Results 161-180 of 186 for speaker:Imelda Henry

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Imelda Henry: People have different views on Montessori. I used Montessori with my children and I believe it is a very successful way of educating children so I would like to hear the views on it. I wish to ask Ms O'Connor about maternity benefit and leave. There is an issue around public versus private sector. Personally, I believe it is easier to get leave and to take extra parental leave in the...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

Imelda Henry: Tuesday, 9 June 2015.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

Imelda Henry: Tuesday, 9 June 2015.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)

Imelda Henry: I congratulate Dr. Muldoon and wish him every success in his new role. So much has happened regarding children over many years in this country. He has touched on a few of the positive things that have happened in the past few years, of which the establishment of Tusla has been one. We would like to see more of him and I ask him to keep in touch more regularly. As Senator van Turnhout...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children, of which I am a member, on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015. The committee received many submissions and heard evidence at many meetings. I am mainly concerned about the price and availability of alcohol. It is proposed to introduce minimum unit pricing in the legislation; however, the price has to be high enough for...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 Jun 2015)

Imelda Henry: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Growing Tourism to 2025: Statements (1 Jul 2015)

Imelda Henry: The Senator is two minutes over her allotted time and many other Senators wish to contribute.

Seanad: Growing Tourism to 2025: Statements (1 Jul 2015)

Imelda Henry: Senator Moloney, you are over time.

Seanad: Growing Tourism to 2025: Statements (1 Jul 2015)

Imelda Henry: I call the Minister to reply.

Seanad: Growing Tourism to 2025: Statements (1 Jul 2015)

Imelda Henry: According to the Order of Business, I am to call the Minister at 2.50 p.m.

Seanad: Growing Tourism to 2025: Statements (1 Jul 2015)

Imelda Henry: We cannot.

Seanad: Growing Tourism to 2025: Statements (1 Jul 2015)

Imelda Henry: We have legislation at 3 p.m. and I must go according to the rules of the House.

Seanad: Growing Tourism to 2025: Statements (1 Jul 2015)

Imelda Henry: The Senator was not here for his slot. I call the Minister.

Seanad: Children First Bill 2015: Committee Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Imelda Henry: I congratulate Senator van Turnhout. She is an expert on this matter and has a great interest in the welfare of children. She spoke very well this evening. A great deal has been said in this House in recent years about the protection of children and that is what we are discussing now. I hope the Minister will give the amendment some consideration. It is very important that children are...

Seanad: Children First Bill 2015: Committee Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Imelda Henry: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Children First Bill 2015: Committee Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Imelda Henry: At 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Imelda Henry: I apologise for being late. I compliment our maternity services in general. As Deputy Catherine Byrne has said, the whole system from when a pregnant woman attends her first appointment to the delivery of the baby is excellent. The care that is given in maternity hospitals by midwives, obstetricians, gynaecologists and others is outstanding. As outlined in the presentation, half of all...

Seanad: Children First Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (21 Oct 2015)

Imelda Henry: I too congratulate Senator Jillian van Turnhout, and not just for her contribution today but for her several contributions in the past four and a half years since she came into this House, and before she even became a Member of this House. Senator van Turnhout is absolutely committed to the welfare of children in this country. It is a pleasure to know her. I sincerely congratulate her on...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (4 Nov 2015)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate him and his officials for bringing this important Bill before the House. I commend him on his foresight in recognising the need to strengthen the legislative proposals regarding aftercare and on responding to concerns that there was insufficient focus on this area and such planning was not taking place on a properly structured and...

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Imelda Henry: Next Tuesday.