Seanad debates
Friday, 17 December 2004
Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage.
12:00 pm
Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
I would be delighted to do so. I hope the money can be sent out. Having read the documentation, I am convinced that Mr. G, who has been in the institution for a number of years, will be eligible for a €2,000 cheque in the new year. I would like officials from the Department of Health and Children to examine the concerns I have in this regard. I have mentioned that the institution in question is the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon town and I have referred to the person in question as Mr. G. The authorities in the hospital are well aware of the situation. I felt that it was improper to confiscate his UK pension. A great deal has been said about the Bill and the difficulties which have arisen, but I want to emphasise that point.
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