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Seanad: Elder Abuse: Statements (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Some €3.5 million.

Seanad: Elder Abuse: Statements (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I agree with the Minister of State that the continuing focus on the elderly in our society is important. We have an aging population and there are many issues requiring attention, some of which we have touched on. Have the findings of the Mental Health Commission inquiry report, specifically the section 55 inquiry into St. Luke's Hospital and St. Michael's unit, been referred to the...

Seanad: Elder Abuse: Statements (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: That would be very important. The scheme is under the remit of another Department and perhaps the information was not there. Tens of thousands have benefited from the scheme and there are 26 community groups in Dublin working with elderly people across the city and giving support. It is extremely important and while I appreciate the Minister of State's comments, I look forward to a...

Seanad: Elder Abuse: Statements (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to share time with Senator Twomey.

Seanad: Elder Abuse: Statements (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this important topic. Of course, there must be ongoing debates not just about elder abuse but about the issues of how we treat our elderly in society, ageing and ageism in Ireland and how we can have a more inclusive approach to the elderly and the development of health and personal social services for the elderly. The withdrawal of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is up to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I hope Senator White is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Where are the places? Where are the staff?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: No child care places are available at the moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: What is that?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: We should change that.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Where are the places?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: What has that to do with pre-school education?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business. Clearly there is only one topic we should be discussing, that is, the budget.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: I call on the Minister for Finance to come to the House today. The budget is the worst attack on middle income earners that we have seen in the history of the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is an appalling budget. No only has the Government deflated the economy, but it has deflated the hopes of the people. Taking into account the measures in this budget, the Government has taken more than €8,000 from the average family in the past six months. This is an attack on families. The Government has attacked families throughout the budget. It has bottled it on reform — there...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: Job protection and creation are not addressed in the budget. The Government has only predicted increases in unemployment. In its budget, it has deflated the people's hopes. The Minister should attend the House today to begin the discussion on the budget, including the plan to take on €80 billion to €90 billion in banks' debts. There were no cuts in VAT rates or PRSI relief for...

Seanad: Bowel Cancer Awareness: Statements (7 Apr 2009)

Frances Fitzgerald: It would be helpful if the Minister of State could arrange for a copy of his speech to be sent to the spokespeople. The point the majority of speakers made is that there is not a national colorectal screening programme in Ireland. An expert report has been published which recommends that there should be screening but as yet we do not have a timeframe, nor do we have a funding decision to...