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Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (11 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister back to the House. He strikes a balance in bringing the Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002 before us. As it is much easier to pronounce the word "optician" than "optometrist", I will continue to use the word "optician". I welcome the Bill which provides for a number of matters. First and foremost, it addresses the evolution of this whole branch of the health profession and...

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (11 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Rail Services. (11 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I thank Senator Feighan for sharing his time with me. I am delighted and proud as a Fianna Fáil Senator to acknowledge that the Sligo-Dublin line has received huge investment for line repair and new tracks under Fianna Fáil-led Governments. However, I am also a little sad to have to acknowledge that, while we have a wonderful line and a great track, the carriages and service leave a lot to...

Seanad: Private Business. - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (12 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Like other Senators, I am delighted to be associated with the introduction of this Bill. As Senator Hayes pointed out, it is an historic occasion in that this is the first Private Bill to come before this Seanad. The updating of the legislation was long awaited. The previous wording was slightly antiquated and narrow. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has moved into such diversified...

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for giving us of his time. I think I am the first speaker to do so tonight.

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: He did.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Rubbish.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I, too, welcome the Minister to the House once again. He appears to spend more time in this House than in the Lower House but we do appreciate him.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Perhaps we could make him an honorary Member of this House.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I doubt if that would happen. I, too, welcome this short Bill. I do not intend to go through it as other speakers have made relevant points but will refer to a few areas. The Health Insurance Authority has a five member board. When I looked up the membership this morning, I was impressed by the way the board is financially weighted and by the actuarial and pension information available. I...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Other speakers have gone into detail on risk equalisation, etc., but my parents, who lived to a ripe old age, were members of the VHI for 40 years and insured us as children. We got huge service from the VHI. Like Senator Henry, I praise the organisation and give credit where it is due. My parents reaped benefits from the VHI that were a thousand times greater than what they paid out in...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Absolutely.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: The Minister should address this matter. This is a service industry and we are paying for the service. It is also a way for the patient to see a consultant before being discharged. I welcome the Bill.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: He is a mere child.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: If the women start mentioning their ages we are in trouble.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: We cannot control leaks.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: You tell him.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: The Senator is forgetting the former Minister, Deputy Noonan.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Rubbish.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Rubbish.