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Seanad: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (27 Mar 2020)

Gabrielle McFadden: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (27 Mar 2020)

Gabrielle McFadden: I give high praise to the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and all Ministers for the work they have done throughout this terrible ordeal our wonderful country is going through. I do not often agree with Senator Craughwell but I always agree with him on defence matters. I have spent the past four years harassing the poor Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, and the...

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (20 Mar 2020)

Gabrielle McFadden: We are living in unprecedented times, and none of us can articulate the challenges we face. The powers in this legislation that have been mentioned are very far-reaching. They are not necessarily what we would like but are absolutely necessary to protect the citizens of our country. As well as the measures that have been outlined, we need very strong leadership. I appreciate that we would...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: I want to mention the very sad passing of Nadine Lott. I have raised the topic of domestic violence in this House on numerous occasions. This Government has done more since coming to power to legislate on domestic violence in the home and community than was done in the previous 30 years but we need to build a strategy that can make a real change in how we respond effectively to domestic...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: It is not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: It is not appropriate to call a colleague an idiot.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: If that is the Senator's colleague's opinion, it is not appropriate to call them an idiot.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: I am sorry but I feel very strongly about that.

Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. In simple terms, when it comes to administration, money is power, and the lack of money or the lack of discretion over how to spend it means being powerless. As a former town and county councillor - in the centre of the universe - I am aware of the frustration felt by council members and staff when trying to progress projects or provide...

Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: The Senator has some nerve.

Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: He has barely started. Let him speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: I spoke at length in the Seanad on the matter. I have always considered it bizarre that the RCSI could call itself a university abroad but not at home. For almost a quarter of a millennium, the RCSI has been a leader in the field of medical education. It is a fantastic organisation and today is an historic day. I commend the Minister of State on her leadership in the matter. She worked...

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. He is always willing to come to the House when he is invited. I will not repeat everything that has been said. It is fitting to have this debate and hear the contributions of Members, given that the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is this week. The Minister of State referred to the NSID, which we all welcome. There is no...

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: Yes, a little flexibility. This is something we must examine. Staff in the HSE have been very helpful to me and are trying to support me to get the result I seek, but this is something we should examine overall to ensure there is flexibility in budgets. If a little tweaking was done, the service I know could provide services for others as well. It is a domino effect where one moves a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces: Discussion with Minister of State (28 Nov 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: I have never been first before. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for attending the committee. He is always willing to attend the committee or the Seanad when requested to do so. I acknowledge and appreciate that. I know I am a thorn in his side about this issue. Sometimes, I feel I am repeating myself. We all know why pay had to be reduced in the Defence Forces and in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces: Discussion with Minister of State (28 Nov 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: I would appreciate it if I could speak without interruption. I would never interrupt Deputy Chambers. I know the Minister of State appreciates the Defence Forces had to make hard decisions in the past. We are now, however, reversing financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI. I have said before that the Public Service Pay Commission is not suitable for the Defence Forces,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces: Discussion with Minister of State (28 Nov 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: Chairman, this is political now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: Yes.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2019: Second Stage (27 Nov 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: That is not true.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Gabrielle McFadden: It is not about votes, Senator.