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Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: ——who have been robbed of a normal life through an oxygen cylinder that had no oxygen——

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: ——and a foetal monitor that had no paper at a crucial moment.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: I refer to the nurses and midwives Bill.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: There is evidence of overcrowding and incapacity.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: The next one is the estimate I raised yesterday of €500 million by the State Claims Agency in regard to MRSA, which does not mention Clostridium.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: We are looking at possibly €1 billion.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: This is penny wise and pound foolish. We are not investing in our hospitals in a proper way with proper management and, as a consequence, we are facing legal bills of billions of euro.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: If that money were invested in our hospitals, we would not face those problems. Will that be dealt with under the health information Bill?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: The last issue relates to the dentists Bill. Given the shocking fact that 40% of people in the country——

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: ——are not covered by a dentist.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: That is 40% of the population. We have to know when the dental Bill will be introduced to address the issue.

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had contact with the Office of Public Works regarding the refurbishment work planned at the National Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24520/08]

Written Answers — Sports Facilities: Sports Facilities (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if it is intended to seek funding to upgrade sporting facilities at the University of Limerick and University College Dublin, as suggested in the Indecon report, to make it possible for Ireland to have a spin off benefit from the London Olympics in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24521/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the review of maternity hospitals and maternity services here will be completed; the action she proposes to take in the short term to address the increasing pressure and demand for maternity services at maternity hospitals here (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that maternity hospitals operating at...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the continuing availability of services to a child (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24717/08]

Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: I oppose this Bill because of its intention to co-locate the Central Mental Hospital, currently based in Dundrum, with the prison. We had a debate last week when I outlined very clearly and strongly why I disagree with this, and it might seem like I am repeating myself. However, when a group of people cannot speak for themselves it is important that those who can speak do so loudly and...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: I wish to raise two issues. Regarding the fair deal, Deputy Kenny asked whether the Taoiseach would put a temporary measure in place. The Taoiseach indicated that would require legislation, but it does not. At the Joint Committee on Health and Children, the Minister for Health and Children indicated the subvention could be increased without legislation being enacted. For those in...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: Under other pending legislation, it was stated at last week's meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts that forthcoming claims relating to the MRSA epidemic in our hospitals could amount to €500 million. HIQA has issued a report in this regard.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: Tá sé ag teacht.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

James Reilly: Will the forthcoming HIQA legislation give HIQA teeth to enforce its recommendations on hygiene in hospitals?