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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: That is the great foundation one gets from arts. That is where it comes from. It gives one the confidence to be able to approach all those other sectors as well. I very much agree. We have two or three careers in a lifetime. Why not change sectors and have that broad experience?

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I thank all the speakers for attending. All the members and our colleagues really appreciate it because the speakers are on the front line and see what happens day to day. I acknowledge the remarks of Ms Murphy. She really opened up about her experiences. I thank her for sharing them. It is so valuable to us, those listening to us and those who will be reviewing the proceedings later. ...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: It is as if it is hiding and the witnesses are detectives.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: The witnesses have spoken about how the person comes first and how they treat the person - the way they approach that treatment and ensure their engagements are heart to heart - to support the person on his or her journey. Services are at the very start, which is a special place to be, but it is also a challenging one. I thank Ms McGillivary. Will Mr. Williams address this issue as well...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I was wondering.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Mr. Williams.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: Not one referral with two or three of those disorders put together in one.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Mr. Williams. I appreciate it.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: It is dealt with from the inside. I thank the witnesses.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I appreciate that. I thank Dr. Mac Gabhann.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: Excellent.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome that we have the next stage of the Galway-to-Athlone cycleway. Public information events will be announced the week after next. We had a preferred route corridor. We are now going to have an actual preferred route. This is thanks to engagement with landowners, community groups and using publicly-owned lands where possible. It will transform our communities. I have spoken on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I am based in Ballinasloe as a representative for the Roscommon-Galway area. I congratulate Mr. Gloster on his new role. He has spoken already about equity across the country and mentioned it is one of his key priorities in being able to deliver a health service. My brief question brings it back to the local a bit. Portiuncula University Hospital is one of our Saolta hospital group...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: It is very different. Even in the school sector-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: It is a fantastic hospital with a tremendous team. There has been an increase in staffing at the hospital. We are seeing a fantastic uplift, particularly in the context of the construction under way there. There is a significant amount of activity. The hospital caters for nearly 400,000 people across five counties. It covers all of County Roscommon in terms of a level 3 hospital but it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I would like to speak about childcare places. It is a real challenge and we are seeing this in Ballinasloe, Mountbellew and other regional towns where community crèches are full come September and maybe the following September. We are in dire need. We have brought forward funding of €1,200 for each child to support parents with childcare. We want to be able to ensure women...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister to the House. Does he agree it is wonderful to see the welcome for this Bill across the Chamber? It is fantastic to see it. My question is on the Government commitment to provide approximately €30 million to cover the costs that would have been coming in from the €80 fee. I know that we have the highest ever budget in healthcare, at almost €23...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: All of us in attendance at the Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre last Saturday had a great night watching the story of the von Trapp family climbing every mountain in The Sound of Music. It was an absolutely incredible production and the children in the cast were outstanding. The dedication and commitment of every member of the cast was clear, from the age of six or seven upwards. The youngest...