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Seanad: Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I move amendment No. 2: In page 17, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: “Review of the means test for Carer’s Allowance 28.That the Minister shall carry out a review of the means test in place for Carer’s Allowance in consultation with key stakeholders, including Family Carers Ireland and that the report shall be presented to the Oireachtas Joint...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: Another consultant, actually the only consultant dealing with children's pain in the entire State, has stepped down from his position due to the lack of funding to enable him to provide the service that is needed. Dr. Kevin McCarthy said that he made the "difficult decision" as the service is "completely unsustainable" and did not meet the needs of sick children. He said he needs a full...

Seanad: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I welcome the Minister. I certainly welcome the Bill. I thank the Minister for the support for my colleague, Deputy Munster's prudent, realistic and reasonable amendments that would protect that area. This is from a Dub, but I can imagine the business that is more threatened. We are not sure of the tsunami that Brexit might bring but it certainly will have an impact, if it has not had...

Seanad: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: Senators.

Seanad: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: The Upper House.

Seanad: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I welcome the passage of the Bill. I also congratulate Senator Gallagher. It is tough getting legislation through, but when one gets to the final curtain it fells really good because one is doing something worthwhile. I acknowledge the work of my colleague, Deputy Ó Caoláin, which Senator Gallagher also acknowledged. Deputy Ó Caoláin has sought to address this issue...

Seanad: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: They are all here.

Seanad: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I do not know about that.

Seanad: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: A holiday.

Seanad: Appointment of Sarcoma Specialist at St. Vincent's University Hospital: Statements (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I welcome the Minister of State but I am extremely disappointed, as are sarcoma patients listening to this from their hospital beds in St. Vincent's University Hospital and from home along with their families and carers. I had hoped and expected the Minister for Health to be here but he is not so I guess I will just have to get on with what we have and deal with it. I thank the Leader for...

Seanad: Appointment of Sarcoma Specialist at St. Vincent's University Hospital: Statements (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I have done so.

Seanad: Appointment of Sarcoma Specialist at St. Vincent's University Hospital: Statements (12 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I ask the Minister of State to ask the Minister to seek an update from the hospital, particularly given that the interviews will not be held until January, because we need to keep the pressure on. We must avoid another long delay. This needs to be done as soon as possible

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: I would like to speak about the Building Community Resilience report on the Dublin south-central area, where I live. The report covers an area that radiates out from the Liberties. As other Senators have said, this problem affects more than one area in the country. The dogs on the street know this. I am on the street, and I know it. I am a Liberties girl. I was born, reared and educated...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: The alienation of the young people of the area is replicated elsewhere. We call the people of these areas the people of no property. There is something askew here. It seems that people who have no property and no say, and cannot plan for the future, are being punished. The intergenerational effects of drugs on these areas are phenomenal. Many grandmothers are raising their grandchildren...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: Tell us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: Kick them out.

Seanad: Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: No, it is not agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Maire Devine: The Acting Chairman is asking if this is agreed and I am saying it is not.