Results 1,041-1,060 of 2,031 for speaker:Máire Devine

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.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I wish to raise the report today that the Poolbeg incinerator has reduced waste exports by 7%. This is welcome but incineration is not the way to go for producing energy. It just encourages waste and is an easy policy option. There are emissions with the production of waste in the first instance and there are emissions at the end when we burn it. It is not good for the environment. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: That is okay. There is a small article on the budget. I am aware that the witness has said that she expected to answer more questions than to present. It is a political issue because it is a crisis. Given the explosion in the population and the increase in demand by those in emotional distress and by those with diagnoses of mental ill-health, I believe there should be a request or a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: There are shortages.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: If funding is on a national basis, how is it divvied up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Is it separate from the mental health budget?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: What about patient participation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Is it possible to talk to the interim director general about putting this issue on a steering group for children with complex medical needs? Seanad Éireann passed a motion on this but the HSE is sticking two fingers up in response and is saying it will do what it wants. I am trying to represent parents in really difficult circumstances.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: That is a sideline issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: Wow. That is news. What about communications?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to the effect that No. 12 on the Order Paper be taken before No. 1. The Bill I wish to introduce aims to right a long-standing anomaly. At present, 16 and 17 year olds can give consent on their physical or dental health but they must be 18 to consent to mental health treatment. The expert review of the Mental Health Act recommended this be...

Seanad: Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2018: First Stage (16 May 2018)

Máire Devine: I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Mental Health Act 2001 and for that purpose to provide for the right of minors over the age of 16 to consent to mental health treatment and to provide for related matters.