Results 17,521-17,540 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The introduction in the Bill of an insurance support scheme on a statutory basis shows the continued commitment of the Government to working with the victims of infection to provide all possible supports to them. This scheme brings to three the key forms of recompense which the State has put in place for this cohort. There are already two forms of recompense in place for persons with...
- Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: On a point of order, I mentioned the ELISA test in my press statement. The Deputy is not correct.
- Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The amendments do not affect anyone in the process.
- Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Government acknowledges in the strongest possible terms that the infection of people with contaminated blood products was catastrophic for them and their families. While no monetary support or compensation can repair the damage done, Ireland is doing more for victims compared with other countries in similar circumstances. I am delighted...
- Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: It is being attended to. The script should be arriving in the Chamber now.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: With regard to the Deputy's first question, I understand the information was sought at the beginning of June from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and some information was made available at that time. The definitive information the Taoiseach used yesterday was made available on Tuesday of this week. The defamation Bill will be published in this session. The Government hopes...
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The fact is that, due to the principle of natural justice, any report drawing adverse conclusions regarding individuals who can be identified, even if not named, must be issued to them to allow them an opportunity to respond. That is the opinion of the Attorney General and has been the relevant legal advice for many years. In that context, the Dalton report has not yet been published, but I...
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: Obviously, Ministers will have different priorities, depending on their area of responsibility. Each decides what the priorities are. However, I understand that the Whips agreed to take that Bill next week.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: It will be next week.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: We are working hard on that at the Department of Health and Children, and I hope to bring the heads of the Bill to the Government in the autumn, meaning that the full Bill will be next year.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: That legislation is planned for later this year. The Minister is considering extraditing to Ireland the persons responsible for the incident with Deputy Kenny in Kenya, so he may have to rethink the legislation to deal with that.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I understand that the heads of the Bill in both cases are expected later this year.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The Government hopes to consider the Dalton report next Tuesday. If this is the case, I imagine that the report will be published on either Tuesday or Wednesday so Deputies will obtain copies of it if this happens.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: There is no legislation promised.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The Bill will come before the Dáil later this year.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I understand this Bill is accompanied by an exploratory memorandum.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I will check this matter and come back to the Deputy on it.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I do not have the report and I have never had the report. I have not seen the report; it is not in the Department of Health and Children.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: As I stated earlier, it is part of a legal process which I am unable to influence. However, I understand that the Health Service Executive wishes to publish the report as quickly as possible. I, along with the executive and my Department, have been in contact with the family of Mr. Walsh in respect of this matter in recent months, including last night.
- Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I wish I could, because such leaks do not help Mr. Walsh's family.