Results 561-580 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Will the Leader arrange a debate in the new year on the mental health services? I have called for such a debate on a number of occasions. On a recent visit to the health committee in the House of Commons, my colleagues Senators Henry and Browne and I were told about the Appleby report. It would be interesting to debate it. On a number of occasions when I have visited Britain, I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I would welcome a visit to the House by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. This issue should be addressed. It is ludicrous that one of the major players in the EU will not accept the basic currency.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: It is a nonsense.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. This is an important Bill which reflects in practice the Government's interest in the elderly. As has been proven, elderly people are a core priority for the Government. It is one thing to talk and another to act but this Government does what it says. It is committed to developing a comprehensive range of services for older people and wants...

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: More power to the person's elbow regardless of whether it is Powers. The Bill gives effect to the concept that people should be cared for in their own homes. This should be applied where possible. Statistics show that people are living longer and a greater percentage of the population is aged. This must be addressed by means of the recruitment of more consultant physicians with an...

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: It confuses them.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: That is the Bill's objective.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Just to say that——

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Yes. However, it is the objective of every hospital to return people to the community.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: On foot of the "Prime Time Investigates" programme, I support what was said about some auctioneers. I commend Senator Ross for his stance and the manner in which he progressed the matter. I seek a debate on planning enforcement. I was a member of a local authority for 25 years. In many cases, ratepayers and taxpayers have picked up the bill for the completion of estates. Clearly, that is...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I add my voice to those who have congratulated Deputy Haughey on his elevation to Minister of State. I am sure he will reflect the confidence placed in him by the Taoiseach. Some time ago we had a debate on mental health services. Could we have a further debate in the new year? In Britain Senator Henry and I were made aware of the Appleby report, which has worrying things to say about...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Senator Leyden is the king-maker and king-breaker.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: I am pleased to support the Bill, as the Government spokesperson on health and children, and I commend Senator Leyden on his initiative. As I said on Second Stage, I have a clear reason for supporting it because in a certain section of the family, where there is a large farm, the owner died intestate. By the time the land was eventually sold, it was very much in debt because the family...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Camillus Glynn: Will the Leader invite the Minister of Health and Children into the House for a debate on hepatitis C, as soon as possible in the new year? A group with an interest in combatting this serious condition addressed the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children this morning. Its presentation was very worrying, especially for young people. This condition has serious public health...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to debate the Landlord and Tenants Act. I have received a number of complaints from neighbours of tenants who, to put it mildly, are neighbours from hell. One such complaint came from a lady who lives alone. Her next-door neighbours made her life a living hell. When she complained to the landlord,...

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Camillus Glynn: The Senator is not throwing in the towel already.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Camillus Glynn: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 6 February 2007.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I support the concerns expressed by colleagues over the MRSA bug. Infection control officers should be employed in all major hospitals but is that the case and, if it is, what is happening in that regard? The control and disposal of waste, especially human waste, have always been a nursing role, because of the high risk of infection. I also share the concerns expressed over visitors. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Camillus Glynn: Perhaps it will be attended to.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Camillus Glynn: I support my colleagues who referred to the Dr. Neary case. It was an opportunity lost, which is extremely regrettable. The fitness to practice committee of any profession exists to ensure the integrity and standing of that profession is protected. I hasten to add I worked with many fine consultants. This was terrible and poured mud on what was already an extremely hurtful and traumatic...