Results 51,241-51,260 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin

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...

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

Micheál Martin: This amendment is to cover the authority. In all other sections we have "him" or "her". We are putting in "it" to cover the authority in the section to do with the indemnity. It does not alter the substance of the section or of any other section of the Bill. It more faithfully reflects the wording in the corresponding provision contained in the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997. Amendment agreed...

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

Micheál Martin: I thank the Leader for facilitating the passage of this Bill this afternoon. Although it is a short Bill, many of the aspects pertaining to it were of a technical nature. The unanimous endorsement of the principles underlying the Bill is important because it strengthens the Minister of the day in pursuit of the principle of community rating and risk equalisation. Even though it is a short...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Micheál Martin: I am pleased to speak on the Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003. This is a short Bill aimed at facilitating the early submission of a draft risk equalisation scheme for approval by the House, as required under the Health Insurance Acts 1994 and 2001. The need for the further provisions set out in the Bill arises from consultations held with the Health Insurance...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Micheál Martin: A very unique experience.