Results 1,061-1,080 of 4,073 for speaker:Mary Mitchell O'Connor
- Midland Regional Hospital: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Last week, I had the privilege of hearing in the Joint Committee on Health and Children from the families who lost their precious innocent babies at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. We have had many different groups present at the health committee but last Tuesday was probably the most harrowing day we ever had. As a mother, my heart went out to them. I can only imagine the...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (27 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on removing value added tax on defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20950/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (27 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance if income tax relief is set to be changed or stopped for residential homeowners who rent a room; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20951/15]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Apologies have been received from Deputies Jerry Buttimer and Ciara Conway. I remind members to switch off their mobile phones. Is it agreed that we go into private session to discuss some housekeeping matters? Agreed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. This is important as they cause serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to formally welcome Dr. Niall Muldoon, who is the new Ombudsman for Children, and enable him to meet the Joint Committee on Health and Children. I welcome Dr. Muldoon's colleagues, Ms Deirdre...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I beg your pardon, Dr. Muldoon. I am new at this job. I need to remind the witnesses of the position in respect of privilege. I advise them that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to this committee. If they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence in relation to a particular matter...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Dr. Muldoon for his opening statement. I will now take questions from members, beginning with Deputy Robert Troy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Deputy Troy and call Deputy McLellan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I will hand over to Dr. Muldoon and ask that he seek to address some of the issues raised by members. Perhaps the experts accompanying him might also like to contribute.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: When will the Senator be obliged to leave?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Could Dr. Muldoon deal with direct provision please?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I have a question about complaints. If the Ombudsman for Children's office receives complaints, what happens?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Senator van Turnhout asked about corporal punishment, the Gender Recognition Bill, the voting age and the marriage age.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Dr. Muldoon. Does Deputy Healy want to ask any questions?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I will come back to Deputy Healy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I wish to add to that. The presentation stated 43% of complaints related to education. Is Dr. Muldoon saying that should be put back into the education sphere in order that the office can focus on family support, care and protection of children, or is he saying he is quite happy to send on the complaints if he had that infrastructure in place in the Department of Education and Skills to deal...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: There was also the question regarding mental health.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: There was the question on Oberstown.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Thank you, Dr. Muldoon. I want to bring in Deputy Neville.