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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Co-operation on Health and EU Directive on Patients' Rights: Department of Health (6 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I apologise for being late this morning. Much of what I wanted to say has been said. I welcome the progress made but we have a long way to go. Everyone has goodwill towards this. Like Deputy Conlan, I live along the Border in Dundalk. I do not understand why an ambulance from the North cannot come into the South and vice versa. In emergency care, this point must be addressed. I refer to...

Seanad: Charities Sector: Statements (4 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: Shame. On a point of order, this is totally moving away from the subject of the debate. It is dreadful for Sinn Féin to introduce comments like this.

Seanad: Charities Sector: Statements (4 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: It is the Senator-----

Seanad: Charities Sector: Statements (4 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: Shame.

Seanad: Charities Sector: Statements (4 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: It may seem like that, but it will not be. I thank the Leader for arranging this important topical debate on the charities sector, and I would also like to thank the Minister, Deputy Shatter, for being here this afternoon. I would like to add my congratulations to Senator Quinn on his 21st anniversary in the Seanad. As he was delivering his speech, I thought about the wisdom that he has...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I ask that the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Alex White, come to the House to provide a timeline for the approval by the Government of the heads of the public health (alcohol) Bill. This legislation must come before the House as a matter of urgency.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I support the call made by colleagues for a debate on homophobia. I was fortunate to see Rory O'Neill's "Noble Call" speech in the Abbey Theatre on Saturday night. As Senator MacConghail noted, there is a clip available on YouTube and I recommend it to those who have not seen it. The Senator also noted that this reflects the good side of social media. It was heart-rending to watch a man...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: I urge them to come forward as it is still not too late.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: The Labour Party is a party of equality.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: I suggest the need for mature recollection by Senator Leyden's party.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: I wish to devote my time to my contribution rather than rebukes to comments made by the previous speaker. I, too, call on the Leader to seek further reassurances from the Minister for Justice and Equality that the appointment of the charity regulator will be in place before Easter, as announced last week. I fully agree with Senator Martin Conway that money raised for charities in the name...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: I, too, heartily welcome members of the deaf community back to the House. It is commendable that this is the second time in three months that the Seanad has debated Irish Sign Language. The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, has been widely praised, as always occurs in this House, for her work in this area. I, too, compliment her on her work. Senator Conway was responsible for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending an excellent initiative between Dundalk Institute of Technology and Dundalk Football Club with the launch of a joint student scholarship that will commence in September 2014. Four scholarships will be offered each year to both CAO candidates and mature students who wish to pursue third-level education while simultaneously pursuing a professional...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Effects of Violence: Justice for the Forgotten (16 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: Was no reason given for that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Effects of Violence: Justice for the Forgotten (16 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: I thank the Chairman for allowing me contribute. I appreciate the time constraint so I will be brief. I congratulate and commend both witnesses on their contributions today. Ms Cadwallader's book sounds chilling. The truth and statements contained in it are absolutely overwhelming. It is unbelievable. I met Ms Urwin in Monaghan and concur with her that we must do whatever we can. When...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Effects of Violence: Justice for the Forgotten (16 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: Yes. It is very important to the families and for people in the town. When I bring my children by I point it out to them. I was very young when it happened. I was coming home from school, and did not fully understand what was going on when I heard the bang that evening. One of my neighbours was missing for several hours afterwards and I know the effect that had. We also need to get on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Effects of Violence: Justice for the Forgotten (16 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: I am sorry. I stayed close to brevity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Civic Forum for Northern Ireland: SDLP (16 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: I thank Mr. Dallat, MLA, Ms Kelly, MLA, and Ms McNeill for everything today. This has been a very good discussion. Like everyone else, I fully support the establishment of the civic forum. As Deputy Wall noted, it is part of the Good Friday Agreement. From visiting places I have found the most beneficial aspect to be engaging with the different community and religious groups of all the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Mary Moran: No. I apologise for having been delayed. I had three other meetings and perhaps I will listen a little further and contribute then.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Appeals (5 Dec 2013)

Mary Moran: I thank the Minister of State for his reply but I am disappointed when one examines the individual circumstances of this case. To date, the family has not received a letter from the HSE. I will pass this information on to them. I understand the family is above the financial threshold but the costs of services and needs of the child in question greatly outweigh the family’s income....