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- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: It is seven and a half years.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Why is it only possible to continue this for three years? What is the regulation or legal concern?
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: With regard to the means tested card, what level of means test will apply? At present, there is no means testing for those aged over 70 as they are all entitled to it as a matter of right. I know those aged under 70 married to someone aged over 70 are means tested. Will the Minister clarify what will be the income limit for a medical card before expenses are taken into account in the...
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: I move amendment No. 5a: In page 4, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: "(2) The Health Service Executive shall provide any necessary supports to any person in the making of an application under subsection 1 where, by reason of any incapacity, such person requests such assistance.". This is a straightforward amendment which should not pose any difficulty for the Government. It...
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: I am also opposed to this section.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: I move amendment No. 5m: In page 6, before section 5, to insert the following new section: "5.â(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this Bill, any person the subject of undue hardship or terminal illness, may apply to the Health Information and Quality Authority for a recommendation that they be issued with a discretionary medical card. (2) The Health Service Executive shall issue a...
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Unfortunately, I regret that one of the individuals concerned has passed on. It is too late for him. I take this opportunity to extend my sympathies to the family, whom I have no intention of naming but to whom I have spoken. Undoubtedly, there are other people who will find themselves in that situation. I know of at least one and I will consult with the Minister on it privately to...
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Under universal health service, everyone has insurance and is equal in the eyes of the service.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: That is correct.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: We do not have an unlimited number of people dying of cancer.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: What about hospitals?
- Financial Institutions Support Scheme. (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Finance the mandate he has given to the public interest directors who he proposes the banks participating in the guarantee scheme appoint to their boards. [45217/08]
- Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of general practitioners who will retire year on year over the next five years; the plans in place to replace these GPs in view of the fact that there is a lead-in time in excess of a year to fill a post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45772/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultants who will retire year on year over the next five years; the specialties in which these retirements will take place; the plans in place to replace these consultants in view of the fact that there is a lead-in time of in excess of a year to fill a post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45773/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason public health nurses in the north east are not doing dressings for patients who are medical card holders; if it was not the purpose of the Health Service Executive to bring uniformity of service to all people here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45792/08]
- Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way she can justify spending â¬78 million on a computer system to replace the PPARs computer system; the way she will guarantee that spending on this system will be controlled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45858/08]
- Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Notwithstanding the fine print around the â¬78 million, at a time when we cannot afford vaccines for children, will the Minister outline to the House how she proposes to ensure this does not end up being another fiasco like PPARs? It is extraordinary this issue is only now being dealt with given the Minister has held this portfolio for the past four years. The HSE report was today leaked...
- Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: At a cost of â¬180 million to the Exchequer.
- Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: The Minister said she laid the budget plan for the HSE before the House last Thursday yet, I have not seen it.
- Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)
James Reilly: Where is it?