JPO to 'take further action' on hospital acquisition

John C. Saliba

Oct 15th 2012, 15:52

I'm just wondering.....without looking at personalities and not considering the possible (probable) existence of personal agendas, the presence of a 3rd party in Parliament IS in the citizens' interest, after all. It is only then that we woud eliminate the winner takes all syndrome. By the way, I have never voted for AD ..... yet.

Saviour Fenech

Oct 15th 2012, 15:10

I believe that St Philips would not suffice the real requirements with all the moaners and grumblers.

M Mifsud

Oct 15th 2012, 14:24

This article reminds me of a nice song by Alan Parson's Project,..... it's called Limelight :)

Victor Vella

Oct 15th 2012, 12:25

Gonzi Regime have to be stopped. It superseded all bound of bounds. Where is the constitution? Where are the separation from the executive, legislative and judiciary? Where is the rule of law? Where is morality? Where is democracy? This nation is living in the jungle where those who are the bullies and have hairy hairs do whatever they like. Disgrace.

Mario Scicluna

Oct 15th 2012, 12:19

As we are all aware, during a brief meeting with Gonzi as PM, JPO handed his resignation as PN MP.

''Given the circumstances, I expect to be consulted by you should any measure which is not specifically mentioned in the electoral programme require my support in Parliament.'' he wrote..

And yet, GonziPN did otherwise with the privitisation of car parks, and lately St. Philip's Hospital saga!

John Azzopoardi

Oct 15th 2012, 12:11

common JPO> Give it up. You have no power anymore. You seem to be on your last breath of political power. If it's not you one day, it's the other Debono.Sad indeed how two smart individuals could go so wrong.

Joseph Cauchi Senior

Oct 15th 2012, 12:06

Has the Government of the day the right to purchase and or rent property directly from third parties, when it feels it is for the need and benefit of the nation; and without having to resort to parliament?

That is the question!

JC.

John Cassar

Oct 15th 2012, 12:03

I am sorry to say that if the deal of St. Philip's |Hospital was not part of the PN electoral programme , then JPO should either pull the plug to stop the signing of the lease agreement or declare that he participating in the oligarchy scheme. JPO , be smart and show everyone that you stand by your declaration when you agreed to be part of Coalition Government with GonziPN.

Mr Andrew Camilleri

Oct 15th 2012, 12:02

Is Dr Cassar the real Minister of Health? Has he not in the past months always said that more space at Mater Dei could be freed up with better management? So who has now decided that the matter is urgent and hospital beds need to be found immediately? Who is running the Heath Dept.?

Carmel Zammit

Oct 15th 2012, 11:56

There is no limit to arrogance in Gonzipn. Indeed arrogance has been the main characteristic in absolute terms. It has now reached perilous levels as fears for parliamentary democracy grow further thanks to actions by Gonzipn. Indeed Malta has never experienced such horrible times.

V Caruana

Oct 15th 2012, 11:33

The problem with rehabilitation had been going on for years at SLH. The government didn't addressed the problem adequetaly and seems that neglected the problem when building Mater Dei.
I really felt sorry for Dr. Cassar as his idea was that the deal was going to be discussed in cabinet meetings, news acme out that the government shall be going with the deal in immediate future. Is he an outsider?

Mr l Azzopardi

Oct 15th 2012, 11:13

The question I would like the Government happy bunnies to answer is;

Why is it that after 4 years and 600 million spent, our state of the art hospital is so already overcrowded it requires an overflow?

4 years ... is this the great planning and vision for the country ... ghalina u ghal uliedna...4 years? seriously?

Anthony Pace

Oct 15th 2012, 11:11

St Philips with expansion to 200 beds can serve as a obstetric, gynaecological and possibly paediatric hospital. It is centrally located and can serve the island well.

But the goverment should have bought it outright instead of trying to lease it and hereby lining the pocket of a colleague.

Joseph Cauchi Senior

Oct 15th 2012, 10:53

What really astonishes me is the fact that the MLP commenters have already declared an election victory without yet going to the polls!

Lest we forget that in 2008 Alfred Sant was enjoying a lead of over 15,000 votes just few days before polling!

Let’s not count our chickens before they are hatched and stop building castles in the air!

JC.

Joseph Cauchi Senior

Oct 15th 2012, 10:48

Has the Government of the day the right to purchase and or rent property directly from third parties, when it feels it is for the need and benefit of the nation; and without having to resort to parliament?

That is the question!

