Results 141-160 of 1,122,589 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Ciarán Cuffe OR speaker:Michael McNamara OR speaker:Emer Higgins OR speaker:Mary Butler OR speaker:Paul Kehoe OR speaker:Michael Moynihan OR speaker:Maurice Quinlivan OR speaker:Marc MacSharry OR speaker:Ossian Smyth OR speaker:Michael Lowry OR speaker:Joe McHugh OR speaker:Claire Kerrane OR speaker:Holly Cairns OR speaker:Steven Matthews OR speaker:Neasa Hourigan OR speaker:Peadar Tóibín OR speaker:Thomas Byrne OR speaker:Colm Burke OR speaker:Peter Burke OR speaker:Cormac Devlin OR speaker:Anne Rabbitte OR speaker:Alan Kelly OR speaker:Norma Foley OR speaker:Brendan Smith OR speaker:Marian Harkin OR speaker:Alan Farrell OR speaker:Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire OR speaker:Chris Andrews OR speaker:Johnny Mythen OR speaker:Louise O'Reilly OR speaker:Thomas Byrne2 OR speaker:Fergus O'Dowd OR speaker:James O'Connor)
- Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Oct 2024)
Claire Kerrane: Deputy Sherlock is most welcome. I thank the Minister and welcome this important legislation. It is clear the Minister was very adamant this was done and passed and that we would move swiftly to do so. I commend him in this regard. This legislation has important elements. I welcome them and acknowledge all the Minister's work in this regard. Allowing the postponement of maternity leave...
- Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Oct 2024)
Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. I commend the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, on bringing forward this legislation into these sittings of the Oireachtas. It may be recalled that on 20 March this year, I introduced the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024. It sought, in effect, to do exactly the same as the Minister is seeking to do in this legislation. Obviously, I am...
- Visit of Czech Delegation (17 Oct 2024)
- Visit of Czech Delegation (17 Oct 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Before we begin I very much welcome our parliamentary colleagues from the Czech Republic who have joined us in the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery, and ask Members to join me in extending a céad míle fáilte to them. I welcome Jiří Růžička, leader of the delegation from the committee on education, science, culture, human rights and petitions of the...
- Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Oct 2024)
- Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Oct 2024)
Roderic O'Gorman: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of this important legislation. It is incredibly worthwhile legislation, which will have a very real impact on women at a very important juncture in their lives. The Bill provides for two main areas of reform. The first is to allow a pause in maternity leave for treatment...
- Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Oct 2024)
Seán Sherlock: I thank Deputy Kerrane for ceding time to me to speak on the Bill. The Labour Party broadly welcomes the Bill. I ask that an additional explanatory memorandum be supplied on the NDAs and the records. It would be good parliamentary practice if it were possible. We reserve the right to bring forward amendments on records and NDAs as well as the maternity leave protection elements of the...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy very much for her question. Some €110 million of funding in this year's mental health budget, which will increase significantly next year, is paid out to various organisations and NGOs and different groups on the ground that deliver services. The onus is on each group to reach compliance with the regulations and the governance has to be in order. They can engage...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Verona Murphy: I said in Wexford.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Butler: It is absolutely untrue to say there are not 24-7 supports for people with mental health issues in Wexford. They can attend the emergency department in Wexford General Hospital, which will always be the first port of call, that is, an out-of-hours emergency department.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Verona Murphy: To the Tánaiste, I say that is what elects Independent Deputies.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Please, Deputy.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Verona Murphy: The rubbish that you talk.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Please, Deputy. I call Deputy Quinlivan.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Butler: That is appalling behaviour. The Deputy has got her moment again for South East Radio.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Verona Murphy: Well, good for you. Let me tell you every time someone ends up in the Slaney, you will get your moment.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Mary Butler: That is scandalous and appalling.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Paul McAuliffe: A Cheann Comhairle-----
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)
Maurice Quinlivan: The issue of homelessness in Limerick has never been so bad. There is a complete absence of available emergency accommodation for those who desperately need it. Homeless service providers have spoken to me, as they do on a regular basis, to say there simply are not nearly enough beds available in the city. On any given evening, there can be up to 70 people sleeping rough. This part of...