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- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: It would be much more convincing, however, if occasionally it was criticism of the main Government parties rather than the satellite ones which routinely get attacked from that side of the House. While I support the calls for a debate on Iran, it is important it is treated sensitively. The Iranian authorities are manipulating the situation, claiming that the whole series of demonstrations...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I can just see the Government bursting into the room coming to our rescue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Well said.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, line 8, after "thereof," to insert the following: "identified in the care needs assessment as necessary,".
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I believe these amendments may be dealt with expeditiously. One or two I will withdraw but I look forward to the Minister of State, as she indicated on Committee Stage, being in a position at least to accept the principle and perhaps supply her own wording for some of the amendments. Preparatory to that, I received a communication that suggests some sections of the Bill have been changed...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I thank the Minister of State and understand her argument, particularly as regards the internal contradictions which we do not want. However, I should like to place before the Houses the reasons for proposing the amendment. The Minister of State is quite right in saying it derives from the brief of Age Action Ireland. The Bill, as it exists, proposes to inform people of long-term care...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Does the Minister of State refer to extra stuff?
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Even if they are part of the scheme in a public nursing home and they can afford it, can they get it in?
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I apologise. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I know I am a little out of order.
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I want to record to show that the answer to my question is "Yes".
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Could I make a little point? I ask the House's indulgence. Some of these amendments are technical and with such a large grouping we may need time to locate the position in the Bill. It is a large number of amendments spread across the Bill.
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I am not. I am saying let us be flexible if there are hesitations. Give us time, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. You are very flexible.
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: While I have been enlightened by Senator Bradford's contribution, he is mistaken in his interpretation of classical mythology. Had the ancient Greeks said, "Thank you very much" and closed the door in the face of the Trojan horse, history would have been very different. Unfortunately, they were foolish enough to let it in. I could not resist saying that because it is such a charming...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Absolutely. Historically, that has been the case.
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: Yes, they are.
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I move amendment No. 9: In page 13, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: "(a) Assessment shall be carried out by individuals within the team as specified by the Health Service Executive, the relevant person, or a specified person. (b) A geriatrician will partake in each care needs assessment.".
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I move amendment No. 10: In page 14, lines 4 and 5, to delete "during the person's lifetime" and substitute "for a period of no less than 1095 days". If I am correct, this amendment specifies a period of no less than 1,095 days. While I have made the argument on this point previously, I will restate it. It is questionable for the executive to determine that someone is unlikely to cease to...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
David Norris: I am happy to withdraw the amendment, particularly in the light of the assurances provided by the Minister of State that the most important point has been met, namely, that financial strain and worry will be removed as soon as possible.