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Seanad: Philantrophy and Fund-raising: Motion (27 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: Today is the start of a debate. We all realise that many organisations feel they are on a cliff. We need to ensure that the Government is working in a co-ordinated and planned way and by doing that, helping organisations to work together. All too often we are encouraged to compete rather than collaborate. This is where we must work together. The Minister needs to use the experiences that...

Seanad: Philantrophy and Fund-raising: Motion (27 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome the Minister. I endorse everything my colleague, Senator Fiach Mac Conghail has said, and thank him for all his work in the lead-up to the debate. I am honoured to second the motion on behalf of the Independent Group because, given the experience of each one of us, we all have tales and testimonies we could share with the House. The Senator started by showing us the figures from...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: On behalf of the Independent group of Senators, I pay tribute to and thank Jimmy Walsh. As I will have only been a Member for two years in May next, my memories of Jimmy do not go back as far as those of other speakers. However, I used to read Jimmy's accounts of Seanad proceedings before I entered the Oireachtas and had the opportunity to meet the legend. I thank him most sincerely for...

Seanad: Mobility Allowance: Statements (21 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I was referring to the current eligibility criteria.

Seanad: Mobility Allowance: Statements (21 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I, too, thank Senator Marie Moloney for initiating this debate and the Leader for allowing time for it. However, I note the fact that no Minister or official has attended the House for the debate, which is very disappointing. I am happy that the working group on the mobility allowance will be meeting shortly. Under the chairmanship of Ms Sylda Langford, I have no doubt that it will take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: It should be one system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I do and I will send them to Ms O'Mara. One of the issues is that it applies differently around the country, which I know is not Ms O'Mara's intention.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I thank all the witnesses for their responses. Every time one does any research into literacy, parental involvement is mentioned. All too often, however, I hear from parents' groups that when they bring their child to school they are told by the teacher not to teach children reading because the school has methods for doing that. Parents may be told to ensure that their children can tie...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I also wish to welcome the officials from the three Departments who have attended the meeting. Deputy Conway's initiative is very welcome. I refer to Deputy Ó Caoláin's final point about the Department of Health. The delegates are not in a position to answer the question but that Department does have a direct role in dealing with the issue of child poverty. I support what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I thank each of the groups for attending to discuss an issue I look forward to us trying to get under a little more. While we all agree on the need for early intervention and prevention, the difficulty often concerns early acknowledgement. We do not intervene until much later in the cycle for the child. We all know there is a problem, but the question is whether the supports are available...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (12 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I will commence where Deputy Ó Caoláin finished, namely, the innocent ways in which childhood poverty can present itself. That is something of which I have no doubt the organisations are aware, but it does reinforce the point. We have seen too many examples of it. The witnesses are all very welcome. I very much welcome the focus on outcomes and early intervention. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Executive Service Plan 2013: Discussion with HSE (7 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: Can I return to the issue of the child and family support agency? I seek clarity. In the absence of legislation, Mr. Brian Kirwan is in charge of child and family services. Does responsibility for addressing the concerns raised in the recent HIQA report lie with Mr. Kirwan and not Mr. Gordon Jeyes? I want to be clear. I am confused on this new agency. I accept it is a transition period...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Executive Service Plan 2013: Discussion with HSE (7 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Executive Service Plan 2013: Discussion with HSE (7 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I thank Mr. O'Brien.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Executive Service Plan 2013: Discussion with HSE (7 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: So he is reporting to the Minister. I am just trying to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Executive Service Plan 2013: Discussion with HSE (7 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: Who is reporting to the Oireachtas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Executive Service Plan 2013: Discussion with HSE (7 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: I welcome Mr. O'Brien and his team. The service plan is essentially about delivery of services. While I welcome what was said about the mental health budget and the ring-fencing of the €35 million, what reassurance can we be given that the service plan for the mental health sector will be implemented this year? Has the recruitment of staff allocated under the service plan started?...

Seanad: Early Intervention and Economic Benefits: Statements (6 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: Yes, absolutely.

Seanad: Early Intervention and Economic Benefits: Statements (6 Mar 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: Hear, hear.