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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Imelda Henry: ...being late. I compliment our maternity services in general. As Deputy Catherine Byrne has said, the whole system from when a pregnant woman attends her first appointment to the delivery of the baby is excellent. The care that is given in maternity hospitals by midwives, obstetricians, gynaecologists and others is outstanding. As outlined in the presentation, half of all babies born are...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (27 Jan 2015)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister and commend the Government on setting up this commission of investigation into mother and baby homes and certain related matters. I compliment the Minister on the speed with which he has brought this investigation into reality with a fixed timeframe for the report. This commission is an effective, prompt and transparent mechanism to investigate complex sensitive...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (27 Jan 2015)

Imelda Henry: ...: That Seanad Éireann:- having regard to the motion passed by Dáil Éireann on 11th June 2014 which recognised the need to establish the facts regarding the deaths of children at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway between 1925 and 1961, including arrangements for the burial of these children, and which further acknowledged the considerable public anxiety...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (11 Jun 2014)

Imelda Henry: ..., on his appointment to the Cabinet. I am aware that he worked on children's issues in the past when he was in opposition. I am delighted that he has been appointed as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. I commend him on his decision to establish a full commission of investigation with full statutory powers. He acted promptly and swiftly when he set up a cross-departmental group...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jul 2013)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. As a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, I spent six long days in this Chamber listening to the testimony of various expert witnesses. There were various conflicting views among these experts, some arising from their professional capacities and others relating to their personal views. I have the utmost respect for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (21 May 2013)

Imelda Henry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Chairman for the way he has chaired the hearings in such a calm and fair manner. I also thank all the witnesses that came before the committee, members, non-members and the staff. We heard many expert witnesses in their professional capacities, with conflicting views, and at times personal views. The debate became intense at times...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (21 May 2013)

Imelda Henry: I am incensed by Dr. Craven's comments about the medical profession. It is not always possible to save a mother and her baby, but both my baby and I were saved. I would like Dr. Craven to withdraw his remarks about the medical profession. We trust our doctors. I am really unhappy with Dr. Craven's comments.