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Seanad: Report on Children's Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (30 May 2018)

Máire Devine: On a point of order, if the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017 is passed by the Seanad, will the Government prioritise it in the Dáil?

Seanad: Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (Resumed) (30 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Saturday was a momentous day for mná na hÉireann, but it was unfortunately followed quickly by sadness due to the confirmation in the last two days that at least 126 individuals have been affected by this scandal. I have met Kathy from First Mothers. She was so anxious that mothers be linked to their stolen babies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I am a bit unclear about a few...

Seanad: Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (Resumed) (30 May 2018)

Máire Devine: How was the figure of 150,000 reached?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I wish to reflect on the momentous day we had last Friday and on the turnout. In 1983, 53% of the electorate turned out to vote "Yes".A total of 1,257,369 people turned out to vote, 66% of whom voted to insert the eighth amendment into our Constitution. On Friday last, 2,159,655 people turned out to vote, which is a turnout of 64%, and 66% of them voted to take the same amendment back out...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I know about the indoctrination that we all felt. Those women quietly said that they would be voting "Yes" but asked us not to tell the neighbours. That is what happened in this revolution. The result on Saturday was for the women of Ireland and we are not going back. I also want to raise two matters which I ask the Leader to address. The first concerns the 135,000 people, mostly young...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services in Prisons and Detention Centres: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I thank the delegates for their presentation. The new forensic unit planned for 2020 will maintain a breathing space and that is about all. This week I believe there are 36 people in the approved centres and prisons on the waiting list for treatment, which seems like a small number. I imagine the average waiting time probably runs into years. I refer to those in prisons who are not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services in Prisons and Detention Centres: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: How far can we push out the skill mix without losing quality and safety aspects in ensuring the risks are reduced? I have many more questions, but I will just ask one more. The delegates are seeking to have an overall chief psychiatrist which is probably a good idea. I imagine Professor Kennedy could write the job description for the post. Recently, I dealt with a case in which an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services in Prisons and Detention Centres: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I am sorry, it was Castlerea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services in Prisons and Detention Centres: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Let us not implement it without talking about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services in Prisons and Detention Centres: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: That was a parliamentary question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services in Prisons and Detention Centres: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I also had a question on Professor Kennedy's opinion on community treatment orders.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I had a Commencement matter on the post office network yesterday, which was attended by the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. I support the call, therefore, for the Minister, Deputy Naughten, to come to the House. Of particular concern is the fact that the social welfare contract represents 60% of post office business yet we have no...

Seanad: Bed Capacity at National Rehabilitation Hospital: Statements (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I add my voice to those calling for the reopening of six closed beds in the National Rehabilitation Hospital and commend the passion of Senator Boyhan. He could be the NRH mascot and he is certainly its champion given the number of times he has raised the issue in the House. The future plans and strategy for the hospital are fantastic. It often strikes me, however, that we under-plan for...

Seanad: Marine Protection: Motion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I will not take that long. I pay tribute to Senator Grace O'Sullivan, a true environmental warrior. I am delighted to support this motion. Throughout our engagements, be they on the environment, health or housing, we have seen that a bottom-up, community stakeholder approach is the way to go. Stakeholders and communities need to be at the decision-making table. It does not seem to have...

Seanad: Marine Protection: Motion (23 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (22 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I raise the issue of the future of the national network of post offices, the standing of which has been wobbly in the past decade or so. Many post offices have shut their doors and the future remains uncertain for those which continue to operate. Postmasters and postmistresses have provided a great community service and a warm space for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I thank the Minister of State. There is some €15 million for growing and modernising the network. Who makes the decisions on the priorities and where this €15 million will be invested? Does the Minister have any influence over that? The Minister of State says people are not proficient or comfortable in accessing digital services online at home and he is providing some...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Máire Devine: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I add my voice on the matter of the brutal and tragic killing or murder of a young child and a young woman over the past few days. I am not sure about others, but I and the women of Ireland feel a deep injury at the killing off of the voices of this girl and this woman who would change our nation. My sympathies and heartfelt condolences go to the families.According to recent research by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Hear, hear.