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Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: She has delivered the largest ever expansion in services for older people funded by an extra €400 million. This is providing thousands of older people with home care supports for the first time, more home help hours, higher subvention for nursing homes and more palliative care.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: She made it much easier to get medical cards and introduced GP visit cards. In two years, 125,000 more people have medical cards, and 75,000 have GP visit cards. Up to 200,000 more people can visit the doctor free of charge now than when she came to office. Normal waiting times for hospital operations are down from years in many cases to two to four months.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: Cancer services are expanding throughout the country, in particular, with major new investment at University College Hospital, Galway, which already has excellent cancer care and will be a specialist cancer centre for the west.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: She arranged the first ever independent audits of hospital hygiene, and full publication of results, the real way to raise standards. She brought in new legislation with a focus on patient safety and lay majorities on boards for the first time in the Medical Practitioners, the Pharmacy and the Health and Social Care Professionals Acts. She also put patients' representatives on a variety of...

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: She put patients first with a redress scheme for victims of Dr. Neary's malpractice in Drogheda. She brought in a special life assurance scheme for people infected with contaminated blood products. I heard much Opposition rubbish and clichés last night about talking the talk and walking the walk, from one who is taking his baby steps in political life.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: Deputy Harney is not just a great speaker. She walks the walk in health——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: ——even the most politically difficult walk, particularly sticking by an expert decision on the location of the new children's Hospital. That was when a political, dirty and underhand campaign was set up against her in her constituency in the general election. How many Members had to put up with that?

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: How many of the Opposition speakers last night have been tested by fire, as Deputy Harney has been? The job in health is never easy.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: To be fair, it was not easy for former Ministers, Deputies Howlin, Noonan, Cowen or Martin. There are many interests which oppose change and put self-interest first.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: The Minister, Deputy Harney, said three years ago there was no magic wand, just hard work, persistence and a willingness to make the right decisions and stick to them. The most eloquent testimony of Deputy Harney comes from outside politics. Professor Niall O'Higgins——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: ——author of the original work on standards for breast cancer care in Ireland, wrote today in The Irish Times, which the Taoiseach quoted. That is a testimony to Deputy Harney. I am delighted to support my colleague——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Grealish: ——who is making a large difference in politics as Minister for Health and Children.

Written Answers — Garda Headquarters: Garda Headquarters (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Grealish: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the stage the Office of Public Works are at regarding the design for a new Garda divisional headquarters for Galway in view of the fact that a site has been identified; when he envisages that work will begin on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26299/07]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Grealish: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans regarding the upgrading and modernisation of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the stage this school is at in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26300/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Grealish: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding the provision of a new Garda divisional headquarters for Galway; when he envisages that work will begin on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26298/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Grealish: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money that has been awarded to each county in Health Service Executive west for home care packages via the HSE or through non statutory agencies; the number of cash grants that have been awarded in each county; the measures in place to follow-up on those who have received cash care grants in order to prevent and address...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Sep 2007)

Noel Grealish: Question 1174: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he will take to speed up the roll-out of broadband to rural areas in the west of Ireland, particularly Turloughmore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19830/07]

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Noel Grealish: The electorate elected us to this House on the basis that we would devote our energies to tackling the issues to the fore in the campaign.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Noel Grealish: These include reform of the health service, prudent management of the nation's finances and implementation of the national development plan that will give us the modern infrastructure that Ireland will need to compete in a rapidly changing global economy. My party wishes to continue with the people's priorities. This does not mean, however, that we can ignore standards in public life. The...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Noel Grealish: If it was a matter for the tribunal then, it is also a matter for it now. The Progressive Democrats will continue to implement the programme for Government and get on with the job we were elected to do, while the tribunal continues with its task.