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- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Labour Party Members cannot wait to vote for the Minister for Health. They can register their votes as they leave the Chamber. It is important to realise why the motion was tabled by our party. I assure the Ministers, Deputies Reilly and Rabbitte, that it was not for political opportunism, far from it. Whether Government Deputies accept it or not, confidence in the ability of the...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Labour Party Ministers of State in his Department and in the Government were not informed about more recent announcements on further cutbacks because of his inability to deliver the budget he had promised. When he comes under pressure, he hits out at the Croke Park agreement and sick pay. In his speech last night, he said it was ironic that Fianna Fáil was tabling the motion. He...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: He refused media interviews, despite the fact that he was asked by numerous outlets on numerous occasions. He had the audacity to blame the Opposition for the fact that disabled people were protesting overnight three weeks ago. He said that his message was lost and that he found it impossible to communicate clearly that they would not lose the service because of the fog created. How could...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Minister said last night that he did not get rid of the HSE, yet, with great fanfare, he announced the abolition of its board as he wanted to be in charge. He replaced the board with officials so we had the farce of the CEO on the board writing to Department officials about budget concerns, with no one actually accountable. This was the Minister's decision and no one else's.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: There is no doubt that the HSE structure was not perfect but patient outcomes have improved under its direction. Developing a modern integrated health service is a difficult journey but at least the last Government bedded down the right policy of putting patient outcomes at the centre of its health policy, irrespective of whether this is accepted by the Deputies opposite. The Minister is...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Deputies were too busy cracking jokes.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: There is a man there now who can rescind it if it is that bad.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Government will not be long in bringing it down.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Minister of State's party was looking for us to spend.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: She will write another letter.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: Will the Minister of State write another letter?
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: Send him a letter.
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: When will the Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2012 be taken in the House? Will the Tánaiste confirm it will not contain any provision to ease the burden on retailers, hoteliers and small businesses in respect of their rates bill and not address that in line with recommendations that have been made, which would have an economic benefit for all?
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for carer's allowance. [39729/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39737/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39738/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39740/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for illness benefit. [39741/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39745/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (20 Sep 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for rent allowance. [39748/12]