Results 1-12 of 12 for mother and baby homes speaker:Finian McGrath

Did you mean: other and baby home speaker:184?

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (9 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senators for their contributions and their support for the commission of investigation. They have probably heard that I met yesterday with colleagues from across the House and listened to their concerns, as I am listening to Senators' major concerns and points today. The revised terms of reference have been circulated and people know about the issues with which I am dealing....

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Jul 2015)

Finian McGrath: 492. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the terms of reference of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation; whether the scope to the commission's investigations need to be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28805/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 363. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the terms of reference regarding the definition of exit pathways for the forthcoming inquiry into the appalling treatment in the mother and baby homes; his views on the correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2802/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 486. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a mother and baby home inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1211/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (25 Nov 2014)

Finian McGrath: 301. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on concerns raised by Westbank orphanage survivors in County Wicklow regarding the proposed mother and baby homes inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44811/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (30 Sep 2014)

Finian McGrath: 314. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will clarify the terms of reference for the inquiry into the mother and baby homes and if the terms of reference will include other inquiries into related institutions which have been deemed as having numerous deficiencies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36954/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (17 Sep 2014)

Finian McGrath: 729. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding justice for Irish mother and baby homes campaign for a comprehensive inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33609/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will support a full and proper inquiry into all former mother and baby homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27898/14]

Death and Burial of Children in Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support the motion before the House on the treatment of mothers and children in institutions across the State in the past. I speak as someone who was born and bred in Tuam, County Galway. As a young child I remember these children in my class but I also remember the terrible way they were treated, especially by the broader society, and the blatant discrimination that went on at...

Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Magdalen laundries report. I warmly welcome the apology that the Taoiseach made in the Dáil last week. It was considered, respectful and, above all, the right thing to do for the Magdalen women. I commend him on issuing an apology on behalf of all Members of the Oireachtas. When somebody in this House gets it right, it is important to...

Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (26 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: ...to contribute to this important debate on intercountry adoption. I welcome also that the Minister is in the House for this debate. This is an issue relevant to the many Irish families hurt and disappointed in Mexico in recent weeks. We all support the safety and protection of children. This debate should focus on the rights of the child to a safe and warm environment. This also...

Child Care: Motion. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I support the motion because I believe quality child care has a beneficial effect on children and poor quality child care has a negative effect on them. I urge the Minister to heed this. Parents want to choose the best for their children. People working in child care need to be valued for the important service they provide. Quality child care systems are essential elements in the country's...