Results 321-340 of 907 for speaker:Seán Ryan

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006. This is the second occasion in two weeks that I have spoken on legislation relating to older people, which represents progress. For too long, the needs of the elderly have been neglected and have been dealt with on a piecemeal basis, usually through secondary legislation, some of which has been found to be faulty...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Many would say that a reason there was no coverage in the past related to what may have been found.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: In that minute I welcome this Bill as at long last it endeavours to deal with outstanding payments to older people. There is much to be done and I ask the Minister of State, in this context, to ensure that we have full consultation with the people and bodies involved. We must ensure the necessary legislation is put in place to guarantee that the most vulnerable people in our society are cared...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (11 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made with regard to his consideration of the recent report of the National Pensions Review; if it is intended to implement the recommendations contained in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17374/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (11 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made to date in his consideration of those recommendations of the NESF report on care for older people for which his Department has responsibility and in particular the recommendation of a broad based group to develop a national strategy for carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17373/06]

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: It is difficult to know where to start in the context of the Minister's contribution and the various Bills he has promised. This legislation is the latest element in a long and sorry saga regarding older people who are in the State's care and have a right to its protection. The Government's record on introducing promised legislation is abysmal and especially bad on health. I did not know...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: We have been waiting for the Bill for nearly a year and six months and it is still on Second Stage in this House. We have not seen the promised legislation on the health information and quality authority, despite its being considered an essential element of the reorganisation of health services. We have heard reference to it today but the heads have not yet been agreed. The delay in...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Provided it has the money.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: That is disgraceful.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: This has been promised for years.

Leaders' Questions. (10 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Why is the Government not building more houses?

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (4 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects a final decision in relation to the UNCLOS case in view of the preliminary judgement in January 2006, and the legal team Ireland has working on the case at present. [16524/06]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (4 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include the provision of radon remediation measures for homes as a qualifying type of work under essential repairs grants scheme and the housing aid for the elderly scheme. [16525/06]

Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: What about the conference? The Tánaiste will not get the full facts from the Fianna Fáil backbenchers.

Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Is there a new agenda?

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 May 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the submission made by Dublin Bus requesting an extra 200 buses to serve existing and new routes and to meet demand from areas of rising population; when he intends to make a decision on this matter; the amount of funding set aside in 2006 for the purchase of new buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16218/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Apr 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in the Garda investigation into the murder of Mr. Denis Donaldson in County Donegal on 4 April 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15663/06]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour Orders: Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (27 Apr 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he intends to take to deal with vandalism and anti-social behaviour which is causing problems in many communities with families harassed and property vandalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15664/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (27 Apr 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the provision of a dedicated cancer centre for the north Dublin catchment area; if Beaumont Hospital has been identified as the location for this centre; and if so, when she proposes to sanction and put in place the interim arrangements with the hospital. [15760/06]

Written Answers — National Repayment Scheme: National Repayment Scheme (26 Apr 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on reports that the administration of repayments of money illegally deducted from patients in long-stay accommodation could cost up to €50 million and that further delays are expected due to these excessive fees being sought by outside consultants; the reasons for not utilising skills within the Civil Service...