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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: While it is a nice idea for Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to celebrate Earth Day 2008, it is pathetic that we are allowed only ten minutes of questions and answers with the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on the issue of patient safety.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: I do not wish to pre-empt the report into events at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin. There have been numerous incidents in recent years that gave similar cause for concern, including events at Leas Cross and Barringtons Hospital and the cases of PJ Walsh in County Monaghan and Rebecca O'Malley in County Tipperary. There is no transparency and accountability in regard to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: The sitting should be suspended for a further ten minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: There will not be enough time.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: It is not long enough.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: When it comes to patient safety the Government has been, what could be described as, a very slow learner. Even though a great deal has been said about the Health Information and Quality Authority and the great work it is doing, it should be noted that it was established as a result of a great number of disasters, including that of the Leas Cross nursing home and the cases of P. J. Walsh,...

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: It is important to have these types of debates. Senator Feeney knows my views on Dr. Neary. I was extremely critical of the way some people tried to let him off the hook. We must be fair in acknowledging what people did. When his malpractices were identified, Finbar Lennon, Ambrose McLoughlin and the senior nursing director in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital went into the hospital one...

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: It did not do so before the general election. I was in the Dáil when it was being debated. Senator de Búrca was obviously not paying attention.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: If someone is given the wrong drug on 1 May, we will know all about patient safety very quickly.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Could I ask a question?

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Will the Minister return to the House at some stage to discuss the reduction in service throughout the country of which each individual has been made aware? I am aware of significant reductions in service in County Wexford. I am sure they must be mirrored in other parts of the country.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Perhaps the Minister will also address many people's concerns about the budget for next October.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Was Senator White listening?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Parliamentary privilege is an excellent privilege. It allows us to speak in the House without fear or favour. In the heat of the moment, we can often overstep the line but to maintain respect for our democracy, when the Cathaoirleach gives a direction to a Member of this House, it should be taken on board. I would take such direction on board. I have often made very strong remarks, both...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: It is about respect for the House and respect for democracy. It is about arrogance from being in power for so long.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: That is what Senators must bear in mind. It is a disgrace to see such disregard for democracy and the reasons we are all here in the first place.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Government Senators do not know much about democracy though.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Many professions in this country, including the medical profession, pharmacists, nurses and so forth, have seen the status of their professional bodies change in the past two years. They are no longer self-regulated but are regulated by lay majorities. It is interesting that the legislation prepared by the Government on the creation of a legal ombudsman does not seek to make any change to...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: On a point of order, will the debate on the Lisbon treaty conclude or adjourn at 12.30 p.m.?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Liam Twomey: Last week I raised the issue of the legal protection of embryos in this country. We are in an unbelievable position in this country with regard to embryonic stem cell research in that there is no legal protection for embryos. This is a medical issue which relates to in vitro fertilisation, IVF. There is no legal protection for mothers who wish to go through IVF to conceive. That is a...