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Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Today, the HSE appointed a director of nursing at the home. Quite frankly, I did not see the matter as one of agreement as the nursing home had no choice in the matter. It is only my opinion. As the HSE has also deployed senior nursing staff, it is hoped that conditions will improve. There is an onus on An Bord Altranais to consider the matter and examine the footage we saw the other night in...

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I am talking about——

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: The legislation cannot and should not be rushed. I remind the Opposition of the Rostrevor nursing home on the south side of Dublin. This case was much publicised in recent months. The High Court decided the health board did not have the right to close this nursing home. Appalling actions also took place in that nursing home and the law could do nothing about it. That is why we should not rush...

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: ——think it through in a careful manner. There cannot be a knee-jerk reaction every time something happens. This nursing home is one of a few bad apples but, as I pointed out, there are excellent nursing home facilities doing a wonderful job. Nursing home developments receive significant tax breaks from the State. I am in favour of this approach, particularly given that we have an aging...

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: ——the Travers report, they would see——

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: ——there was no political culpability. If there was any, it was a very small amount.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Either one accepts the report or one does not. Senator Browne referred to the length of time it took——

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Through the Chair, Senator Browne referred to the long delay experienced by Deputy O'Dowd in getting anywhere with his problems. It took him seven years. It is no wonder Fine Gael is in Opposition and not in power. It is working at a snail's pace.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: It was never buried. We never led the Senator to believe it was buried.

Seanad: Report of National Task Force on Obesity: Statements. (24 May 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Wait until the Senator has children.

Seanad: Report of National Task Force on Obesity: Statements. (24 May 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. We have a wonderful opportunity to discuss such a good, weighty report, if the pun will be pardoned. Obesity has become a serious problem. Between seven and nine years ago I visited America with my children, who were very young at the time. I had difficulty getting them to take their eyes off overweight people, as they could not believe what they...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I support my colleague, Senator O'Meara, in calling for an early debate on breast cancer. We awoke this morning to the sad news from Australia that a certain lady is suffering from the early stages of cancer. This will highlight the issue of breast cancer, particularly among younger women, which is apt. A timely debate in the House would help in that regard. It is not just middle aged women...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: We have discussed youth drinking in this House many times but I ask the Leader for another debate on the issue in light of research carried out by Trinity College, Dublin. This research shows that heavy and reckless drinking by young women, particularly when they are pregnant, is leading to a considerable amount of very severe abnormalities, particularly intellectual disabilities, among...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I support Senator Henry. On Second Stage we had a wide-ranging debate on this issue when we all put our views to the Minister of State at the Department of Heath and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, who was here that day. Some 94 countries refer to physiotherapists as physical therapists, including in Northern Ireland. These Northern Ireland physical therapists come south and continue to...

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to the House. I have been looking forward to the debate and am pleased to be here. None of us can deny that the country's accident and emergency services are in serious crisis. The Tánaiste put up her hands and said so. I was shocked when she said that at least 1.2 million people visit accident and emergency departments every year. The...

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: While my colleague on the Opposition benches is smiling now, I did so. Fine Gael claimed the credit when the party announced a similar initiative after I did so. I understand the cards are almost ready for issue. All sensible people must agree this is a very positive step, which will help many people on marginal income and considerably alleviate problems in the accident and emergency...

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Did the Senator speak to Dr. Courtney?

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: The Government has another two years.

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: On a point of order, I was not referring to the accident and emergency department of St. Luke's Hospital. I was misquoted.

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: She is deceased.