Results 861-880 of 1,827 for speaker:Jillian van Turnhout
- Seanad: Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: We have come to the end of the debate. I thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive reply and for responding to each of the Senators' questions. He has been very helpful.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I will make two very brief points as I understand there are time constraints. On the education aspect, I take on board what Mr. Ridgway said. We heard from the children's groups we met last week about the importance of peer education, but in anything we are talking about - many delegates have made this point - it is not a case of one measure; we see this as a package of measures. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: From where are the statistics for the jump from 20% to 30% coming?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: This includes people who have brought home tobacco from holidays so using the term illicit is-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: We are on camera. Should we be flashing around packets of cigarettes?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I would like to reassure IBEC on IP rights that the measures proposed will lead to restrictions, as is happening currently with health warnings. They will not in any way extinguish these rights and that should allay the fears of Ms Higgins's members.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I will finish on one more point. As was said to us this morning by one of the medical representatives, this is the only product that, if used as intended, kills. I am struggling. I read the submissions and went through them yesterday. When I see some of the representative bodies before the committee who do not just have those interests but a wide range of public health interests, I ask...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome the delegates and ask them to be clear on whom their organisations represent.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I ask specifically about links with tobacco companies, whether a parent or subsidiary company, an event or a publication. They are all links and I want to have clarity on the matter. Ms Buckley was very open in that regard.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin referred to retailers. Should we consider a change in the locations and times for selling tobacco, as in the case of alcohol? I refer to a KPMG study commissioned by Philip Morris. The Roland Berger report was commissioned by Philip Morris and I studied that report very carefully and the statistics for job losses. The figures are based on...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: It has nothing to do with education; it has to do with taxes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I thank all the witnesses. I do not have a specific question because they have provided compelling evidence to the joint committee today. I use the word "evidence" because while members have heard evidence in other submissions, I discount it if it is being funded by the tobacco industry. However, the witnesses have provided members with highly compelling evidence. Dr. Finbarr O'Connell...
- Seanad: Youth Guarantee: Statements (5 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome the Minister and thank her for keeping the commitment she made during the debate on the social welfare legislation to accede to my request for a discussion on this plan. I also thank my colleague, Senator O'Donnell, for her very informative report. I welcome the plan. This is the first occasion since the advent of the financial crisis that a comprehensive plan bringing together...
- Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (5 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: For clarification, I wish to state that these amendments are being made to the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to public business. Any reference to CPP relates to the CPP of the Seanad. I want the record to clearly show that this is the case.
- Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (5 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: I have been informed that the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013 in relation to Part 2, inquiries and fair procedures, sets out that we have to do this in this way. The Order of Business was set this morning. We should proceed with the debate. I have noted what the Senator has said.
- Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (5 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: The Leader has informed us that the Senator's leader asked that the Minister of State would give additional time.
- Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (5 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: The Minister of State is here to inform-----
- Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (5 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: The Minister of State is here as a courtesy to inform us. The House will decide on the Standing Orders. I propose that we proceed with the debate. I invite the Minister of State-----
- Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (5 Feb 2014)
Jillian van Turnhout: It is on the record.