Results 4,501-4,520 of 4,810 for speaker:Liam Twomey

Obesity Related Diseases. (22 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Is it fair to suggest that the Government has given a lukewarm reception to the proposal to introduce a screening programme in this regard? It has given a similarly lukewarm reception to the breast cancer screening programme, which is being rolled out very slowly, and an even more lukewarm reception to the cervical cancer screening programme. Does the Government have any regard at all for the...

Care of the Elderly. (22 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: None of my questions was answered. Put simply, who is entitled to this care, when will the scheme commence, how many people will be able to avail of it and in what areas will it operate? I was told I was wrong when I accused the Tánaiste six months ago of cutting 2 million home help hours from the home care budget. I have still not got a clear answer to how what I said was wrong. It appears...

Care of the Elderly. (22 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: I am sorry but my questions have not been answered. For instance, what can we tell somebody seeking to avail of the home care package who comes into my constituency clinic or those of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, Deputy Ó Caoláin or Deputy McManus, and who will be responsible for it?

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (16 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the promotion and development of the digital hub with particular reference to the associated costs to date in 2005 and its future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34529/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (15 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to evaluate the economic implications of the use of genetically modified organisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33793/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33289/05]

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Regarding Deputy Neville's assertion that the register should be available for inspection by the public, the Medical Council register of doctors is available on-line. One can see if a doctor is registered with the Medical Council. Doctors did not object to their names being made public but to their home addresses being given on the register. They were agreeable to having their professional...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Will a register of people and their professional addresses be made available on the Internet? Is that stated in section 46(b)?

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: At all times?

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 18: In page 22, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: "(c) make or forward complaints to the Council under section 51,". The council overseas all 12 registration bodies, each of which receives and considers complaints. However, I understand that complaints are forwarded to the council only where the outcome is negative for a member. A list of all complaints...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Will all complaints made to registration boards be submitted to the council or will submissions be made only where outcomes are negative? Will the council maintain a record of all complaints made to it or will that be a function of the registration boards?

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: No.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 30: In page 30, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: "(b) the person— (i) has previously been registered within the preceding 24 months, or (ii) has not been registered within the preceding 24 months and has provided evidence of having attended and successfully completed in the past 3 months relevant, accredited refresher training,". I need a moment to...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: I may have to withdraw amendment No. 30 because I cannot remember its purpose. Perhaps if the Minister of State has a response prepared, that will refresh my memory.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 34: In page 37, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following: 53. The Council may, if it appears to it desirable in the public interest to do so, irrespective of whether or not it has received a complaint, investigate any matter that appears to it to indicate that a registrant may have— (a) committed an offence, or (b) behaved in a manner that would contravene the...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: I move amendment No. 35: In page 38, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: "(7) In the event that the Council receives a complaint regarding a registrant who is also a member of the Council, that member shall absent himself or herself from any meetings, discussions, investigations or votes pertaining to the investigation of such a complaint.". While this is standard procedure, I...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: The Minister of State is saying that if a complaint was made about a member of the council and that person pressed the issue, he or she could remain at council meetings while the particular case was being discussed and could contribute to the discussion.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: If the issue was pressed, could the member remain in attendance? The Minister of State is saying the person may withdraw from the meeting of his or her own volition. However, if the person pressed the issue, could he or she stay while his or her case was being discussed?

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: I am seeking clarification regarding a situation where a complaint is made about a member of the council and that member decides that he or she wants to attend the meeting at which the complaint is discussed. If the member insists on being part of the meeting, how will he or she be removed? The Minister of State appears to indicate that if one wished to press the matter, they could remain at...

Departmental Appointments. (9 Nov 2005)

Liam Twomey: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and proportion of appointments made by the Top Level Appointments Committee in the past five years of persons outside the public service; the number of persons outside the Department where a vacancy occurred. [33109/05]