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Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: There was a similar decision to close Loughloe House in Athlone.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I extend my sympathy to Brian and the family of the late Nuala Fennell. When I met her here on the day set aside for female parliamentarians, I asked her if she would be good enough to meet me for a cup of coffee because I had always admired her. She said she would love to and it is a matter of regret that I did not have the opportunity. As a young mother, I will always remember her...

Seanad: Carers in Ireland: Statements (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State. Carers are the unsung heroes and the poor relations in our health system. There are a total of 161,000 family carers, 40,000 of whom are providing full-time care for more than 400,000 people with disabilities. Last week we witnessed the very profound protest and lobbying by people who are disabled and their very strong carers. While the Minister of State...

Seanad: Carers in Ireland: Statements (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: That is right.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: Mostly.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: Sometimes maintenance orders are not worth the paper they are written on because those affected - mostly men - have absconded. It becomes the responsibility of one parent and I wonder whether there is any way the legislation could be improved to prosecute those who do not pay up.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I agree with Senator McDonald. This subject warrants much discussion. There are mothers who have no idea who are the fathers of their children. This shows abject irresponsibility which must be addressed. I do not know how it is to be addressed but certainly not in a social welfare Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I refer to the proposal made in amendment No. 8 that the supplement be paid in its entirety by the HSE to the landlord. I seek the Minister's comments on the amendment, in particular, and the efficiency of the HSE's involvement in the paying of rent supplement.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: Yes.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I agree with the Minister that Irish people really like to own their own houses. It is very self-evident that resident associations always flourish in housing estates where people own their houses. In my area, unfortunately, the local authorities are not building any new houses and have not done so for a long time. I agree with the Minister that being on rent supplement continuously for...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I wish to comment briefly.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: We asked that a review be laid before the House. It would not have cost anything. I do not accept that it should be ruled out of order.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I must accept that.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I move amendment No. 10: In page 6, before section 3, but in Part 2, to insert the following new section: 3.--The Minister shall, within 2 months of the enactment of this Act, report to the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection on the progress made in establishing a register of Irish citizens that have died abroad. The Minister is acutely aware of this situation. Some months ago, family...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: Yes, I am pressing the amendment.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: The O'Reilly family.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: In light of what the Minister has said I withdraw the amendment. I look forward to tabling an Adjournment motion, perhaps with my colleague in the Labour Party, to get a progress report from the Minister in the autumn.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I move amendment No. 11: In page 6, before section 3, but in Part 2, to insert the following new section: 3.—The Minister shall, within 1 month of the enactment of this Act, report to the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection on the progress made in establishing an Employer Job PRSI Incentive Scheme.". This amendment seeks that within a month of the Bill's enactment the Minister will...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: It has been longer than that.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Nicky McFadden: I move amendment No. 12: In page 6, before section 3, but in Part 2, to insert the following new section: 3.—The Minister shall, within 2 months of the enactment of this Act, report to the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection on the progress made on providing a system of attachment to social welfare payments for fines and civil debt.". This amendment seeks that the Minister, within two...