Results 201-220 of 1,842 for speaker:Marie Moloney

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Marie Moloney: Last week I raised the issue of the rape crisis centres and the Rape Crisis Network Ireland. The rape crisis centres are independent of Rape Crisis Network Ireland. They are funded directly. I have it in writing that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Reilly, requested that Tusla give particular priority to protecting front-line services. In that context funding for the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (23 Jun 2015)

Marie Moloney: I, too, read the 37 page submission from the GRA. As Senator Gerard P. Craughwell noted, that body wrote to the Oireachtas committee seeking an appearance before it to expand on its submission. Its request was not facilitated, which is a great shame. The GRA represents rank and file members of An Garda Síochána and I am surprised it was not given the opportunity to address the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Marie Moloney: I second Senator Aideen Hayden's call for a debate on rental accommodation. The issue is demand driven and the greater the demand, the higher the rents. Landlords are aware that people are seeking accommodation and that they will pay whatever they can to get it because of the scarcity. I reiterate a call for a debate on rent caps for rent supplement which are inadequate. Accommodation...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Marie Moloney: I also wish to add my voice of sympathy to the families of those who were killed and injured in Berkeley today. It is really bad news that is just winding its way through Ireland at present. I also wish to stand with the workers of Clerys. While I was unable to attend their protest today, I stand foursquare behind them and my sympathy goes out to all those who found themselves out of a job...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Staff Remuneration (28 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: The Cathaoirleach will be delighted to know that my contribution will be short and sweet. Former employees of the Department of Social Protection contacted me on this matter. I want to find out why former employees, who were temporary clerical officers working in the Department of Social Protection and possibly in other Departments, have been waiting more than 12 months for payment of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Staff Remuneration (28 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: I thank the Minister of State and I will bring a particular case to his attention. These people do not wish to jeopardise their chances of being re-employed and they are nervous about coming forward as a result. They have been waiting for 12 months and it is not a large number of people. Four hundred and fifty-one people have been waiting a year and a half. I am astonished that it would...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: I got, as I am sure all Members did, an e-mail from the Irish Penal Reform Trust on the very matter outlined stating it had concerns about children. The trust said it would like the separation of children on remand from convicted children. I put on record the fact it has concerns too.

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: It is the same.

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: Like others, I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank her for attending so often to address the issues that we raise. Good work is being done and I commend the Minister of State on what she has done. She has a passion for this issue and is working hard. I welcome the Government's commitment to providing services for people with disabilities. In particular, I welcome the...

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: Where is the shortfall?

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: Why does a child with Down’s syndrome have to wait nine months to be called?

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: For anything. She was not called to be assessed for speech and language or occupational therapy. She got a call for a playgroup. Following a telephone call from me she was called up. Nobody in the HSE is answerable for anything. I had to make five phone calls and eventually got a voicemail telling me to refer to communications. It is not good enough. As public representatives we are...

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: What about the answers from the HSE?

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: I also welcome the outcome of the marriage referendum. It was very heartening to see the cross-party support for it and to see everybody campaigning together. Tomorrow they will be protesting again but for that period of time everybody acted as one. Some campaigned more than others, but that is grand because that is democracy and everybody is entitled to their beliefs. Anyway, the outcome...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: He obviously does.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (26 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (26 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: The Senator has gone way over his time.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (26 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: No way. That will give the Senator eight minutes.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (26 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: The Senator should not ignore the Chair. His time is well expired. I call Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (26 May 2015)

Marie Moloney: I call Senator Craughwell. We were wondering where he was earlier after requesting time in this debate. He has five minutes.