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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Services: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I wish to make an observation that possibly does not need a response. The committee has had representations from Empowering Children in Care, EPIC, the ISPCC, the Irish Foster Care Association, IFCA, and the Children's Rights Allowance. The gender balance is quite striking. I want to make that observation today. Is there clinical supervision of social workers? I am not ignoring the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Services: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: That would be good. If Mr. McBride has meetings and engagements with his 200 staff dotted around the country, will he invite me along to one of those? I would like to go along to see what happens at one of those.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Services: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I understand that but I am concerned about the oversight while a child is out of the country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Services: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: It is concerning, nonetheless.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I again wish to raise the issue of homelessness, particularly in light of the stark and depressing report published this morning by Focus Ireland. In the 2015 annual report, Sr. Stan wrote that she thought it was the worst year for family homelessness but she was dismayed that 2016 was even worse. A total of 28 units were opened this morning in Harold’s Cross. The Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I thank Senator Feighan for his remarks on the strange goings on in the North. I would like to reassure the Senator there is legislation in place to deal with those UVF flags. This is a one-sided issue. I know this House likes to appear balanced and point to republicans doing the same. I lived on the Ormeau Road for 12 years and we lived under those UVF flags. Despite the legislation and...

Seanad: University Hospital Waterford Cardiology Services: Statements (27 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: My colleagues and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the late Thomas Power's wife, Bernie, and their unborn child. I hope the closest in the family will protect, comfort and support them in such a time of need. At the heart of this matter is the question of whether University Hospital Waterford is a level 4 regional hospital providing tertiary care for the people of the south east. This...

Seanad: University Hospital Waterford Cardiology Services: Statements (27 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I want to raise the issue of Grenfell Tower again. The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, said this morning that there is no situation in Ireland that is directly comparable to Grenfell. What does "directly comparable" mean? This morning the chief fire officer of Dublin Fire Brigade said that the local authorities are best placed to carry...

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I again welcome the Minister of State. As a member of the all-party group on dementia, under the tutelage of Senator Kelleher, I welcome that the House is doing something about this issue. My office will attend the launch of the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland's prebudget submission and I appreciate all the work the Minister of State has done and continues to do on this issue. As a nurse, I...

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: It is not shambolic. The Senator is making that up.

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: Why should we apologise? We have asked for an apology.

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: Focus on your own history.

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: Tá brón orm.

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: Is that an apology?

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: Is that relevant?

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: That is not relevant.

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: The Chairman should rule it out of order.

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I am very sorry for Senator Ardagh's troubles.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Mental Health Services: Seanad Public Consultation Committee (28 Jun 2017)

Máire Devine: I welcome Senator Freeman, whom we all know well; Mr. Peter Hughes, general secretary of the Psychiatric Nurses Association, in respect of which I must declare an interest as I am a member of the Psychiatric Nurses Association so I know Mr. Hughes quite well; and Mr. Gareth Noble, a children's law specialist. Céad míle fáilte - they are very welcome. They are here to present...