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Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Last night we saw the most moving, emotional testimony that a person could witness, that of Mr. Praveen Halappanavar talking about his late wife Savita's life and tragic death. It was truly harrowing. He also spoke of his concerns about an independent inquiry the Government is proposing. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, met the Indian ambassador...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I do not intend to engage the President. I am merely quoting what has been stated.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: The President is reflecting the views of the Irish people.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: The President stated that his wish-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: -----he is merely reflecting the views of the Irish people and I am saying that the Government should listen. I call on the Taoiseach to intervene personally and meet Mr. Halappanavar to find out exactly what investigation would satisfy his concerns and those of his family. Everybody in this House wants to get to the truth of the matter, everybody wants to find out what happened and what...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (22 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the hiring of front line services through agencies is more cost effective then the lifting of the moratorium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52053/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Croke Park Agreement (21 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if changes will be put in place to the process for auditing of savings under the Croke Park Agreement in advance of the next implementation body report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51636/12]

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: With the agreement of the House, I will share my time with Deputy Michael McGrath. It is with regret that, once again, I rise to express sympathy with the family of Savita Halappanavar. Last April, we debated a Private Member's Bill, introduced by Deputy Clare Daly, to legislate on the X case. At that time, most Deputies said we would await the report of the expert group chaired by Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the delegates. I, too, welcome the Taoiseach's announcement of changes to the personnel investigating the tragic death of Ms Savita Halappanavar, as I was very concerned when I heard about the composition of the panel. I do not want to cast aspersions against or question the integrity of the eminent individuals originally appointed to the investigation team, but I believed they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Forthcoming Health Council: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the family of the late Savita Halappanavar. I will revisit that matter at a later stage in this discussion. I wish the Minister well for the Irish Presidency. It is a very important responsibility for the country and for the promotion of health in the European Union. A few issues arise. This committee discussed medical devices,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that there are no cuts to funding for special needs assistants, resource and learning support teachers in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51328/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of bed days lost through delayed discharges in each hospital to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51059/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health the number of operations, medical and surgical procedures in public hospitals that were cancelled in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51106/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Properties (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health the cost to the Health Service Executive to furnish and maintain the HSE Office at Model Farm Road Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51454/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health the reason elective orthopaedic procedures at the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital have ceased for the period 12 September to 12 December 2012; the impact these actions will have on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51455/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health the reason two newly appointed Orthopaedic Surgeons do not have access to an elective surgery list at the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, despite the fact that a newly refurbished theatre appears to lie idle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51456/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health the cost to run the urgent care centre at St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital Gurranabraher, Cork; the number of patients seen and the cost per patient; his views on the value for money that this current service represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51457/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health the roster policy for the ambulance service throughout the country; if he will provide details of any regional variation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51467/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (20 Nov 2012)

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure that ambulance service staff are no longer exceeding the maximum 16 hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51469/12]