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Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I wish to share three minutes of my time with my colleague, Senator Kitt.

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, and thank him for coming in to take this matter. It is a bit cheap of the Opposition to play politics with such an emotive issue as cancer.

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Whether one lives on this or the other side of the Border, hospitals — this would apply to any hospital — cannot treat patients unless beds are available. Mr. Woodward, MP, is correct in saying "if there is a bed available" because nobody can be treated in the absence of a bed.

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: The issue of cancer is an emotive one. It is a horrible aggressive illness, one by which all of our lives have been affected. Senator Cummins had a tragedy in his immediate family and I sympathised with him. We have stood here on many occasions and I always felt we were singing from the same hymn sheet. Everybody wants the best for cancer patients in this country and that is what today's...

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: If Senator McHugh will listen, I will tell him.

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I am delighted to report that we had a meeting with the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, only three weeks ago. As a woman living in Sligo, I would hope that by the end of 2006 we will have BreastCheck in Sligo.

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: It will certainly happen but we will not achieve this by making cheap political jibes.

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I certainly believe in the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, and I have no reason not to. She has always delivered for the north west and I have no reason to believe that will change. I am glad BreastCheck will be rolled out in the north west by the end of 2006. Some 96% of women who go for BreastCheck come out clear and never need to be referred. For the 4% who...

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Yes. I have already indicated that.

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Very well. I will conclude to allow my colleague to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: The budget focused on families.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: We can discuss it this afternoon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: We will have a debate on it today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Senator Bannon should get his priorities right.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I echo the sentiments expressed of my colleague, Senator Henry. This took more debate than the area pertaining to podiatrists. We were all strong in our view that the title "physical therapist" should have been introduced just for the protection of physiotherapists. I understand Senator Henry's point, coming from a medical background as she does. One fears that people will visit a physical...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I propose that we continue for a further five minutes to accommodate the debate.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I, too, thank the Minister of State. He has been very accommodating, making this a simple Bill for the House to put through. He listened at all times and went back to amend the Bill in some way. I am glad it is back with us and that the House is giving it the green light. As Senators Henry and Cummins have noted, it is wonderful legislation. It is great for the general public and good for the...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I, too, welcome the former Senator. Willie Farrell is a very good friend of mine and I am delighted to see him looking so well this morning. I welcome the amendment also after what seemed like hours of debate on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I take my hat off to Senator Henry who was like a dog with a bone on this issue. She was not going to let it go; it was going to stay on the agenda. The amendment is most welcome. As Senator Maurice Hayes said, the professionals called for the change although as the Minister of State said, the general public will probably continue to call it chiropody. I thank the Minister of State for being...