Results 51,021-51,040 of 51,089 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (3 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Catering services in my Department are provided on a franchise basis by a private company. The company currently providing catering services works closely with the health promotion unit of my Department in the promotion, display and sale of healthy foods and takes part in all the healthy eating campaigns. All daily menus contain a healthy option, for example, salads, vegetarian dishes, low...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (3 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of dental treatment to eligible persons in County Westmeath rests with the Midland Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

Written Answers — Departmental Travel: Departmental Travel (3 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: In 2003 the Department of Health and Children paid €313,014 in respect of car mileage and €36,503 in respect of rail, bus and taxi expenses.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (3 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The provision of hospital services at South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel is a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. Phase 1 of the development at South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel, which is now complete, provides the infrastructure to facilitate the transfer of surgical and ancillary services from Our Lady's Hospital in Cashel. The board has sought significant...

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Micheál Martin: Last week I published the Report of the National Task Force on Medical Staffing. It completes the package of reforms set out in the health service reform programme announced in June. Its implementation is vital to achieving the kinds of improvements in health care that we want and that the public deserves.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Micheál Martin: I can see that the patient is looming very large in all this.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Micheál Martin: A joint working group has been established.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Micheál Martin: The Senator was doing fine until then.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Micheál Martin: There is freedom of speech.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Micheál Martin: The Senator should read the full speech and the Hanly report.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Micheál Martin: What does the Senator mean by emergency? We are talking about trauma. We have said that 70% of what is going in to Nenagh Hospital will continue to go in.

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements. (25 Jun 2003)

Micheál Martin: Is pribhléid an-mhór domsa a bheith i láthair anseo leis an óráid seo a chur os comhair an tSeanaid. The sole objective of health policy is to deliver access for all to high quality services. Services have expanded significantly. Today there are more people receiving care and support services than ever before. Activity has increased in every area of services. There have been substantial...

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Micheál Martin: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Government's commitment to providing quality health care for all. This commitment is clearly demonstrated through the record levels of funding invested in health services in recent years within a framework for growth and reform as set out in the national health strategy on quality and fairness. This year we are investing almost €9.2...

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Micheál Martin: I acknowledge that we need to do a lot more. We have a long way to go in terms of consultant numbers and the like, but much of that will depend on change all around in terms of the Medical Manpower Forum.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Micheál Martin: I apologise for leaving as I have to attend business in the other House.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Mar 2003)

Micheál Martin: I am pleased to take this opportunity to speak on the Government's commitment to provide quality health care to all. Our commitment is clearly demonstrated through the record levels of funding invested in health in recent years within the framework for growth and reform set out in the national health strategy, Quality and Fairness, a Health Strategy for You.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Mar 2003)

Micheál Martin: It was as a result of good economic policy which was subsequently endorsed by the electorate.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Mar 2003)

Micheál Martin: Employment growth has an impact. If thousands more are at work, they go over the eligibility threshold and, therefore, lose their medical card. My Department has requested the health boards to engage in an ongoing review of the GMS list. That exercise is nearing completion, with dedicated teams in the health boards working with the GMS payments board to quantify any discrepancies on the GMS...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Mar 2003)

Micheál Martin: I have spoken to the ICTU. Even in the recent social partnership talks, the issue did not get a mention. It was fudged again. The health of workers is more important than the leverage 50 cent on a packet on a cigarettes gives the trade unions in trying to get pay increases in line with inflation. In 2000 the then social partnership agreement almost collapsed because of inflation going over...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (5 Mar 2003)

Micheál Martin: This amendment relates to the provision of a definition of functions in the principal Act. The authority's existing functions are addressed in sections 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 and, in particular, section 21. This amendment clarifies that the authority's functions inter alia include powers and duties and it is to be construed as such. It is a technical amendment and does not change the substance of...