Results 65,121-65,140 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (11 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: I welcome the witnesses. They are all very busy people who have other things to do, as do members. Why does the Minister think there is growing opposition to the proposal? Is there a particular reason he can put his finger on? Can anybody on that side of the table put their finger on the reason?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (11 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Does Professor Higgins agree that the Savita Halappanavar case was a benchmark in terms of the need to treat women in an urgent manner?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (11 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Have any of our guests concerns about the title, the agreement entered into, the board, the number of directors or the influence on the hospital in the proposal? Has anybody concerns?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (11 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Our guests can honestly give us their assurance that they are happy with the arrangement and that it will work soon. As a result of that, women like Savita Halappanavar will get care and attention from the word go.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (11 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: There seems to be confusion about the cost. Depending on who one talks with, the cost may be €10 per annum for a certain number of years, €800,000 or €600,000, or whatever the case may be. Could our guests shed some light on where that conflicting information is coming from? Can they tell the committee from a legal point of view, which is it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (11 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Does Dr. Mahony have any worries about any possible religious influence on the procedures that may or may not take place in the hospital?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guests. We meet again. In previous meetings, we generally agreed. We might not necessarily agree on all aspects but I am one of the people who have concerns similar to those that have been expressed. I thank Dr. Boylan for his tremendous work in this field over many years. I recognise his knowledge in that area. Regarding permissible and legally available services, does...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Who then would have the ultimate right to dissolve the board and to ensure that the whole purpose of the exercise was not skewed in a particular direction assuming that a conservative Minister had taken control?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Could that be seen as recognising the need to continue providing the maternity and ancillary services that are required?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: What is this lease called? Is it a reversionary lease with conditions? Is it a conditional lease?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Are there not leases where there is a particular term entitled in each case, for instance, the owners retaining an interest in the particular property? There are many reasons where that can happen, including commercially. In any event, the issue has already been talked about-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: And that any curtailment of-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: So what is wrong with it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Is Mr. McGarr is saying the lease is for 299 years without interruption or review?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: No, but I am asking you.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Correct. In the course of those reviews what can happen or is likely to happen? What changes can take place, if any?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: Turning to Dr. Boylan, I assume it is recognised ongoing research must take place and that this will be permissible under the present proposals or are there dangers there might be restrictions in the event of a worst-case scenario?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: I agree there could be a certain similarity with the US because it has a constitution and we have a constitution as well, apart altogether from the hospital agreement and constitution. Will Dr. Boylan pick out a single issue or item that would safeguard against the issues he is concerned about and protect and preserve the full extent of the available and necessary services and research?...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (12 May 2022)
Bernard Durkan: I was thinking about female genital mutilation.