Results 281-300 of 1,467 for speaker:Geraldine Feeney

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: That is uncalled for.

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

Geraldine Feeney: I warmly welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, who previously served as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health and Children. I am aware of his great interest in and in-depth knowledge of alcohol and the problems relating thereto. I welcome the report, which is a great read. Since I became a Member of the Seanad, the House has discussed alcohol on more occasions than I can...

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

Geraldine Feeney: The Cathaoirleach is a hard man.

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

Geraldine Feeney: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is more generous than the Cathaoirleach.

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

Geraldine Feeney: I withdraw my remark. The Cathaoirleach is more than generous and kind to me on all occasions. We need to stop what is known as hedge drinking and address the problem of young people drinking at home. Parents must become more vigilant and we should introduce bar coding and traceability for off licences. I will not test the Cathaoirleach's patience any further.

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

Geraldine Feeney: She was here last week.

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

Geraldine Feeney: He is known the world over.

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

Geraldine Feeney: There is a difference.

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

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, to the House. Like other speakers, I welcome the Bill. It is long overdue and, while I did not examine it in detail, the memorandum makes good reading. I speak from a unique position as a former member of the Medical Council and An Bord Altranais, which are governed by Acts that mirror the Bill before us. In so far as they mirror it, one...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (10 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: Members of the public must be informed of this legislation through press releases and public relations exercises. Those who drafted the Bill should be proud of it, as well as those who will see it through to enactment. The issue of identity between physiotherapists and physical therapists needs to be addressed. Senators were contacted by the school of physiotherapy which believes that the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to keep the strongest pressure on the relevant authorities in Iraq to come forward and officially declare or deny that the murdered person is the Irish-born Margaret Hassan? The current situation is most unacceptable for her poor family. Those of us who have been following her plight over the past month know there are...

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

Geraldine Feeney: I agree with the previous speakers. I wonder whether section 90 could be brought into play here in the grandparenting section where if we change the name to "podiatrist", could chiropody be brought into line by upgrading the qualification? Having listened to my colleague, Senator Dooley, I can understand that those who have been practising for many years may not want to do that and I do not...

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

Geraldine Feeney: In light of what Senator Ryan said, could a podiatrist come here, set up a practice and not be registered or recognised even if he or she has a university qualification? Perhaps the civil servants thought podiatry would be included in the next phase because there are just 12 professions included in the Bill. If the profession was not catered for, as Senator O'Rourke, Senator Dooley and...

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

Geraldine Feeney: I agree with previous speakers that we must protect the title for one profession, namely, physical therapist-physiotherapist. Physiotherapists have told me they want to work hand in hand with physical therapists, but wish the latter to operate under a unique title, separate from their own. As Senator Henry observed, the world professional body wants the title protected for one profession,...

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

Geraldine Feeney: I agree with other speakers on this issue. The Minister of State said there are 700 physical therapists here and Senator Henry pointed out there are 2,000 physiotherapists. The school of physical therapy has been in existence for ten or 15 years.

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

Geraldine Feeney: In Dublin. We all acknowledge that physical therapists have their own scope of practice and no Member wants to do them any damage. However, in the interest of members of the public, we as legislators must take a stand and point out that in every other jurisdiction except the Twenty-six Counties, a physiotherapist is also known as a physical therapist. We cannot let members of the public...

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

Geraldine Feeney: I suggest that the Minister of State or his officials meet with the two professional bodies to see if a new name can be agreed for physical therapists. Senator Ryan could then withdraw the amendment and resubmit it on Report Stage when those consultations have been completed. We cannot leave room for confusion.

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

Geraldine Feeney: Psychotherapists and counsellors are not mentioned in the list of designated professions in section 4(1). Senator Ryan made a relevant point in his contribution last week when he stated that in the past we turned to priests if we had troubles or worries. As the Senator pointed out, however, priests have six or seven years' training depending on the religious order with which they studied. At...

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

Geraldine Feeney: I agree with Senator Henry. I oversaw the rewriting of the ethical guide for the Irish Medical Council and the doctors' scope of practice is clearly outlined. I can understand, however, Senator Ryan's point. Doctors would refer to the relevant disciplines rather than take on the work themselves. They are only too glad to know there is a supplementary profession to back them up.

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

Geraldine Feeney: It is somewhat tongue-in-cheek for me to say this, but I am inclined to leave that word "may" instead of "shall consult", to avoid being overly prescriptive. I say this as someone who represented the public interest on An Bord Altranais and the Medical Council. I worked alongside people who represented the public interest with me and they were the best workers one could find. If one was being...