House. Well done to him and everybody in his office. They have been very approachable and efficient. I congratulate...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Imelda Henry: I wish all those Senators who have completed a term of five years and have decided not to go forward for election again every success in whatever they choose to do. I wish Senators Jim Walsh and Feargal Quinn a very happy retirement. If Senator Quinn gets a little bored, it would be a good idea for him to open a tie shop. I have a good eye for fashion but have never seen anything like the...