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Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: I will leave it up to the Tánaiste, who has children herself, to answer the question if she wishes. If she does not, we will get the message. The second issue I would like to raise is that of Tallaght hospital. We know there was a debacle there in regard to unread X-ray results and that the complement of radiologists at the hospital is half that in St. Vincent's, although the former...

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: The legislation I refer to is No. 66 on the clár and pertains to the licensing of health facilities. When this legislation is introduced, will it be the intention to address these issues to ensure our health facilities are safe? I am told today that the three posts put in place to address the X-ray issue are filled by locums——

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: ——and that there are no permanent positions approved for radiology.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: This will happen again unless this issue is addressed.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: Did the Deputy find "Biffo" in there?

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: And 50 years of repayments.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: Hear, hear.

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this subject, in which I have had much interest over the years. I presented a paper on the policy that should be followed at the World Medical Association which was adopted in 88 countries. The Minister of State has outlined the importance of obesity in regard to the nation's health. It is a major public health problem and it has been described as a...

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: Allow some discretion.

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: When?

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate because this issue is determining the future of this country for generations to come. The decisions taken in the past 24 hours will have consequences for ourselves, our children and our children's children. That is the harsh reality. Dr. Peter Bacon, the author of the concept of NAMA, said "Anglo Irish Bank is the Celtic Chernobyl"....

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

James Reilly: Are they the smokes or the daggers the Taoiseach's predecessor referred to?

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: I, too, commend Deputy Brian Hayes on tabling this motion. Some 350 SNAs have been removed already. There is no independent appeals process and parents cannot seek justice for their children. The cynical former Minister for Education and Science asked Senator Healy Eames in the Seanad whether she really believes that, where a child is developing independence and confidence, he should...

Insurance Industry. (31 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: We are all concerned for policy holders and employees. I welcome the statement that the levy will not affect health insurance policy holders. Can we be sure that the morass that surrounds many of these issues does not confuse the possibility that they lead back to Anglo Irish Bank? I hope the Minister will be able to revert and give us an assurance on this matter. I welcome that the...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: I would like to refer to both matters. With regard to the health insurance issue and risk equalisation, Quinn Insurance has been put into administration because of various matters relating to its reserves being used as collateral. However, the VHI still fails to meet the standard set for it at 40% of reserves and its fund is way below where it should be. The EU has complained about this...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: Has the Financial Regulator a view on this? I welcome the initiative taken by my Labour Party colleagues but I asked on a number of occasions in the House that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government issue a directive to bring head shops under planning legislation to dictate where they could open and what their opening hours should be and that the Minister for Health...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: We need action, not rhetoric.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: I have given the Government parties the solution and they will not take action. I am asking that action be taken before more young people are harmed by taking these-----

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (30 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has assessed the scientific evidence on the merit of fluoridation of water supplies for general distribution; if she is satisfied that the existing levels of fluoridation in water supplies are appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13771/10]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (30 Mar 2010)

James Reilly: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she is taking to address concerns regarding the possible health impact of the fluoridation of water supplies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13772/10]