Results 1-20 of 22 for drugs speaker:John Paul Phelan

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Motion (18 Jun 2008)

John Paul Phelan: ...other Members have said. Unquestionably, over the past 15 years this country has changed a great deal. One of the changes for the worse is the spiralling problem of the misuse of all types of drugs, be they illegal substances, prescribed drugs or alcohol. I welcome the opportunity the Progressive Democrats have given Members to discuss the drafting of the new national drugs strategy....

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (11 Jan 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 848: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drug Pradaxa is not covered under either the medical card or drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40987/11]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Mar 2023)

John Paul Phelan: 1426. To ask the Minister for Health when a drug will be supplied under the drug repayment scheme to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13423/23]

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

John Paul Phelan: ...for the arts. I will mention the name of a former colleague of mine, the former Senator, Feargal Browne, who on a number of occasions in this House when he was a Member raised the issue of drug driving. A report commissioned and published by the insurance company Hibernian contained some startling information about the proportion of drivers under the age of 30 who had driven while under...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

John Paul Phelan: ...may we have a discussion as soon as possible with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform who is responsible for that area but also with the Minister of State with responsibility for the drugs issue, Deputy Noel Ahern, on where the problems rests? Last week I was shocked and horrified to hear certain remarks made in the other House. Deputy Kenny raised the issue of drug abuse...

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (25 Feb 2009)

John Paul Phelan: ...If a company cannot recover the initial investment it would be less likely to undertake costly research. One of the more controversial areas covered by intellectual property is HIV and retroviral drugs in Africa. Many poorer countries cannot afford to pay the high costs of these patented drugs and want to be able to make generic copies. Drug companies claim that this is infringing their...

Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2008)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the growing problems of alcohol and drug misuse. I agree with virtually everything Senator Ellis has said, including his statement that sufficient legislation is in place to tackle the spiralling problem. However, insufficient resources are being provided to the Garda Síochána and other agencies trying to curb illegal drug abuse. For some time there...

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

John Paul Phelan: The drug refund scheme was increased in 2002 by 31%, VHI charges by 18% and bank card charges by 108%. Does Senator Mansergh remember the Minister more than doubling bank card charges?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (11 Mar 2015)

John Paul Phelan: ...the impact of the legislation, in certain circumstances is rushed legislation necessary? We might have seen similar yesterday with the legislation following a court of appeal decision on misuse of drugs.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage. (25 Mar 2003)

John Paul Phelan: ...County Council will spend marginally less on local roads this year. This is related to the huge increase in insurance premiums, which is a disgrace. Hospital charges have increased by 26%, the drug refund threshold by 31% and the television licence fee by 40%. College registration fees have increased by 59% at a time when, as Senator McDowell said on the Order of Business, those who face...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

John Paul Phelan: ...at the earliest possible opportunity following the election to discuss this matter? There is an ongoing and significant problem with the number of people who drive while under the influence of drugs. That issue has not been dealt with yet and I ask that the Minister for Transport and the Marine take action in respect of it at the earliest opportunity.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

John Paul Phelan: ...should occur next week at the latest. I also join Senator Fitzgerald and others who have sought a debate on the health service. One aspect of the service which clearly did work was the community drugs scheme, yet it seems appalling that the scheme is on the verge of collapse. The Government and the Health Service Executive in particular have not done sufficient work to try to resolve the...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Dec 2014)

John Paul Phelan: ...a national campaign in that regard. I am glad the Minister has been able to accede to that request. Another important measure in this plan relates to the funding the HSE has included for drugs for those who suffer from hepatitis C, a particularly debilitating illness for which there is now a cure. Some €30 million is being set aside under this service plan to provide people who...

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

John Paul Phelan: ...method of tax collecting but did not reduce the overall burden on the PAYE taxpayer. I have a list of 31 different charges increased significantly in the past two years, including, motor tax, the drugs refund scheme, Voluntary Health Insurance charges and television licences. Rather than preside over a decrease in PAYE in that time, the Government has presided over an increase, primarily...

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

John Paul Phelan: ...brought to that premises and other such facilities around the country. One current difficulty is that we have very small numbers in the thoroughbred sector and because of that we cannot get the drugs to be certified. That presents a problem with the horse passport and meat being deemed as unfit for human consumption. Perhaps the Minister can examine that issue. Deputy Dara Murphy spoke...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

John Paul Phelan: ...face next year if these cuts of almost €1 billion are made. Such a debate would be particularly important at this time of economic downturn. We know that many people will seek to avail of the drugs repayment and medical card schemes next year. As Senator Ó Murchú mentioned, increasing numbers of people are finding themselves out of work. In that context, more people will have to...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2010)

John Paul Phelan: ...the Government to concentrate on this area. In the context of road deaths, Senator Carroll was right to mention the impact of tiredness and driving under the influence of prescription or illegal drugs. Government media campaigns have highlighted these issues, but there has been no other effort by the Government or anyone else to tackle them. The time of year during which most road...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

John Paul Phelan: ...areas over the past seven or eight years without our seeing any improvement. Some €500 million more is being spent on the criminal justice system than in 1997, yet detection rates are down by 6%. Drugs seizures have fallen by approximately 43% over the past year. Assaults causing harm are up by574%, and public order offences by over 90% over the seven-year period; yet we are spending...

Road Traffic (Amendment) (Use of Electric Scooters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Oct 2019)

John Paul Phelan: ...Deputy may be aware that in recent times the police in Copenhagen arrested and charged 28 e-scooter users for being intoxicated, 24 of whom were drunk and four of whom were under the influence of drugs. This enforcement was carried out in the interests of the safety of road users. Surely Ireland would wish to have the same requirement. While we are often accused of creating a nanny...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

John Paul Phelan: ...level. I do not believe it would serve a purpose. If we were to implement what we have, that would be better rather than trying to reduce the current levels. Previous speakers have touched on drug driving. Something needs to done in that regard and testing should be introduced. My last point concerns young people. I still regard myself as a young person. There is a danger in all this...