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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I raise an issue which links into the one raised earlier about early school leavers. In the region from which I come females have left school early to go into the textile industry while young men have left to go into construction. The impact the success of the economy is having on our generation might be a topic worth discussing. Young people leave school early to get money and immediate...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: As it is national science week, I welcome the moneys announced today for universities and enterprise and the link between the two because it is very important for us to continue to be innovative in respect to how we sell ourselves. I also extend good wishes to Sophie Cashell from Balbriggan, who is a finalist in the Classical Star competition on BBC2.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I will move on to the question if the Cathaoirleach will allow me. Will the Leader to raise with the Minister for Education and Science and the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the current situation in respect of the academy of music which was to have been established in Ireland so that people such as Sophie Cashell would not have to leave at the age of 13 to pursue their professional...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: On a point of order——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I was misrepresented.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: The issue I raise relates to an issue which featured in the newspapers in recent weeks, namely, the large number of people who send their children for maths grinds before the junior certificate examination. I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a debate on the role of the arts, specifically music, in early education.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: There is a proven link between music and left hemisphere development in the brain, which is the side on which the reasoning function is located. It is important, therefore, that children are exposed to appropriate influences when the brain is developing. The House should have a discussion on the fundamental value of music to early education. The greater use of music in early education...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: The relationship between music and brain development was proven in the 1980s. MRI scans carried out on professional musicians demonstrate that their brain development, including the shape of the left hemisphere, differs greatly from that of non-musicians. This is linked to mathematical skills. Rather than jesting, I ask Senators to inform themselves.

Seanad: Search and Rescue Service. (7 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to speak on this matter this evening and I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to respond to my ongoing concern about an issue that is relevant to him and his constituency. The sinking of a fishing vessel is something with which people in my area are very familiar. Some families whose members were on the Carrigatine...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Service. (7 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Should the lease issue be resolved, is he confident that the money remains available for the provision of the breakwater at this point in time, given that I asked the same question of the council on Monday and was given a positive assurance on the co-funding?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I wish to add my voice to those seeking a debate on cancer services. A number of years ago, I went to London to meet some of the main members of Europa Donna. Their central point was for politicians not to be political about the issue of cancer services and that the most important thing was for patients to have access to a more holistic and multidisciplinary service. We must ensure we have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: The Minister for Transport should attend the House at some point. New legislation from the EU will deal with noise from modified car exhausts. There is an article in The Irish Times today about boy racers, particularly in Donegal, and on the renewed clampdown on their cars. Coming from a county that has suffered drastically due to the deaths of young males, it is important that this issue...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: The Senator should talk to the experts.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: We have the worst results in the world.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: We have the highest fatality rates in the world.

Seanad: Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (1 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, to the House. We did not get many opportunities to discuss issues when we were in the Dáil but it is good to get such an opportunity here in the Seanad. I can take up where Senator Ó Domhnaill left off because I come from the same county. I support his aspiration for the area to get some form of special dispensation, although I would say...

Seanad: Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (1 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: I look forward to there being a train to Donegal.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Cecilia Keaveney: That was clarified yesterday.