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Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I can assure the Minister of State that I have seen stranger things happen when legislation passed through the House and over many years.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I have been part of them. I am quite sure that people who were there were also part of them from time to time. I wanted to raise the matter because I wanted to examine the issue. It is not too often that we have an opportunity to raise an issue. The provision to have a pharmacist struck off merits exploration in view of the two points that were made.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I move amendment No. 15: In page 36, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following:“5. In respect of medicines already included within a group of interchangeable medicines subject to an immaterial change, the materiality of which shall be determined by the Board, such medicines may be exempted by the Board from the notification requirements as set out at paragraph 2.”.I await...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: My amendment refers to material change, some of which would be so insignificant in terms of the broad thrust of what is required for modifications, etc. The Minister of State's power of persuasion knows no bounds.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: In terms of oversight in the Bill, the Taoiseach said in New York, or through his spokesperson, that he was now hands-on in the Department of Health. Is there a reference to the Taoiseach's obligations in the Schedule?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health when he will bring forward proposals on the formation of new hospital groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13933/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: The public is awaiting the publication of Professor Higgins's report and its consideration by Cabinet. It should be published as soon as possible. The Government has an obligation to consider it, but why not publish the 60 recommendations highlighted by the Minister so we can have a broad discussion on them? I listened with great interest when the Minister stated he takes his position...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I want the Minister to publish the report as quickly as possible so we can have a fully informed debate. Does the Minister agree if the Government is making the decision, we can have a look at it and the Government can adjudicate on it and then make a decision based on its recommendations? The Minister should not object to the public and the Opposition having the report. Does the Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I am.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: Allegations?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I am on about statements-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: The Minister has accused me of allegations. That is a very serious offence.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: When he was in opposition the Minister's priority was votes, and cynically so. Whether or not he has changed is still questionable. In the context of the Higgins report, it was said that there were discussions between Waterford Regional Hospital and South Tipperary Hospital, and that they would be linked with Cork. In addition, it was reported that Wexford Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health his assessment of the new Health Service Executive regional service plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13934/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: When one breaks down the regional service plan, specifically in respect of the number of whole-time equivalent staff in services for older people and mental health and disability services, one finds that a significant reduction in staff numbers is envisaged. For example, in HSE west, HSE south, HSE Dublin-midlands and HSE Dublin north east, the number of whole-time equivalent staff is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: The Minister has just reminded me of another broken promise as regards St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital, namely, that it would retain orthopaedic services. However, they have been moved to the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. However, let that be the case.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I supported that move, but the current Government opposed it. In fact, I was the only one who supported it. I welcome the fact that the Minister came to Cork to open the urgent care centre, which is working well. When discussing the reduction in services, it is evident that a tipping point must be reached. It has been reached with the attempt to provide the same level of service this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I tried to tell the Minister that, but he would not listen.

Other Questions: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2013)

Billy Kelleher: On a point of order, I object to the grouping. I have seen cynical exercises in this House. We have a case of-----