Results 61-80 of 186 for speaker:Imelda Henry
- Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)
Imelda Henry: It is time to sum up.
- Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)
Imelda Henry: The Senator is ignoring the Chair.
- Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)
Imelda Henry: I must call the Minister now. He has five minutes to conclude.
- Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)
Imelda Henry: In accordance with the Order of Business I have to call the Minister at 1.25 p.m.
- Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)
Imelda Henry: Two other speakers have indicated they wish to speak.
- Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)
Imelda Henry: Is it agreed to extend the sitting by ten minutes? Agreed.
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (11 Jun 2014)
Imelda Henry: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan, on his appointment to the Cabinet. I am aware that he worked on children's issues in the past when he was in opposition. I am delighted that he has been appointed as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. I commend him on his decision to establish a full commission of investigation with full statutory powers. He acted promptly and...
- Seanad: Maternity Services: Motion (28 May 2014)
Imelda Henry: Johnny come lately.
- Seanad: Maternity Services: Motion (28 May 2014)
Imelda Henry: I thank the Minister and welcome him to the House. I am delighted to hear the Minister's commitment to women in this country, in particular, pregnant women in ensuring their safety in maternity units in our region. We have a fantastic maternity unit in Sligo General Hospital, and also in Letterkenny, Mayo, Galway and Portiuncula. What has happened in the past few weeks is regrettable. It is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Imelda Henry: I will not support the amendment to the Order of Business today but I call on the Leader to arrange for the Minister for Health to come to the House to discuss the issue of medical cards because there is much concern, in particular with regard to people with long-term illnesses. I would like this to be done as soon as possible. We are all on the doorsteps and we hear the stories. It is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Imelda Henry: When I was first elected to Sligo County Council in 2004 an issue about which I spoke consistently was child care and child care in Ireland. We have come a long way in a short time in respect of child care facilities. Whether private or community-based facilities, all are excellent and very well run. Following the report on national TV which highlighted serious difficulties in some child...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Imelda Henry: Sorry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Imelda Henry: I do not think-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Imelda Henry: Deputy Catherine Byrne raised the issue of women getting into the politics. That is an issue on which I speak frequently. There is a need to look at child care facilities and perhaps not just from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. I congratulate the Minister on her work to date and her ambition for child care.
- Seanad: Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)
Imelda Henry: That is not appropriate.
- Seanad: Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)
Imelda Henry: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)
Imelda Henry: We have heard a great deal about neknomination in recent days. I take this opportunity to sympathise with the Byrne family in Carlow, the members of which were so courageous in coming out publicly - so soon after the death of their loved one - in order to warn people about this phenomenon. It is not just young people who are partaking in this craze. Parents are also involved, which is...
- Seanad: Youth Justice Policy: Statements (28 Jan 2014)
Imelda Henry: At 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Youth Justice Policy: Statements (28 Jan 2014)
Imelda Henry: I am delighted to welcome the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, back to the Upper House this afternoon in my capacity as Fine Gael spokesperson on children and youth affairs. The Minister has been very generous with the time she has given engaging with the Seanad. The matter of youth justice is one of a number of very significant areas the Minister has been dealing with since her appointment as...
- Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)
Imelda Henry: When is it proposed to sit again?