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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I wish to comment on both amendments. The Green Party proposal is to reduce the top speed limits to achieve immediate cost-effective emissions reductions, but Deputy Ryan has just said that the carbon saving that this would yield is only an estimate. I do not know if there is enough evidence available to warrant supporting this proposal. I would imagine that the estimate is probably...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I wish to send out St. Patrick's Day greetings to everyone. I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. Members will be aware that tomorrow at midday striking school students will protest outside Leinster House demanding more action on climate change. Last week the audiovisual room was packed for a presentation by school students who have set up a country-wide network. They are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: Up the Dubs.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I second the amendment. This is a straightforward amendment. Regardless of the sort of Brexit that happens - we are coming close to the end - services and arrangements will continue to be delivered in the aftermath of Brexit. This Bill will give the Ministers for Health and Finance the power to continue with whatever services they choose. We hope that means all cross-Border services will...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I would like to speak to amendment No. 12 now. This is another straightforward amendment. It seeks to require the Minister to produce reports on the operating costs of cross-Border service level agreements, memorandums of understanding and partnerships. There are at least 130 service level agreements.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: Great. We have worked hard over the year to set these agreements, memorandums and partnerships in motion to avoid duplication of services on this small island. Amendment No. 12 refers to the "European Health Insurance Card" and the "recognition of professional qualifications", both of which are important. I suppose I am speaking for nursing staff who find it difficult to know where they...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I move amendment No. 16:In page 19, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: “Amendment of Schedule 1A to Electricity Regulation Act 1999 10. Schedule 1A to the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 is amended by the insertion of the following new paragraph after paragraph 17:“18. The SEM Committee will be cognisant of ensuring regulatory alignment to protect the single...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: This has come from a successful single market established on this island. It takes into account security of supply and there are benefits for the people of Ireland. The Brexiteers were not careful about what they wished for, especially as regards this island but also in respect of their own people in Britain. I take the Minister's assurances but we cannot be 100% assured of anything. We...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: We have got this Bill through the House. From my study of history, the Emergency was during the Second World War and Britain finding itself in a very difficult situation. The emergency now is of their own making, a self-inflicted loss. There is a sadness throughout Europe and certainly in this country. We have a great job of work from here on in, and I congratulate the Minister for...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: It is not up to us to ensure that.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this historic legislation. We are in uncharted waters and Britain has been in uncharted waters since the call for the referendum on Brexit. I will speak from three different perspectives. The areas I will try to cover are health, climate action and social protection and what it will mean for these areas. I want to comment on what Senator Conway-Walsh...

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. It took a while to get here. As my colleague said, we have been asking for him-----

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: -----to star in the Seanad regarding the national children's hospital for several weeks now.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: Not quite years. Where does one start? The scenarios presented to us regarding ever-increasing costs, or the runaway train, are not so much fairytale-like as nightmarish. The public have found them incredible. The train has no driver. The Minister is the driver but seems to have taken the day off sick because the train keeps going. I hope the brakes have now been applied and that some...

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: It is my turn to speak. I thank the Senator.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I thank the Acting Chairman. I do not know where to start. I have lots of notes and I will just to through them quickly. The mental health services in the hospital will be an improvement on what we have throughout the country, given that Linn Dara day patient services remain closed and I am still not getting answers on that. I acknowledge this is a hospital and the Minister is...

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: I am out of time. This national children's hospital is badly needed and it is a shame that it is being mismanaged.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: The Senator is right, it should be withdrawn.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: It is a conspiracy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Máire Devine: First, I wish well Ms Joanne Hayes of the Kerry Babies case who is bringing the State to court following its actions in those awful days, particularly with reference to International Women's Day on Friday. I wish Ms Hayes the very best of luck. The women of Ireland, and the men, are behind her. Two years ago, I brought up at the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs the damning...