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Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Are they protected if it only deals with issues in which the HSE is involved? Would the same whistleblower legislation apply to private prescribing to private patients because they will not be in a position to——

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: It also applies if a pharmacist making——

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Could the PSI inform all its members that they can make this complaint to the regulatory body if they have any concerns about sharp practices which might be happening in the companies for which they work and not fear that any sanction would be imposed on them?

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Are they protected if they make the complaint to the regulatory body, regardless of whether the issue concerns medical card or private prescriptions? Does it cover any practices that might happen within the pharmacy or does it just apply to prescribing and dispensing in which the pharmacist might be involved?

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: The pharmacist might also be involved in selling commercial products like cosmetics.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: What would happen if the pharmacist was responsible for running the pharmacy and was involved in a practice of this sort? If they were prosecuted under competition law, for example, could they then be sanctioned by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland?

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: If, for example, a pharmacy was prosecuted under competition law for whatever reason, which would involve a criminal prosecution against the pharmacist concerned, would he or she not be open to sanction by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland?

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: These are the kinds of issues we would have teased out if more time were available. The Minister introduced a significant number of amendments in the Seanad last night. I believe the Bill was only concluded in that House at approximately 7 p.m. In regard to the good parts of this Bill——

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Previously, we were able to table amendments to legislation the night before Committee Stage of a Bill commenced, but a change was introduced with the effect that Opposition parties are obliged to give seven days notice of their amendments to proposed legislation. That was done to facilitate the proper scrutiny of the Opposition's amendments by the Department involved. The Minister is now...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (27 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has studied the report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources with particular reference to suggested safety guidelines in respect of the siting of mobile phone masts and the use of handsets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11473/07]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (27 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued directives or guidelines with a view to ensuring that mobile telephony here is of a quality and standard equal to that available throughout Europe without exception; if such targets have been identified by him in the context of the national development plan for implementation by the service...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (27 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department will meet the legal costs of the diocese of Ferns as incurred through its co-operation with the Bermingham and Ferns Inquiries, which resulted in the publication of the Ferns Inquiry Report on 25 October 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11166/07]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (27 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost incurred by the Ferns Inquiry to date; the expected final cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11167/07]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (27 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will list, for the purposes of meeting their legal costs, those parties that cooperated with the Ferns Inquiry and those parties that did not cooperate. [11168/07]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (27 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the individual parties, arising from their cooperation with the Ferns Inquiry, that have had their legal costs paid to date; the amount of these costs; the criteria used by her Department in order to differentiate between those parties that are to be paid their legal costs, including when they might expect to be paid, and those that...

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: While we are revisiting some old ground with these amendments, it is no harm to emphasise the point we wish to make once more. The Minister said she has met some young doctors who welcome this legislation. I do not really believe that is true, although it does not matter very much. My instinct tells me that most doctors do not care about the legislation or are not aware of it. Like the...

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: This is relevant to the amendment in respect of ministerial control. Serious concerns have been expressed by people who pay attention to these matters. What is the Minister's intention with regard to the legislation passed in recent days?

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: Did they understand the implications of this Bill or was the discussion on lay majorities?

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 10: In page 22, to delete lines 36 to 39. This refers to the same issue of ministerial control. When we talked this morning, it was clear that An Bord Altranais, which is responsible for nursing and midwifery training, will remain independent, as will the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, which looks after the training of paramedics and ambulance staff. Even some of...

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 14: In page 24, line 12, after "Council," to insert "and". I want to press, in particular in amendment No. 16, that the council shall, in preparing a business plan, "have regard to the policies and objectives of the Minister and the Government as they relate to the functions of the Council". If we are getting rid of self-regulation and introducing a lay majority we...