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Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: That is all in the past.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I join in the call by Senator Fitzgerald for an all-party debate. We should highlight the need for collective responsibility of the Judiciary, medical professionals and families who turned a blind eye to what was going on. I agree with other speakers that there were some very good people in religious orders. I got a very good education from the Mercy order. While canvassing in recent days...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: It is. We stood idly by and we let it happen. We knew about Letterfrack, Daingean and these other places. Even I heard the threat as a child that I would be sent to the reformatory if I did not behave myself. The idea that this has all come out now is shameful. This is still going on. We are still turning a blind eye on children being abused. Only in the last few months, we have heard...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: It is heartwarming to hear Senators Mary White and Fitzgerald speak to defend the most vulnerable in our society. This is a cross-party matter because we all believe that children and young people have a fundamental human right to be protected. Yesterday we had a good strong debate about the relevance of this House but let us ask for political and ministerial accountability in respect of...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: One person in four of our population suffers mental illness. It is just the same as any other illness and it is incumbent on us to prioritise it and look after these people. The matter I have raised on the Adjournment debate and which the Cathaoirleach has allowed is on the same topic, the most vulnerable in our society.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: How long has Fianna Fáil been in Government?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: What about A Vision for Change? It is the Government's document.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Cronyism.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities. (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I wish to share one minute with Senator Cassidy.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities. (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Minister of State for being present to note this serious matter I raise on behalf of residents in St. Peter's Centre in Castlepollard. My information is that a number of residents were to be moved from this institution and integrated into the community of the greater Westmeath area. As the Minister can imagine, this was great news for the families, particularly for the aging...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities. (20 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Minister of State for the very detailed and comprehensive reply. I know he will do his best and I thank him for that. A number of people retired in Castlepollard and that is the reason for the problem. They do not have the staff. From where will they get the staff? I commend Mr. Joe Ruane and Ms Maura Morgan from the HSE to whom I have been speaking. They are at their wits...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I agree with Senator Ross and other colleagues that we should compliment the Minister for Finance on what he has done. It was a pleasant surprise to hear this morning that our Government bonds have done so well. I wish the Minister continued success today in Frankfurt and in Milan. A number of advisers have travelled with him. Perhaps they would be able to advise him as to how to set up...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: She needs to sack Professor Brendan Drumm.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: The buck has to stop with her.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: She must take responsibility.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: The Senator has not fallen out.

Seanad: Hospital Services (19 May 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I raise this important matter because I need clarification from the Minister of State on the downgrading of services at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar and, indeed, at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. There is a rumour that accident and emergency services at Mullingar hospital will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and not at weekends. While it is a rumour, there is no smoke...