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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: Under the decentralisation programme twenty nine civil servants have transferred to other Government Departments from my Department to date. Of those six transferred directly to offices outside Dublin. As the Deputy will be aware my Department is not one of the Departments earmarked for decentralisation under the Civil Service Decentralisation Programme.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: My Department is committed to making suitable provision to enable all customers to access the services of the Department. At present telephony systems to assist those with hearing disabilities to use phones are placed on the user's phone, and there is no action the receiving caller can take to improve access. A range of access options, including an Induction Loop system and staff trained...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: The same politics.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: I thank those Members who contributed to the debate. As the House is aware, it is hoped to take Committee and Remaining Stages on Thursday. It is the intention to have the Bill enacted into law before our impending rendezvous with reality. I thank the officials of my Department for producing the Bill. I put them under enormous pressure when I gave a commitment to the presidents of the...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: I want to be helpful and I am not being critical of the Senator.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: I will discuss the matter with my officials to ensure, in so far as possible, we can put right what may be a difficulty. It is generally the case with legislation that we "grandfather" either premises that do not fit modern requirements or perhaps qualifications and give people periods of time in which to meet the standard, which is reasonable. I will check the position in that regard with...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: I do not know about that.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: I have taken detailed notes and I will deal with them on Committee Stage. I have dealt with the main points and there are some issues on which I need to seek clarification from my officials. I look forward to Committee Stage on Thursday. I acknowledge the support and advice my Department received from the society and the IPU. We received a great deal of assistance in framing this...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: The Senator and I should propose each other.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: Senator Feeney was an excellent member of the august body and she is not a doctor yet.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: It would be more difficult for the Senator. He would be also regulated.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: The way the debate is going, we will probably have enough time for separate speaking slots for both Senators.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: Senator Norris can keep all his time for himself.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: What is wrong with the legislation?

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: In her assertion that I forced it through, the Deputy implied the legislation is faulty. We would be talking about it still if the Deputy had her way.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: That is Deputy McManus's opinion.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: Deputy McManus is incorrect.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: It has been the intention of my Department, and the wish of the pharmacy profession, to consolidate and expand existing pharmacy legislation in a new Pharmacy Act for many years. Proposals have, however, continually been overtaken by events and in the interim the practice of pharmacy has evolved significantly. Nevertheless, it is clear that without a comprehensive and robust framework of...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Mary Harney: Members will serve a five-year term. I assure the Senator they will not be political appointees.