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- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: Yes, there is, from a zero base.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: Given the circumstances in which we find ourselves, with the economic challenges we face and the support we need to provide for social services in health, education and social welfare, this Bill is appropriate. On 16 December, Deputy Reilly advocated to respected journalists that the medical card for over 70s should be means tested. I have not seen that corrected.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: About 5% of them will lose it.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: As I said on closing the Second Stage debate, the financial sustainability of the automatic entitlement to a medical card on reaching the age of 70 is not possible. I said that the general medical card numbers are increasing by approximately 3% per annum and for the over 70s the numbers are increasing by approximately 7% per annum. Given that a couple, both of whom are in their late 60s,...
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: It is a matter for the House, not for me, to decide which document we are discussing.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: I know Deputy Reilly is not. I want to make it clear that I have no role in having amendments ruled in order or not. It is a matter purely for the Houses of the Oireachtas.
- Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, subsection (2), lines 3 and 4, to delete "this Part by virtue of section 45(5A)" and substitute the following: "Part IV of the Act of 1970 by virtue of section 45(5A) of that Act". This is a technical amendment to clarify that the reference is to Part IV of the 1970 Act. The services under Part IV are in-patient and out-patient services, provision of...
- Written Answers — : (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Study: Health Study (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: No delay is anticipated in receiving the final report of this study, which is due in June 2010.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: The management of public health aspects of Legionnaires Disease is carried out in accordance with multidisciplinary guidance which has been produced by the Health Service Executive â Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSE â HPSC) and covers the prevention, environmental health management, contact tracing and surveillance of cases of Legionnaires Disease in both hospital and community...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: My Department has no office accommodation rented or leased in Galway City. The position regarding the Health Service Executive and the other agencies is a matter for the agencies themselves. My Department is asking them to reply directly to the Deputy in this regard.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155 and 156 together. The Government is committed to ensuring the delivery of the best quality health services possible, in an effective and efficient way. Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance, so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes can be achieved. It is essential that we prioritise...
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: Would they prefer that even if the inflation rate is negative?
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: It is very possible. That is the reason it is in that form.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: That is a matter for the Minister for Finance. It is in the amendment to the Finance Bill 2008.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: Is the Deputy talking about people in all age groups?
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: Is the Deputy talking about such people regardless of age?