Results 81-100 of 186 for speaker:Imelda Henry

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Transition Year Programme (26 Feb 2013)

Imelda Henry: As Fine Gael spokesperson for children in the Seanad, I was contacted by the parents of a child in a school in north Dublin. The school, which is a community college, has 60 places in transition year, 84 pupils applied and their son was turned down for a place. In junior certificate year, the pupils are asked to complete an application form for transition year and, I understand, the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Transition Year Programme (26 Feb 2013)

Imelda Henry: The Minister stated schools should have clear procedures regarding how places are allocated to students. I understand what he is saying but the difficulty is some schools have unfair systems, particularly the school to which I referred. It is unfair how students are chosen. I am not too concerned about the funding issue but I am concerned about the procedure to decide who is selected. I...

Seanad: Early Intervention and Economic Benefits: Statements (6 Mar 2013)

Imelda Henry: It is always lovely to have the Minister in the House and reminds us how lucky we are to have a Department solely for children and youth affairs. Since the Minister was in the House last, we have had the children's referendum in respect of which I congratulate her on her hard work and success. When she replies, she might update the House on what has happened since the referendum was passed....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (21 May 2013)

Imelda Henry: I am incensed by Dr. Craven's comments about the medical profession. It is not always possible to save a mother and her baby, but both my baby and I were saved. I would like Dr. Craven to withdraw his remarks about the medical profession. We trust our doctors. I am really unhappy with Dr. Craven's comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (21 May 2013)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Chairman for the way he has chaired the hearings in such a calm and fair manner. I also thank all the witnesses that came before the committee, members, non-members and the staff. We heard many expert witnesses in their professional capacities, with conflicting views, and at times personal views. The debate became intense at times...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs Services Provision: Motion (29 May 2013)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, to the House and call on Senator Rónán Mullen to move the motion.

Seanad: Early Child Care Education Standards: Statements (30 May 2013)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister. I say to Senator Terry Leyden that the Minister is alert to the issues involved and working on them. RTE took an opportunity to make a programme which was very disturbing for many, in particular parents who use the facilities of a crèche. Some parents decided not to look at the programme. We have some wonderful and well run crèches. Parents make a...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Imelda Henry: Most people in the House when they ran for election to the Seanad knew about this referendum and that the Taoiseach was committed to it. I do not see any point in debating about reform because it is long over. There were ten reports and nothing was done. The Taoiseach is putting a straightforward question to the people: do they want to abolish the Seanad, "Yes" or "No"? The people will...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Imelda Henry: I am very proud to be in this House as representative of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Imelda Henry: I wanted it put on the record because he has a difficulty with me being in here. I hope we get back to the day where people can drink and will go back to the pubs to drink in a controlled environment. I have worked closely with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, as the Senator knows well, on the problem we have with alcohol abuse. I am delighted to be a member of...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Imelda Henry: Most people in the House when they ran for election to the Seanad knew about this referendum and that the Taoiseach was committed to it. I do not see any point in debating about reform because it is long over. There were ten reports and nothing was done. The Taoiseach is putting a straightforward question to the people: do they want to abolish the Seanad, "Yes" or "No"? The people will...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Imelda Henry: I am very proud to be in this House as representative of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Imelda Henry: I wanted it put on the record because he has a difficulty with me being in here. I hope we get back to the day where people can drink and will go back to the pubs to drink in a controlled environment. I have worked closely with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, as the Senator knows well, on the problem we have with alcohol abuse. I am delighted to be a member of...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Imelda Henry: The Senator should stick to the debate.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Imelda Henry: The Senator should stick to the debate please.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jul 2013)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. As a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, I spent six long days in this Chamber listening to the testimony of various expert witnesses. There were various conflicting views among these experts, some arising from their professional capacities and others relating to their personal views. I have the utmost respect for...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Imelda Henry: She resigned.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Imelda Henry: I would like to welcome Senator Naughton to the House and I congratulate her. I must say that it is great to see another west of Ireland person in this House. I am particularly happy that it is a female. I wish her all the best.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (18 Sep 2013)

Imelda Henry: The Minister of State will be called upon to reply in five minutes. We have two further speakers before then, Senators Noone and Eamonn Coghlan.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (18 Sep 2013)

Imelda Henry: The Senator has used three out of the five minutes.