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Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is time the Minister came around to this viewpoint as well.

Nursing Home Inspections. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: MRSA and Families highlighted what it regards as the inadequate response to the prevention, detection and treatment of MRSA in care institutions. The substantive question refers to a robust, uniform and national inspection system. Is it intended that the same visitation will address this matter in nursing homes or will it be dealt with independently? What steps have been taken to ensure a...

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not what happened.

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They have been stealing services——

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is untrue.

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On which side is the Taoiseach?

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is what we want.

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to record opposition to the taking of this matter, and with a guillotine applying. It is apparent to me from recent engagements by Members of all sides with representatives of the HSE that even on the Government benches there is clear opposition to one of the real effects of the implementation of this legislation, which will see the family home immediately brought into the whole...

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will oppose it, as I have indicated repeatedly to the Minister of State, who is hosting its passage through the House. I cannot support the proposal in relation to No. 26. I call on all Deputies, including Members on the Government benches, who have voiced very strong opinions in regard to this matter——

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to join us in opposing the Bill now and later.

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill include entitlement for local communities to acute hospital services such as in Monaghan and elsewhere?

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will the Bill be published? When will the health Bill be published? These are both substantive Bills in the health area.

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will they be published? Have the heads of both Bills been agreed? Will they come before the House before the general election or would the Government prefer to keep them in storage until afterwards?

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the people of Monaghan have their case vindicated by it?

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, this amendment represents damn little solace and comfort for anybody. It is the absolute minimum that is required. To defer reassessments for 12 months or more is probably as much in the interests of departmental officials, who may otherwise be caught in an administrative nightmare, as it will be of benefit to those in receipt of subventions. One can hardly imagine it will be...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will be brief. This amendment would make a small concession and give an opening to the Department with the term "exceptional circumstances". One could describe any number of reasons for embarking on an earlier review as exceptional circumstances. It is a non-definitive term. In the majority of subvention cases there is at least a 12-month settling time. Many difficulties arise with this...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This amendment seeks to ensure a member of the staff of the HSE does not adjudicate in the event of an appeal presenting. That is a reasonable proposition. As the previous speaker said, what other instance can the Minister of State give us where an appeal is conducted directly by the agency which made the initial determination? It does not stand up. It is not the case in D'Olier House and...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As Deputy Wall said, it is high time the Minister said yes for a change. Deputy McManus's amendment seeks independence in the adjudication of any decision where an appeal presents. I hope the Minister will give us a change of answer on this occasion.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While this is a technical Bill, it gives us the opportunity briefly to reflect on the state of the peace process. We in Sinn Féin are making every effort to ensure that the inclusive Executive, with a DUP First Minister and a Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister is established, along with the restoration of the Assembly, the All-Ireland Ministerial Council and the full working of the...

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Government just get on with it?