Results 321-340 of 475 for speaker:Beverley Flynn

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: ——had arrived at a decision in the best interest of the women of Mayo to start to engage with Professor Keane in transferring breast cancer services to Galway. This was a decision made by clinical experts for very good reasons and I have no argument with it. I admit I was disappointed, but I commend Tony Canavan on issuing a statement and explaining to the people of Mayo why they made...

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: They can be referred and booked in through Mayo General Hospital. They can even use the same phone number to get that service. Only when all this is in place and when Professor Keane is in a position to stand over that service can anything be transferred from Mayo General Hospital. This is the commitment that the Taoiseach and the Minister have given in the House. All follow-up activity...

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: I have been assured by Professor Tom Keane that these women can be treated for this condition in Mayo General Hospital with the correct protocols being in place. I have also been assured——

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: —— that emergency surgery, not usual in the case of breast surgery but more common in colon cancer, can and will be performed in Castlebar by Mayo consultants. Patient safety is at all times a priority. Who among us would deny a Mayo woman a better chance of recovery from cancer by having part of her treatment carried out in Galway?

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: Is there a Deputy in this House who would not travel 500 miles to save the life of a wife, daughter or child who has developed cancer? That is what we are talking about today.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: The Opposition Deputies did not have a single word to say when they lost——

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: A Fine Gael and Labour Government——

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Beverley Flynn: The Deputy never did back my proposal.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Beverley Flynn: I also welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate. While Members in various constituencies will be able to put forward different reasons people voted "No", the single clear result of this campaign is that more than 50% of the Irish people took the time, via the ballot box, to indicate they would not accept the Lisbon treaty. This is the single matter on which one can be absolutely...

Dáil Sittings: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Beverley Flynn: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. It is true that the economic environment has become increasingly challenging in recent months and the outlook is more uncertain. Risks that were identified in the last budget have come to fruition, such as recent developments in international financial markets, a further appreciation of the euro against the dollar and sterling, a decrease...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (1 Jul 2008)

Beverley Flynn: Question 572: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application was received by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to carry out an environmental impact study on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [25528/08]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Beverley Flynn: I wish to share time with Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher. Perhaps the Acting Chairman will let me know when ten minutes of the slot has expired. Like other Members, I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Intoxicating Liquor Bill. I commend the Minister on his prompt response to the report of the alcohol advisory group, which reported in March this year after only being set up in January....

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Beverley Flynn: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate, and I welcome the corrective action that has been taken by the Government in the last few days to bring the public finances into line. Public confidence is critical and we have seen great improvements over the last 15 years. As a percentage of our GDP, national debt was almost 100% in 1991, while in 1997 it was 64% and 25% in 2007. Debt...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Beverley Flynn: On Deputy Shatter's point on the action of the Government at a time of global turmoil in all financial markets, the one Government that has taken very decisive action that has had a favourable impact on the markets is our own. When one compares this action with the piecemeal action being taken in other countries throughout Europe, and particularly in the United States, one realises it is a...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Beverley Flynn: On Deputy Burton's amendment, I understand the call for certainty. Of course, everybody wants to see certainty in these difficult times. It would be desirable for us to know the extent of our liability and the precise nature of the guarantee and the terms and conditions. However, we are looking for certainty in a very uncertain environment. We have seen the reaction of the markets...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Beverley Flynn: It is relevant because the implication of seeking certainty with regard to the terms and conditions is relevant in the context of the level of our exposure. While I might be stretching a point, it is important we would clarify the exact level of our exposure, which hopefully will not ultimately amount to much, as has already been confirmed by the Minister. There is an element of uncertainty...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Beverley Flynn: I wish to share time with Deputy Niall Blaney. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It was only some months ago, before the summer, when I spoke on the economy. The position has changed drastically in that short period. I will discuss the economic downturn and the global credit crisis. I recognise that Deputy Mitchell referred to the problems in Ireland in this regard, but...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Dec 2008)

Beverley Flynn: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the savings that will be achieved by increasing the teacher-pupil ratio from 1:27 to 1:28; the proportion of the savings that relates to three teacher schools going to two teacher schools and two teacher schools going to one teacher schools; and the difference in cost saving that would be achieved if schools that would lose a...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Beverley Flynn: I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate. The record of the Fianna Fáil Party on services for the elderly during the 11 years I have been a Deputy is a proud one. I am particularly proud to have been a member of a party that increased pensions to their current substantial levels. In 2001 when the universal medical card was introduced for the over 70s I saw it as recognition for...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Beverley Flynn: I thank the Minister of State for sharing his time. I welcome the commitment of the social partners who are engaging with the Government to try to bring about a solution to the very difficult economic crisis in which we find ourselves. We should recognise that we require a five year recovery programme. It will be very difficult to achieve an adjustment of €2 billion in 2009. I would like...