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Seanad: Business of Seanad: Motion (21 Jan 2020)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: ..., discussion and debate. I have learned so much from the listening aspect. Colleagues come from a thousand different backgrounds and have so much to bring. I have changed my mind in here which for an old dog for a hard road is a difficult thing for me, especially being from north Mayo. I have changed my mind in here for the better. I thank everybody. I do not dislike anybody in here....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Government Plans for Commemorative Events 2020-23: Discussion (11 Dec 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: ...that in the overall structure of the millions that get hived off. We make too many excuses about culture. We bow down and say, "Good morning, your honour." and "Good morning, your honour's dog.", whereas we will pay millions against banks. We have to stand up for culture and the arts. I would not take €10,000 as a starting point. If I was a Minister that is what I would be...

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

Marie Louise O'Donnell: ...quarters as I bring my own pathology - not necessarily dementia, although many around the House might think so - of growing old well and in safety. In addition, there are there goats and their dog, Patch. It is a template like Ms Margharita Solon's template in Naas at McAuley Place. There are probably many more of them around Ireland. Certainly this is a template that could be retraced...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: ...that are a home within a home all over Ireland. Older people have to be free and they should never be incubated. I mentioned the last time we discussed this topic in the House that if one left a dog on its own for three days, the ISPCA would be rapping on the door to find out why one did that. Older people do not bark enough for attention but we accept that they are deserving of more...

Seanad: United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Motion (21 Oct 2015)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: ...is the reason 68% of us do not have a will. If ever Ireland or politics needed a more compassionate, imaginative and creative way forward it is on the issue of ageing, but we keep putting aside the big issues. If I was to leave a dog alone at home for three days, the ISPCA would be called and it would become an animal rights issue. An older person, however, can be left at home for three...