Results 61-80 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: We will see.

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Is ábhar an-tabhachtach atá le plé againn inniu. Few conditions generate as much emotive debate as cancer, which impacts in an adverse way on every aspect of society. We have had the extension of BreastCheck, which is very important because it involves a very important section of our community, namely, women. I know far too many women – and men – who...

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: We simply cannot have that, for, as anyone who knows anything at all about the treatment of cancer, including the treatment of symptomatic breast cancer, is aware, there must be a certain number of procedures per annum for them to be carried out safely. That is not rocket science, for every Tom, Dick and Harry knows that. When we talk about the extension of the BreastCheck programme, we must...

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: Senator Feighan should know that we do not merely talk about it – we do it.

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: People who came from doing nothing have to knock those who did something. The 1996 report from the Department of Health on cervical screening—

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: If the Senator listened, she might learn something. The 1996 report acknowledged that cervical screening is a worthwhile preventative health measure when delivered as an organised screening programme. Following the report's recommendations, phase one of the national cervical screening programme commenced in the Mid-Western Health Board in October 2000. A key concern regarding the development...

Seanad: Central Mental Hospital: Motion. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: Some of us know the difference.

Seanad: Central Mental Hospital: Motion. (16 Apr 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this motion. When we speak about psychiatric institutions there would have to be a consensus that in terms of a shelter which provides a service, the Central Mental Hospital is unsatisfactory. It is also important to note that, prior to last February, the first Minister ever to visit the Central Mental Hospital was the Minister for Health and Children,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I, too, would welcome a debate on Northern Ireland. It would be remiss of everybody in this House not to clearly recognise the great strides which have been made by all the pro-Agreement parties and to note, in particular, the contribution which some members of the security forces have made towards aggravating the situation during the years. I am sure Members will agree with me in asking the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: Yes, I do. This decision will cause serious damage to the economy of mid-Westmeath and the Kilbeggan area, in particular. This racecourse has been a contributor to the economy of the area for many years and we should compliment the committee on the great work it has done in keeping it going.

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that the consumption of tobacco products and the abuse of alcohol pose a huge burden on the public health of this country, recognises the right of people to work and socialise in a clean, healthy, smoke-free atmosphere, supports the ban on...

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: It would be easy to tell the Senator what his party had done in Government. We will not embarrass him just yet, but we will get to it. Regarding tobacco, I commend the activities of organisations such as Action on Smoking and Health and the Office of Tobacco Control. As a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, I was very surprised – but on reflection, not so much...

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: —which has taken radical and challenging measures—

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: —to protect the public from this killer drug. Truth can be shamed but it can never be blamed. It was the current Administration that, for the first time in the history of the State, seriously highlighted the right of people to work and socialise in a healthy, smoke-free atmosphere. It is good of the Labour Party to also recognise this right. I thank the Labour Senators for doing so and I am...

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: We have take a balanced and fair approach to this issue. I delighted to be informed at a recent meeting of the Joint Committee on Health and Children that the Vintners Federation and the IVF have advised their members not to stock alcopops. While this advice has found favour with many of their members, I reiterate that some of them have not complied with it. The vast majority of people who...

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: Naughty.

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: It does.

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: In order to accommodate all sides of the House, I ask Senator Ryan and the Labour group to include the last paragraph of its motion with the Government amendment. That would satisfy all sides.

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: By insisting on leaving that in with the original motion, there is no de facto recognition of what the Government is doing. That is pushing the matter very much to the precipice and I ask—

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Camillus Glynn: I ask the Leader, and Senator O'Brien, our spokesperson on rural development, to have a debate on this very important subject as soon as possible. I thank Senator O'Toole for his very kind support on the issue I raised yesterday pertaining to Kilbeggan racetrack. While it might be the preserve of the Turf Club to grant or refuse a licence, it has thrown out the baby with the bath-water. There...