Debate on nursing homes
Peadar Tóibín proposes replacing scheduled business with statements on nursing homes, citing neglect and abuse; the Chief Whip says talks are under way to secure debate time but does not accept the amendment.
Under Standing Order 35(3) Aontú proposes we amend the Order of Business to remove the lines referring to the motion regarding the proposed negotiations between the European Union and Kazakhstan and replace them with "Statements on nursing homes, to conclude after 1 hour and 50 minutes". It is absolutely scandalous what has happened in this country in terms of older people-----
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-----and the neglect and abuse they have suffered. We need to have a debate on it.
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Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Many statements referred to "RTÉ Investigates" last week. I think everybody was horrified and scandalised at what we saw. I am in talks with the Minister to secure time to have this debated. I will revert back to the various whips.
We discussed the Citywest hotel at the Business Committee the week before last. Time will be found for that as well.
In relation to Aontú's proposal, it is not accepted.
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When will the nursing homes be discussed?