Results 401-420 of 992 for speaker:Gabrielle McFadden

Seanad: Health Service: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, for his attendance today as well. We all know that there is a huge issue with people on trolleys. It did not happen today or yesterday, although I understand January's numbers are down on those for last year, which is welcome. Listening to some, one would think the Government was happy with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: He should not refer to intelligence levels either.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I so move.

Seanad: Be Winter-Ready Campaign: Statements (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I do not know how many of my fellow Senators were girl guides, or boy scouts. I can see one girl guide.

Seanad: Be Winter-Ready Campaign: Statements (15 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I hope the rest were boy scouts. I was a girl guide and our motto at the time was "Be prepared, Bí Ullamh". Essentially, that is what this campaign is about. As we all know Ireland has quite unpredictable weather and in the past there were times we found ourselves stranded due to the weather conditions. I think everybody agrees the country should not grind to a halt because of...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I rise to talk about the subject of Syrian refugees. The United Nations said this morning that the al-Assad regime, with the support of the Russians, is responsible for the complete meltdown of humanity. They are executing civilians and rebels and going from door to door to do this. The Irish Government needs to do what it can to put immediate pressure on the regime to allow a proper...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: Senator, unfortunately-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: -----or fortunately, as the case may be. Actually, fortunately. I thank Mr. Yassin-Kassab for his presentation. I will not repeat everything that Senator Bacik has said. She has represented the Government very well there and I thank her.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I accept the Senator is not, but I support completely everything she has said. I was a little taken aback by Mr. Yassin-Kassab's comment that we do not care.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Syria: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: As Senator Bacik stated, we care to the tune of €62 million, which is approximately €15.5 million a year over four years at a time when we ourselves are suffering. We had terrible austerity and a lot of homelessness, and we do care. I would also like, as Senator Bacik has asked, Mr. Yassin-Kassab's thoughts on sanctions, how they work or do not work, and the effects they are...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: For years, the phenomenon of Black Friday has existed in the United States and more recently it has been creeping into this country in a big way. It is a good event in some respects because it kick-starts the Christmas period and the Christmas shopping campaign for retailers. In my area, Longford town has made much of the event using social media and has created a great atmosphere in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: Will the Leader invite the Minister for Health to the House to debate or listen to suggestions from Senators as to how we might tackle the problem of people on trolleys in the accident and emergency departments? There is a lot of talk about people on trolleys in hospitals and of needless admissions to hospitals. We all know of occasions where elderly people presenting with needs such as...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: It would be remiss of me not mention Athlone in the context of the Rugby World Cup. We have the great Buccaneers stadium in Athlone which is very central and could accommodate matches, too. I wish to speak about mental health. Over six months ago Fine Gael made an election commitment to increase mental health funding to €175 million, to build on A Vision for Change by resourcing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: The witnesses are very welcome. I thank them for taking the time to come into us this morning. I do not ever repeat what other people have said and some of what I wanted to say has already been said, so I will not go back over it. As was said, Turkey is a candidate country for EU accession. Even before the coup, there were quite worrying trends regarding the suppression of freedom of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: There was a briefing outlining the Minister's position.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (27 Oct 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State. This matter relates to flooding in the Shannon region. As the Minister is undoubtedly aware, Athlone and the surrounding area suffered terribly from flooding last year. On 4 December 2015, it became very obvious to people in the town that we were in very big trouble. Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of home owners, county council staff, the Army,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (27 Oct 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the moneys. Those moneys were made available before, although I do not doubt the Government's commitment. I was smack bang in the middle of all of it last year when Athlone flooded. I was out, day and night, like others and several Ministers came down to us. I am aware of the Government's commitment. I welcome the remarks of the Minister of State about local dredging in some...

Seanad: Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (27 Oct 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016: Second Stage (27 Oct 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: I believe that is a limit rather than a target. I will not be here for too long. I welcome the Minister to the House. Palmyra is an oasis in the Syrian Desert to the north east of Damascus. Until 2014, Palmyra contained the ruins of a great city that was once one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world, standing at the crossroads of western and eastern civilisations....

Seanad: Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016: Second Stage (27 Oct 2016)

Gabrielle McFadden: On Wednesday, 9 November 2016.