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Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: That is a compliment to Senator Browne.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: Am I not even allowed a little flirtation at Christmas time? At the time of the establishment of the health boards, people feared they would lose the old intimate relationship they had with their county health authorities. It is fear that makes people not want change. If fear can be overcome and we can move on, we will get a better system. Some 30 years after the establishment of the health...

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: If the Opposition knocks it so much, why can it not come up with an alternative? I have yet to hear anything constructive come from that side of the House.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: Over time, the health board system proved itself. I grew up in the Midland Health Board area and have lived for the last 25 years in the North Western Health Board area. I take my hat off to pay tribute to those who have worked in the North Western Health Board, particularly the chief executive officer, Mr. Pat Harvey and his predecessors. I pay tribute to the staff of the board and board...

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: It will lead to better value for taxpayers. Opposition Members may be a little slow but we can give them a little shake to wake them up earlier. The Bill will result in a better working environment for health service employees, who have given us diligent service, which they deserve. The level of information that will come about when the legislation is enacted will be excellent and better than...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: I support Senator Brian Hayes in his call for a debate on discipline in schools. Under the leadership of the Minister of State with responsibility for labour affairs, Deputy Killeen, an expert group is meeting to examine bullying in the workforce. It might be a good idea for the House to consider its findings in the new year. I have come from a conference this morning at which a teacher spoke...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: That is the lowest of the low. The Cathaoirleach should make the Senator withdraw that statement.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: Senator Bannon should listen to Senator Mansergh.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: Of course, the people will get it.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: I agree with other speakers on this issue. The Minister of State said there are 700 physical therapists here and Senator Henry pointed out there are 2,000 physiotherapists. The school of physical therapy has been in existence for ten or 15 years.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: In Dublin. We all acknowledge that physical therapists have their own scope of practice and no Member wants to do them any damage. However, in the interest of members of the public, we as legislators must take a stand and point out that in every other jurisdiction except the Twenty-six Counties, a physiotherapist is also known as a physical therapist. We cannot let members of the public...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: I suggest that the Minister of State or his officials meet with the two professional bodies to see if a new name can be agreed for physical therapists. Senator Ryan could then withdraw the amendment and resubmit it on Report Stage when those consultations have been completed. We cannot leave room for confusion.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: Psychotherapists and counsellors are not mentioned in the list of designated professions in section 4(1). Senator Ryan made a relevant point in his contribution last week when he stated that in the past we turned to priests if we had troubles or worries. As the Senator pointed out, however, priests have six or seven years' training depending on the religious order with which they studied. At...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: I agree with Senator Henry. I oversaw the rewriting of the ethical guide for the Irish Medical Council and the doctors' scope of practice is clearly outlined. I can understand, however, Senator Ryan's point. Doctors would refer to the relevant disciplines rather than take on the work themselves. They are only too glad to know there is a supplementary profession to back them up.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: It is somewhat tongue-in-cheek for me to say this, but I am inclined to leave that word "may" instead of "shall consult", to avoid being overly prescriptive. I say this as someone who represented the public interest on An Bord Altranais and the Medical Council. I worked alongside people who represented the public interest with me and they were the best workers one could find. If one was being...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: It is open.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: It would be rude not to have answered.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: It is time to acknowledge what is right.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: The Senator is not listening.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to the House and take my hat off to the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, who was in the House from 3 p.m. I had a script when I came into the House at the start of the debate but I threw it away when I heard Senator Browne. He said that no one on the Government benches would discuss the Hanly report. He said we were terrified...