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White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (16 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: I do not believe this discussion document sets out a fair and sustainable pathway.

Ambulance Service: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Fine Gael used to accuse us of not spending enough.

Ambulance Service: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the contributions from everyone with regard to this motion. The purpose of the motion was not to scaremonger or frighten people. It was simply to highlight the inadequacies of a service that is critical to many people. We have been accused of Punch and Judy politics. I do not mind being accused of being Punch or, for that matter, Judy, but I would be failing in my duty if I did...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (16 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of medical cards as of 1 April 2014; the total number of general practitioners cards on the same date; and the total number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date [18211/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Recruitment (16 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 163. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the number of consultants employed by Waterford Regional Hospital at end 2010, end 2011, end 2012, end 2013 and end March 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18217/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (16 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 164. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 the number of patients who were discharged-transferred from Waterford Regional Hospital to the Whitfield Clinic in Waterford. [18218/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 165. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the extraordinary hike in day case and in-patient waiting lists at Waterford Regional Hospital in the year to October 2013 when there were 2,603 waiting, an increase of 1,689 on October 2012; the number of those on the day case and inpatient waiting lists in October 2013 that have since had their treatment procured privately; and if he will...

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Our figure was zero.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Therefore, the Tánaiste was wrong before when he opposed the charges.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: The Government is safer here than outside.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: The Tánaiste promised there would be no water charges three years ago.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Although it is two years to the commemoration of the 1916 Rising, could the House have a debate on it at some stage? There are issues to consider such as the invitations that would be extended to heads of state throughout the world and what format there will be for the commemoration. We should debate that. I am aware that an all-party group has been established but perhaps we could have a...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: I am. I am concerned that as time passes this could evolve into something that might become undignified, to say the least.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Property Sales (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance if it was necessary to have cross-departmental consultations with the National Asset Management Agency in relation to the sale of the UNPC Beacon Hospital Dublin and UNPC Whitfield Waterford; if so, if he will detail the contents of those consultations; if the former owners were involved the sale; if so to what extent; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Property Sales (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if a guarantee on the continuation of the purchase of private beds by the Health Service Executive at the UNPC Beacon Hospital Dublin and UNPC Whitfield Waterford formed part of the negotiations for the sale on the part of the National Asset Management Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18368/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Data (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 240. To ask the Minister for Health the amount being spent by the Health Service Executive on private beds at the UPMC Beacon Hospital, Dublin and UPMC Whitfield Clinic, Waterford over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18366/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Data (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 241. To ask the Minister for Health if a guarantee on the continuation of the purchase of private beds by the Health Service Executive at the UPMC Beacon Hospital, Dublin and UPMC Whitfield Clinic, Waterford formed part of the negotiations for the sale on the part of the National Asset Management Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18367/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Data (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 242. To ask the Minister for Health the number of wards and beds that have been closed at Waterford Regional Hospital over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18369/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 243. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of staff by department, listing their titles, who have left Waterford Regional Hospital over the past three years; the number of these posts that have been refilled; the number still waiting to be filled; the number of these posts that no longer exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18370/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Apr 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 252. To ask the Minister for Health the processes in place for compiling day-case and inpatient waiting lists; the initial assessments or reviews undertaken before a person is first placed on either list; if any other assessments or reviews take place after that; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18462/14]