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Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (19 Dec 2007)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The real world.

Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (19 Dec 2007)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I thank Senator Donohoe for sharing his time and the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, for staying the distance in the debate. My focus is on education and the law, both of which need to be strengthened in the fight against the epidemic of alcohol misuse and illegal drug use. Neither issue is simplistic. They must be tackled through a cross-party, cross-departmental and multifaceted...

Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (19 Dec 2007)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I wanted to raise how the law could be used in fighting drugs and my husband will be disappointed about this. I can raise it in another debate. Life is precious. Let us not be afraid to examine all the measures needed to protect it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: As the Fine Gael Party spokesperson on education, I am astounded by the High Court decision that the parents of a seven year old autistic child, the Ó Cuanacháins, are not entitled to legal costs of seven figures. The couple were doing no more than defending their legal entitlement to an appropriate education for their son. The key word in this context is "appropriate". They wanted...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Alive and well?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That is exaggeration.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: With respect, the Minister will be in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I was encouraged here yesterday to see the consensus across the House on the severity of the legal costs being imposed on the Ó Cuanacháin family from Wicklow who sought an entitlement for an appropriate education for their autistic son in the High Court. The proposal by Senator Ross to seek an immediate debate was a positive one, given that the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I wish to make the point that when we speak for something, it is important we follow it with our vote. The Ó Cuanacháin family may be made bankrupt by the courts. It is clear from the Irish Independent that we are wasting in excess of €35 million on renting prefabs. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Education and Science to attend the House to address this serious issue in...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The Leader said the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Mary Hanafin, will be coming to the House in the next few weeks. I ask that she would address the serious underfunding of primary education.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I want to know when the promise to double of the capitation grant within the lifetime of this Government will occur. I refer specifically to the summer work scheme. I am at a loss for words. I have served on five boards of management. I have seen the amount of work done in schools, from fixing roofs to removing asbestos to fixing boilers. What will replace the scheme now that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I appreciate his point. I urge the Minister to address this matter when she comes to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It gave it away.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It will probably take the shamrock off the aeroplanes.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The terms of reference were not clear before the Government sold the airline.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Senator Mary White should ask her Minister for the HSE.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Senator Mary White is the Government.