Results 561-580 of 587 for speaker:James Breen

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

James Breen: The Government got rid of health boards.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

James Breen: The answer is "No".

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

James Breen: I wish to share my time with Deputy Healy.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

James Breen: My comment on the Health Bill is that too much emphasis is put on expenditure and financial limits. Our health system should reflect the ending of poverty and disadvantage and the promotion of greater equality among our people to ensure that the new Health Service Executive establishes a more patient related care system which is integrated and improved. Public services are experiencing...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (23 Nov 2004)

James Breen: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will revisit the decision taken in 1999 not to allow the NRA to build motorways between Dublin and regional cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30190/04]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (2 Nov 2004)

James Breen: Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recent sale of part of Our Lady's Hospital for €5.2 million, she will conduct an inquiry into the sale of this hospital and 60 acres of land by the Mid-Western Health Board for €3.2 million; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27136/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Nov 2004)

James Breen: Question 242: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will instruct the chief executive officer of the Mid-Western Health Board as a matter of urgency, having received correspondence from consultants of Ennis Regional Hospital to provide on-site CT scanners, appoint two consultant radiologists, an additional consultant surgeon, two additional consultant physicians,...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Question 284: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an investigation will be carried out into the admission, treatment and death of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25205/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Question 222: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Mid-Western Health Board will provide a regular chiropody service at the Shannon health centre, Shannon, County Clare. [24136/04]

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: There was not one word about medical cards.

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: How can the Government stand over the millions of euro that have been squandered in the name of health over the past seven years? When will the Government stand up and take notice of what is happening to ordinary people when they enter the health service? Hospitals are going backwards instead of forwards. The shortage of doctors and nurses, particularly at weekends, is adding serious stress...

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: How many recognise it now?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Only to Waterford.

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: What about Ennis?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: What does the Deputy mean by that remark?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: How dare Deputy Lenihan speak like that? What about the promises made by Government? The health service is a disgrace and scandal to the country.

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: Millions of euro have been poured down the drain. Where are the improvements? How dare the Minister of State speak like that? He is lucky that he was not moved out of his position last week. How dare he castigate any Deputy on this side of the House?

Health Services: Motion. (12 Oct 2004)

James Breen: He should be ashamed of himself.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (5 Oct 2004)

James Breen: I request the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss an item of local and national importance, namely, the proposed strike in Ennis national school next Thursday. In view of the atrocious conditions teachers and pupils must endure in this school, I call on the Minister to ensure that this strike will not take place and to act immediately to address the reasons for the...

An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2004)

James Breen: I am pleased to speak on this important Bill in regard to the amalgamation of Bord Bia and Bord Glas. As one of our major industries, farming is important to the country and every effort must be made to preserve and enhance it. The agrifood industry plays a vital role in our economy and is part of Irish culture. Incentives must be introduced to stop the flight from the land and make farming...