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Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, to the House for this harrowing debate. It is a shame we must have it in the first place. I listened to Senator Corrigan's contribution and I compliment her on the way she spoke with such heartfelt compassion for people who have been abused. When she spoke of people who had intervened, it made me question whether people had listened, and I...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Leader for organising the debate yesterday on the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. It was timely and important we held that debate as soon as we did. To that end, I second Senator Twomey's proposal and the request of other Members for an ongoing debate on this issue. Today's Irish Examiner contains an article in respect of another family that wishes to have...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: The party gained one-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Thanks to Deputy Mary O'Rourke.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: How long has the Leader been here?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: We accept that.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: The Leader should have it now and not make commitments.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I appreciate the indulgence of the Cathaoirleach. Yesterday I wanted to congratulate everyone who had put names on a ballot paper, especially my colleagues Senators John Paul Phelan, Donohoe and O'Reilly, who put in tremendous campaigns. I have no doubt all will be back again, stronger and better. Yesterday, I wanted to ask the Leader to clarify a matter raised by Senator Cummins before the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: What upsets me is that they were disenfranchised from being canvassed by all political parties. I contacted the management company for asylum seeker units on Thursday and was told no politicians were allowed into these units to canvas the residents. My colleagues in Westmeath had also been in touch with the centre and had been told the same thing yet they managed to get in at weekends or...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State. This has been an interesting debate and I believe that all Members are singing from the same hymn sheet, that is, they unanimously seek the best for elderly people. While this Bill goes a long way it does not go far enough and, as Senator Twomey stated, the devil is in the detail. I have concerns with the present position with regard to eligibility and...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I raise the request by the HSE for €15 million in cuts at the University College Hospital in Galway. Yesterday some other Senators raised the review and downgrading of services in the south but there appears to be a continuing trend around the country. How can the people who are sick and vulnerable have confidence in centres of excellence which are consistently downgraded? It was quite...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I listened with shock to the eminent consultant speak about what he termed the "grotesque" cuts in regard to the closure of 45 beds and the cancellation of surgery for seriously ill children in Crumlin hospital. The Minister then had the gall to state this was due to "overstaffing" — that was the word she used. We all received e-mails in this regard and I raised in the House previously...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I support the amendment. A multidisciplinary team is the only way to proceed. Each individual is different and, therefore, has different needs. This is especially the case for elderly men in rural areas, for example, who need support from a professional such as a social worker and this position has been argued by my colleague in the Dáil. I believe it is necessary to have a service from...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Subsection 7(6) states that a care needs assessment of a person shall comprise an evaluation of a list of several aspects of a person's needs. The list consists of physical needs. The subsection refers to the provision of "medical, health and personal social services" but I cannot see a mention of mental health. As my colleague has said, we must be concerned with the whole person and not...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I share the concerns of Senator Mullen, Senator Fitzgerald and the other Senators on this side of the House. The phrase "any combination thereof" must be outlined more clearly. This is about the person's mental state, their happiness and how they will live the rest of their lives. As Senator Mullen said, a contribution from the person's estate will pay for this service. This is not just...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Nicky McFadden: The Minister of State used the term "cognitive ability" in response to the issue I raised about the mental health needs of the elderly. Cognitive ability does not necessarily cover mental health. I refer specifically to people with depression or psychosis and those who may be psychiatrically unwell. None of these areas is covered in the evaluation. Subsection (6) sets out that the...