Results 19,001-19,020 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Regulatory Reform (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 to 9, inclusive, together. I have outlined to the House on many occasions progress on the implementation of the OECD's 2001 report on regulatory reform in Ireland and the Government's 2004 White Paper on regulation. The better regulation unit in my Department is tasked with driving and supporting key projects across Government. In this context, it chairs...
- Regulatory Reform (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: The supplementary documentation I have relates to the OECD report, which is a more general regulatory report. I did not see the programme last night but I am aware from reports about it that there are clearly issues which are unacceptable and must be investigated and examined closely. The vast majority of services in this area are supplied by the HSE and HSE personnel but, as the Deputy...
- Regulatory Reform (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: We are moving into specific territory, but to be as helpful as I can, I do not accept that the Government has been seeking to make it more difficult. For example, the supervisory function of HIQA has been a good introduction for the health services in general and has led to a more objective uniform standard being provided. There has been a great increase over time in the provision of home...
- Regulatory Reform (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: -----taking on work in a helpful way. We must make sure the work is done on a neighbourly basis.
- Regulatory Reform (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I do not think it played any role in creating an illusion or mirage. What the Deputy's point shows graphically, as I have said myself on other occasions, is that international commentary in previous years did not foresee the scope, depth or severity of the financial crisis that came upon us in the autumn of 2008 and that we have been seeking to deal with since. In the planning that was...
- Regulatory Reform (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: Not very many people, if anyone, did. There are many who, with hindsight, point to this, that or the other to suggest that they were saying it all along but that was certainly not the case in the years preceding the crisis. There were risks but a confluence of the realisation of all of those risks was not regarded as being worthy of short odds. The international and domestic problems that...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: It is important to point out that the programme, which I did not see, that was broadcast last night alleged that the lack of regulation in the home care sector leaves the recipients vulnerable to abuse. I understand four cases were highlighted. It is important to point out that any individual case where less than professional and caring services are provided is something which nobody in a...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: This House would be unanimous in its concern about any digression from the highest standards of care one would expect, particularly for people who are elderly or vulnerable, people who are part of the mental health services and people living in community care settings. I would apologise to any family - I understand four cases were highlighted - for any digression from the standard of care...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: You did. You said-----
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: You referred to rottenness at the core of Irish society.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I do not accept for a moment that such a comment properly-----
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: If I may, Deputy.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I listened in silence to what he had to say. I am not making a political point.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I do not accept that level of rhetoric. It is irresponsible.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: There were four cases. It is not about "rottenness" at the core of our society. It is about the four cases that were reported on yesterday. We do not know whether they are representative of more cases. That is why a review must take place. I am talking about a review.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: If I may-----
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: Many carers do their jobs conscientiously and professionally.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: As a representative of his constituency, Deputy Kenny knows many people who are dealt with properly and appropriately. Millions of home help hours are provided to 54,000 people in this country.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: There are thousands of people in receipt of home care packages and day and respite care places. They receive good care in the great majority of cases, thankfully, because we do not have a society with "rottenness" at its core. We have a society with a strong, compassionate and professional approach.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I believe the great majority of people are receiving a good service, given the resources-----