Results 321-340 of 992 for speaker:Gabrielle McFadden

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Gabrielle McFadden: I only used half my time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Dec 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I bid the witnesses a good morning. The Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, mentioned that number a couple of weeks ago when he was here. I had not heard it myself. It is a great facility. It has been said by everyone that mental health services are best delivered in a primary care setting. I accept that. I have the height of respect for GPs. Some of my best friends are GPs. In...

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. On Monday, the European Council agreed a pact called PESCO that will allow member states to co-operate in developing military capabilities, invest in shared projects and enhance their respective armed forces. I believe this is an important development, as defence is the ultimate guarantee of our freedom. I value that freedom and I believe it is...

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: For as long as I can remember, I have been a proud supporter of the Defence Forces. My grandfather was a sergeant major in Custume Barracks in Athlone. When I was growing up, our kitchen overlooked the parade ground in Custume Barracks. I was proud of Óglaigh na hÉireann when it defended our freedom down the years against those who sought to undermine this State. I was proud of...

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, will open the debate in the Dáil after Taoiseach's Questions, following which he has to attend Brexit negotiations and other Ministers will take over the debate. He is not available.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Like everybody else, I was horrified by RTÉ's "Prime Time" last night. Jack Brennan looks after his lovely wife, Bernie. Jack is in his 80s and Bernie has spent 17 years in her current condition. He looks after her 24-7. One would have to be made of stone not to feel upset, or even to shed a tear, for him last night or to feel the same for the other carers featured on the programme....

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I congratulate Deputy Coveney. I am delighted for him. I would like to be associated with the kind words that have been said about Senator Norris. I congratulate him and thank him for his long service and wish him continued health. Midlands Simon Community receives €100,000 per year from Westmeath County Council and a further €48,000 from the HSE. The organisation provides...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: At our previous meeting, I was shocked that the witnesses were unable to tell us where the €1 billion in annual funding for mental health services is spent in the various community health organisations. We heard today, however, that additional funding of €500 million is required. I do not understand how the witnesses can arrive at that figure. On recruitment, we heard that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I apologise for interrupting, but supposedly €90.2 million was to be put into CHO 8, my area. Is Ms O'Connor able to tell me to the penny where that €90.2 million is going, in each county, town and service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: If, for argument's sake, I was to ask exactly how much was put into Athlone town in CHO 8, Ms O'Connor would be able to say exactly how much was being put into the town and how much each service was receiving.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Yes, but Ms O'Connor does not know how it is being spent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: That is the point we are getting at and what we need to get to the bottom of because we do not know where the money is being spent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I forgot to ask about something. In the mental health division operational plan for 2016 a sum of €2 million was allocated for the development of specific services to enhance the supports available to those who were homeless. In my area Midlands Simon Community does amazing work with persons who are homeless who have underlying mental health conditions. The HSE provides it with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Will the HSE look at it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank Ms O'Connor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (30 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank Deputy Crowe. I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I have always known of the difficulties, as has everybody, but when one looks at the map it is quite shocking to see it in that way. When one hears of things like road segregation from Dr. Barghouthi it is also quite shocking. I am really sorry that is the case. On the discussion about the difficulties we have had here in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Funding and Budgeting of Mental Health Services: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Funding and Budgeting of Mental Health Services: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: That is okay.