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Seanad: Disabilities Bill: Motion. (28 Apr 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...a lack of action, that great expectation has created a deep sense of disappointment among groups working with people with disabilities and people with disabilities themselves because they rightly feel they are being ignored and that their standing in the community is not on an equal par to that of others. They feel that their demands and rights to be treated as equal citizens are not being...

Seanad: Disabilities Bill: Motion. (28 Apr 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...at different levels, leaving very little time to generate awareness of their needs. It takes time to ensure the needs of the disabled are met. This issue was raised before in both Houses, but we feel it is time to raise it again. It is very important that the Government responds to those affected by disability and outlines where its priorities lie on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: We have to be concerned about that. To some extent we feel helpless and hopeless in terms of dealing with this matter. However, as a sovereign State and member of the European Union, particularly in our Presidency role and against the background of the proposed visit by President Bush in the coming months, we must be cognisant of what is happening there. My colleague, Senator Ryan, asked the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (11 Mar 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...commission, and most important, set up the joint policing committee structure which, I hope, will incorporate public views and ensure those served by gardaí are heard. Many poor communities feel they are not heard by gardaí and that their concerns are not taken on board. It is important for many of these, especially female victims of domestic violence, to have a good relationship with...

Seanad: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: Statements. (28 Jan 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...to funding cuts. I recall attending court with a woman who wished to obtain a barring order. She needed moral support but she was afraid to ask anybody in her family to come with her as she did not feel there was anybody she could particularly rely on or trust. It is a harrowing and difficult experience. The atmosphere is not very supportive and I found it quite difficult myself to...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (11 Nov 2003)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...basis during periods specified in the scheme". Amendment No. 6 is designed to ensure that funding be allocated on a thematic basis. However, in light of what the Minister has already said, I do not feel it will be accepted. I would like to hear his response.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2003)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...Central Criminal Court yesterday. There is a sense of horror abroad at this and that we have among us the type of criminals who will engage in such utter and complete contempt for our system. We feel helpless in the face of this contempt and it cannot continue. Senator O'Toole is right that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has a political responsibility for the matter, but...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...and sense of celebration of people with disabilities. This is also true of those who participated in or observed the torch runs in towns throughout Ireland last week. The goodwill and positive feeling in relation to those who have come to visit us from around the world are huge. It is notable that the role of people with disabilities and their sense of difference are being properly and...

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...such a conflict. It should not be the case that the traditional arts see themselves almost as victims of an official attitude which seems to exclude them or create a situation where they do not feel they are getting a full share of support, financial or otherwise, but this is what I have heard from Senator Ó Murchú. If that is the case, we should work to ensure that differences are...

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements (Resumed). (16 Apr 2003)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...State for coming before the House for the debate. As one of those Senators who requested this debate, I acknowledge the early response to that call. This is an issue on which all of us have strong feelings, both as public representatives and individual citizens, with regard to the pervasive frequency of illness and mortality from cancer. Like Senator Feeney, I welcome the broad range of...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Kathleen O'Meara: .... Being a member of a local authority is important in terms of one's relationship with county councillors. I have discussed this with a number of county councillors and I know they would like to feel that the route we took to get here was reflected in our work. This special relationship should be reflected in the legislation, but that is not the case. The Bill makes no distinction between...

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (10 Oct 2002)

Kathleen O'Meara: ...the social cohesion at its heart makes it unique. Perhaps the President could briefly outline the plans for the charter of fundamental rights and where the project for a social Europe is going. We feel that we know where it has gone so far, but it might be useful to outline where it is going in the future.