Results 41-60 of 860 for speaker:Catherine Ardagh

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is deteriorating rapidly. Rwanda-linked M23 rebels are advancing in the eastern regions around Lake Kivu, escalating violence and displacing thousands of people. The UN Security Council has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for Rwanda to withdraw its forces. Will the Taoiseach clarify Ireland's position on this...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 37. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [7809/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Given the significant developments outlined in the Saint James's Hospital Strategic Programme 2021–2025, including the establishment of a world-class academic health science campus and the integration of the Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, could the Taoiseach clarify whether the Cabinet subcommittee has prioritised these initiatives?...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 25. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [7808/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 816. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number, by month of the number of enduring power of attorney that have entered into force, that is, have been activated pursuant to section 71C of the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015, as amended as of 31 January 2025, since the Decision Support Service's establishment, in tabular form; and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 817. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the breakdown of the total number, by month of applications for the creation of an enduring power of attorney that have been registered pursuant to section 69 of the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015, as amended as of 31 January 2025, by month, since the Decision Support Service's establishment, in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 818. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the breakdown of the total number, by month of applications, for the creation of an enduring power of attorney that have been completed, that is, application for registration submitted pursuant to section 68(1) of the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015, as amended as of 31 January 2025, since the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 819. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of applications for the creation of an enduring power of attorney that are active on the Decision Support Service system as of 31 January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8138/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 820. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the breakdown of the total number, by month of applications, for the creation of an enduring power of attorney that have been attempted or begun or initiated in any way on the DSS portal, in the period 1 January 2024 up to 1 January 2025, but in respect of which there has been no user activity for a period in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (25 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 821. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details, by reference to the period during the period 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025, of the average processing time form the point of submission of an application to the point of the registration of an enduring power of attorney for both online and paper applications for an application for the...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (18 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Central Bank Act 1942 and prohibit financial service providers from discriminating against survivors of cancer from accessing financial services and to provide for related matters. I wish to share my time with an Teachta Erin McGreehan, le do thoil. The Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025, also known as the...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (18 Feb 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time." I hope this can happen as soon as possible.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (23 Jan 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: Is mór an onóir dom agus tá an-áthas orm an Teachta Micheál Martin a ainmniú mar Thaoiseach inniu. Tá an t-ádh linn mar thír go bhfuil ceannaire socair, stuama agus trócaireach againn. Tá na tréithe seo riachtanach i ról an Taoisigh. Deputy Micheál Martin has served the Irish people with honour and commitment during...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2024)

Catherine Ardagh: I have come from a conference in the Ashling Hotel hosted by Family Carers Ireland. I take this opportunity to note the vital work Family Carers Ireland does in advocating for carers. Those carers, as we all know, are the backbone of our health and social community and without them we would be lost. They save our country billions every year. They have a few small asks, one of which is to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2024)

Catherine Ardagh: I also join in the sympathies to Breda and the family of John Naughten. Today I feel compelled to address an issue that families including my own are grappling with, namely access to appropriate education for children with special needs. My son Darragh, who has profound autism, attends Stratford National School in Rathgar. It is a wonderful school with fantastic staff. The patron, the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2024)

Catherine Ardagh: I, too, would like to mention the optional protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Obviously the protocol allows individuals or groups to lodge complaints with the UN after their legal domestic process has been exhausted and holds states accountable to ensure the rights of people with disabilities are upheld. The protocol is a really welcome and big step....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2024)

Catherine Ardagh: I am really proud to be a member of the joint committee and Senator Carrigy has done unbelievable work. Obviously the report encompasses early intervention, school places and meaningful employment. The most important thing is that people with autism and their families live in an inclusive society where people understand the difficulties because I think we are still really far behind. A lot...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2024)

Catherine Ardagh: I wish to say a few words about yesterday’s budget, particularly how it impacts individuals with disabilities and their families. The budget introduced a number of key issues and key financial supports, not a panacea. One of the most notable changes is the increase to the incapacitated child tax credit, which was raised by €300 to a total of €3,800 per year. This...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2024)

Catherine Ardagh: As I have said before, my heart goes out to the families of our troops in Lebanon who are very worried. I hope they will carry out their duties and make it home safely. I stand today to discuss the assisted decision-making Act. The intention of this Act is for people to set up enduring powers of attorney or other plans for their lives when they have somewhat diminished or loss of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Catherine Ardagh: I also join with my colleagues in tributes to Charlie O’Connor. He was a great friend of mine and my family for many years. He is an absolute gentleman. I am delighted to have him as a member of Fianna Fáil. He is a very warm person and he has a lovely family. I wish him all the best in his retirement. I stand today to mention ASD school places. We are doing great. Huge...