Results 1-20 of 891 for speaker:John Minihan
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: I join previous speakers in expressing my sympathy on the death of our friend and colleague, Kate Walsh. Senator Dardis outlined Kate's political career and involvement in politics. We have lost a true friend and a person of tremendous warmth who could ride the tensions and traumas in political life with a calmness and sense of simplicity which struck everyone at times of strife. I came to...
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: I join with previous speakers in offering my congratulations to the Minister and her officials in bringing forward this piece of legislation. The points made are valid and great recognition is due to the commitment shown by the Minister in bringing forward this legislation and honouring the promise she has given since she took over as Minister for Health and Children to replace legislation...
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: We are all interested in patient safety.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: The prescription of drugs is done by doctors, not by pharmacists, who would dispense the drugs. That is the difference between them. I compliment the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and the IPU for approaching this legislation in the manner that they did and the contributions they made behind the scenes in informing people and stating the case, as Senator Glynn noted. It was very...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: Senator Cummins forgot the part about 4,000 being delivered.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: He has one for the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: During a recent debate on education, I called on the Minister for Education and Science to evaluate the ABA approach to autism and contrast it to the eclectic approach, which appears to be the policy choice of her Department. To date, the Department has not brought forward any evidence in respect of the eclectic approach on which it is basing its educational policy. International research...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: A total of 11,000 stab vests are on order. Some 4,000 of these have been delivered and 2,500 will be supplied per month until the total on order has been reached.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: That is progress.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: When the Senator's party was last in office, it reduced the number of members of the Garda SÃochána. The force's current strength is 14,000 and this will be increased to 16,000.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: Why did Fine Gael not introduce it?
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)
John Minihan: The Senator should read the transcript of last week's debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: Fine Gael is not sure. Its Members have changed their opinions a few times.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: I compliment the Minister and her officials on bringing the Bill before the House. It was a long time coming, but the Minister made a commitment which has been honoured. The Bill is for the betterment of the profession and patients. The pharmaceutical profession and society can now move forward. The profession has been recognised as an integral part of the health service. Pharmacists can...
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: The prescriptions should be typed.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: The matter is covered.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: It is covered in the Bill.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: No more than a parent would for a child.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: That is storage.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Minihan: Senator Ryan has just lost his job.