Results 21-32 of 32 for feel "party:" . (isset($parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")]) ? $parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")] : "$a[1]") speaker:Phil Prendergast

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...just promoting Clonmel. As there are 1,200 deliveries a year in the hospital, the staff are able to have time to speak to the mothers to help them with breast feeding, to encourage them to do what feels right for them, to give them the confidence to know their skills and instinct are not flawed, and to let them know there are skills to be learnt. It is not quite as beautiful as the baby...

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...in their own language about what it is that affects them and the challenges they face. I do not confine it all to matters sexual. We talk about issues of self-esteem, body image and how one might feel better in oneself. We also talk about issues of same-sex attractions. We talk about all that because the issues arise in the questions I receive in advance of classes. Obviously, one is...

Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (9 Jul 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...who wish to deal with the reality of this economic situation but, such is life. A fact we must deal with is that the housing market is dead and no longer the economic driver it was. Many of us feel the fall in the housing market has lead to a downward economic spiral and has infected many other sectors of the economy. There must be analysis of how this was allowed to happen. Growth...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...progresses. The seasons appear to have merged into each other. I met a young and able person this morning who told me he had to light his fire last night. It is not just older people who might feel the cold at this time of year although there is a particular cause for concern on their behalf.

Seanad: Older Persons: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...non-contributory pensions, despite that if they had been allowed to continue working, they would be entitled to a full contributory pension. This subject is raised frequently by women who feel disaffected since their careers were cut short without their consent. These women consequently went on to rear, nurture and educate the men and women who benefit from the prosperous Ireland of...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion (28 May 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...officers and other staff who give out the cups of tea and clean the hospital wards. I have the highest regard for the way those frontline staff deliver services. I appreciate that the Minister feels put out by what she describes as constant criticism, but programmes such as "Prime Time" do not manufacture evidence. The stories I have heard from Senator Doherty and others and the support...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion (28 May 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...liaison programme in accordance with recommendation 11 of the HIQA report on Rebecca O'Malley's case. I wish to extend a warm welcome to the Minister. However, I do not believe she will be feeling quite so warm towards me when I have concluded my contribution. For the past three years we have watched with keen anticipation the workings of the Health Service Executive, HSE, which was...

Seanad: HSE Child Welfare and Protection Services: Statements (21 May 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...matter how much money is invested. I am concerned that social workers were not willing to speak out publicly about their concerns. There should be a system in place in order that they would not feel obliged to speak behind screens. I accept a child might be identified if the social worker is known and we must not identify people unnecessarily, but I worry about concealing identities for...

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Phil Prendergast: ...last September and this debate is no different. Coming from a rural constituency in Tipperary, I am acutely aware of the importance of the WTO talks and the genuine fear and uncertainty farmers are feeling about the negotiations. We face one of the greatest threats to Irish agriculture since we entered the Common Market in 1973. The industry has been the backbone of the economy. When it...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (5 Mar 2008)

Phil Prendergast: .... Under the taxation rules I am not entitled to use any of his tax credits as we are not married. In addition to this I am not entitled to claim single parent credits as we are living together. I feel that it is very unfair that we are treated effectively like a married couple for social welfare purposes and as single people for taxation purposes but not single when it comes to claiming...

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Nov 2007)

Phil Prendergast: I feel it will come back through one of the Houses. I am happy to agree to differ again.

Seanad: Community Child Care Subvention Scheme 2008-2010: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Phil Prendergast: ...years and I can only see a negative fallout from this revised approach. Feedback from urban and rural facilities demonstrates one common opinion from management and staff alike, namely, they feel certain they will be forced to close as the numbers availing of the service inevitably fall. Many of these committed people have invested valuable time and effort in obtaining certification in...