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Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 May 2005)

Mary Henry: Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 May 2005)

Mary Henry: Amendments Nos. 13 and 14 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Government amendment No. 13: In page 59, subsection (1), line 10, after "persons" to insert "as the Authority or person considers appropriate".

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 May 2005)

Mary Henry: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Mary Henry: The health service appears to be on people's minds again. When the Mental Health Act 2001 was brought through the Houses of the Oireachtas, it was stated that it was urgently needed to replace the 1945 Act. However, we are still operating under the 1945 Act despite the establishment of the Mental Health Commission because of an impasse between psychiatrists and the Minister for Health and...

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Mary Henry: I wish to share my time with Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Mary Henry: This has been a fascinating debate and I congratulate the Leader of the House for her imagination in initiating it. I am also very pleased that Senator Maurice Hayes is present here today because he has put so much work into the Forum on Europe, at which I had the pleasure of being a delegate. The views expressed here today have been almost unanimously in favour of promoting a "Yes" vote in...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Mary Henry: I wish to share my time with Senator Norris, by agreement. He says that he requires only one minute but I will allow him two.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am alarmed that we appear to take a complacent attitude to this debate. I am anxious because mention has not yet been made of the problem of Irish people being unable to take holidays in this country because it is too expensive. More money is spent by Irish tourists abroad than is spent by foreign tourists here. A friend of mine was given a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary Henry: The Minister for Health and Children is quoted in today's newspapers, on opening the new Bloomfield nursing home, as saying she had an agreement with the Minister for Finance that tax relief would now be extended to those who built private mental hospitals, and not just to private hospitals to deal with physical ailments which have already been covered. I welcome this very much. I raised this...

Seanad: Suicide Incidence: Statements. (19 May 2005)

Mary Henry: I wish to share my time with Senator Ryan.

Seanad: Suicide Incidence: Statements. (19 May 2005)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome his speech, which really addresses the issue of suicide. We are fortunate to have here people like Senator Glynn who have experience of working in the psychiatric services. I have little to add to what the Minister of State, Senator Browne and Senator Glynn have said. While doctors and nurses in the psychiatric service get...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: The Hanly report, which is not yet an historical document, recommended that 600 to 700 doctors should qualify in this country every year to supply our needs. Young students are sitting the leaving certificate at present. We know that approximately 3,000 of these have applied for the 300 medical places which will be available. It would be nice to see at least some part of the Hanly report...

Seanad: Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Second Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister to the House and the Bill. I echo Senator Ormonde's statement in that I would also like to be around to see the fruits of this agency's establishment but I hope there is more of a sense of urgency than has been the case to date. These suggestions were first proposed in 1999. All our times come and, as a representative of many of the graduates of the Dublin Institute of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: I support Senator Glynn and all Senators who called for a debate on what is essentially preventive medicine. I also ask for some action on the various reports produced over the years that support preventive initiatives. The debate on the Morris tribunal report in Private Members' time tonight does not cover an issue that concerns me and I urge the Leader to ask the Minister for Justice,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: We, as taxpayers, object to a matter being pursued which will probably be settled on the steps of the court and cost a fortune, knowing the cost of senior counsel on a daily basis. Why can it not be stopped? I am interested——

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: I understand what the Cathaoirleach is saying but must we continue to have such cases settled on the steps of the courts at enormous expense to the taxpayer? I ask the Leader to investigate the matter.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: I support the Labour Party's useful amendment. This is a very important part of the Bill and involves the assessment of the person applying and stating he or she has a disability. I am also very concerned about the point raised by Senator Norris. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland has been in touch with me and I presume its concerns relate to the definition of disability in the Bill...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: I think the Minister is correct in not making the Bill too prescriptive. This would lead to great problems with exclusion of people one felt were included. The Minister's example of bipolar disorder was a good one. An enduring disability means that the underlying condition is enduring and not that one must have the symptoms or signs of the condition at the time. People with disabilities are...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: The thrust of the Bill is to integrate people with disabilities into society. That is of benefit to everyone as well as to the individuals concerned. This is an area where we have influence in a way that can be measured. It would be wise of the Minister to accept this amendment given that it is receiving support from all sides of the House. Senator Quinn has rightly been praised for the...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Mary Henry: This is very disappointing. I fully support what Senator Terry said. All that is being sought is the possibility of increasing the public service employment quota above 3% for people with disabilities. No commitment is being made to increase it beyond that level. It it very little to ask. It is being sought so there will be some numerical target to achieve. Senator Terry is quite right in...