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Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The answer to Deputy Adams's last question is "Yes". There has been extensive consultation in the last period with consultants, doctors, agencies, organisations, the people and with public representative about the major hospitals, the lower-tier hospitals and local hospitals. The impact of this is to have a situation whereby it is clear that medical personnel are working in teams in the...

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: It will take some time to see the real effect of these changes but it has been talked about for many years and at last we have a Minister who has put it together with a very fine report from Professor Higgins to see it is implemented in the interests of the patient, unlike the situation Deputy Adams would be aware of, where report after report gathered dust on shelves for years.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: This is doing something about it that is credible, practical, logical and in the interests of the patient. There will be a better delivery of a more effective and visible health service in the interests of the patient.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy from County Louth representing Drogheda, Deputy Adams should not have to ask that question about rogue operators. What is involved here will put an end to that. Accountability and transparency, with effective delivery of hospital and medical services for all people, are what is at stake. We do not want to see a repetition of the scandals in the north east in the past. We will...

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is nonsense to say nothing is being done about this by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine or by the Minister. They have been very proactive in dealing with the fodder crisis, which principally arose from the very cold and bad weather that has been unusual this year and has had a direct impact on the input costs for farmers having to buy feedstuff. The lack of fine weather...

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Almost a thousand loads have been imported, with further large quantities expected. The transport subsidy scheme has been doubled, to €2 million, and the closing date is extended to 24 May. The animal welfare helpline is manned on a constant basis and is dealing with calls from farmers with concerns. Some 150 farmers have received direct aid under this system. The Minister, Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is disrespectful of-----

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is disrespectful of Deputy Mattie McGrath to raise the matter of the death of a young boy in these circumstances.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has just concluded a 36-hour marathon negotiation in dealing with the Common Fisheries Policy-----

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----which has been talked about for 30 years and about which nothing was done. At long last, real reform is in prospect.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: As I pointed out to Deputy Mattie McGrath, the scheme has been doubled, with a €2 million investment, and a closing date for applications of 24 May. This is about logistics. Deputy Mattie McGrath will be aware that the feed has been sourced.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: It has already been purchased. It is a matter of getting it here. Deputy Mattie McGrath makes his flippant comment about ships, etc.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Those involved in this, Teagasc, the IFA, the feed suppliers and the farmers-----

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----are well capable of dealing with the logistical challenge of getting fodder into the country.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: They are already planning in terms of next year. Farmers who might normally take three cuts of silage will not be able to do that this year under the current weather conditions.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: For the immediate future, the transport subsidy is in place, the scheme has been extended to 24 May-----

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----and I hope that today will see the arrival of more, and adequate, fodder already purchased and that it will be distributed to farmers who need it.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: From where he comes, Deputy Mattie McGrath is well aware of the connection and co-ordination of activity in the farming community to get this fodder delivered to those who need it and as I stated previously, the direct line to the Department is there for anybody who has a particular problem.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: We have had the action.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Minister has met-----