JC.

matthew tanti

Oct 15th 2012, 10:42

since when does the government have to consult parliament when taking decisions, unless this is required by law? parliament is the legislative arm: its duty is to legislate. it is the government, the executive, which administers.

Joseph Fava

Oct 15th 2012, 10:39

Our dear Jeffrey should have realized by now that he is not a junior coalition partner. The PM, read RCC , never bothers to consult him on anything. They present him with one fait accompli after another, and he is humilitaed publicly because everythime he has, as the Italians say 'ingoiare il rospo.' He can only save his dignity and honour by voting against GonziPN, RCC % Co.

Mr charles azzopardi

Oct 15th 2012, 10:38

Can somebody explain to me if this is a management crisis being faced or a poltical crisis ?

S. Attard

Oct 15th 2012, 10:28

To honest M.P.'s Please stop talking. Don't continue to go around the bush. Stop taking the people for a ride. Dan huwa l-mument tal-verita. Stop talking. Take action. This is what the citizens want and expect from honest people's representatives.

F. Mercieca

Oct 15th 2012, 10:22

Government's action to proceed with the St Philip's Hospital deal is A CONTEMPT OF PARLIAMENT AND A CONTEMPT OF DEMOCRACY. Both of them are against our constitution. I consider that it is the duty of the President to intervene.. Especially after Minister's Cassar declaration. The Opposition should take legal action to stop such an undemocratic behaviour. We will see where the Courts.

Ivan Grech Mintoff

Oct 15th 2012, 10:15

" he would be taking steps to prevent a REPITION of situations similar to the one involving the acquisition of St Philip's Hospital, where no reference was made to Parliament."

Does that mean that nothing will be done about this particular case..?

Mr Mike Farrugia

Oct 15th 2012, 09:57

Can someone explain why the govt is buying a hospital to discard most of its facilities and use it as an old people's home? The least it can do is use it as a maternity or pediatric hospital.
And why are the patients at karen grech going to be tranferred to st philips? What will be gained?
Why doesn't the govt buy a defunct hotel for that purpose or refurbish one of the many empty govt schools?

G. Bugeja

Oct 15th 2012, 09:57

It's a shame on the part of Mihister Cassar and the Government. Minister Cassar was either lying or else the decision was taken without discussion in Cabinet. This is very serious and needs prompt action. We cannot continue going like this. Something should be done, both by the M.P.'s and by the people. This is nothing less than a dictatorship, which goes against our constitution.

Tarcisio Mifsud

Oct 15th 2012, 09:56

Then they have the arrogance of asking the LP from where would his future Labour government would finance his promises. Not difficult to answer, from the savings that would be made from unilateral and unappropriate decisions taken by gonzipn, where they literaly throw our money down the drain.

Mario Scicluna

Oct 15th 2012, 09:50

JPO upon resigning as PN MP, had a meeting with Gonzi and handed the PM the resignation letter which stated clearly “Given the circumstances, I expect to be consulted by you should any measure which is not specifically mentioned in the electoral programme require my support in Parliament.''

JPO must realise that GonziPN, on his frenzy to cling on to power at all costs, did otherwise.

twanny borg

Oct 15th 2012, 09:44

fl-opinjoni tieghi sakemm ebda parlamentari tal-pn ma jaqsam il-kamra u jmur mal-pl dawn xorta jibqghu parti mill-gvern. jekk jaqsam xi hadd il-president ghandu jibghat ghal kap tal-oppozizzjoni jifforma gvern jew jaghmel elezzjoni. il-bqija isir kif tiddeciedi l-maggorranza tad-deputati tal-gvern jew jekk ikun hemm votazzjoni skont ir-rizultat.

Joseph Brincat

Oct 15th 2012, 09:34

Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando you were gentlemen enough to Gonzi pn when you decided to be an independent MP
and still give your support to Gonzi pn ,
and now he is treating you like you are a ' 0 '
so step your foot down and tell Gonzi pn >>
what is right is right and you haven't been right so ,
so sorry BUT move over and call an election !!!

Lawrence Fenech

Oct 15th 2012, 09:30

Mhux ovvja Jeffrey li dawn id-decizjonijiet Gonzi qed jghaddihomlu il-habib intimu tieghu RCC. Mhux ghallek zammu imkahhal mieghu.

C Falzon

Oct 15th 2012, 09:28

L arroganza tal Gvern Nazzjonalista qabzet kull limitu. GonziPN u l klikka tieghu jahsbu li huma supremi aktar mill parlament. Dan ma jistax ikun.

