Results 861-880 of 935 for speaker:Mary Moran

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I, too, join my colleagues in welcoming the Taoiseach's and Tánaiste's announcement on the referendum. It is a great day for democracy and a great opportunity for our young people. I want to mention an issue I have raised previously, namely, the Dignity 4 Patients group. It is approaching the 17th anniversary of the making of the first complaint. This group was set up following abuse that...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: On a point of order, I raised my hand to indicate my wish to speak when Senator Crown came in.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I second that.

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan to the Seanad. I add my full support for this Bill. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this topic. I urge the Minister of State to listen to the valid points that have been raised by Members from all parties. It is imperative that we introduce...

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: For us all.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I echo the sentiments of Senator Darragh O'Brien on the urgent need for something to be done on the care of children in hospitals. Yesterday I had to attend the hospital in Crumlin with one of my children and saw at first hand an overcrowded waiting room, which seems to be the norm. One of the nurses informed me that the hospital now deals with 50 patients in a clinic that five years ago...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: On national non-smoking day I welcome the initiative introduced by the Louth and Meath group for no-smoking areas in the hospitals.

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I welcome the extension of the long-term illness scheme. Will the Minister consider including patients that suffer stress or mental issues in the scheme? As I have mentioned to him before, the cost of prescriptions to such people can be astronomical. I also welcome the increase in funding of €35 million for mental health services for children, adolescents and adults. I ask the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I welcome the formation of a recent all-party Oireachtas committee to support the survivors of symphysiotomy, a barbaric act carried out on women during childbirth.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: In a 50-year period from 1944, more than 1,500 of these operations took place. There are currently approximately 150 survivors. Some 15 survivors have died since these women commenced looking for justice. Many of the survivors have been left permanently disabled, incontinent and in constant pain. I was shocked to learn that many of the women were not even told these operations would be...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I thank the Minister and his officials for bringing the Bill before the House. I welcome the time afforded to the legislation and the many discussions we have had on it. I also thank my fellow Senators for their excellent contributions. As with Senator D'Arcy, I am pleased the Bill provides for greater powers of oversight for the Teaching Council and introduces compulsory professional...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister back to the Seanad. I wish to focus on Part 5. As previous speakers have said, this is a vast Bill and we simply do not have time to speak in detail about all the areas. I will hone in specifically on the gender balance question. Many of the facts and figures have been discussed and have arisen between today and last week. When we reflect on the 15% of women in the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: It was a momentous decision and one that is more pressing for female Members who must try to juggle things, especially when one has a family without support. We need the men and their support as much as they need us.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: That is what I am saying. I agree with Senator Leyden that it should be a 50:50 arrangement. We need the support. I agree with the speakers who raised the matter of anti-social hours and long debates. They do not take into consideration that one might have small children or a family at home. Today, I received a telephone call from a school about one of my children who is sick. I am 52...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: It should be.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I am lucky that I have the support and that I can go on. I hope this can be considered as part of the reforms and, as previous Senators have said, I hope that the whole system can be reformed and made more desirable for women to put forward their names. The main problem is taking the initial step. However, if we give women the opportunity then more and more will take it. I compliment the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: I welcome the announcement made yesterday by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, and Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, that all second level schools will have access to high speed broadband by 2014 and it will be available in 200 schools from September 2012. As an educator, I have long campaigned for efficient, high speed...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

Mary Moran: The previous Government's promises did not materialise. I call on the Leader to ensure that in addition to providing all schools with high speed broadband access, all classrooms are equipped with a digital board. Sometimes we have broadband but if we do not have the digital boards and the equipment to go with it, we are really not fulfilling anything. Will they be introduced also? Will...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister. As I agree with the Government on this matter, I cannot support the amendment. As a teacher, I am of the opinion that the two must be kept separate. The key is that a link is provided through resource teachers. It is good that this is the case because when it is recognised that a child requires assistance in communicating, speech therapy or other services can be...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Mary Moran: I add my support. As has already been stated, it is unusual to get 100% agreement among everybody. The important thing, as previous speakers said, is consultation. It is the fairest way.