Results 21,301-21,320 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I am sure the Deputy can raise it in the debate with the relevant Minister.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I join Deputy Kenny and Deputy Quinn in congratulating the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on serving 44 years. I wish him many more years in Leinster House, if that is what he wishes. It does prove that politics is not necessarily bad for our health. I wish to clarify something as I have been asked to do so by the staff involved. Deputy Kenny referred yesterday to a party that cost â¬40,000. That...
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: It was their Christmas party. Furthermore, they say that was clear from the details that were submitted to Deputy Kenny and which were obtained under the freedom of information legislation. The building control Bill has not yet been cleared by Cabinet but it is the intention to have it this session.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: That is a good idea and it should be discussed with the Whips.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: We will have legislation on nurses in the House next year. As Deputy Sargent is aware, the vast majority of nurses educated here remain here.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I am sure random breath testing would be covered by an intoxicating liquor Bill or a transport Bill. I do not see any legislation promised in that area.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The Deputy should table a question to the line Minister who has responsibility in this area.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I personally did not make a promise on this matter.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The Deputy should put down a question. There is no legislation on the list before me.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: No.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I have answered the Deputy's question. There is no promised legislation on the programme, as the Deputy knows.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: It is a matter for the Deputy to pursue with the line Minister. I will not speculate on what might occur.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The Deputy should table a question to the line Minister.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: Deputy Durkan is a bit of a national monument himself. Both Bills will be introduced next year.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: Maybe.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: We are to pursue the voluntary code in the first instance. Deputy Joe Higgins should note that there are more issues associated with drink culture than advertising alone. In the United States during prohibition years, it is a fact that there was more drinking than there was at other times.
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (5 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The statutory basis for the drug payment scheme, DPS, is section 59 (2) of the Health Act 1970. It states the Health Service Executive shall make arrangements to meet the balance of the cost, or a portion thereof for expenditure on drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of a person or his-her dependants. Family expenditure covers the nominated adult, his-her...
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (5 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The implementation of the measures identified in the ten-point plan to improve the delivery of accident and emergency services is a matter for the Health Service Executive. These measures take a wide-ranging approach and are aimed at improving access to accident and emergency services, improving patient flows through accident and emergency departments, freeing up of acute beds and providing...
- Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (5 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: Significant progress has been achieved in the implementation of the health service reform programme since it was announced by the Government in June 2003. The Health Service Executive was established on a statutory basis with effect from 1 January 2005 under the Health Act 2004. The executive took over responsibility for the management and delivery of health services from the Eastern Regional...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: Since 1997 there has been a cumulative additional investment of approximately â¬720 million in the development of appropriate treatment and care services for people with cancer. This investment has enabled the funding of more than 100 additional consultant posts in key areas of cancer care throughout the country. The funding has also provided for the appointment of an additional 245 cancer...