R Casha

Oct 15th 2012, 09:25

jista jkun li dan kollu qed jsir sabiex GonziPN jgib l-kont bankarju ta Portelli f'tieghu:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120621/local/frank-portelli-convicted-of-failing-to-pay-workers-for-three-months.425365

Arukaza!

H. Meilak

Oct 15th 2012, 09:13

People here should write either 1. I am a Labour supporter so I am with JPO or 2. I am a PN supporter so I am against JPO. It's much easier.

Alex Falzon

Oct 15th 2012, 09:08

As to the acquisition of St Philips I am sure that it will be a suitable asset to our medical sector (without entering into discussion about leasing etc).

Alex Falzon

Oct 15th 2012, 09:07

I can assure you that private hospitals are not as efficient as Mater Dei in terms of service - health & safety and organization matters. They are more interested in how much profit they earn. I know this from experience! I am sure St. Luke's hospital is an ideal location and though a sound financial backing is required to reach high level standards.

pat muscat

Oct 15th 2012, 09:04

Tahwid galore! Mhux biss tahwid minn GonziPN: anqas l-Ministru tas-Sahha ma jaf x'qed jigri ! Fl-istess hin min qed jigbed l-ispag-skond JPO- ma irridtx li mur quddiem l-iscrutinju tal-Parlament u l-Awditur. Dan it-tahwid hu compounded bil-fatt li llum fil-Qorti se jkun claims minn kumpanija Maltija tal-Farmacewtika ghall-Isptar St Phillips ghax ghandha tiehu! GonziPN lost its compass!

A Farrugia

Oct 15th 2012, 09:02

Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando said today that as an independent MP he would be taking steps to prevent a REPETITION of situations similar to the one involving the acquisition of St Philip's Hospital, where no reference was made to Parliament. Bi rizultat li DIN is- sitwazzjoni tibqa ghaddejja, jekk inhu hekk mela vera missejna il qiegh ...

Joe Spiteri Gauci

Oct 15th 2012, 09:01

And now the end is near
So I take the final action

Joseph Bonnici

Oct 15th 2012, 09:00

Take action now Jeff, before it's to late. You can do it for the sake of this nation.

Joseph E Briffa

Oct 15th 2012, 08:59

Acquisition of private property doesn't need Parliament's approval. I believe parliament's blessing is required only in cases where public property is passed on to third parties.

Jesmond Chetcuti

Oct 15th 2012, 08:51

the end is near now ...another nail in the coffin....

Ronnie Callus

Oct 15th 2012, 08:50

The present Government is continuing to be arrogant with - Parlament and us voters. This has to be halted as Democracy is seen to be lost. There is no Honesty and Sincerity towards us citizens. Keep on pressing. Malta has lost a number of buildings 9 Schools, hospital etc;) which could have been renovated and not left to crumble. Peoples' money are being not intelligently used

Pierre Vassallo

Oct 15th 2012, 08:47

Cheaper? can JPO tell us how he estimated that it is cheaper? Does he think it will only take €12million to refurbish and equip St. Luke's Hospital. And what about the patients needing rehab now? They have to wait until tenders for procuring equipment and having the hospital refurbished are; issued, processed, adjudicated, wait for any appeals and eventually execute the works?

Ruben Hili

Oct 15th 2012, 08:46

JPO...gawdi l-ahhar ftit ta hajtek fil parlament. :)

R Axisa

Oct 15th 2012, 08:40

Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando said today that as an independent MP he would be taking steps to prevent a repetition of situations similar to the one involving the acquisition of St Philip's Hospital, where no reference was made to Parliament. - jigifieri din se jhalliha ghaddejja???????

P Buħaġiar

Oct 15th 2012, 08:39

What is holding JPO as an Independent MP to go to the Presedent of the Republic Of Malta, and express His wish to step down the arrogance of this Cabinet? JPO can for once, cross on the opposition side, bringing GonziPN and the Clique to CLEAR minority in parlament. Than the President of the Republic ask the PM for a vote of confidence in parlament, or call an election.

M Grima

Oct 15th 2012, 08:38

There is only one action to stop this dictatorship rule, present a motion of no confidence and you will have the backing of both the majority of the house and the blessing of the electorate to end this tyranny. Otherwise GonziPN will find all the loopholes and continue to run roughshod over you and us.

V Mercieca

Oct 15th 2012, 08:33

Can’t one of the MP’s ask the Court to issue an injunction against the signing of the contract until it is reviewed by parliament?