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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: As the first person to speak from the Government party I feel bound to stand up for the Government. The Government does not wake up in the morning and decide to make people's lives miserable by cutting the budget for mental health services. We are coming out of a very severe recession and these discussions are about seeing how we can go forward as a group, rather than giving out about...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: My question on salaries and the comparisons was not answered.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Dr. Hillery.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Organ Harvesting in China: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I apologise for being late. I was attending another briefing. The disadvantage of speaking third is that the questions one wanted to ask have already been asked. The witnesses are welcome. I am just as horrified by this situation now as I was when I read of it previously. Deputy O'Sullivan asked a question about something that had struck me immediately. How are these trips to China...

Seanad: Report on Dying, Death and Bereavement: Statements (4 Jul 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber and the guests in the Public Gallery. This study was designed to be an examination of end of life issues outside of health. I admire the fact it has begun a conversation between the State and the citizen about these issues. I commend Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell on the great work that went into this study. I also acknowledge the former...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: As I was driving to Dublin today, I listened with interest and immense sadness to a report on RTE Radio 1 regarding people who were suicidal or who had attempted suicide having difficulty accessing appropriate psychiatric services, especially in out-of-hours times. The programme outlined cases of people in these situations who had presented to emergency departments of their local hospital as...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Which Taoiseach in waiting is that?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Which Taoiseach in waiting?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: He is not the Taoiseach yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: No vote has been cast yet.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I had the pleasure of welcoming him to Athlone earlier this month when he reviewed the 110th Infantry Battalion as it headed on its tour of duty. As a nation, we take great pride in the services rendered by the men and women of the Army, the Naval Service, the Air Corps, the Reserve Defence Force and the Civil Defence. We are glad to have them...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I wish to ask the House to welcome home the 109th Infantry Battalion from UNIFIL. The troops return home today from Lebanon having served for six months. It was great to see families being reunited in the airport this morning. The State is immensely grateful to the soldiers for the wonderful, invaluable work they do abroad, and for the distinction with which they represent Ireland. We...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister to the House. It is great that he is here for the Second Stage of this Bill. I know he has a grá for the topic. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017. As has been said, it seeks a national strategy for children and adults living with autism spectrum disorders. I warmly applaud my dear friend and colleague, Senator Reilly,...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I share Senator Feighan's sentiments about An Garda Síochána and I am very proud of it. Equally, I am immensely proud of our Defence Forces. I rise today to praise the members of the 110th Infantry Battalion, who travel today to serve with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL. Ireland has a long association with UNIFIL since its establishment in 1978 and I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I rise today to raise the issue of the possible threat of closure-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: Go ahead.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: That is all right. I thank the Cathaoirleach. I refer to the threat of possible closure of the Athlone mail centre which is owned by An Post. There is a lot of uncertainty and worry locally following the recent announcements made by the chief executive of An Post when he addressed the Communications Workers Union. I have written to him to ask that he issue a statement to provide clarity...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the sentiments expressed by Senator Dolan on Áras Attracta and the work that needs to be done in the area of disability. I hope we can move on and address important issues, including disability. I raise again the unfilled posts in the child and adolescent mental health services, or CAMHS. I will continue to raise this issue until I am given answers. It is unbelievable that...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: My good friend and former Senator, Imelda Henry, who is here today recently said that closing pubs on Good Friday belongs to another era. While I do not wish to disrespect anybody's religious beliefs, as a person who grew up in a pub I am inclined to agree with her. She has said that it was a legacy of the past which does not recognise the massive changes in Ireland and the manner in which...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I know the Senator does not agree with me but it is true.