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Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: During the statements on Dáil reform last week, the Minister for Justice and Equality made a personal attack on me when I was not present in the Chamber, although I was about the only one present in the environs of Leinster House other than the few who were participating in that debate.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: The Tánaiste was playing pool down in Galway and the Taoiseach was in my fine county of Cork, yet I was the one accused of not being here. Just to let everyone on the Government side know, I was here. I did sign on in the one-stop shop and was witnessed by very competent officials, so for anyone to insinuate that I was not in the Chamber is untrue.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I am going to ask a serious question.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: When are we going to have a serious debate about Dáil reform? We have been promised serious reform, but all we have is a charade once a month in this Chamber.

Health (Professional Home Care) Bill 2012: First Stage (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of professional home care, and for that purpose to amend the Health Act 2007 and to provide for related matters.

Health (Professional Home Care) Bill 2012: First Stage (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Is there any interest in it?

Health (Professional Home Care) Bill 2012: First Stage (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Order of Business (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Again, you are denying the problem-----

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: The Taoiseach is having another Roscommon moment.

Departmental Expenditure (7 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the resignation of the chief executive of the National Women's Council, the 35% reduction in their budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6563/12]

Local Government Reform (2 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Question 7: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the timeframe he has put on developing and publishing a local government reform document; the issues he hopes to raise in reform discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5772/12]

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the health service plan. Those who provide health services face challenging times in managing the budgets they are allocated in the context of the budget deficit, addressing Government over-expenditure and providing a clear and sustainable pathway for the future delivery of health services. However, we have concerns about the planned provision of...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: He needs to show his commitment through his actions. These debates merit serious attention because they concern the delivery of fundamental services. The health service is important not only to those who work in it but also the wider population who trust they will receive care when they need it. I acknowledge there are significant pressures on health budgets but the Minister's proposals for...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: The overall service plan was prepared in the context of difficult financial circumstances. The Minister for Health referred to a number of key policy proposals on the role of the special delivery unit in reducing waiting lists and achieving throughput in the acute hospital system. However, the plan states in respect of older people: "It is expected that if the anticipated reduction in staff...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: We will judge that but my observation is shared by others. I cannot always be wrong.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: There are concerns that closing these beds will create difficulties. I remind the Minister that he passionately held that view only this time last year, when he stated that bed closures would result in delays and cancellations in elective surgery. He was an advocate of more beds in the hospital system. He is not credible when he now claims the exact opposite is the case. In regard to the...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: I certainly do not commend the health service plan to the House.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health if he will publish a report investigating the incidence of ambulance side doors opening unexpectedly; the cost to the Health Service Executive of improving the ambulances in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5715/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health the new pay scales proposed for the proposed new non-consultant hospital doctor grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5729/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)

Billy Kelleher: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health the roles and responsibilities of the proposed new non-consultant hospital doctor grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5730/12]