Results 1-20 of 240 for speaker:Maria Corrigan

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: It is a great honour and privilege for me to be in this House and I look forward to having the opportunity to contribute to, and participate in, many debates on various issues. I wish the Cathaoirleach and other Members all the best for the coming session. On World Mental Health Day, I ask the deputy leader to invite the Minister for Health and Children to address the House on the...

Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (10 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: In recent years, the Leopardstown-Stepaside area has undergone extensive development and expansion. In the past five years, approximately 6,000 additional residential units have been given planning permission and commenced building. In most cases, they are occupied. Further residential units are planned. The recent agreement of the Kilternan local area plan ensures further development,...

Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (10 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am pleased that the need for two schools has been identified and that sites for them will be reserved. Does the Minister of State have details of the timeframe for commencement?

Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (10 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I support my colleague, Senator O'Malley, regarding the comments about the family. We need to be clear that the State's primary responsibility is to ensure that every child can live in safety and can access all possible opportunities to realise their full potential regardless of background. That is the extent of the State's responsibility. We have enough to do in setting out to achieve...

Seanad: Public Transport (18 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I wish to raise the matter of a feasibility study of a Luas line for the Rathfarnham area, a sizeable suburb that has seen considerable growth in recent years. The surrounding areas of Knocklyon, Woodstown and Scholarstown Road have undergone considerable development, resulting in unprecedented travel demands and constant traffic congestion. Dublin Bus has attempted to cope with increased...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention Strategy: Statements. (24 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I thank the Minister for coming to the Seanad to facilitate the discussion on this crucial topic. As he said, suicide knows no boundaries or barriers and will affect, in some way, many in our community. Official figures indicate that between 400 and 500 people will die by suicide each year. This is on a parallel with the number of citizens dying as a result of road traffic accidents....

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: A case came before the courts at the beginning of the week during which issues arose regarding the protection of and fulfilment of the rights of people with intellectual disability under existing legislation. Will the Leader invite the appropriate Minister to the Chamber to discuss these issues? The Law Reform Commission spent considerable time in recent years reviewing and addressing some...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Maria Corrigan: Will the Leader clarify that residential facilities for non-national children seeking asylum are not under the remit of the social services inspectorate? If so, what measures can be taken to ensure they would fall under its remit, as this is critically important? Will the Leader also confirm that residential facilities for children with disabilities fall under the inspectorate's remit?...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I support the point made by Senator Glynn on the Hallowe'en season. The more vulnerable members of the community suffer hardship and distress at that time. It is ironic that we outlaw burning in the open, yet we see evidence of an ever-increasing number of enormous bonfires. I have come from a briefing with the HSE this morning where it was stated that those with an intellectual disability...

Seanad: Health Repayment Scheme (13 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: There are two issues in respect of which I seek clarification. The first relates to the status of refunds for individuals with intellectual disabilities and the second to the position regarding current deductions. Everyone is familiar with the situation that obtained regarding payments to nursing homes. A similar situation arose in respect of individuals with intellectual disabilities...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I ask the Leader as a matter of urgency to have the relevant Minister to the House to debate the issue of how ambitious we are for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities. An outstanding Law Reform Commission report highlights the fact that basic human rights for those with intellectual disabilities have not been addressed as a result of deficits in our exiting legislation. If...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: As we fund residential services and invest much in them, we must ask if it is achieving increased better literacy and independent-living for people with an intellectual disability. I would appreciate if the Leader invites the relevant Minister to the House to address this matter.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank her for making herself available. As other speakers have said she has been very generous with her time, rightly so, given the issues at hand, and we appreciate her presence. This debate takes place in the context of recent events regarding the diagnosis of breast cancer. There are many other cancers and they all take a considerable toll on the...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: What is the position on the provision of occupational and speech and language therapists? At present there is an 18 month waiting list for very young children who wish to see such therapists. What will be the position on private hospitals under the national cancer control strategy? Will there be quality standards to which they must adhere? Will residential facilities for children with...

Seanad: Building Regulations (20 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: Will the Minister provide a progress report on the implementation of the requirement for a building energy rating certificate for new buildings for sale or rent and for public buildings? Have conveyancing solicitors been informed of the requirements? Are there plans for an awareness campaign aimed at the public? The indications are that there is a lack of awareness of the new regulations...

Seanad: Building Regulations (20 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I thank the Minister for his very comprehensive reply. I will take him up on his offer and put the other questions into writing. As the Minister stated, it is a very critical aspect of our own campaign to ensure we conserve energy and utilise it efficiently in an overall campaign to control climate change. I wish the Minister all the best in his work at the Department.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I would appreciate it if the Minister of State can provide us with a timeframe for the completion of a permanent school building for Holy Trinity national school in Leopardstown. This is a new school that serves the Leopardstown-Ballyogan area. It was established under the auspices of the Stepaside area action plan to serve one third of this rapidly developing area. The school, now in its...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Maria Corrigan: Well said.

Seanad: Child Care Services (6 Dec 2007)

Maria Corrigan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Smith, for coming to the House and the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I welcome the introduction of the community childcare subvention scheme. I congratulate the Minister of State on a number of aspects of the scheme in particular. I am pleased the total funding for the scheme will be increased by...