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Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State of the House and thank the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, for bringing the Hanly report to the House. I wish to put on the record that I was a member of the national task force on medical staffing representing the public interest. At the time I was a lay member and not an elected Senator. I attended in my capacity as a member of the Medical...

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: The Hanly report seeks to provide us with a full range of consultants in centres of excellence, something for which the medical profession has been calling. If we were to engage in how we were to deliver the best quality service for patients in the health system who better to engage with but the people delivering that service. The Opposition can call that "spin"; they can call it what they...

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: If Senator Burke listened, he might learn something. He will have a chance to speak later. All local hospitals will provide accident and emergency services.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Between 60% and 70% of all accident and emergency admissions do not involve major trauma.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Change should be embraced, not feared, but I am not surprised the Opposition is fearful. This fine, well thought out document is a workable blueprint for the future but it needs political support and we will support our Ministers and Ministers of State. I thank my fellow members on the task force for the wonderful work they did and, in particular, the staff of the Department, for their...

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Why does the Senator not check how much they cost?

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: We are giving the services to the people.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Senator Bannon is the one who is worried about it.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: That was last week.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: It is a sole voice.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: There are more Members in favour of it than against it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Will the Leader arrange for a debate on the Equal Status Act, which comes within the remit of the Equality Authority? A tragic case in Sligo has been brought to my attention regarding a 17 year old boy who lost his sight as a result of an operation to correct his failing eyesight. He is now back living at home, having gone through rigorous training with his guide dog. Two weeks ago, the boy,...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: On Second Stage I suggested that there be staggered times during the summer for older children. I came to the Committee Stage debate to support Senator Bohan's request to extend the time limit to 10 p.m. for 16 and 17 year olds. There are family holiday hotels throughout the west. Families go for a meal and then to the residents' lounge for the music and dancing which children greatly enjoy....

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I thank Senator Kett for sharing his time with me. We can be proud in this House of the role which Ireland has played on the international stage in the whole area of human rights. It is worth noting that the provisions of the European Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms were formally ratified by Ireland as far back as 1953, some 50 years ago. It is also worth...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I wish to share my time with Senator Kate Walsh.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister and thank him for being with us all day. People describe particular arrangements as being "the best show in town" and this Bill is one of them. In it the Minister addresses the issues of drunkenness, disorder and under age drinking, which together give us the worst show in town. We must have measures such as those proposed by the Minister to combat this. However, the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Fianna Fáil is the only party with an equality officer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: When the Fine Gael leader was put on the spot, he did not answer the question either.

Seanad: Autism Services: Statements. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Like other speakers, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley. In doing so, I also commend Senator Ross for his persistence in seeking this debate, which is very worthwhile and possibly one of the most interesting we have had for some time. I am a mother of four, perfectly normal, beautiful children. Some 18 years ago, when my eldest child started attending national school, to my...

Seanad: Autism Services: Statements. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh.