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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: I second Senator Norris's amendment. I thank all my colleagues, particularly those on the university panel, for their kind comments. Senator Norris is correct that it was very kind of Senator Ross to put such a flattering description of me on his election literature, not to mind the very nice photograph. I am pleased about that because it demonstrates a great sincerity. I congratulate the...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Second Stage (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: Senator Hanafin to continue, without interruption, please.

Seanad: Mental Health Services (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Smith, to the House and congratulate him on his appointment. I believe this is his first time in the Seanad and I hope he will be here many times. I believe Senator Quinn said earlier that we try to introduce legislation as best we can. We all put an effort into it. I know enormous effort was put into bringing...

Seanad: Mental Health Services (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: I thank the Minister of State for his very kind words. I think our time on the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body was productive. I wish to extend my sympathies to the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, on the death of her dear mother, whom I had the privilege to meet several times.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: Is that agreed? Agreed. How is the Senator's time to be shared?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: It will be no problem for me as I passed honours mathematics.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: There are only two minutes remaining.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: As long as the Tánaiste wishes.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: The Tánaiste without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: I second Senator Norris's amendment. As this is the Cathaoirleach's last day in the Chair, I will say how much I have appreciated the fair way he has treated all of us. It has been a great privilege to be one of the Acting Chairpersons in this House. I do not think the House knows of all the traditions established by the Cathaoirleach here, and I sincerely hope the Clerk and Clerk Assistant...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Henry: ——so his rendition of "Delilah" can be heard by more people because I assure the Cathaoirleach it is well worth hearing. I look forward to attending many parties involving former Members in the company of the Cathaoirleach. After these events, he and I will look quite frisky, while others will seem exhausted or cross. We will then realise how wise we were to retire.

Seanad: Hereditary Disorders. (26 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Haemochromatosis is an hereditary and potentially life-threatening disorder which affects a considerable number of Irish people. While it can be asymptomatic for years, it has the potential in the absence of detection and treatment to cause death at a relatively early age. The condition is the most commonly inherited autosomal recessive...

Seanad: Hereditary Disorders. (26 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: Once again, most of the action has been taken by bodies outside the House and the Department. I suggest it would be a good idea to work on getting the pilot scheme to the point where 10,000 people are screened.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: I too was very glad to see the unit to combat domestic violence established but I also share the concerns expressed by Senator Brian Hayes and Senator Terry about the lack of involvement of so many NGOs. I was at the launch of the organisation and the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy Fahey, stated that the remit was not set in stone. I am sure that if representations...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: It concerns the British department of health.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Leas Cross Nursing Home: Motion. (26 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: I wish to share my time with Senator Quinn.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Leas Cross Nursing Home: Motion. (26 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: The Minister's commitment to older people is well recognised. From that point of view, I can do nothing but applaud what she is trying to achieve. I am sure the establishment of the commission is worthwhile but I am concerned about what will happen to the recommendations of the commission. We get report after report but very little action. The major scandal with regard to Leas Cross was...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: Kate Walsh was a woman who bore serious disease with great courage. I have frequently been grateful to her for the support she has given me as President of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland in promoting awareness of the condition and of the various problems arising from it. Senator Dardis quoted one of her Seanad speeches on the issue. Any time one ever wanted a problem addressed in this...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (4 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: As another republican Protestant, I did not get the impression that Senator Brian Hayes was singling us out as being British. This is a different republic than when the Troubles began. While Northern Ireland has changed, this part of the island has also changed. I support the motion tabled by the Government parties because this is a splendid day. Everyone in this Government and its...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (4 Apr 2007)

Mary Henry: Is that agreed? Agreed.