Results 481-500 of 561 for speaker:John Dolan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Developments in Mental Health Services: Discussion (29 May 2019)

John Dolan: I was thinking of something that might not be in the health basket but nonetheless has an impact.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Developments in Mental Health Services: Discussion (29 May 2019)

John Dolan: Dr. Finnerty has made a great recovery.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath, to the House. I want to thank my Seanad colleagues and particularly those who were supportive in ensuring that we have a presentable Bill this evening. I thank my Civic Engagement colleagues, Senators Kelleher and Ruane, for doing the honours on First...

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: It is 13%.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: That is a true story.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: If I had known that I could have received such applause and positive affirmation, I would have cobbled together a Bill years ago.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: A famous Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, once said that one would want to be careful about a clap on the back because it is only a couple of inches from a kick up the behind.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: I wish to thank all contributors. I am embarrassed by the compliments they paid me. I think it is simply my work and my duty to do this - no more, no less - but I am appreciative and I thank people. I will miss Senator O'Sullivan greatly. She has been a tonic to us all. We have spoken about disability in the European Parliament at the interparliamentary group and so on. I gave credit to...

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: The Senator should not laughing. The Minister of State said, "While the lack of standards is one issue, another obstacle is likely to arise in the procurement of universally designed playground equipment." I have a sense, and it is up to the Government to convince myself and others that I am wrong, that one obstacle after another is being gratuitously thrown out. The amendment to the...

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: Next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Voluntary Organisations in the Health Sector: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: I thank all of the delegates. There is no doubt that, to coin a phrase, the independent review group has done the State some service, as will become manifest and for which the three representatives need to be thanked, as do those who are providing the support they receive in doing that work. My colleagues have made several useful and interesting points. To put it mildly, we have excavated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Voluntary Organisations in the Health Sector: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: I am not referring to Mr. Bernard O'Regan but Deputy Bernard Durkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Voluntary Organisations in the Health Sector: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: For the avoidance of doubt, I am referring to Deputy Durkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Voluntary Organisations in the Health Sector: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: Emotionally and instinctively, I heard that statement from Deputy Durkan in regard to a fear or threat of finding ourselves back in 2008 because the voluntary disability organisations would be getting a lot of funding. I know he made a different statement later. I was deeply involved in this sector at the time. I was on the National Economic and Social Council, NESC, then and we did...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Voluntary Organisations in the Health Sector: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: I just want to be clear on what I think is the instinct of our Government. I was in New York last week as one of Ireland's representatives at the conference of states parties at the United Nations. The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, was also present with his officials. I stated in the general debate that Ireland is serious about implementation and wants to make progress. My...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I was struck by a couple of points made by earlier speakers. Senator Victor Boyhan referred to providing the public with a citizens' guide to the budget using simple language. I would like to see an annex to that guide containing a guide for people with disabilities and their families to show where they will be after this budget, whether up,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: I thank the Vice Chairman. I gave Mr. Delaney the imprimatur and he did great work. The Vice Chairman is very gracious in specifically mentioning him. Many of people with disabilities and the associated organisations rowed in behind it and put considerable effort in. This does not take one iota from the accelerated progress that has been made and the further progress to be made. Public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: That is grand and suits me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: Perhaps it has, but I still do not have confidence. The ice is too thin for me for a while, but I hope I am wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

John Dolan: It is indicative. It was specifically brought to its attention at the end of last year.