Results 421-440 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: It is important to point out that the programme, which I did not see, that was broadcast last night alleged that the lack of regulation in the home care sector leaves the recipients vulnerable to abuse. I understand four cases were highlighted. It is important to point out that any individual case where less than professional and caring services are provided is something which nobody in a...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: This House would be unanimous in its concern about any digression from the highest standards of care one would expect, particularly for people who are elderly or vulnerable, people who are part of the mental health services and people living in community care settings. I would apologise to any family - I understand four cases were highlighted - for any digression from the standard of care...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: You did. You said-----
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: You referred to rottenness at the core of Irish society.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I do not accept for a moment that such a comment properly-----
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: If I may, Deputy.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I listened in silence to what he had to say. I am not making a political point.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I do not accept that level of rhetoric. It is irresponsible.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: There were four cases. It is not about "rottenness" at the core of our society. It is about the four cases that were reported on yesterday. We do not know whether they are representative of more cases. That is why a review must take place. I am talking about a review.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: If I may-----
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: Many carers do their jobs conscientiously and professionally.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: As a representative of his constituency, Deputy Kenny knows many people who are dealt with properly and appropriately. Millions of home help hours are provided to 54,000 people in this country.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: There are thousands of people in receipt of home care packages and day and respite care places. They receive good care in the great majority of cases, thankfully, because we do not have a society with "rottenness" at its core. We have a society with a strong, compassionate and professional approach.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I believe the great majority of people are receiving a good service, given the resources-----
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I am sorry, Deputy, do not interrupt me now. You made that point.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I do not accept that premise.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I accept that in any individual case that arises, such as the four cases that arose in this programme, a review is required. Some 65,000 people are in receipt of this range of services in the community. We want to see all of those reviewed. I do not refer to a full inquiry in the sense of a public inquiry. I am talking about a full review. Where problems arise, as they do from time to...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: That has happened on many occasions. Obviously, such concerns have to be accommodated where they are justified, or where it is reasonable for people to make that case. We need to take on board the lessons that are to be learned in this case.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: We should not jump to the conclusion in all circumstances, or in all cases, that this is symptomatic of something that is systemic throughout the system. I do not intend to resile from my personal belief, which is that those who receive services, regardless of how they are provided, must at all times have the requisite dignity and care demanded by a professional approach. I refer to...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: We all have members of families who have had the benefit of these services over the years. I am sure the majority of cases represented in this House, as elsewhere, would reflect that view as well. In no way should it dilute our sense of duty to those to whom that standard was not applied, as made evident in last night's programme. It is clear that a full and comprehensive review of all...