Results 281-300 of 3,998 for speaker:Michael Harty
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: In regard to the closure of the facility from the end of November to the beginning of March, what is the situation with regard to the staff during those three months?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: They are not signing on?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: I thank Ms Keogh. I call Deputy Durkan, who will be followed by Senator Leyden.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: The final contributor is Senator Leyden.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: We are not going down that road.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: No, Senator, we are not going down that road again.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: We are not going down the road of parliamentary privilege.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: I am ruling that the Senator is out of order.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: Thank you Senator.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: As agreed earlier, the committee will write to the IWA expressing its views and asking for a deferment. On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms Keogh and Mr. Cunningham for appearing before the committee to give their evidence. I again apologise for not offering a break and I hope that is accepted.
- Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: Inequality lies at the heart of this motion. Health inequality is a major factor in disease development and inequality is now built into our two-tier health system. Inequality is also built into our public health system and health inequality kills. There is no argument about this statement. It kills patients worldwide and Ireland is no exception. Political policy and inaction regarding...
- An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte) 2019: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: First Stage (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha." I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."
- An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte) 2019: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: First Stage (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: Tairgim: Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú. I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution. The Bill will be entitled the Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Act 2019 and insert into Article 43.4 of the Constitution the following statements: the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: As we have a quorum, I propose that we deal with housekeeping matters in private session.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: In our first session this morning we will hear from representatives of the Mental Health Commission on workforce planning in the mental healthcare sector. On behalf of the committee, I welcome from the Mental Health Commission, Mr. John Farrelly, chief executive, Dr. Susan Finnerty, Inspector of Mental Health Services, and Ms Rosemary Smyth, director of standards and quality assurance. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: I will allow Deputy Browne just one more question. He will get in a second time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: In respect of the commission's remit regarding the inspection of inpatient services, it has come to my attention on a number of occasions that there is substantial overcrowding in acute services, which has resulted in a loss of dignity and privacy and a very unsatisfactory perception of the treatment people have received in acute services. Will the witnesses comment on that because some...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: What about recruitment and retention?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)
Michael Harty: Is the recruitment problem down to lack of finance or lack of applicants?