Results 781-800 of 2,035 for speaker:Máire Devine
- Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: The CEO of the HSE has to be entirely focused on the HSE. I accept Senator Colm Burke's point that there might be exceptional circumstances. Perhaps I can rephrase the amendment to include the idea that it would be health related. It will not be private companies, but health, HSE and publicly related. I will withdraw the amendment but I will table it again on Report Stage. It is too...
- Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I move amendment No. 6:In page 15, lines 20 and 21, to delete ", or has been, or may at a future time be,". I do not understand why this wording is included in the Bill. Essentially, it gives the CEO the option of not disclosing any information if he or she wishes and to say that it may be subject to court proceedings in his or her opinion. If something was subject to court proceedings and...
- Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I accept the Minister's comment that it is standard across legislation and that there are 42 days to go to the High Court if the committee believes the decision of the CEO is not acceptable. However, this is an opportunity to further strengthen transparency and accountability. We know these have been lacking in view of recent scandals in the public health service in this country. With this...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I acknowledge International Day of the Girl. As was said, Plan International Ireland has reported that the vast majority of women in Ireland feel vulnerable because of their gender. A worldwide report was published in which Dublin was considered one of the safest cities. I am pleased with that, albeit we need a cultural change to ensure young women feel safe and are safe in public spaces....
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I urge the Leas-Chathaoirleach not to accept such a reply.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I have put together a document on human-positive spaces for well-being and some guys in UCD are working on it as well. Maybe Mr. Hogan will be able to answer on this because it falls within the planning regulations and it is essential when a construction firm or anybody is submitting an application for planning permission. It is to do with providing more natural environments in our cities,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: That is not a problem.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: Will it be an essential criterion when a planning application is received?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I understand that. It could be that one site will have to adhere to the regulations and tick the boxes for the percentage of the area that needs to be in green spaces or water. Is there a percentage per planning application to which they will have to adhere to spread the burden?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: We need to consider what is in that space.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: They are often neglected.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: It should be legislated for soon.
- Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I welcome the Minister. Last year, the Government decided to reintroduce a board to oversee the operations of the HSE. I commend Senator Boyhan on quoting the Scally report, which makes clear and common sense. Its recommendations are not couched in political speak to confound us all, leaving us guessing the words and what they mean. The Government's decision followed a number of...
- Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: Was the champagne and caviar for them?
- Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: It is farcical.
- Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: Is the chair-designate a him or a her? Has a definitive decision been made on who will assume that role?
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: We have spent 1,000 days and 1,000 nights waiting for this legislation. I will speak to the amendment. I am delighted the Minister sees fit to accept the amendment. It is prudent and makes sense. There is an impact on hospitals given that is where alcohol problems and the resulting ill health end up. The data are available so let us use them. Let us inform the Houses and citizens. Let...
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: They will all be labelled.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: I am conscious of the time and I accept the amendments which are prudent. The tax free shop amendment might help some exports but the overall impetus of this Bill is to reduce consumption, and to make people aware of what they are drinking and what it can do to their physical and mental health.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (10 Oct 2018)
Máire Devine: No, the Senator does not understand.