Results 661-680 of 1,094 for speaker:Camillus Glynn

Seanad: Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (15 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: Will the Leader arrange a debate on illegal drugs as soon as possible? I was deeply disturbed, as I am sure everybody was, to note that one of our main hospitals is overrun with illicit drugs. That is very worrying. Some time ago when a consultant in a certain psychiatric hospital did blood tests, a number of inpatients were found to have traces of illegal drugs in their bloodstream. I am...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: ——on prostate cancer and other cancers which affect men. After approximately 15 requests and 18 months, I do not believe it is unreasonable that I should again ask when we will have a debate on men's health and, of course, that other old chestnut, type 2 diabetes. There does not seem to be a great appreciation of conditions which affect men's health. As I have requested many times...

Seanad: Ferns Report: Statements. (10 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: Whoever coined the phrase that fact is stranger than fiction was indeed a wise person. The Ferns Report makes horrendous reading. The fact it is not a pro-active measure but a reactive measure makes it all the more horrendous. I have always held the view that Christianity is a good concept. Like the song, it is a good song. We are discussing the singers, not the song. There can be no hiding...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: I support the calls for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to come to the House and speak on the hygiene report. However, I remind Senator Bannon that the Minister is not responsible for hygiene.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: Of course I seek a debate on the matter. However, I must also state that a practice has crept in——

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: If Senator Bannon listens he might learn something. I know it will be hard to impart knowledge to him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: We know Senator Bannon is not quick on the uptake. It is important to remember the hygiene standards that should be met, such as those pertaining to the disposal of excreta which is a nursing duty. Does that occur in every hospital? I believe——

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: Yes I do. I wish to make the point that is it extremely important that hygiene practices traditionally attributed to professionals are perhaps no longer carried out by professionals. I do not offer that as an excuse but we must remember that the disposal of certain substances is an important way in ensuring that hygiene standards are sustained and maintained.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, is not responsible for cleaning hospitals. Other people should do that.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: The Bill brought forward by Senator Leyden brings into focus the worth of this House as a House of legislation. Many people have said in the past, unjustly and unfairly, that this House is a talking shop. This Bill puts the lie to that pronouncement. The Registration of Wills Bill is short but it is important. It regularises a whole area of life that has not been regularised heretofore. As...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: Did the Senator think of me?

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: I could do with it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: On the matter referred to by Senators Quinn and Leyden, the introduction of regional health fora should be done sooner rather than later. Some months ago, I received a letter stating this would take place in the near future. Nothing has happened. Regarding recent events in certain nursing homes and public institutions, the visiting committees of former health boards was an important watchdog....

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: I call for debates on health every other day and this is one that must be prioritised because people cannot access a general practitioner.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: What did Fine Gael do about the Sligo line when it was in power apart from——

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Camillus Glynn: At about this time last year, I referred to certain instances pertaining to the use of fireworks. I am not a killjoy but there is more need now than ever to enforce the law. I am not calling for new legislation but the existing legislation should be enforced. There is a strong case to be made for local authorities to organise firework displays in their administrative areas. In that way the...

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)

Camillus Glynn: It did for some.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)

Camillus Glynn: So has that of a Senator. The old age pension has also doubled.

Seanad: Suicide Prevention Strategy: Statements. (26 Oct 2005)

Camillus Glynn: We should get real. Community services have a pivotal role to play in suicide prevention. In the mid-1980s the report, The Psychiatric Services — Planning for the Future, was launched. That report needs to be reviewed urgently. Much was made of community services, which are a better service but far more expensive. We should not fool ourselves. Mr. P.J. Fitzpatrick, who was programme manager...