Results 18,661-18,680 of 24,350 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: Do not live by the opinion polls. As the Deputy knows quite well, there is no pot of gold, despite what Sinn Féin might think.
- Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: Let us put the matter in context. We were told the Government would not succeed in getting a €10 billion reduction from the troika. We were told we would not get a stimulus plan of €2.25 billion and that there would be no result at the euro summit in June. Last Sunday there was an outpouring of ridicule of the Taoiseach and the Government, but the position changed on Monday...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: The market is contracting, while the cost to the consumer is increasing.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: It is also important that we be cautious about raising prices in the market.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: On that note, I thank the delegates for attending. I thank them for their engagement and hope they have found the experience positive. From the perspective of members, it has been enlightening. As a consequence, we hope to see a reduction in premiums. Policyholders of health insurance companies, as I hope all committee members are, want to see bills reducing rather than increasing. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Kelleher had a point about a developer or provider incurring the cost rather than the health insurers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: Of course. The developer would be the risk taker, buying equipment and hiring staff.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: That is fair point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: It is supplier-induced demand.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: That is a discussion for a different day.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not personally buy that argument. As Deputy Conway noted, I cannot believe a consultant would call my office and say that because I have a certain medical history, I need an operation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: I will allow Mr. Muiry to finish.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: We must also reduce the price to the consumer. That is a fundamental goal we must all work towards.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: It is important to facilitate a better quality of life. We are talking about people.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is trying to get consultants to the table to deal with day case procedures and hospital groupings. I take the point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps we should bring in the consultants next.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: This is a non-binding process.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: Is Dr. Carr saying that there is no need for the extra 100 beds in Cork?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: Does Deputy Kelleher wish to contribute on that point?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)
Jerry Buttimer: I would rather if the Deputy did not.