Results 281-300 of 2,078 for speaker:Mary Seery Kearney

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (14 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: It is better to explore how to put in place a system that ensures that such consultants are recruited at the beginning-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (14 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: -----and to set out what values and methodologies will be followed in excavating the sites.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (14 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: We are discussing the methodology used to ensure the preservation of evidence, but in drafting the heads, there was an anticipation of the possibility of criminal investigations. It is reasonable and respectful to acknowledge that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (14 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: We discussed that earlier. The point was well made that one of our committee's recommendations needs to be that the timeframe should be aligned to the foundation of the State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I echo the advocacy of my colleague, Senator Black, regarding the action that needs to be taken to support the work of the Irish Community Action on Alcohol Network, ICAAN, in particular. Last week's report by the Health Research Board contained shocking statistics. There was a doubling of alcohol-related discharges from hospitals, a trebling of cases of alcohol-related liver disease and an...

Seanad: Children Amendment Bill 2020: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I welcome, as others have, that this Bill will be completed today and ready to go to the President. It will be a huge relief to the families who have found themselves in the most peculiar place where they could not speak about their child. I could not imagine anything more horrible. I value that we are now in a position where the court has unequivocal discretion to have a bespoke answer to...

Seanad: Children Amendment Bill 2020: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: Now.

Seanad: Water Quality: Motion (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I propose to share time with Senator Ward.

Seanad: Water Quality: Motion (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I very much welcome the motion. The Green Party motions are always very long and informative and we learn a good deal from them. I thank Senator Garvey for it. It is very good, comprehensive and reflects the programme for Government on which our three parties came together and agreed to move forward together. I also welcome the White Paper. There is a great deal in it. I hope the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank the witnesses for their considerable contributions and opening statements. I also thank them for recognising what is positive as well as articulating extremely well what the challenges are. They have my ongoing commitment, as a member of this committee and as a Government party Senator, to advocate, push, lobby and ensure the programme for Government commitments are adhered to. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I reinforce that. The whole thing is to move away from the idea of best interests to a place where there is a reverse onus. Once the legislation is commenced, the onus will be on the State and not on the individual to prove his or her capacity. In fact, the presumption will be that there is capacity. This is really powerful and good. It is really important that we get this in place as...

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: Good afternoon everyone. I welcome the Minister of State, who has been here a lot this afternoon. The Minister of State has ten minutes, all spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators have five minutes.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I apologise to Senator Malcolm Byrne but there is a difficulty as he has not been allocated a seat and, as a consequence, is not supposed to be allowed to speak.However, I understand from our conversation that the Senator made arrangements with Senator McGreehan on that.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank Senator O'Reilly. I know he is very passionate about this issue.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: How does one follow Senator Cassells's very powerful contribution? Part of me just wants to say "Hear, hear." There is no question but that gambling is an appalling blight on families throughout our country. Senator Wall read out an email from someone who was affected by gambling. When he referred to this person as "she", it came as a surprise. That is one of the issues. There is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank everyone for their contributions. I am mindful and respectful of how sensitive this is. I will ask a couple of questions. I do not mean in any way to be insensitive. I am just trying to figure a way through and some solutions. I will do that at the end. My first question is for Ms Coughlan. I found her contribution particularly powerful and it reflected experiences I have had...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: Either is fine, whoever wishes to jump in. I think everybody has something to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: I agree with Ms Coughlan and I do not doubt that. I fully support that happening as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Apr 2021)

Mary Seery Kearney: Absolutely not.