Results 141-145 of 145 for speaker:Gillian Toole
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (22 Oct 2025)
Gillian Toole: At this point, every Member of Dáil Éireann has received an email with information about protected disclosure, PD17/2025. That protected disclosure was made by a conscientious health professional. I am raising it as a matter of utmost gravity because, as far back as June and July of this year, that healthcare professional has attempted to get the matters relating to public health...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (22 Oct 2025)
Gillian Toole: All of the processes have been followed, including contacting the OPDC. By referencing the other agencies, my point is that there is silence. This is a matter of serious public health. When I cross-check the criteria and scope with the Covid-19 evaluation committee that the Department of the Taoiseach established, under scope and exclusions are the very matters included within this...
- Men's Health: Statements (22 Oct 2025)
Gillian Toole: I am grateful for this opportunity. I acknowledge the "him" in my life who contributed greatly to getting me in here. I am grateful to the Movember organisation which provided us with recent research into the whole area of men's health. It is an area that I have a particular interest in. I found a module on men's health from 2003 from the North-Eastern Health Board. Despite criticism, I...
- Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)
Gillian Toole: Good morning, everybody, and welcome. Apologies for being late; I will be nipping out. I thank the witnesses so much for the opportunities they provide to people of all ages within communities and the opportunities they give volunteers to have a little bit of positive mental health in being involved in the giving-back process through volunteering. I have to commend in my area - I will be...
- Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)
Gillian Toole: Keep manners on that lad. I have only one question. It is relevant to Variety and the GAA, in particular, but possibly from a policy perspective to Sport Ireland as well. In the important areas of Garda vetting and insurance, are there changes or improvements required? The greatest asset in the delivery of inclusive sport and activity is the strength of the volunteer cohort. There can be...