Results 641-660 of 992 for speaker:Gabrielle McFadden

Seanad: Flood Prevention Measures: Statements (18 Oct 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Curim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I do not need to highlight the importance of a planned and systematic approach to the problem of flooding. The Minister of State, Deputy Moran, joined us in helping out in my wonderful home town of Athlone when the floods struck and saw for himself the trauma and heartache arising out of the damage caused. I welcomed the allocation in 2015 by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Update on the Next Stages of the Review of A Vision for Change: Department of Health (19 Oct 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I appreciate Mr. Kane's enthusiasm and down to earth approach. I also welcome his statement acknowledging improvements in services. While there have been some improvements, the reason the committee was established is that there have not been enough improvements and we are committed to improving mental health services. I tried to note the names...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I concur with Senator Craughwell on support for the crew of the LÉ Niamh. I ask the Leader to request that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, come to the House to discuss pay and conditions for councillors who are struggling to maintain a livelihood. We have lost many councillors recently owing to the heavy workload they face and the absence of proper pay. The matter is with...

Seanad: An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (25 Oct 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I would like to share time with Senator O'Reilly.

Seanad: An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (25 Oct 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Aidan Matthews in his short poem, "The Death of Irish", captures graphically the cultural impoverishment we suffer if our language goes into terminal decline. It goes:The tide gone out for good, Thirty-one words for seaweed Whiten on the foreshore. Most of us here would support the Irish language and see it as an integral part of our culture....

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I acknowledge Senator Craughwell's passion for what he has spoken about here today. I fully support his passion for the Defences Forces. I feel the same. We all feel the same sense of pride in the Defence Forces. With that in mind, it is important for us to note that the decision to award the medal to these Jadotville heroes was a consequence of the Government wanting to recognise that...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: That is why this ceremony that has been organised for the Jadotville heroes, which I have no problem calling them because that is what they were, is being organised in the same way as any other military medal presentation ceremony. A working group was set up, with civil and military personnel on it, to organise this ceremony. I have no problem with any of the arrangements so far, except in...

Seanad: Councillors' Conditions: Statements (16 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister for State, Deputy John Paul Phelan, to the House to discuss pay and conditions for local councillors. I welcome the changes which the Minister signed off on at the weekend and acknowledge his work since his appointment to progress this issue and other issues concerning councillors. He said he would and has proved true to his word. It is only a good first step, but we...

Seanad: Defence Forces (Veterans Lapel Badge) Bill 2017: Second Stage (22 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: As I have said many times before, eight minutes is a ceiling rather than a target. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House again. I acknowledge the positive intent of this Bill and I personally have a huge grá for our veterans. I admire the wonderful way in which they have served their country and the enormous loyalty and bravery with which they have done so. I have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Funding and Budgeting of Mental Health Services: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Funding and Budgeting of Mental Health Services: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Funding and Budgeting of Mental Health Services: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I am happy where I am. I thank the witnesses for attending. I found the opening statement to be very vague. There is nothing in it to tell us what is happening in mental health services. It is all very vague and I must say that I am very disappointed with it. We constantly hear that we need more resources and funding for mental health services yet when someone is asked, they cannot drill...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Funding and Budgeting of Mental Health Services: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: It does involve finance so it should be answered. I want a very specific answer. I do not want a vague one.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I congratulate Deputy Coveney. I am delighted for him. I would like to be associated with the kind words that have been said about Senator Norris. I congratulate him and thank him for his long service and wish him continued health. Midlands Simon Community receives €100,000 per year from Westmeath County Council and a further €48,000 from the HSE. The organisation provides...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank Deputy Crowe. I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I have always known of the difficulties, as has everybody, but when one looks at the map it is quite shocking to see it in that way. When one hears of things like road segregation from Dr. Barghouthi it is also quite shocking. I am really sorry that is the case. On the discussion about the difficulties we have had here in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: At our previous meeting, I was shocked that the witnesses were unable to tell us where the €1 billion in annual funding for mental health services is spent in the various community health organisations. We heard today, however, that additional funding of €500 million is required. I do not understand how the witnesses can arrive at that figure. On recruitment, we heard that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I apologise for interrupting, but supposedly €90.2 million was to be put into CHO 8, my area. Is Ms O'Connor able to tell me to the penny where that €90.2 million is going, in each county, town and service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: If, for argument's sake, I was to ask exactly how much was put into Athlone town in CHO 8, Ms O'Connor would be able to say exactly how much was being put into the town and how much each service was receiving.