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

Maire Devine: ...elsewhere. I wish to ask Mr. Cogan about ethanol. I have read through this and done some research. In northern Europe, Sweden in particular has gone down the route of flex-fuel cars, running E85, involving the use of biofuel, petrol and diesel at different mixes. It has not invested in electric vehicles. Are we being dazzled by electric vehicle in this country? The Minister asked for...

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

Maire Devine: ...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 with environmental legislation is met. I am not sure when the €15,000 daily fines...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Maire Devine: ...regulatory alignment on the island. The new market rules for the single electricity market were launched last year and it has been reported that they could cut energy bills for businesses and householders by up to €200 million per year. The amendment is important in ensuring that we will retain the single electricity market and all the benefits it has brought to the people north,...

Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018: Second Stage (5 Jul 2018)

Maire Devine: ...and medicines. It is a fairness issue. Considering how much carers save the State, the very least we could do in return is offer a safety net to them. They should never be counting pennies in an almost empty purse. The €5 increase that the Minister referred to has completely vanished. The profits of the gas and electricity companies and the increases in rent have completely...

Seanad: Mental Healthcare in South-East Region: Statements (20 Jun 2018)

Maire Devine: ..., said there were supposed to be 30 clinicians working in the greater Wexford region, but just five and a half of the posts are filled. That is no surprise to the Minister of State. In December 2017 the CHO 5 area was the worst performing in the State and was at only 48% of the recommended levels in A Vision for Change. What did the Minister of State do between December and now to...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (11 Oct 2017)

Maire Devine: ...recommendations made in that document remain unenacted. We cannot allow it to languish and gather dust for another decade. As others have mentioned, it has been clarified that the supposed €35 million increase in the mental health budget actually includes €20 million carried forward from last year. This means a measly €15 million of new moneys amounting to a...

Seanad: University Hospital Waterford Cardiology Services: Statements (27 Jun 2017)

Maire Devine: ...acute coronary systems has been delved into. I note from replies to parliamentary questions from the Department that the following has been stated: The designation of Cardiac units is 24/7 or 9/5 centres is based on current staff and facilities enabling them to deliver an acute coronary syndrome service. Designations are linked to predicted volumes of activity based solely on...

Seanad: Children and Youth Affairs: Statements (18 Oct 2016)

Maire Devine: ...potential. By the age of three children in higher income families are, on average, performing better than those from lower income households. A 1% increase in household income leads to a 5% percent increase in educational scores. By age nine children from poorer backgrounds are aware of their class image and are more anxious, less happy and behave poorly. This is directly attributed to...