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Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: The Ceann Comhairle has been very understanding and I do not want to abuse his position. Many arguments were made here based on misinformation and Professor zur Hausen has added his weight and made it very clear that vaccination is superior to screening in the prevention of cancer and will save lives.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: The Government is wiser than a Nobel laureate, the Health Information and Quality Authority and the National Drugs Advisory Board. Is there any point having health information Bills if the Government ignores the people it appoints to advise it for the sake of a miserable €10 million?

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (13 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: We have waited for this Bill for quite some time. I fully accept it is complex legislation and, furthermore, I agree the current situation is untenable and grossly unfair on people. There is an acceptance generally that those who can afford to contribute towards their long-term care should do so. However, as ever with Bills in this House, the devil is in the detail. There is much detail...

Written Answers — Young Offenders: Young Offenders (13 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of tenders received and the difference in price there was for the development of the proposed new national child detention facility for young offenders at Lusk, County Dublin; when it is expected that the tender will be awarded; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (18 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene to ensure that young children with crania facial difficulties are treated urgently; if the necessary resources are available at the national unit at Temple Street, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41019/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if moneys raised from the sale of psychiatric hospital buildings and lands are being ring-fenced for the development of mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41202/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide details of the sale of psychiatric hospital buildings and lands for each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; the moneys raised from the sale of these assets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41203/08]

Written Answers — Private Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance (19 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the specific measures she is considering to keep health insurance for older people affordable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41795/08]

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: They are different.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: That is not what the Department of Finance says.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: The farmers are not impressed. When will the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Smith, be brought to the House to account for the pick-pocketing of farmers?

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: I shall do my best with the assistance of the Ceann Comhairle. I seek clarification on the pending legislation. The Tánaiste indicated that the measure announced yesterday was a tax relief provided in the form of a tax credit. When I telephoned the Department of Finance this morning, I was informed that the tax relief would be provided at the applicable rate, either 20% or 41% of the...

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Tax credits are given for the full sum and are, therefore, worth more than tax reliefs.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: This is important because people are confused. Why is this legislation being introduced? Are we being prepared for a serious hike in premia at a time when the VHI is making profits of more than €100 million and community rating is still in place?

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Given that community rating is still in place, premia cannot be raised solely on the basis of age.

Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (20 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 26: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she expects to receive the National Consumer Agency's report on petrol and diesel prices; the action she is empowered to take on foot of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41286/08]

Health Insurance. (25 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the assessment she has carried out to justify the introduction of recently announced private health insurance measures; the assessment she has carried out to measure the impact of this scheme on the market; if she will publish details of same; her views on the financial impact this move will have on subscribers; if she has had...

Health Insurance. (25 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister has told us that, as far as she can foresee, there will be not be any increase in premiums. Will she confirm this to the House? It is important to point out that community rating is still enshrined in law and, therefore, a rise cannot apply in a plan unless it applies across all age groups. Will the Minister admit that younger people will be pushed out of health insurance...

Health Insurance. (25 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: To correct the point, there was no suggestion on my part that the 20% tax rebate would be removed. However, it has been reduced for higher earners from the top rate to the lower rate and this is another whammy for the young which may well undo what the Minister seeks to do, which is to keep younger people in insurance and make it more affordable for the elderly.

Health Services. (25 Nov 2008)

James Reilly: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received the Health Service Executive's service plan for 2009; if she has approved the plan; the locations at which the level of service in 2009 will be below that of 2008 or 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42893/08]