Results 5,601-5,620 of 10,319 for speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 43. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects palliative care services to return to pre-pandemic levels. [16851/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (31 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 111. To ask the Minister for Health if action will be taken to increase the number of neurology nurses in Dublin hospitals. [16850/22]

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: When we are debating the response of the Government to the war in Ukraine, we have to look at both its political response and its humanitarian response. The response under both headings has been very good. It has been compassionate and accurate. On the political response, the Government is to be commended for having identified unambiguously where fault for this war lies. It unambiguously...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the Governor and his colleagues before the committee. Since the departure of KBC Bank and Ulster Bank, many members of this committee have been concerned about the reduction in competition within the Irish banking sector. Is that a concern the Governor shares?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Governor is obviously aware that the Central Bank does not have a statutory role in trying to increase or encourage competition. Does he think it should? In his previous roles in different jurisdictions, did the Governor have any responsibility for increasing or improving competition?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Governor will be aware that we have a strong and established credit union sector in this country, which the Central Bank also regulates. Does he believe the credit unions could play a greater role in facilitating competition with the pillar banks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Credit union representatives say they have been disadvantaged by the regulatory framework. They refer to the fact that the regulatory capital requirements for credit unions are significantly higher than for the banks. They also refer to the lending limits that have been set in respect of credit unions. Is there anything the Central Bank can do to make it a more level playing field for them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: The credit union representatives say they are limited in terms of the maximum amounts they can lend. They are also constrained by the regulatory limits on capital requirements. Do they have a point in that respect? Is the Governor saying the credit unions have not fulfilled the opportunities they have at present?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will move on to address inflation. The Governor will obviously be aware of the significant impact that the rise in inflation is having on the cost of living for ordinary Irish people. What is the Governor's advice to the committee as to what political steps should be taken in order to respond to that rise in inflation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: A significant part of people's disposable income goes on mortgage repayments. Does the Governor believe it is likely that there is going to be an increase in interest rates by the European Central Bank, ECB, in order to counteract rising inflation? If so, how high does he think those rates may go?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does the Governor believe cryptocurrencies should be banned?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Should it be regulated?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Governor.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has concerns regarding the activities carried out by accredited personnel of the Russian Embassy in Ireland. [16014/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost to date since 25 February 2022 of providing an additional Garda presence in the environs of the Russian Embassy. [16013/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 722. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Irish patients suffering from sleep apnoea, by HSE CHO area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16395/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 723. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Irish patients who are waiting for a sleep disorder screening appointment; the way this has been affected by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16396/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 724. To ask the Minister for Health if he has a strategy to reduce the sleep disorder screening waiting list; if, and the way the sleep patient waiting lists are addressed in the 2022 Waiting List Action Plan; if, and the way sleep patients are included in the HSE National Service Plan 2022 outpatient targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16397/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 725. To ask the Minister for Health the number of sleep medicine consultants who are currently employed by the HSE. [16398/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (29 Mar 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 726. To ask the Minister for Health his strategy to create a national clinical sleep disorders strategy. [16399/22]