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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know we are keen to have the consultant neurologist in situ. There is also the issue of the designated nursing post at Temple Street Hospital. Accepting that is the key focus of our submission to the Minister and the Department, has there been any research at home - Mr. Kennedy referred to international research - into the positive impact of folic acid as part of the diet of a particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I noticed Mr. Landy noted my question. In addition to spina bifida, does folic also have application in terms of hydrocephalus? I did not think so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask that the clerk would circulate copies of the letters to the Minister, the HSE and the IMO.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before we bring in our friends from Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland, I suggest that we send separate communications to the HSE and the Minister for Health. These issues are not to be confused. We should echo the seven points which Mr. Maher has outlined. In regard to Ms Mooney's response, the IMO appears before this committee regularly. It can play an important role in this regard. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have met with representatives of both organisations - Fibromyalgia Suffers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland. The outline of the circumstances that present to those they are supporting is very distressing. I want to thank most sincerely all of those who have attended the committee, including those who spoke. They have given powerful testimony on the conditions both of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety Agency (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the Programme for Government commitment to establish a Patient Safety Authority incorporating the Health Information Quality Authority; if he will outline the basis on which the Patient Safety Agency will be established; its role, function and authority; the difference between it and the Patient Safety Authority; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the primary care centre in Longford Town; if his attention has been drawn to any planning difficulties associated with sewage facilities, or any other facilities, some of which have been highlighted by residents of an estate (details supplied); if the site is fully compliant with all necessary building regulations; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a sensory dynamic orthosis lycra suit has not yet been provided by the Health Service Executive in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54739/12]

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: And continuing.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I have another amendment and as Deputy Naughten is also waiting to move amendment No. 4, I will not make any further contribution.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 3: In page 6, to delete lines 12 to 14. It is quite obvious that this will suffer the same fate as my previous amendment. As I explained on Committee Stage, the effect of section 4 as it stands would be to remove the requirement to lay regulations before the Houses of the Oireachtas in draft form. I have explained that by reference back to the principal Act of 1994,...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am disappointed the Minister has not accepted the amendment. I am sure he understands why I focused on the matter and why I believe it to be important. I am not entirely convinced by the explanation he has given that this is no longer a requirement and a protection. There lies the difference between us on this matter, as with so many other matters. I will not prolong my contribution.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister set out to attempt to rubbish the point that the so-called reform strategy and what the Minister envisages in terms of universal health insurance as the basis of the delivery of same into the future is based on competing private health insurance companies, yet he concludes by lauding and applauding that very approach. His conclusion is so contradictory from what he said at the...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, line 35, to delete “old.”,” and substitute the following: “old, (e) the imperative to ensure that all persons receive, in due time and to the highest standard possible, health services on the basis of need alone and not on the basis of ability to pay.”,”. As I stated on Committee Stage, the Government's reform strategy is...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Minimum Wage (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Taoiseach the number of employees on the minimum wage; the number of employees on the minimum wage who are male and the number who are female; the number of employees on the minimum wage who are under 25 years and the number over 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53942/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youthreach Programme (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of Youthreach participants at year end 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53962/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of those pursuing the VTOS programme at year end 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53963/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of participants on PLC courses in 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53964/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: EU Presidency (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to hold a conference, seminar or other event on further education and training policy in the context of the Irish Presidency of the European Union in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53965/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the establishment of SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53966/12]