Results 1,661-1,680 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly

Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Should people not be advised of its availability?

Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Perhaps the Minister will answer the following question. Some €180 million was spent on PPARs. We all accept there is need for modernisation of our information technology. The Minister continually speaks of value for money. How will she ensure we receive value for money this time and that we will not be faced with another fiasco, as happened on previous occasions? The Minister has held...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 400 children with disabilities in residential care are not protected by an inspectorate and that those children are three to seven times more likely to suffer abuse; the immediate action she will take to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45859/08]

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: In deference to my Labour Party colleague, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, I did not wish to encroach on her time but the Minister just made an extraordinary statement. She has told this House that between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. there are only 20 attendances at the accident and emergency departments of the three children's hospitals in this city. I find that very difficult to believe. I would like to...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Turning to the Minister of State's response, the bottom line is that there are 400 children who remain in institutions that are not subject to any inspection. The Minister of State has been asked when this glaring deficit will be corrected because, statistically, these children are three to seven times more likely to suffer abuse, given the nature of their disabilities and their inability to...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: It is mañana again.

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister of State's problem is——

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: I remind the Minister of State that we already have reports of abuse of children in these circumstances with the Brothers of Charity. We had those reports before the meeting of the health committee. This is his area of responsibility. I want him to show the same enthusiasm that he and his Government have for guillotining Bills to institute cuts and apply that enthusiasm and energy towards...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: I am talking about children who are being abused.

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the financial impact the new private health insurance levy has had on health insurance premiums; if the recently announced price increases will force many young people and families out of the market due to the fact that health insurance has become unaffordable; when she expects to receive the EU Commission decision on the...

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister claims that if she did not take action, VHI premiums would increase by 60% for older people. This could not happen because we have community rating. It would have to increase by 60% for everybody. She claimed that the levy would not lead to any overall increase in the approximately €1.5 billion in private health insurance premiums paid, but she was wrong because VHI premiums...

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Many people would reject the Minister's assertion to the effect that she had no option other than to introduce the levy system. The VHI has considerable funds, made a considerable profit of €112 million last year and has raised its premia by 23%. Why was the legislative route offered by the courts not taken, which obviously left the door open for the Minister to bring in new legislation...

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Is the VHI for sale?

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister makes the assumption that this measure will be budget neutral but many have calculated that as much as €15 million will accrue to the Exchequer as a consequence of this levy. In that circumstance, and in a year when we cannot vaccinate our young women against cervical cancer at a cost of €10 million, I hoped that this money, at least, might have been ring-fenced for health...

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: It will not be the case next year.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason new clients to the community welfare scheme from Balbriggan have to travel to Gardiner Street to process their applications; the reason a suitable premises has not been found to house the community welfare officers in Balbriggan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46308/08]

Written Answers — Product Licensing: Product Licensing (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will take immediate action to ensure that all products sold in head shops are regulated by an appropriate body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45861/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of general practitioners contracted for CervicalCheck; the number of contracts that have yet to be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46189/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of CervicalCheck smears sent to laboratory (details supplied) to date; the average processing time for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46190/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the health repayment scheme for a person (details supplied) is only being calculated from 1998 despite the fact that he or she was in a nursing home since 1990; when an outcome to his or her appeal can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46192/08]