Results 21,161-21,180 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: There has not been any cutback in home help hours. I did clarify the matter at the Dáil committee. The total number of home help hours has been increased and the home help——

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: We are spending €120 million this year on home help.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I repeat that home help hours in the country have not been cut.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I am not misleading the House.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Some €120 million is being spent on home help this year, compared to a figure of £12 million when Deputy Stagg was last in office.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Some £12 million.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Some £12 million.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: As regards Deputy Kenny's question, I do not believe an amendment to the Health Service Executive Act is required because the Department has to approve both the corporate and capital plans for the HSE. In that context, arrangements are being made concerning technology projects. The Cabinet sub-committee on health had a very good meeting yesterday, which included Professor Drumm and the...

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Obviously, the Government will take seriously any recommendations from the Competition Authority about the regulatory framework. I am sure the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will note the authority's report and if legislation is necessary it will be forthcoming.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: They are both for next year.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Deputy Durkan raised that matter with me on Tuesday.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: The answer is the same as on Tuesday — 2006.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: No change since Tuesday.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I think I explained this to the Deputy and other Members during question time on the last occasion. It is because of a change concerning the social services inspectorate. The heads of the Bill will be published this session so that Members of the House and others can have an opportunity to comment on them. I am hoping to present the final legislation next March.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Next year.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: It will be.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: No.

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Mary Harney: No.

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Mary Harney: No.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: There will be ongoing legislation——