Results 61-72 of 72 for other and baby speaker:James Reilly

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: As Deputies Regina Doherty and Peter Fitzpatrick said, Article 40.3.3 includes the words "as far as practicable". They have to stay and I cannot accept that amendment. The test must be met. The test concerns the risk to the life of the mother, not suicidal ideation. It is not about meeting the need but averting the risk to the life of the mother. I am not able to accept the amendments...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

James Reilly: I thank the Senator. Section 2 of the Bill repeals and revokes those provisions of the 1978 Act and the 1991 regulations in respect of tobacco products that were deemed to contain price fixing provisions by the European Court of Justice. I am very disappointed with the judgment. I am on record here in the past as saying that I want to tackle this and have written to Commissioner Borg about...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: At the outset I wish to explain what symphysiotomy is and to give some background and context about its use as a surgical procedure and, specifically, its use in this country. Symphysiotomy is a medical procedure that was primarily used before the advent of safe caesarean sections. It was introduced into Irish hospitals to help women who had difficulty giving birth due to narrow or...

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 3:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Savita Halappanavar and recognises the very strong feeling of the Irish people in the wake of her death; awaits the outcome of the investigation into Ms. Savita Halappanavar’s death to be chaired by Professor Sir Sabaratnam...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I extend my sympathy to the family of Ms Savita Halappanavar on their loss. My aim and the role of my Department is to improve the health and well-being of all people in Ireland in a manner that promotes better health for everyone, fair access, responsive and appropriate care delivery and high performance. In particular, our focus is on ensuring the provision of a safe, quality-assured,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly):   It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where it is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy on the matter. The policy in my department is that consultancies above �100,000 must be approved by me and those below this figure are...

Symphysiotomy: Statements (15 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: At the outset I wish to explain to the House precisely what symphysiotomy is and to give some context about its use as a medical procedure and specifically its use in Ireland. Symphysiotomy is a medical procedure that was used primarily before the advent of safe caesarean sections. The procedure was carried out in Ireland from approximately 1920 until the early 1980s. It was gradually...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: With regard to the information requested by the Deputy concerning legal services obtained by the Department between 2006 and 2011, the available information, which is set out in the tables that follow, covers the period from January 2007 to November 2010. Information concerning the period December 2010 to date is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: There are over 74,000 births in Ireland each year, the majority of which take place in 19 public hospitals. Ireland currently enjoys one of the lowest neo-natal mortality rates in European and OECD countries. As Minister for Health, I am committed to ensuring that women can avail of the highest quality maternity service. I am also keenly aware that we need to take account of women's...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: ...specified by the Deputy a total of 266 reports have been commissioned by my Department. This spans a thirteen year period of widespread reform, huge technological advances, service expansion and fundamental change in our health system. The names and cost of these reports are set out in the tables below. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be possible, given the large number of...

Health Services (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: ..., in response to my last question that was dealt with by the Minister. In regard to this issue, the Minister will forgive me if I read out a section of a report from the Dental Protection Ireland. Dental Protection Ireland, DPL, the specialist risk management group, has raised concerns about a memo from a HSE senior dental manager sent to dentists working in community clinics indicating...

Patient Safety: Motion (29 Jun 2010)

James Reilly: ...of the motion I have moved deserves to be emphasised, particularly the section in which we call on the Government to establish a patient safety authority to ensure "investigations take place when and where" necessary. As things stand, such an authority is not being established, unfortunately. We are having this debate on foot of another serious scandal - the misdiagnosis of miscarriage in...