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Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition to Reopen Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (16 Nov 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and contributions. I commend the work that has gone into their campaign. The collection of the 15,000 signatures is extremely significant, as is the time they have spent on this matter, raising it as best they could. I have several points I wish to raise and then one or two questions, which I might just leave until the end. Between them, the...

Cork University Maternity Hospital: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Like my colleagues, I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest and deepest sympathies to the families dealing with the aftermath of this scandal. It was heartbreaking to listen to the parents of baby Lee and to hear the story recounted by Deputy Gould. It was harrowing news for us all to hear, and all of the parents who have been affected by the recent revelations from CUMH are...

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this deeply sensitive topic. The mother and baby homes commission of investigation was a welcome announcement in 2015. The work of the commission to examine many aspects of the procedures in these homes and how they operated was needed, and it was imperative that its work proceeded without interference. However, almost six years on from the...