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Seanad: Mental Health (Capacity To Consent To Treatment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I ask the Senators for ciúnas; this is really important. I cannot think of a more fitting day to bring this legislation before the House than today. Not only is it World Mental Health Day, but the theme this year is young people and mental health in a changing world. I am sure that throughout the debate this evening we will see that...

Seanad: Mental Health (Capacity To Consent To Treatment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. I need to talk about the services and the access to services. I believe that the Minister of State would be surprised if I did not. I have spoken with the Minister of State, Deputy Daly about the Linn Dara day programme and we disagreed publicly over that, so the Minister of State knows my thoughts very well in this regard. I am very vocal at...

Seanad: Mental Health (Capacity To Consent To Treatment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I have put together a document on human-positive spaces for well-being and some guys in UCD are working on it as well. Maybe Mr. Hogan will be able to answer on this because it falls within the planning regulations and it is essential when a construction firm or anybody is submitting an application for planning permission. It is to do with providing more natural environments in our cities,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: That is not a problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Will it be an essential criterion when a planning application is received?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I understand that. It could be that one site will have to adhere to the regulations and tick the boxes for the percentage of the area that needs to be in green spaces or water. Is there a percentage per planning application to which they will have to adhere to spread the burden?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: We need to consider what is in that space.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: They are often neglected.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: It should be legislated for soon.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I acknowledge International Day of the Girl. As was said, Plan International Ireland has reported that the vast majority of women in Ireland feel vulnerable because of their gender. A worldwide report was published in which Dublin was considered one of the safest cities. I am pleased with that, albeit we need a cultural change to ensure young women feel safe and are safe in public spaces....

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I urge the Leas-Chathaoirleach not to accept such a reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Construction Contracts (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I raised this issue because of the delay and difficulties in which MDY Construction has found itself, and I seek clarification. In April, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, attended, as did I, the turning of the sod at Dolphin Park, which would provide senior citizens with new, modernised units. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Construction Contracts (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. There is a difficulty that most people would not understand. While FOLD Ireland is responsible for the development, I am sure the Government can get updates and influence to some degree a solution to this. If FOLD Ireland is to meet soon with the construction firm in question, does the Minister of State believe a solution will emerge which can...

Seanad: Resignation of Minister and Assignment of Department (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Resignation of Minister and Assignment of Department (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: Why not?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: That is rubbish. It is just drivel.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, line 18, after "and" to insert "five of". The amendment proposes that the section would state the chairperson, the deputy chairperson and five ordinary members of the board shall be appointed by the Minister. If that could be agreed it would provide a bit more clarity.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: No, I have not.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Máire Devine: There are two parts to amendment No. 2. The first part proposes that one member will be nominated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to be appointed by the Minister. This is proposed on the grounds the health service is made up of workers. It sticks up for what trade unions believe is their mandate to represent the voices of workers. It would be extremely helpful to have a worker's...