Results 221-240 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Sep 2004)

Camillus Glynn: I support the remarks of Senator Cummins on a matter I raised previously in the House. Clearly a legislative void needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. In the course of the local elections campaign, I met a lady whose husband was "treated" by some of the people in question. If we are talking about the same people, I understand that some of them have been struck off the register....

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: There are more jobs now.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (6 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: The appointment of Deputy O'Dea to the defence portfolio is a timely recognition of his Trojan service to the people of his constituency as a Deputy and as a Minister of State. On many occasions they have given him a resounding mandate to represent them and I have no doubt he will reflect the success he has achieved to date in representing them in the new portfolio he has been given. It would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Wishful thinking.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Absolutely nothing.

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus gabhaim chomhghairdeas leis. I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him on his appointment to office. I am sure he will be a great success in his new role. I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes with approval the unprecedented levels of growth that have been and are being experienced...

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: History is an important subject because if we learn from mistakes we will not repeat them. Senator Ryan is a member of a party with a moving policy — it makes it up as it goes along. However, those of us who live in the real world must deal with the facts as they are. It is open to all persons to apply through the chief executive of a health board for a medical card if they are unable to...

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: That point has been conceded and I agree with the Minister on that. However, the terms have been adjusted every year. That must also be conceded. In 2003 payments under the GMS to general practitioners in respect of capitation fees and allowances amounted to €286.8 million. Many cards were withdrawn because of duplication. In addition, many people are now outside the terms of eligibility...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Will the Leader arrange, as soon as possible, for Committee Stage of the Maritime Safety Bill 2004 to be taken? We completed Second Stage in this House on 13 June. Coming from a lake county, as she does, the Leader is well aware that there are major problems on our lakes with the indiscriminate, irrational and dangerous use of jet skis and ski boats. I strongly support the call for the...

Seanad: Children Act 2001: Statements. (20 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: A hell of a lot has been done.

Seanad: Children Act 2001: Statements. (20 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: This is important legislation, the implementation of which is even more important. There was a recognition that the juvenile justice system could no longer continue to develop within the statutory confines of the Children Act 1908 and that further development would have to be underpinned by new legislation, namely, the 2001 Act. That Act is designed in such a way that all its provisions...

Seanad: Children Act 2001: Statements. (20 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: The Senator was a natural in the role.

Seanad: Report of Strategic Task Force on Alcohol: Statements. (27 Oct 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus gabhaim comhghairdeas leis. I welcome the second report of the strategic task force on alcohol. The report's recommendations aim to enhance society's ability to prevent and respond to alcohol-related harm; to achieve the targets set out in the WHO declaration on young people and alcohol; to provide for early intervention to ensure effective treatments;...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)

Camillus Glynn: Will the Leader invite the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to this House to discuss his proposals for the control of fireworks? It has been brought to my attention that a 14 year old boy lost a thumb and two fingers. He was one of seven young people treated in Crumlin hospital by one surgeon. The surgeon concerned was not sure how many others were treated by his colleagues. If...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)

Camillus Glynn: I strongly support the comments of Senator Mooney on censorship. It has been brought to my attention, since I raised the matter of the use of fireworks last week, that this Hallowe'en was the worst in living memory in terms of damage to property, injuries, desecration of graveyards, statues and so on. In addition, the use of repeaters, which are capable of firing up to 50 shots, was...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2004)

Camillus Glynn: This is extremely important legislation because it will place a number of professional bodies on a statutory basis. Many of the people involved in the professions to which the Bill relates were treated unfairly for many years. It is only fair that when people undergo the rigours of taking the decision to enter a profession and study to gain competency therein, they should have protection...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Camillus Glynn: This Bill is timely. We should not sacrifice accuracy for speed. The point made by the Leader, by Senator Maurice Hayes and others is that we should wait for absolute clarification. We are talking about two different things although they are related. There should be clarification and we should proceed accordingly. If a Government amendment is necessary, let us get it right. It is as simple as...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Camillus Glynn: We should be careful about this issue. On the face of it, it may seem that a physiotherapist and a physical therapist are the same but I understand that the work undertaken by each is different. A physical therapist is more concerned with sports injuries, rather than the more regular work undertaken by the physiotherapist. I am swayed by the opinion of the Minister of State and his Department...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Camillus Glynn: If we proceed to lump physiotherapists with physical therapists in the Bill, a situation may arise where physical therapists may treat patients on a basis that is not inconsistent with their qualifications. All hell would break loose in such a scenario and we must be careful to avoid that. There seems to be a strong similarity between the two qualifications but there is a difference. We must...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Camillus Glynn: I never said that.