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- Other Questions: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: -----but these were tabled by the press office of the Department. It is a disgrace.
- Other Questions: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle and everybody in the Chamber knows it is a disgrace.
- Other Questions: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: Deputies are lined up. It is an absolute farce.
- Other Questions: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: I will not.
- Other Questions: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: On a point of order-----
- Other Questions: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: -----there are 42 questions on waiting lists alone. It is a sham.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: Yes.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: The Minister has just reminded me of another broken promise as regards St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital, namely, that it would retain orthopaedic services. However, they have been moved to the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. However, let that be the case.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: I supported that move, but the current Government opposed it. In fact, I was the only one who supported it. I welcome the fact that the Minister came to Cork to open the urgent care centre, which is working well. When discussing the reduction in services, it is evident that a tipping point must be reached. It has been reached with the attempt to provide the same level of service this...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: I tried to tell the Minister that, but he would not listen.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health his assessment of the new Health Service Executive regional service plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13934/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: When one breaks down the regional service plan, specifically in respect of the number of whole-time equivalent staff in services for older people and mental health and disability services, one finds that a significant reduction in staff numbers is envisaged. For example, in HSE west, HSE south, HSE Dublin-midlands and HSE Dublin north east, the number of whole-time equivalent staff is...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: When he was in opposition the Minister's priority was votes, and cynically so. Whether or not he has changed is still questionable. In the context of the Higgins report, it was said that there were discussions between Waterford Regional Hospital and South Tipperary Hospital, and that they would be linked with Cork. In addition, it was reported that Wexford Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: The public is awaiting the publication of Professor Higgins's report and its consideration by Cabinet. It should be published as soon as possible. The Government has an obligation to consider it, but why not publish the 60 recommendations highlighted by the Minister so we can have a broad discussion on them? I listened with great interest when the Minister stated he takes his position...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: I want the Minister to publish the report as quickly as possible so we can have a fully informed debate. Does the Minister agree if the Government is making the decision, we can have a look at it and the Government can adjudicate on it and then make a decision based on its recommendations? The Minister should not object to the public and the Opposition having the report. Does the Minister...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: I am.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: Allegations?
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: I am on about statements-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: The Minister has accused me of allegations. That is a very serious offence.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)
Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health when he will bring forward proposals on the formation of new hospital groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13933/13]