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Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: I am nearly afraid to stand up in case I have to sit down again. An bhfuil cead agam seasamh suas anois ar feadh tamaill?

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Tá go leor Gaeilge agam. Tá seanfhocal ann a deir, "Ní neart go cur le chéile". Táimid á dhéanamh sin anseo anois. There is great strength in working together in the way we have done and I thank everyone involved. As we know, this is part of a long battle and I acknowledge the latitude demonstrated. Senator Sean D. Barrett makes a very important point...

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Senators for their support. In reply to Senator Jillian van Turnhout, I see no issues with the Bill and no reason it cannot pass through unless someone raises an issue we have not foreseen.

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Amendment No. 3 sets out the key prohibition; amendment No. 4 sets out the powers of An Garda Síochána; amendment No. 5 sets out provisions for the fixed charge notice; while amendment No. 7 sets out penalties for the offences included in the Bill. These amendments provide that if a person, an adult or a child, is smoking in a mechanically propelled vehicle, in the presence of...

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Is it a named Minister?

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Of course not. It is easy to quote anonymously. Dúirt bean liom go ndúirt bean léi.

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: For the Deputy's information, the definitions he referred to are from the English Parliament not the Dáil.

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: It is common to the Commons.

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Tá áthas orm bheith anseo inniu le haghaidh na díospóireachta ar an mBille seo. This amendment sets out the Long Title to the Bill. The Senators' Bill has been presented as an amendment to the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 and, as the Senators' know, I have been very supportive of this. The Senators' Bill seeks to amend section 47 of that Act which prohibits the...

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: The market is 17 million.

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: The Minister, Deputy Howlin, never said that.

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: There is no change in policy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: The Haddington Road Agreement provides for a process of negotiation under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission in relation to this matter in respect of staff working in residential care settings. Following a referral to the Labour Court in early 2014, it was agreed that the matter should be referred back to the Labour Relations Commission for completion of discussions by 31 May...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and hospital involved. In relation to the specific hospital appointment query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures along with the application form are set out on the Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: My colleague, Minister White, was recently invited by the National Disability Authority to speak at the launch of this Report. This study is welcome as it provides comprehensive information on the impact of stroke for survivors and their carers. Many developments in cardiac care have been brought about through various means including the National Cardiovascular Health Policy. This policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Data (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 together. I have no role or function in relation to the National Asset Management Agency. As regards the other detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Data (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: As this is an operational matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (17 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and hospital involved. In relation to the specific hospital appointment query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.