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European Council Meetings. (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Brown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24674/09]

European Council Meetings. (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I was happy to attend in Brussels with the leaders of the European People's Party, EPP. All the prime ministers were there except the Belgian Prime Minister who had to attend a state visit from the King of Jordan. All those leaders were very much in favour of supporting Ireland's case for the guarantees that were promised last September. I was happy to see at the conclusion of the Council...

European Council Meetings. (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach can rest assured that the Fine Gael party will do all in its power to work towards the successful ratification of the Lisbon treaty by the Irish electorate and I say that in the broadest sense that we can assist here. Yesterday, the Taoiseach indicated that the Bill would come to the House the week after next. What is his intention with regard to establishing the referendum...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: The House is debating a Private Members' motion in the names of Deputy James Reilly and all Fine Gael Deputies on cutbacks at Crumlin hospital. This is a matter of serious concern, particularly to the parents of the children involved. The Taoiseach is aware that Crumlin hospital provides 80% of the country's specialist treatment for children. During the course of the debate last night, the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: As the Taoiseach is well aware from his visits to Crumlin hospital, parents who go through its doors are not looking for a manager or Professor Drumm, but a doctor or nurse to treat their sick children. This is probably the most emotive and sensitive aspect of health. I have visited the hospital many times. The children there have cancer, holes in their hearts, curved spines and so on....

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach did not answer the question. I asked him whether he believed the Minister for Health and Children's statement to the effect that she found it strange that the first cut to be made would be in the most sensitive area, thereby directly attacking doctors and nurses-----

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: -----who are not responsible for this position. The layers of bureaucracy above them, created in the bureaucratic monster funded by the Taoiseach and the Minister, are responsible. The Taoiseach did not tell me that St. Joseph's ward is closed or that 4,000 bed days will consequently be lost. He did not tell me that 800 operations for young and sick children will be delayed this year....

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Outside consultants and PR cost €17 million last year. In her contribution last night, the Minister admitted that we are spending too much on advisers and outside consultants. On the growth of bureaucracy in the Health Service Executive, HSE, there were six grade eight senior management positions in 2000. Now there are more than 700. Despite all of that administration, there is at least...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach should have her withdraw that statement or remove her from her position.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: This is not the kind of health system we want. This party will assist the Government to bring about efficiencies so that children can get treatment when they need it. When parents burst through the doors of a hospital, it is not Professor Drumm they are looking for, it is not a manager nor a senior executive at grade eight level, it is a doctor and a nurse who will be able to treat their...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: What she said was-----

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: She said, "I find it strange that when we ask hospitals to make efficiency savings, some hospitals decide-----

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: -----that the most sensitive area is the one that must be cut first." That is what she said. What does that mean?

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Absolutely.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Outside consultants cost €17 million.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I agree there should be efficiencies, but not at the expense of children.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: A total of €17 million was spent on outside consultants.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am sorry for being unruly, Taoiseach, but this is a sensitive matter. It is about children.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: A total of 800 operations have been postponed.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Government has postponed 800 operations.