Results 41-46 of 46 for other and baby speaker:Simon Harris

Hospital Waiting Lists: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge Deputy Buckley's track record in pursuing mental health issues and being a strong advocate in this area. If he sends me details of the first matter he raised, I will have it examined. I am not aware of the issue he raised in regard to the ambulance service but will have it checked out by my officials and revert back to the Deputy. We need to expand our ambulance fleet...

Symphysiotomy: Statements (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House this morning and to have the opportunity to discuss the outcome of the symphysiotomy ex gratiapayment scheme and the report of Judge Maureen Harding Clark, assessor to the scheme. It is fair to say we have all been touched by the stories of the women who underwent symphysiotomy and the Government’s aim was to take as humane and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Health Issues: Minister for Health (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: ...the extent of the matter. I take very seriously the point made by Deputy O'Connell. The committee has heard me make the point already that I have ideas about things I would like to see changed and improved in terms of structure. I have resisted doing so out of respect for the fact that we are trying to do something that we have never done before in this country - a ten-year plan with...

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace. I can assure them I am not looking for anywhere to hide on this issue. There can hardly be a more difficult situation for a woman who is pregnant to face than to be told by her doctor that her unborn child is not fully healthy and well, is not going to grow to achieve all that every mother and father wishes for their child and, worst of all, is...

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon - Annual Accounts 2011 (7 Nov 2013)

Simon Harris: I thank Mr. Neilan, Mr. Meaney and the team for being here today. At the outset I should make it clear that those who are asking questions and holding the board to account are not against rural jobs, a stadium in Limerick or positive developments in the greyhound industry. Everybody appreciates the importance of such industries to the Irish economy and communities. We are asking the...

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on the Construction Contracts Bill 2010. This has been a long time coming for many subcontractors, in my own county of Wicklow and throughout the country. Deputy Nolan is quite correct when he states we cannot fix the problems that have occurred but there is an onus on us in this House to put structures in place to prevent these problems...