Results 61-72 of 72 for other and baby speaker:James Reilly

Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate. I appreciate the input and support from colleagues on all sides of the House in our consideration of this sensitive issue. I also acknowledge the valuable work carried out by a number of historians and advocacy groups, which has informed the public debate on the issue. In particular, I commend the research undertaken by Ms Catherine...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Report on Perinatal Deaths at Midland Regional Hospital: Discussion (6 Mar 2014)

James Reilly: .... Nobody here does not wish to have this problem fixed. In the past there was a sense that when hospitals became unsafe, reports were carried out to confirm the fact that they were unsafe, and to use that to close them down. That will not be the case here. This report will be used to fix the service. Deputy Kelleher raised a number of issues. Some of his questions are better...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Affairs: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (13 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the committee for its invitation. I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the Joint Committee on Health and Children in support of its quarterly review of my Department's work. On the last occasion when I appeared before the committee in July, it was less than a week since my appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. I found the experience to be a useful...

Symphysiotomy: Statements (15 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: At the outset I wish to explain to the House precisely what symphysiotomy is and to give some context about its use as a medical procedure and specifically its use in Ireland. Symphysiotomy is a medical procedure that was used primarily before the advent of safe caesarean sections. The procedure was carried out in Ireland from approximately 1920 until the early 1980s. It was gradually...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Programmes (18 Dec 2014)

James Reilly: Deputy, I have considered, in conjunction with senior officials in my Department, my priorities for the remainder of my term of office. There is much work to be done and it is not without its challenges. Obviously, to deliver in full on our commitments in the Programme for Governments is of key importance and, in that context, the following will form part of my key priorities. My most...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Maternity Services (14 May 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the Deputy for their agreement. I am conscious of the personal tragedy for the family at the centre of this sad incident and am very anxious not to intrude on its privacy. I would like to express my sympathy to the family concerned on the sad loss of their child. I am advised that following an obstetric clinical incident in Cavan General Hospital in...

Seanad: Adoption (Identity and Information) Bill 2014: Second Stage (19 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Seanad for the opportunity to debate this important matter. I thank Senators Power, van Turnhout and Healy Eames for the time and effort they put into developing this Private Members’ Bill, as well as to Dr. Fergus Ryan, the legal expert who provided assistance in this process. It is often the case legal instruments lag behind current thinking in a particular domain. This...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: At the outset I wish to explain what symphysiotomy is and to give some background and context about its use as a surgical procedure and, specifically, its use in this country. Symphysiotomy is a medical procedure that was primarily used before the advent of safe caesarean sections. It was introduced into Irish hospitals to help women who had difficulty giving birth due to narrow or...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: With regard to the information requested by the Deputy concerning legal services obtained by the Department between 2006 and 2011, the available information, which is set out in the tables that follow, covers the period from January 2007 to November 2010. Information concerning the period December 2010 to date is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2015)

James Reilly: I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children in its quarterly review of my Department’s work. The last occasion on which I met the committee for this purpose was 13 November 2014. Of course, I met a number of members on 3 February at a meeting of the select committee that considered the 2015 Revised Estimate for Vote 40 -...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly):   It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where it is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy on the matter. The policy in my department is that consultancies above �100,000 must be approved by me and those below this figure are...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: ...specified by the Deputy a total of 266 reports have been commissioned by my Department. This spans a thirteen year period of widespread reform, huge technological advances, service expansion and fundamental change in our health system. The names and cost of these reports are set out in the tables below. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be possible, given the large number of...