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Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: It will be clear to the House from what I have just outlined that the Government's commitment to older people cannot be denied. We acknowledge that we must continue to develop services to meet growing needs and that we cannot be complacent. However, what cannot be denied is that the Government and its predecessor can be proud of the record to date. There is no room for complacency and we must...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: We had to listen to it.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: We all agree with that.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: The Deputy should bring that to my attention.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: That should not happen.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Dublin 10 area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Western Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to her as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Dublin area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Western Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has therefore asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As responsibility for the provision of health services is, in the first instance, a matter of the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards, my Department has asked the chief executive officers of the boards to examine this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the provision of health services in New Ross rests with the South Eastern Health Board in the first instance. The board has advised that upgrading of the kitchen, the provision of lighting to the entrance to the hospital and associated works at New Haughton Hospital have been completed with funding provided by my Department under the national...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am aware that different arrangements apply to financial contributions from people availing of public long-stay care as opposed to those accommodated in private nursing homes. Under the Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990 health boards may pay a subvention to assist a person in meeting the costs of private nursing home care. However, it was not intended that a subvention payment would meet the...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: The Deputy is referring to the decision by the Eastern Regional Health Authority to change its policy regarding the funding of what were formerly known as contract beds in private nursing homes from September 2003. The main reasons behind the authority's decision to change its policy were to bring a measure of equity to the system, to ensure value for money and to allow funding to be...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Kilkenny area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Kilkenny area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.

Seanad: Crisis Pregnancy Strategy: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for inviting me to address the House. I am happy to have the opportunity to start this debate on the issue of crisis pregnancy. I would also like to mention the fact that the pupils in the Visitors Gallery are from St. Brigid's boys national school, which is in my constituency. I hope I am in order in doing so.

Seanad: Crisis Pregnancy Strategy: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Ivor Callely: It is a tremendous school. I would like to extend a warm welcome to them. I hope they enjoy their day here.

Seanad: Crisis Pregnancy Strategy: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am happy that there is general agreement in society that we should make every effort to tackle the problem of crisis pregnancy. This view is shared by all persons, regardless of their views on the substantive issue of abortion. Over 6,000 women from this country have abortions abroad every year. In fact, a figure of approximately 10,000 is often quoted in this regard. The All-Party...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Health Service Reform. (4 Nov 2003)

Ivor Callely: I thank Senator White for raising the issue and for the manner in which she raised it, highlighting some important points and aspects in the presentation of her case. I am pleased to have the opportunity to explain the underlying rationale for the decision made by the Government on the health service reform programme last June. The Government decision followed a number of searching reviews of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Community Employment Schemes. (2 Jul 2003)

Ivor Callely: I appreciate the Senator's concerns and note his comments on the position of the Irish Wheelchair Association. The association's headquarters are located in Clontarf, in my constituency of Dublin North-Central. It does a huge a amount of work. I appreciate its concerns in this matter. The primary purpose of community employment as an active labour market programme is to reintegrate long-term...

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Jul 2003)

Ivor Callely: I thank Senator Browne for raising this issue. My ministerial colleague, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, has asked me to tender his apologies. He is caught up in a meeting. I welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad on the important issue of the national roads programme and to report on progress in implementing the upgraded programme provided for in the national development plan.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Jul 2003)

Ivor Callely: Billions of taxpayers' moneys will be saved as a result of the Minister's commitment. That should be acknowledged. Measures under consideration include the degree to which public consultation is appropriate and issues connected with compensation for land being compulsorily acquired. The preparation of a critical transport infrastructure Bill is included in the current Government legislation...