Aideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I was one of those who called for an investigation into the events at St. Patrick's Institute. I believe the incarceration of 17 year olds in that institute is something the nation - and we, as Members of a House of the Oireachtas - should be ashamed of and therefore I welcome this development.

I refer to Senator Cullinane's comments on medical cards. I am aware of people who do not have enough money to send their children to swimming lessons. How can it be right that older people on an income of ¤700 per week for a single person, or a couple on ¤1,400 per week-----