Results 41-60 of 186 for speaker:Imelda Henry

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Hospital Staff (9 Dec 2014)

Imelda Henry: The Senator is out of order.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Hospital Staff (9 Dec 2014)

Imelda Henry: The Senator's time has concluded. If he does not resume his seat immediately, I will adjourn the House.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Hospital Staff (9 Dec 2014)

Imelda Henry: I am adjourning the House.

Seanad: Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Dec 2014)

Imelda Henry: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Dec 2014)

Imelda Henry: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Imelda Henry: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Nóirín O'Sullivan on being appointed the first female Garda Commissioner in the history of this State. She is well deserving of it and is a very capable woman. She joined the Garda Síochána in 1981, rising through the ranks of sergeant, inspector, superintendent, chief superintendent, assistant commissioner, deputy...

Seanad: Adoption (Identity and Information) Bill 2014: Second Stage (19 Nov 2014)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Bill and congratulate Senator Power on the way in which she spoke, both today and previously, about her personal experience. That is to be commended. It is a difficult thing to do, so well done to her. I will not repeat what people have stated, but Senator van Turnhout referred to the burning desire to know one's identity. This is considerable for someone who is adopted. Not...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)

Imelda Henry: It is no secret that Sligo County Council has had financial difficulties for many years. Major investment in water and property and many other projects was made several years ago; some of these are losing substantial amounts of money. The downturn in the economy had a major effect on the finances of the council. Many businesses in Sligo are struggling and finding it difficult to pay their...

Seanad: Suicide and Mental Health: Statements (11 Nov 2014)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this important issue. I know many families who have lost somebody through suicide. County Leitrim has one of the highest rates of suicide in this country. I will not repeat what many others have said in this debate because the points they made have been very good. Education from a young age is very important. I refer to education in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Jul 2014)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister and wish him well in his new portfolio, one of the most important in the Cabinet. A lot of work has been done to date in the Department but there is a lot more to do. The Department’s job is to protect the children of this State. Bearing in mind what happened in the past, we must ensure all these issues are dealt with and do not recur. The Minister’s...

Seanad: Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Second Stage (8 Jul 2014)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister and I welcome the Bill. Having a single functioning body responsible for competition and consumer protection is vital. I join Senator Quinn in congratulating the Government on reducing the number of quangos. It is important that we can amalgamate certain organisations that can go under the one umbrella. The retail business is very important in this country and it is...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Imelda Henry: One would not have to serve it.

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Imelda Henry: That is not the Bill about which we are talking today.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Imelda Henry: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2008 and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Imelda Henry: I move: That Second Stage be taken on Tuesday, 8 July 2014.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2014)

Imelda Henry: I move an amendment to the Order of Business to the effect that No. 18 on the Order Paper be taken before No. 1.

Seanad: Child Protection: Motion (25 Jun 2014)

Imelda Henry: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Child Protection: Motion (25 Jun 2014)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister. As spokesperson for children I welcome the motion, for which I thank Senator Ivana Bacik and Senator Jillian van Turnhout. It goes without saying that all children in the State should have adequate protection of their rights. The Family Law Act 1995 provides that the minimum legal age at which people can get married in Ireland is 18. However, section 33 allows a...

Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)

Imelda Henry: I must call the Minister.

Seanad: 750th Anniversary of First Irish Parliament: Statements (18 Jun 2014)

Imelda Henry: The Senator's time is up. I must call the Minister.