Results 581-600 of 1,195 for speaker:Erin McGreehan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: Hopefully, the Government will listen to us when we submit our report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the witnesses. It is great to hear from them and I congratulate them on all their work. It has been an investment well made and the results are very clear. We all know the ESRI's research is crucial to us in moving forward to whatever constitutional status, but simply in moving forward to a better island of Ireland, no matter what goes on. We are stuck together no matter what....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: People say they do not want the HSE and present the NHS as a golden goose. In reality we see terrible waiting lists. People are very attached to their disability cars and say they would not want a united Ireland because of their cars or benefits. How do we counteract this? We have big problems with the HSE and people accessing therapies and there are many other problems. How do we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: Co-operation on children's healthcare is a classic example.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: The state of Northern Ireland was set up more than 100 years ago. In the expert opinion of the witnesses, was that state created to fail? I ask because Northern Ireland has not thrived in the way that it should have, particularly as it was the capital of industry and the best performing area on this island. I imagine that people thought that we would never cope down here by ourselves. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I call Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I have to be fair to other speakers. I would love to know that as well but I have to let Senator Daly in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: The Senator is really not leaving any time for the answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I can give the witnesses a little bit of indulgence but not much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: Senator Black wishes to get in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: As can be seen, there are lots of questions. It has been a fascinating few hours. I have one question, and I would love if the witnesses could furnish an answer on it. The countries that comprise the EUREGIO area, namely, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg, co-operate in Europe. They have cross-border workers and integrated healthcare. They do a lot of stuff that we want to do on...

Seanad: Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: Before we move onto the next speaker I want to give a big welcome to the boys of St. Canice's national school in Finglas. They are very welcome to Leinster house and I hope they have a great time.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: The Senator is straying from the topic of the Bill.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome the students from St. Louise de Marillac Primary School in Ballyfermot. They are guests of Senator Ardagh. They are very welcome to Seanad Éireann. I hope they are enjoying their day at Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I would like to highlight a positive meeting that was held yesterday with Irish Rail. During the meeting, we were brought through a lot of the national plans and investment that will take place over the next couple of years, particularly the DART extension north to Drogheda. Mid-Louth councillor John Sheridan and I highlighted and put a strong pitch in for the reopening of Dunleer train...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is our first time in the Chamber together since he took up his new position. It is nice to have the Minister of State here. In my Commencement matter, I am asking the Minister of State to outline the supports specifically for self-employed persons with disabilities. It is clear from speaking to self-employed persons with disabilities in my...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Erin McGreehan: Even a little bit.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am in no doubt about his good faith and is a huge advocate for people with disabilities in the workforce but there is a big difference between equality and equity, which is the problem. Everyone can access the grants but built-in equity in the system creates an inclusive society. People start at different levels and we, as Senators, have...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I have mentioned that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister of State.