Results 101-120 of 1,894 for speaker:Maire Devine

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: We have peatlands that will not be in use and we could barter them to enable a growth in this fuel option.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I raise the cost of and access to medicines in Ireland. We pay six times the global average for generic drugs, that is drugs which are out of patent and can be produced for less than the original. I know many people who go on medical holiday to Spain with prescriptions in their pockets who return with six months of medicines for the same cost as two months here. Debate on this is ongoing...

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: The Bill relates to the transposition of an EU directive on the recognition of professional qualifications, which was agreed under the Irish Presidency of the European Union in 2013. It is important that we transpose these directives, especially with the looming prospect of Brexit, as referenced by the Minister of State, and that we provide the mechanism for the recognition of professional...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I want to address the issue of our youth and the massive and insupportable increase in their anxiety levels. I am not sure what the reason is but the My World 2 survey, carried out by UCD in conjunction with Jigsaw, tried to build up a picture of our youth and their mental health and well-being. It recently conducted this survey of almost 20,000 young people between 12 and 25 years of age....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: Me too.

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. The top Army official has put the blame for the cutbacks in the air ambulance service such that the service will be withdrawn for 16 days this winter squarely on the Minister of State and the Taoiseach. Incentives were put in place to entice pilots to stay in the Air Corps but it is clear that they have not worked. This is not a new...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach. I raise the threatened imminent closure, on 29 November, of Cuisle, the national respite centre and holiday resort for people with disabilities. The facility is funded by the Health Service Executive and run by the Irish Wheelchair Association. We have been informed by the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath, that the HSE is moving away from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: Is that how it was known? I prefer the term "letter from America". We need to be careful-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: The letter from America was part of the culture of the 1960s in most, if not all, households. We need to be very careful. The rise of the right and of racist language is worrying, as is the pointing at others and whipping up of emotions. People who are dispossessed and feel they do not have a stake can react to this. Legislators and this institution should not allow such language to go...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I also commend and congratulate Senator Conway. I thank him for the booklet he has provided, which outlines in very readable terms the motion on the eye clinic liaison officer services to be rolled out across all Irish eye clinics. Senator Conway is a champion for those with disabilities and those who have lost their sight in particular. He made me much more aware of the difficulties...

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

Maire Devine: I second the proposal by my colleague, Senator Gavan, to amend the Order of Business. Every week, we find out more about the destruction of our environment. We now have something that happened recently, which has been spoken about by two other Senators. Yesterday, the State was fined €5 million by the European Court of Justice and faces daily fines of €15,000 until compliance...

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I welcome the Minister of State. This is a matter in respect of which I have a particular interest and about which I have particular concern as a proud member of the Oireachtas dementia group. It is via the latter that my colleagues and I work hard on this issue. I refer particularly to Senator Humphreys, who is also a champion for those with dementia. I have to confess, I feel a sense of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Voting and Citizenship Rights of Citizens in Northern Ireland: Discussion (7 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I thank Professor Harvey. This is really interesting stuff. I have a few questions. I refer generally to the reaction to the DeSouza case. Many people were gobsmacked by the ruling. There was a feeling of being held hostage to a citizenship to which one does not want to belong but which is imposed. The ruling has an implication for rights of access to various courts, tribunals and so...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McHugh. Let us hope we have good news today. This matter is about children who have been diagnosed with autism but in particular about the parents and the community of Crumlin in Dublin 12.The area which is on the south side of Dublin has a dense and growing population and a vibrant community. However, not one school place is available for any child in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I am trying desperately to read between the lines of the Minister's response, but I absolutely acknowledge his Trojan efforts in finding more places for children with ASD. On the experience in Dublin 12, fair play to everybody who has worked in collaboration to remove the anguish of parents and children. Perhaps it is a template for use in the next phase in opening a school in Dublin 12....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: This is really important.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I thank the Minister and appreciate his help.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: We deserve it.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Maire Devine: I was not sure if I was the only Dub here, but no, we have a blow-in as well. It seems mostly that this-----