Results 1-20 of 36 for speaker:Teresa Costello

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Teresa Costello: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election. I am sure he will do a fine job.I was not going to speak, but as my son is sitting in the Gallery I decided it would be a missed opportunity not to acknowledge him and my very close family friend Frank. Unfortunately, my father and mother cannot be here today as my father is extremely unwell, but I know he would be so proud of me. A degree...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)

Teresa Costello: I would like to speak about breast cancer screening and symptomatic breast cancer services for younger women. There is a rise in younger women being diagnosed with breast cancer and we need to move with the times when dealing with this. Last week, on 4 February, we marked World Cancer Day. This year, the story of a young women, Ziva Cussen, was covered in the media. She went to her GP...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Feb 2025)

Teresa Costello: St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching and, after six years, my community of Tallaght will see its parade return. My community is often portrayed in a negative manner. The absence of a St. Patrick's Day parade in the area for the six years since 2019 was very much evident in the hearts of all the people of Tallaght. South Dublin County Council recognised the need to have a parade and, in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Teresa Costello: I will speak about concerning wait times for dental health appointments for children. It was discussed quite a bit yesterday in the other House. Kids' dental health is very important, keeping our children mindful of good oral hygiene and, equally, any work that needs to be done to their teeth. I have spoken to people in my constituency of Dublin South-West whose children have had to wait...

Seanad: International Women's Day - Women's Health: Statements (5 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I thank the Minister for coming to the House. In the week that we celebrate International Women's Day, I am glad to say that we are witnessing a shift. Women are rising up and finding their voices, and no longer accept a substandard approach to their healthcare. We are demanding and achieving better services and care. Above all, we are demanding to be heard when it comes to our health. ...

Seanad: Care, Supports and Enhanced Provision of Services for Older People: Motion (5 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I welcome the debate and support the motion. We can build on the positive steps taken by the Government in the previous term, particularly in focusing on the needs and care of older people. This is a subject close to my heart. Care and respect for older people are things that truly drive me as a politician. Some of my dearest friends in recent years have been my elderly constituents and...

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I welcome the Minister to the House. No. 1 is the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024 – Committee Stage. This debate is to adjourn after two hours if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I call Senator Duffy, and I remind Senators we are speaking to section 1.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I raise the issue of the tools available to councillors to enable them to effectively represent and advocate for their communities. South Dublin County Council has an online system called Membersnet. It allows public representatives - TDs and Senators can also use it - to put in queries and advocate for the people who need their assistance. This is an effective way for public...

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I wish the Minister well in his role. I welcome this discussion on Ireland's national plan under the Common Agricultural Policy and its implications for our agrifood sector. The agrifood sector remains the backbone of our economy, comprising 173,000 jobs and accounting for 10% of Irish exports. This sector is not only critical to our economy but also central to our rural communities, where...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (25 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. It is important that we have this opportunity to speak to him today about an issue that affects us all. It is not just a matter of statistics, but is about the lives of our fellow citizens and the safety of our families, friends and communities.Over the past two decades we have seen a significant reduction in road fatalities in Ireland. In...

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: For the information of Senators, the combined speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators will have six minutes. I call Senator Pauline Tully to move the motion.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: Ahead of our next speaker, I welcome Councillor Moegie Maher to the Seanad. He is watching proceedings.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Teresa Costello: Before we move to the next speaker, I welcome the guests of Ronan Smith, House detective, to the Gallery.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (2 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: I thank the Minister of State for attending the Seanad. Over the course of our lives, it is estimated that one in seven women will develop breast cancer. Each year in Ireland, there are approximately 3,600 new cases and around 23% of diagnosis occurs in women under the age of 50. Currently, BreastCheck is offered to women aged 50 to 69. I am aware that following submissions, including...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (2 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: I welcome HIQA's movement on this. I hope the Government does the right thing and lowers the age for breast cancer screening to 40 and informs women on their breast density. However, with the systematic failures I have outlined where younger women were sent away from a breast care clinic, I do not feel I have received an answer. Generally, when a doctor refers a woman the lump has to be in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, DMD, is a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakening. It is the most common lethal genetic disorder diagnosed during early childhood, primarily affecting young boys. Worldwide, one in every 3,500 baby boys is born with DMD, with symptoms typically starting between the ages of one and five. Here in Ireland, approximately 110 people are known...

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Before we start, I welcome the representatives of the Union of Students in Ireland, the National Women's Council, Rape Crisis Ireland and the Irish Council for International Students.

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Teresa Costello: Before I call the next speaker, I would like to welcome Mr. Colm Gannon from the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, ICMEC, to the Gallery.