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Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: 715. To ask the Minister for Health the number of the regional fertility hubs that are fully operational in November 2022; the number of patients who have been seen in each hub in the first nine months of 2022; the level of treatment that is provided by each hub; the number of staff in each hub in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59431/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: 716. To ask the Minister for Health the level of expansion that he expects from each of the regional fertility hubs in 2023, 2024 and 2025; the level of staff that each hub will have; the number of patients each hub will treat; the fertility services that each will provide in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59432/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Promotion (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: I very much look forward to the European Commission publishing its report and the recommendations in that regard. It is important we lead out in respect of those recommendations. I accept there is a cost factor and also an issue with recruiting people to deal with any changes that are brought about, but if we have a screening programme, we will save a great deal of money in the long term....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Promotion (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: I might just add that the comparative report on cancer in Ireland published by IHE, a Swedish institute, sets out clear comparisons. We should also learn from those kinds of reports to develop new strategies for cancer care in this country. While we have achieved a lot, we still have a lot to learn in this area.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Promotion (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: I ask the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, if consideration can be given to the introduction of additional nationwide organised screening programmes for two of the four major cancers in Ireland, namely, prostate cancer and lung cancer, taking into account that the national screening programmes for breast cancer, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer have led to the early detection of cases...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: I thank the Chairman. Some concerns have been raised by Nursing Homes Ireland about the time period of 14 days. For argument's sake, if a notice was issued on 20 January, would the officials not accept that is far too short a period for people to respond in? I have seen this happen before with regulation where notices were issued during holiday time. People are looking for time to get all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: However, the courts are not sitting at certain times. They do not sit in August, so what happens if a 14-day notice is served on 30 July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: Will the Department come to a compromise on this issue and agree a period in between of, say, 21 days?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: Those are the two time periods I am talking about. The courts do not sit in August, although they may sit for serious criminal matters. The District Court sits one or two days a week, depending on the area of the country. During the Christmas period the courts also do not really sit, except for criminal matters. Therefore, you would run into problems with the 14 days' notice. That is one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: Someone could decide to interpret section 73A to that effect because of the way it is drafted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: In a large number of these facilities - I am talking about more than 20 - the people are all over 70 but they have a structure in place as regards the care being provided. Looking at the drafting of the section, it would appear to me to give the power to an inspector to go into such a facility. Will that be looked at? Concerns are being raised about it. This legislation applies to both...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: Does this not make it a duplicate system? The Mental Health Commission is supposed to be doing its job in relation to these facilities, but when Covid came we found an awful lot of the mental health facilities were not at all up to scratch. There was one example where there were not even changing facilities for staff coming on duty, which would be a basic requirement in any medical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: From the time the legislation is in place, is it envisaged that additional people will be required to do this work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: I am going slightly off the point here. This question relates to the private and public facilities under the HSE's jurisdiction. There is huge variation in funding support. Is there not a need for the Department to look at that whole area? If we want really good care facilities to be provided, there has to be adequate funding in place, whether it is public or private. Should the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: We need to make sure there is full compliance with regulation, but for that to happen we need to make sure there is adequate funding. We can easily fall into the problem where a private facility suddenly finds itself with its back to the wall and shortcuts can be taken. For instance, a number of facilities have closed down in the last eight to ten months because they felt they could no...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position in respect of the approval for the new primary school for Blarney, County Cork which involves the amalgamation of the two existing primary schools; when her Department will sanction the building of this school in order that it can proceed with the planning application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57389/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (22 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: 546. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the long-term plan for the old Cork prison, in view of the fact that it has been vacant for a number of years; her plans to redevelop the prison; if there have been any discussions with Cork City Council or with any other bodies which may find it suitable for development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57445/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee this morning to deal with the issues. Regarding the bailout of the banks, the estimated net cost for IBRC was €37.3 billion but the overall cost is around €45 billion. Can we get a breakdown of what each of the financial institutions cost us? I am looking for the net cost in real terms of AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB and...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: Is Mr. Carville saying PTSB is €2.95 billion?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

Colm Burke: We still have shares in AIB. That is taking into account the value of those shares.