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Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I am pressing it.

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: Can I discuss it further?

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I move amendment No. 2:In page 13, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:"(2) The Board shall, as soon as is practicable after the commencement of this section, establish and publish on its Internet website, and maintain, a list (in this Act referred to as the "List of non-Interchangeable Medicinal Products"), in such form as it thinks fit, of groups of medicinal products in...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: Yes, it does. It states quite clearly that AEDs should not be subject to generic substitution or change. If there is to be interchangeability and substitutions, it is quite clear there will be an impact on people's lives and quality of life. They could develop seizures. As was said by many, fear alone creates considerable anxiety. In the context of the overall medical budget, what is...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I too am surprised and disappointed. The Minister of State's response is an indication in itself as to why he should accept these amendments. People with epilepsy need continuity and certainty. There is no better way than to give them continuity and certainty and peace of mind than by accepting one of these amendments. While the Minister of State was replying, I read an e-mail from...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I support what Deputy Murphy has said. We have met with various organisations which represent and advocate on behalf of people with epilepsy. We have met individuals who have epilepsy and for whom, as Deputy Murphy pointed out, huge advances have been made to manage the condition, which helps them to reach their full potential in work and life generally. Clearly, the Bill's provisions in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Remit (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 10. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the role of the Money Advisory Bureau under the new personal insolvency regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18939/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 168. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite the medical referee decision on disability benefit for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19483/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 232. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made on the introduction of a bilateral cochlear implant programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19198/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 233. To ask the Minister for Health if he has scheduled a meeting with representatives of the Happy New Ear campaign; when this meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19199/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (24 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 272. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there was no consultant in emergency medicine on duty at the Mercy University Hospital Cork on 22 March 2013; the reason the Mercy University Hospital Cork came off call, which resulted in an increased volume of emergencies for the accident and emergency department at Cork University Hospital; the criteria used for taking the Mercy University...

Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion [Private Members] (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: And supported and encouraged.

Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion [Private Members] (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: This is not helpful.

Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion [Private Members] (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: That is why it failed.

Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion [Private Members] (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion, which is timely in light of what happened last week. It is fair, rational and well thought-out. It underpins something that is critically important in the overall context of public sector reform. Real reform should involve more than paying reduced salaries to public and civil servants. The only way for real reform to come about is by...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: The Taoiseach has expressed concern about the matter, so it is not just Deputy Ó Caoláin and me. In a sense the Minister referred to the specific case of the special delivery unit.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I shall not name people. The Minister referred to the unit and I am trying to broaden the issue. An adviser is an adviser by any other name. Let us be clear. I assume that the special delivery unit reports to the Minister and then consultants-----

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: We have been led to believe that it is all becoming one, that the trinity is being merged. In order to send out a strong signal, we must ensure that those who hold office, engaged or employed by the HSE or otherwise, operate in a system that allows them not to be advisers but consultants. They may be advisers but in a broader context they may offer consultancy from outside of the State.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: It is the amendment.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I made the point. As I said, the matter was raised in the Dáil where concerns were expressed and I am pushing my amendment.