Results 301-309 of 309 for speaker:Keith Swanick

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Parking Charges (20 Jul 2016)

Keith Swanick: I welcome the response of the Minister of State. I wish to highlight the fact that we need an alternative and fairer system. Vulnerable patients are being penalised unfairly, especially elderly patients who may need to visit hospitals for outpatient appointments on a frequent basis. I will follow up with the HSE with regard to introducing a flat nominal fee throughout the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Keith Swanick: I wish to bring to the attention of the House the fact that, despite the Government's assurances that the recovery is going strong, much-needed services are still being disbanded throughout the country, which is affecting those who need them most. This week, I was told of an autistic child in the Waterford region whose specialist therapists, who the child knows well and has become...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Keith Swanick: Most of the time.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Jul 2016)

Keith Swanick: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Along with my party, I will be supporting the Bill. I am disappointed that it is necessary and that there are still many residential centres that are non-compliant with HIQA regulations. While I appreciate that measures are being taken to make said centres compliant, it is unfortunate that the deadline needs to be extended by a further two...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Keith Swanick: I share my colleagues' concerns regarding the leaked recommendations from the trauma steering group, published in The Sunday Business Post. As of three hours ago, 419 people were waiting on trolleys in emergency departments in this country, and this is the middle of the summer. The hit list of emergency services covers all parts of the country. As we know, overcrowding in accident and...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2016)

Keith Swanick: Some 266 people were handed the gift of life in 2015 through organ donation. This figure has increased substantially due to the diligent work of Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland, which is headed by Professor Jim Egan. Outcomes for transplant recipients in Ireland continue to rank among the best in Europe. Currently, organ donation in Ireland is based on a voluntary donation system and...

Seanad: Local Authority Members' Terms and Conditions: Motion (5 Jul 2016)

Keith Swanick: It is a Fianna Fáil motion.

Seanad: Health: Statements (21 Jun 2016)

Keith Swanick: I welcome the Minister to the House to discuss important issues regarding the health system. As a GP based in rural Ireland, I would like to outline some of the issues in primary care, which is a crucial aspect of our health sector. I commend the Minister for his support of the ten-year consensus on health care. It is a hugely promising step for the Government, which will refocus...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Keith Swanick: I take this opportunity to congratulate you, a Chathaoirligh, on your appointment and wish you the very best of luck. As Fianna Fáil spokesperson on health, I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to come to the House to discuss the district hospital network with a view to establishing a capital investment programme to upgrade some of the facilities. District hospitals should not be...