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- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Sorry, I laughed there and maybe I should not have, if it is a serious suggestion.
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: I agree. When someone is diverted from their GP, it is immediately signalling that the person does not belong in the waiting room.
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Deputy Wynne has not had a chance to contribute.
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: I thank the witnesses for being here and helping us with our deliberations. By the time the witnesses interface with the drugs issue, that is with people in full-blown addiction, it is way down the road and at its most challenging point for the individual. I thank the witnesses for the offer to visit the court and we want to take that up as soon as possible. I am really interested to...
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: It is too late.
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Does Mr. Duffin see the diversion opportunity being operated by a court facility? Is that how he would imagine it working? How would he imagine it working?
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Who would they be diverted to?
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Is Mr. Duffin suggesting they would be diverted to a GP?
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: That is one of the big issues. It is why people’s addiction and their struggle escalates. Even at the earliest stage, when they need some help, assistance or an intervention, without being diverted, it is not there. When you look for help and cannot get it, at a human level it is very hard to find the resilience, particularly if you are struggling with something else as well, be it...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Like other Senators, I commend our brave and courageous peacekeepers in Lebanon. I welcome the news reports today of fresh advice from the Attorney General to Government on the occupied territories Bill. I do think it would be appropriate that we would have an early debate as soon as that advice becomes publicly available. Today I want to specifically echo the calls of the families of...
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (15 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Go raibh maith agat. I, too, welcome the pupils and students from County Offaly. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. I thank the Minister of State for bringing this legislation to the House. It is important legislation that amends the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 and deals with some core features and benefits of Housing for All in terms of how...
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (15 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Now.
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Now.
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Now.
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: I will talk about Dublin Bus. It is an essential public transport service for those of us who live, visit and work in the city. For it to operate to the best standard, it has to be available, reliable and safe. I welcome the fact that Dublin Bus has taken on board the findings of the Fianna Fáil public transport survey on antisocial behaviour and crime and has commenced a 20-week...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: I want to start by offering my condolences to the family and friends of Liam Payne. It was very sad news overnight and I extend my condolences. I welcome the update from the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Deputy Martin, on the work he and his Department are doing as part of UNIFIL to support our troops deployed in the Middle East and Lebanon. The Minister is working with 16...
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: I thank all the witnesses for coming in and for their submissions. Professor Comiskey made one comment I would like to understand better. She referred to tackling decriminalisation but do not decriminalise. I think that is what I heard.
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: Okay. What would the Professor's opinion be?
- Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Fitzpatrick: I am sorry for interrupting. It is specifically looking at decriminalising the individual.