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- Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: They are not protected unless they go to somebodyââ
- Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: They must go to somebody in the Health Service Executive where they work in order to be protected by this legislation.
- Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: What is independent? Does the Minister of State mean an Independent Deputy such as Deputy Finian McGrath? What does the Minister of State mean by independent? There is nothing independent about the Health Service Executive and the way most people are employed to work for it.
- Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: The Minister for State should not be so naive. What is independent? We should know what this means. Does it refer to a High Court judge or a solicitor?
- Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: It is a top secret in the HSE.
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: One of my problems with HIQA was that patient safety was not its core objective. The role of the Social Services Inspectorate is to examine standards in all institutions involved in health provision. HIQA's role does not just concern social services inspection but also the evaluation of technologies. This is a nice euphemism that slipped through in the explanatory memorandum. Another of...
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 8: In page 12, after line 41, to insert the following: "(a) to ensure the highest standards of patient safety,".
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: What will the commission do?
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: What will it do?
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Is there a difference between private and public hospitals at the moment that this will specifically examine?
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Is there a difference between public and private hospitals?
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: The health information and quality authority.
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 13: In page 13, line 35, after "population" to insert the following: "in terms of the provision and delivery of services and the regulation of (i) the demand for, (ii) supply of, and (iii) number of, residential places throughout the State". Does HIQA have any plans to provide for how services will be provided in nursing homes? What is the Government response in regard...
- Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 15: In page 15, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: 9.âIn any investigation under section 8â (a) the report of the investigation shall be absolutely privileged, (b) due process and fair procedures shall be observed, (c) any person called to give evidence, shall be allowed legal representation if he or she so requests, and there shall be a duty on any...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the equity of tax relief provisions for pensions. [10205/07]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the development of neurology services in the south east; the stage the development process is currently at; when people with neurological conditions in the south east will be able to access neurology services as recommended by the Government's report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9840/07]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will carry out an evaluation on the impact of levying long stay charges on those suffering from physical or intellectual disabilities whose care is now funded through their social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10341/07]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views in respect of long stay charges levied on those suffering from physical or intellectual disabilities on whether it is fair that this charge is levied on individuals who may never have had the capacity to earn income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10342/07]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Question 488: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way she will collect retrospective charges in respect of long stay charges levied on those suffering from physical or intellectual disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10343/07]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 Mar 2007)
Liam Twomey: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the areas where broadband is unavailable in County Wexford; the action being taken to remedy this situation as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9743/07]