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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: The Leader is aware I have asked several times for a debate on youth mental health issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: On one level, I was pleased that "Prime Time Investigates" chose to take up the issue of youth mental health and to expose clearly and powerfully the extraordinary deficiencies in the system as well as their impact on many children. It also displayed the Government's ineffectiveness and specifically that of the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley,...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I wish to raise a second important matter. Many hundreds of people travelled from County Monaghan today to attend a demonstration at the Kildare Street entrance to Leinster House. All political representatives from Monaghan, such as county councillors, town councillors and all the Oireachtas Members, including members of the Government parties with the obvious exception of the Ceann...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Let us have that debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: That was wrong too.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Much of what I had intended to say has been said already. There have been contributions to this debate by Members of all parties. There is general agreement on the situation and, probably, on what must be done about it. A great deal remains to be done and in his initial remarks the Minister outlined certain things that will happen. At the weekend a number of Members were concerned to hear...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I ask the Leader to inform us as to the whereabouts of the Privacy Bill. I hope it has not been forgotten. Senator Mansergh seeks a debate on press freedom, democracy and human rights. This issue is closely linked to press freedom and the defamation Bill, which I understand will come before the House before Christmas. Discussions were to take place with a number of groups that had...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Homelessness: Motion (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I am happy to second the motion and, like Senator Ryan, I am very disappointed with the Government parties' amendment because they should have no problem with our motion. However, it is opportune, as the budget approaches and as we experience one of the worst days weather-wise we have had in a long time, that we should discuss the homelessness issue and review the current position. It would...

Seanad: UN Committee Report on Children in Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I have not got the Minister of State's wisdom or his legal background. There has been significant progress in this area. The Government has taken on the issue of child care, although not to the extent I would like. One area missing attention is preschool education. Will the Minister of State consider the failure of the Government to take on the possibility of providing a pre-school place...

Seanad: UN Committee Report on Children in Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I do not consider such arrangements to be acceptable. One could argue that care is being given to the children but the setting is not appropriate. The issue was brought to my attention during the summer recess, and I did not raise it in the House before today. My investigations have confirmed the truth of the matter, although I could not make an estimate of the numbers involved. I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: The Supreme Court gave a ruling this week on the so-called baby Ann case and there has been much public comment on it. There is an issue at the heart of the case about the rights of children, including the question of a constitutional amendment. Can we have an opportunity to debate the issues arising from the Supreme Court judgement in advance of the publication of the proposed wording of...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: That is what she said and she made it clear it would happen. She said it is Government policy. We need to debate that in the House because it has implications for hospitals and people's lives throughout the country. The Leader must ensure that such a debate takes place. With the Health Service Executive, HSE, in place, there is no avenue for public representatives to influence this kind...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Bodywise.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Unfortunately she is misleading us on that point, which is why we need a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Hear, hear.

Seanad: UN Committee Report on Children in Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate and welcome the Minister of State to the House. Before going further, I wish to acknowledge the work he is doing in this area. We cannot doubt his commitment as progress in the area of children's rights and affairs has been significantly advanced. As the Labour Party spokesperson on this area, I acknowledge his work in...

Seanad: Disability Act 2005 Sectoral Plans: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the statements on this important matter. I thank the Minister of State for his speech and for attending the House for the entire debate. In his opening remarks he referred to the fact that the sectoral pans were approved by both Houses of the Oireachtas, having been presented on 17 and 18 October. The Minister of State will know, however, that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Like Senator Brian Hayes, I pay tribute to the work done last night by Garda and fire brigade personnel throughout the country. They managed the events of Hallowe'en in a very effective manner. I would like to pick up on the point made by Senator Hayes about fireworks. It is time to review the legislation on fireworks. I am involved with a community arts festival in Nenagh, which...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: In deference to the Cathaoirleach's request, I will be brief. We will deal with child care legislation relating to fostering and adoption tomorrow which is welcome, but I ask the Leader of the House to arrange for a debate specifically on the publication by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, of proposed new regulations in the child care area. I very much welcome their publication,...

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