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Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the Dáil on long-term care policy and the broader issues of ageing Ireland. Just over two weeks ago, my party colleagues and I organised a very successful conference on ageing for interested organisations and guests. The majority of groups representing senior citizens within the State were in attendance. To my knowledge, this was the first time...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: There are great policy challenges and opportunities arising from ageing Ireland. Despite continued claims by the Opposition that there is a crisis in our health service, our health status as a population is constantly improving. I ask that the Opposition does me the courtesy I have done to its Members since I entered the House and allows me to make my contribution without interruption.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: Is Deputy Ring to continue to interrupt me?

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: It is difficult to listen to Deputy Ring's rubbish on a constant basis in this House as I have done.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: Since entering the House, I have listened in silence day after day to the rhetoric of Deputy Ring. I ask him to show me the same courtesy and listen to me. It is wrong to be blind to progress.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: It is common manners and common courtesy.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: I thank the Deputy. I appreciate it.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: Honesty has been my mainstay as long as I have been in politics and I do not intend to address nonsense. The Opposition has been speaking nonsense constantly all evening. It is unbelievable.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: It is as wrong to be blind to the progress we have made in health as it is to be dismissive of plans to make the improvements which remain to be made. There are more than 400,000 people over the age of 65. By 2030, this figure will exceed 800,000. By 2050, it will be 1.1 million, representing an increase of from 11% to 24% of the population. This is neither a problem nor a threat; it is...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: We have used the fruits of our tremendous economic success to increase incomes and services for older people. The old age pension has been increased by 60% over the past five years whereas the increase under the previous Government was less than a paltry €10 per week. A Progressive Democrats-Fianna Fáil Government introduced every initiative on carers. The carer's allowance was introduced...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: That is what the Tánaiste has done, even if her political opponents wilfully misrepresent her, as they have in this House consistently for the past two weeks. I record that the Opposition is talking rubbish. The time of the House would be better spent addressing complex issues and potential solutions if only Opposition Members would bother to put their minds to it.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: The reports referred to by our Minister have provided strategic choices and policy options.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: Has Deputy Ring read the two reports to which the Minister referred? He does not even know what they are about. They provided strategic choices and policy options. Did Deputy Ring bring any to the House since the reports were published? He did not because it suits the Opposition better to speak its negative rhetoric every day.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: I do not claim to have the ideal solution to the sustainability problem. A mix of initiatives is what we need.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Mae Sexton: For our part, we are at least proceeding with the debate and addressing the issue. I invite the Opposition to get out of the mud bath and join in the debate in a constructive and positive manner.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Mae Sexton: I have listened with great interest to the discussion for the last two days. I cannot understand from where all the acrimonious comment has come. The amendment to the Constitution on citizenship will have one central effect — to allow legislators to legislate. It is a simple, reasonable and practical thing to do. It is expected of lawmakers that they solve problems, deal with the facts,...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Mae Sexton: I thank the Deputy.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Mae Sexton: The picture is clear on the undisputed fact that our position on citizenship in the Constitution has created an incentive for people to come here and confer valuable Irish and EU citizenship on their new-born children. I listened attentively to a lady on "Morning Ireland" this morning who is currently in one of our maternity hospitals. She confirmed in a very honest and honourable way that...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Mae Sexton: The Deputy never said that.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Mae Sexton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation. This Bill replaces various Garda Acts dating back 80 years while providing the reforms necessary for the efficient and effective operation of a modern police force for a modern Ireland and is cognisant of our ever-changing society. I congratulate the Minister for his commitment to legislative reform to ensure that Ireland has...

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