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Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: EU Directives. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Yes, that is in order.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I thought the Senator said she did not want to make a political football out of this issue.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I wish to share time with my colleague, Senator Feighan.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I compliment Senator Minihan on his contribution which was in marked contrast to the other contributions from that side of the House. I did not come in here to make political capital out of this scandal but given the number of footballs kicked about here this evening, one would think the debate was being held on a soccer pitch rather than in the Seanad. I was disappointed that in her...

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: It is clear that some people have to be catered for in nursing homes. Senator Ormonde's suggestion does not bear any resemblance to reality nor did many of her other suggestions. Senator Browne raised an important issue about whether homes should be classified as hospitals or commercial enterprises. That should be addressed. The Government should have acted three years ago when the Human...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I join my colleagues in urging the Government to support the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Brian Hayes to allow for a debate on the nursing home scandal which was revealed on television on Monday night. It would be appropriate for the House to hold it this evening. I ask the Leader to arrange to have the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children come to the House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: ——from a letter written last week by the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Killeen, who is a Fianna Fáil Deputy for Clare, that the report will be implemented. Last Friday evening I attended a public meeting in Kilkenny between consultants in St. Luke's General Hospital and the public...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: They outlined for the public representatives in great detail how the Hanly report is being used as a means to ensure no development of facilities will take place over the coming years at St. Luke's hospital, which serves counties Carlow and Kilkenny.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: It is time the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children came to the House to spell out clearly the future of the Hanly report——

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

John Paul Phelan: ——and what it means for general hospitals in different towns throughout the country.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the publication of the consumer report yesterday and the announcement by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment that he plans to introduce the new consumer watchdog. However, it is disappointing that any proposed legislation is due to be delayed for another year. For the past few years, Fine Gael has been highlighting this issue and I am glad the reasoned voices within...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: We should have a debate on the second terminal at the earliest possible opportunity, as this is an important issue which we should get right the first time. I ask the Leader for a debate in the House on biofuels. We have had brief discussions during the Finance Bills of recent years on this issue. The Minister for Agriculture and Food should come into the Chamber to discuss the future...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the opportunity to debate the issue of competitiveness in general, with specific reference to the Irish tourism industry. I support this motion in the name of the Independent Senators. I wish to cover a number of areas but previous speakers referred to my own neck of the woods, Kilkenny city, and its situation as highlighted on the national airwaves over the past number of weeks,...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Is the Senator accepting the Opposition's motion?

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I join with other Senators who have asked for a debate on education, particularly primary education. Senator Brian Hayes and others mentioned the area of school discipline in regard to both primary and secondary schools. This is an area that has not received enough attention in the past few years and is a serious problem in many classrooms. As someone who was a secondary school teacher...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: A lot of them do.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I join colleagues in calling for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Deputy Parlon, to come to the House to answer questions on his brief. While he is here, he might also answer questions on the flood relief scheme in Kilkenny, to which Senator Norris referred. I raised the matter of the scheme with the Minister of State here a number of months ago and he...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister and the debate on the rural housing guidelines. While I share most of the sentiments expressed by Senators, I have serious reservations about Senator Norris's comments. I am somewhat disappointed by the guidelines. Following their announcement, I contacted my local authority, Kilkenny County Council, of which I am a former member, and was informed by several staff in...