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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: Will the Leader invite the Minister for Health to the House to debate or listen to suggestions from Senators as to how we might tackle the problem of people on trolleys in the accident and emergency departments? There is a lot of talk about people on trolleys in hospitals and of needless admissions to hospitals. We all know of occasions where elderly people presenting with needs such as...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: For years, the phenomenon of Black Friday has existed in the United States and more recently it has been creeping into this country in a big way. It is a good event in some respects because it kick-starts the Christmas period and the Christmas shopping campaign for retailers. In my area, Longford town has made much of the event using social media and has created a great atmosphere in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: Senator, unfortunately-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: -----or fortunately, as the case may be. Actually, fortunately. I thank Mr. Yassin-Kassab for his presentation. I will not repeat everything that Senator Bacik has said. She has represented the Government very well there and I thank her.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I accept the Senator is not, but I support completely everything she has said. I was a little taken aback by Mr. Yassin-Kassab's comment that we do not care.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: As Senator Bacik stated, we care to the tune of €62 million, which is approximately €15.5 million a year over four years at a time when we ourselves are suffering. We had terrible austerity and a lot of homelessness, and we do care. I would also like, as Senator Bacik has asked, Mr. Yassin-Kassab's thoughts on sanctions, how they work or do not work, and the effects they are...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I rise to talk about the subject of Syrian refugees. The United Nations said this morning that the al-Assad regime, with the support of the Russians, is responsible for the complete meltdown of humanity. They are executing civilians and rebels and going from door to door to do this. The Irish Government needs to do what it can to put immediate pressure on the regime to allow a proper...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: He should not refer to intelligence levels either.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I so move.

Seanad: Be Winter-Ready Campaign: Statements (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I do not know how many of my fellow Senators were girl guides, or boy scouts. I can see one girl guide.

Seanad: Be Winter-Ready Campaign: Statements (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I hope the rest were boy scouts. I was a girl guide and our motto at the time was "Be prepared, Bí Ullamh". Essentially, that is what this campaign is about. As we all know Ireland has quite unpredictable weather and in the past there were times we found ourselves stranded due to the weather conditions. I think everybody agrees the country should not grind to a halt because of...

Seanad: Health Service: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, for his attendance today as well. We all know that there is a huge issue with people on trolleys. It did not happen today or yesterday, although I understand January's numbers are down on those for last year, which is welcome. Listening to some, one would think the Government was happy with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Killing of Mr. Michael Dwyer in Bolivia: Discussion (26 Jan 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Apologies for being late. I am desperately sorry for Ms Dwyer's loss. It was very moving and she is amazing to be able to do this and fight for him. I offer my condolences to Ms Dwyer and her family. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the question I had in mind about the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Did Ms Dwyer make any kind of formal complaint? I presume she did. Was it not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Killing of Mr. Michael Dwyer in Bolivia: Discussion (26 Jan 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: It is pure obstruction.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (1 Feb 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss an issue that affects families and individuals from all walks of life. While mental health is an issue that affects all of us at one time or another, I want to talk about two groups who have specific needs with regard to mental health, namely, young people and people who are homeless. I came across a situation recently involving a 12...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (1 Feb 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I accept that significant work is ongoing. While I also accept and acknowledge the commitment of the Minister of State to the issue, there is a serious need for 24-7 emergency care for people with mental health issues. The Midlands Simon Community obviously is based in the midlands and recently, it had a client in emergency accommodation who was taken to a psychiatric service because he was...

Seanad: Amendments to Councillors' Conditions: Statements (8 Feb 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I was to share with Senator O'Donnell.

Seanad: Amendments to Councillors' Conditions: Statements (8 Feb 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank the Minister for being in this House to discuss this very serious issue and for his work on it to date. I had mixed views on the Local Government Reform Act 2014, which was the most radical reform of local government in over a century. This legislation has led to large-scale reorganisation of local government around the country. With the reduction in the number of elected...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Fianna Fáil had 14 years.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I ask the Leader to request that the Minister of State in the Department of Defence come to the House for a debate. I and other Senators would like to discuss several issues with him, one of which is the very low morale in the Reserve Defence Forces. A committee heard a presentation today and I am quite shocked and horrified at the treatment of our Reserve Defence Forces. The issues...