Results 561-580 of 1,966 for speaker:Mary Henry

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Henry: Senator Ross without interruption.

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Henry: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Henry: Senator Scanlon should address the Chair.

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Henry: Senator Bannon should not address anyone.

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Henry: Senator Bannon will have a chance to reply.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Henry: The report launched yesterday on the inquiry by Judge Harding Clark was not into the medical practices of one man, it was an inquiry into medical practice in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, over a 25-year period. We should have a debate on this as soon as possible because, unfortunately, the ethos of the hospital contributed significantly to what happened there. We need to look at...

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I thank Senator Mansergh for sharing his time. It is a pity the Government has tabled an amendment to this motion, as we are all on the Minister's side. We want her to get everything she wants from the Department of Finance. Every issue has been well covered but I wish there was more cohesion between the Departments of Health and Children and Education and Science regarding primary school...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: That concludes the statements on the national policy framework for the mental health services. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I also welcome this very fine report. It is a privilege to speak after Senator Lydon and we are very fortunate in this House to have someone of his professional experience comment on the report. In view of the fact that the chairperson of the expert group was Professor Joyce O'Connor, who is a friend of mine, I was not in the least surprised at...

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister to the House. Despite being one of the university Senators I hope she will forgive me if I do not concentrate on the funding for third level education. I appreciate it greatly and welcome everything the Minister said in her speech. As I have been involved for many years in medical education I will concentrate on the Fottrell report. Although it has been said that the...

Seanad: Strategy for Men's Health: Statements (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I am delighted this debate is taking place. In particular, Senator Glynn, who has promoted this debate for some time, should be congratulated. I am pleased that Senator Kate Walsh spoke about diabetes, which has been discussed by other Senators. I am president of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland so I am very concerned about the figures cited by Senator Kate Walsh about the increase in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: By seconding Senator Ross's proposal, Senator Bannon has deprived me of the pleasure of flexing my muscles and showing solidarity on the Independent benches. I support the amendment not least on account of the work done by Eileen O'Mara Walsh some years ago in putting the Great Southern Hotel Group back on track. I seek a debate on an issue raised by Senator Ulick Burke, namely, the fact that...

Seanad: Child Care Investment Programme: Motion. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I thank Senator Norris for sharing his time with me. I agree with some aspects of his speech, in that a great deal of this debate is focused solely on money and not on the fact that people should be able to have extra time with their children. To me, this is one of the most important facets of the entire child care debate. I deeply regret that the issue of flexitime has not yet been raised....

Seanad: Child Care Investment Programme: Motion. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: Moreover, I have some sympathy for their suggestions concerning a voucher system.

Seanad: Child Care Investment Programme: Motion. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I am not accusing the Minister of State in this regard. There have been accusations outside the House to that effect. The Minister of State should note that I am also allowed to make statements in the House. I do not think any of those remarks was meant to be racist. It was that they were considering whether this accounting exercise had been properly carried out. There is quite a bit to be...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I wish to share my time with Senators Quinn and O'Toole.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera. I am delighted that the Government is taking an increased interest in road safety. That so many people have been killed on our roads in recent years is appalling and depressing. I am glad the Road Safety Authority is to be given responsibility for research into road safety. We have been far too casual about this aspect of the matter in recent...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Henry: Senator Norris is right to welcome the announcement by the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, of the increase in the number of places in medical schools. I suggest we debate non-Government motion No. 5, in my name and the names of other Independent Senators, which, in June 2005, urged that this should happen. Could the Leader invite the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Mary Henry: I support Senator White's call for a debate on ageing. As we are all getting older by the minute the sooner we have it the better. I congratulate her on the meetings she has organised in Dublin South-East on the topic, which have been very popular.