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Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed). - Cork School of Music. (2 Jul 2003)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. For his benefit, I am happy to hear of any issue that concerns Cork because my mother is a Cork lady.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed). - Cork School of Music. (2 Jul 2003)

Ivor Callely: News about anything in the Cork area is of specific interest for me. I do not take offence at anything that the Senator has said and understand the frustration he is expressing on behalf of the people of Cork. I presume he was referring not only to those associated with or who have an interest in the School of Music but also to all other participants, including those who might be looking at...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Health Service Reform. (4 Nov 2003)

Ivor Callely: I thank Senator White for raising the issue and for the manner in which she raised it, highlighting some important points and aspects in the presentation of her case. I am pleased to have the opportunity to explain the underlying rationale for the decision made by the Government on the health service reform programme last June. The Government decision followed a number of searching reviews of...

Seanad: Crisis Pregnancy Strategy: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for inviting me to address the House. I am happy to have the opportunity to start this debate on the issue of crisis pregnancy. I would also like to mention the fact that the pupils in the Visitors Gallery are from St. Brigid's boys national school, which is in my constituency. I hope I am in order in doing so.

Seanad: Crisis Pregnancy Strategy: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Ivor Callely: It is a tremendous school. I would like to extend a warm welcome to them. I hope they enjoy their day here.

Seanad: Crisis Pregnancy Strategy: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am happy that there is general agreement in society that we should make every effort to tackle the problem of crisis pregnancy. This view is shared by all persons, regardless of their views on the substantive issue of abortion. Over 6,000 women from this country have abortions abroad every year. In fact, a figure of approximately 10,000 is often quoted in this regard. The All-Party...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "— recognises the importance of addressing the needs of older people, particularly as our population ages; — restates its policy of supporting older people who wish to continue living at home in the community for as long as possible and acknowledges the role families play in supporting their...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on issues related to the provision of services for older people and to outline what this Government is doing to meet the needs which have been identified for this population group. Older people represent a core priority of this Fianna Fáil-led Administration. We have delivered record increases in pensions and secondary benefits. There has also...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: The significant progress that has been made in the growth of funding available for this sector in recent years, is indicative of the Government's commitment to the ongoing development of health-funded services for older people. One of the great achievements of western societies in the 20th century has been the increase in life expectancy. As the standard of living for the young and middle...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: Community supports are vital in order to maintain older people in their own homes for as long as possible. Long-stay nursing care should only be a last option in care planning for older people, with the community supports acting as a real support for older people who wish to live in dignity and independence in their own communities. Numerous studies have highlighted the fact that older people...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: Other areas that the group will consider include public transport, support to carers and financial incentives to encourage older people to continue working. It will also review the various schemes currently in operation. To date, the group has met on 22 occasions. Different Departments have made contributions to the group's work, including the Departments of Social and Family Affairs,...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: The Eastern Regional Health Authority and the Southern Health Board areas are particularly affected because of a lack of public long-term care beds. This was acknowledged when the Department was preparing the health strategy. There is a commitment in the strategy to provide 1,370 additional beds, plus 600 additional day hospital beds. In addition, the strategy proposed the provision of an...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: When detailing the breakdown of additional expenditure for services for older people, I mentioned the commencement of the elder abuse programme. I will outline to the House in some detail what this entails. The publication of the report, Protecting Our Future, towards the end of 2002 — I only took office in July, received the report in November and immediately endorsed proceeding with it...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: It will be clear to the House from what I have just outlined that the Government's commitment to older people cannot be denied. We acknowledge that we must continue to develop services to meet growing needs and that we cannot be complacent. However, what cannot be denied is that the Government and its predecessor can be proud of the record to date. There is no room for complacency and we must...

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: We had to listen to it.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: We all agree with that.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: The Deputy should bring that to my attention.

Care of the Elderly: Motion. (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: That should not happen.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Dublin 10 area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Western Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to her as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (3 Feb 2004)

Ivor Callely: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Dublin area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Western Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has therefore asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter...