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- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: Before Deputies vote confidence in the Minister, they should remember what they said on local radio stations and at Carton House and what they say daily to their constituents, because each of them is voting very hypocritically.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: I look forward to reading the open letter from Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, to the Minister, putting him on notice for his failings so far.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: I welcome all the contributions made on the motion of no confidence in the Minister, Deputy James Reilly. Tabling this motion was not a cynical exercise. It gave us an opportunity to highlight the inadequacies and failings of the Minister in managing a budget. This is why Martin Naughton was protesting outside the gate two weeks ago. The words the Taoiseach stated were inspirational, but...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: -----by any Member of the House was that made by the Minister of State, Deputy Róisín Shortall. She spoke for four minutes and it was not a statement but an open letter to the Minister. She was putting him on notice. She did not refer to him once but she highlighted his failings and those of the Department and the HSE in dealing with the budget overrun. She stated quite clearly...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: The €3.5 million man.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: The Minister thought he was Santa Claus.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: The danger will have to be cleared in the Department of Health.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: A Labour Party Minister has not indicated confidence in the Minister, Deputy Reilly.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: Can Deputy Keating remember what party he was in? What party will he be in next week?
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: It will be tight in Deputy Derek Keating's constituency.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: There are many questions but no answers.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: That is hardly a ringing endorsement of the Minster, Deputy Reilly.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: The Tánaiste has been away too long.
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: The Minister held that portfolio himself once.
- National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: At a time when wording of the constitutional amendment on children is being published, it is appropriate that we are speaking about a very solid proposal on vetting procedures that will protect children and vulnerable people. The Minister also said that it is about protecting those in positions of trust and ensuring that they have adequate training and knowledge of their obligations. Nor...
- Leaders' Questions (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: What about the Taoiseach's rant in Roscommon?
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he has brought forward his proposal to the Government for the draft of the Human Tissue Bill; if not, when will he do so; the length of time after that the formal drafting of the Bill will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39510/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the Human Tissue Bill will introduce the opt-out organ donation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39511/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to carry out a public consultation process on the opt-out organ donation system; if so, the timeframe for same;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39513/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (19 Sep 2012)
Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that all of the processes and procedures have been put in place by him and the Health Service Executive to comply with the EU Directive 2010/53/EU which came into effect on 27 August; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39512/12]