Results 19,461-19,480 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly

Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Should people not be advised of its availability?

Computerisation Programme. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Perhaps the Minister will answer the following question. Some €180 million was spent on PPARs. We all accept there is need for modernisation of our information technology. The Minister continually speaks of value for money. How will she ensure we receive value for money this time and that we will not be faced with another fiasco, as happened on previous occasions? The Minister has held...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 400 children with disabilities in residential care are not protected by an inspectorate and that those children are three to seven times more likely to suffer abuse; the immediate action she will take to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45859/08]

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: In deference to my Labour Party colleague, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, I did not wish to encroach on her time but the Minister just made an extraordinary statement. She has told this House that between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. there are only 20 attendances at the accident and emergency departments of the three children's hospitals in this city. I find that very difficult to believe. I would like to...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Turning to the Minister of State's response, the bottom line is that there are 400 children who remain in institutions that are not subject to any inspection. The Minister of State has been asked when this glaring deficit will be corrected because, statistically, these children are three to seven times more likely to suffer abuse, given the nature of their disabilities and their inability to...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: It is mañana again.

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister of State's problem is——

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: I remind the Minister of State that we already have reports of abuse of children in these circumstances with the Brothers of Charity. We had those reports before the meeting of the health committee. This is his area of responsibility. I want him to show the same enthusiasm that he and his Government have for guillotining Bills to institute cuts and apply that enthusiasm and energy towards...

Children in Care. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: I am talking about children who are being abused.

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the financial impact the new private health insurance levy has had on health insurance premiums; if the recently announced price increases will force many young people and families out of the market due to the fact that health insurance has become unaffordable; when she expects to receive the EU Commission decision on the...

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister claims that if she did not take action, VHI premiums would increase by 60% for older people. This could not happen because we have community rating. It would have to increase by 60% for everybody. She claimed that the levy would not lead to any overall increase in the approximately €1.5 billion in private health insurance premiums paid, but she was wrong because VHI premiums...

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Many people would reject the Minister's assertion to the effect that she had no option other than to introduce the levy system. The VHI has considerable funds, made a considerable profit of €112 million last year and has raised its premia by 23%. Why was the legislative route offered by the courts not taken, which obviously left the door open for the Minister to bring in new legislation...

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Is the VHI for sale?

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (11 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of general practitioners who will retire year on year over the next five years; the plans in place to replace these GPs in view of the fact that there is a lead-in time in excess of a year to fill a post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45772/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultants who will retire year on year over the next five years; the specialties in which these retirements will take place; the plans in place to replace these consultants in view of the fact that there is a lead-in time of in excess of a year to fill a post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45773/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason public health nurses in the north east are not doing dressings for patients who are medical card holders; if it was not the purpose of the Health Service Executive to bring uniformity of service to all people here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45792/08]

Financial Institutions Support Scheme. (11 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Finance the mandate he has given to the public interest directors who he proposes the banks participating in the guarantee scheme appoint to their boards. [45217/08]

Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 5m: In page 6, before section 5, to insert the following new section: "5.—(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this Bill, any person the subject of undue hardship or terminal illness, may apply to the Health Information and Quality Authority for a recommendation that they be issued with a discretionary medical card. (2) The Health Service Executive shall issue a...

Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Unfortunately, I regret that one of the individuals concerned has passed on. It is too late for him. I take this opportunity to extend my sympathies to the family, whom I have no intention of naming but to whom I have spoken. Undoubtedly, there are other people who will find themselves in that situation. I know of at least one and I will consult with the Minister on it privately to...

Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: Under universal health service, everyone has insurance and is equal in the eyes of the service.