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Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: With the Acting Chairman's permission, I wish to share my time with Deputy Neville. I shall speak for 20 minutes and he for ten. Perhaps the Acting Chairman will let me know when I have a minute left.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill, which provides for the dissolution of St. Luke's Hospital board and the transfer of its employees, assets and liabilities to the Health Service Executive. It is important to note that this Bill also provides for the amendment of the Health Acts 1947 and 1953 to discontinue the infectious diseases maintenance allowance, about which the...

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Today we learned that 60 beds are to be closed in the Mater Hospital. A few weeks ago 52 beds were closed in Beaumont Hospital. Surgical wards in Cavan are being shut down. I learned today of a woman in her mid-40s who was seen in the accident and emergency unit of Beaumont Hospital. She has a very serious heart complaint that puts her at risk of a heart attack. She was there for two...

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: She was sent home with a promise of an early appointment. She will not be seen until 13 August. This health service is broken.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: I am dealing with promised legislation, No. 63 eligibility for health and personal social services Bill. What is the point of having such a Bill on the Clár when it is very clear that people's entitlements are not being met, that people's health is not being looked after and that people are being put at risk needlessly?

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: At least he knows how to use modern technology.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on securing a new overseas mission for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23522/10]

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: It is catch-22.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Will the Taoiseach bring some order to the HSE?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Maybe we would get some answers then and the Ceann Comhairle would have order.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Nor the people.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: At a meeting with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union, IPU, this morning, it was alleged to me that we have reached a point at which people in long-term care and homeless hostels are not having their medical card numbers honoured.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Under the previous situation, drugs were supplied once the hospital's number was on the prescription. Apparently, this is no longer the case. Will the Taoiseach tell the House whether this situation can be corrected by the Minister with immediate effect or by using the reference pricing for drugs Bill or the prescriptions Bill?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: I do not want to be a nuisance either.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: When I ask parliamentary questions, I am getting a stock response.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Very few, unfortunately. The House will fall into complete disorder during the coming weeks-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: -----unless Ministers take responsibility for their Departments and ensure that Deputies, who are elected by constituents, get answers to the questions they legitimately ask as part of their remit. The Constitution has been-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Being a solicitor, the Taoiseach wants to help.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the new REFIT prices announced on 24 May 2010 will take effect for electricity generated from bio-mass and bio-fuel. [23123/10]