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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline efforts to combat TB; if he will outline the funding, resources and facilities for same for the years 2009 to 2012; if he will introduce a screening programme for vulnerable groups in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51259/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Appointments (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the number and list of health agencies/boards that are awaiting Ministerial appointments; the timeframe they have been waiting for same; the number that do not currently have a quorum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51260/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health when payment will issue from the Health Service Executive in relation to the nursing home care of a person (details supplied) in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51276/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the ownership status of the site at St. James' Hospital, Dublin, now identified for the new National Paediatric Hospital; if it is publicly or privately owned; if the latter, is it leased or rented; if so, from whom; if that situation applies, what are the possible implications, if any, for the new hospital, including cost to the public purse, fixity of tenure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as and from Tuesday the 30 of October 2012, the provision of nursing services in satellite clinics with the exception of ARC will be by referral from a doctor using an appointment system; reasons for same;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51443/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Reform (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the services provided for the Health Service Executive by a company (details supplied); if he can confirm that this company further outsources these services and to where; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51523/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health when EU Directive 2010/63/EU will be implemented; the process of public consultation he has or intends to employ and the scrutiny period that will apply in the Houses of the Oireachtas preceding implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51566/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Excuse me, Chairman, but I must leave now. I want to thank all of the panellists who attended and wish them well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Part of an exercise such as this involves Mr. White being listened to, but he should do the other participants the courtesy of listening in return. He has demonstrated to me by his remarks that he has not listened to one word we have said. Given the seriousness of this issue, I find it most disappointing that Mr. White has not taken the time to note the points we have made. Contrary to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is another aspect of everything we have been addressing in recent times, because not all children in every class are getting there. I know of situations in which some children are left behind while the class goes swimming.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely awful, because this contributes to further problems. Let there be no mistake. These are the early seeds of mental health issues in terms of confidence and all the other things that will have an impact on young people growing up. It is absolutely awful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join with the Chairman in welcoming the representatives from the Nutrition and Health Foundation the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management, and Mr. White. They are all very welcome. I do not have many questions to ask. There is no question but that Mr. Trevor White's contribution has challenged us. That merits some further consideration and, no pun intended, we need to chew on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If I may make a brief comment, with all respect to Senator Crown, what he demonstrates is a total refusal to accept the very considered remarks of members here, who are no less enthusiastic than he is to reach a certain position. We have made that abundantly clear. How we go about our task is the only difference. Senator Crown wants to force some of us to take up positions on his wording....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Chairman take an amendment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Chairman would give me a moment I will do so. He might speak about something for a brief moment while I-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Chairman will forgive me while I had doodled with something earlier I am trying to get the wording more in line with the views expressed by many members earlier, With the indulgence of the Chair, I offer the following wording as an amendment: "That the Joint Committee on Health and Children, affirming its strong support for efforts to reduce smoking, calls for a process of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not a smoker. The last time I had a cigarette in my hand was 36 years ago and I am glad it is as far back as that. Smoking is not illegal. While I am supportive of the idea of ending smoking as a practice in this institution, it would send out a much stronger message if, through a process of consultation with Members and staff, we had voluntary compliance with a non-smoking practice...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the lending restrictions being placed by the Registrar of Credit Unions on credit union lending including the total number of credit unions to which these restrictions apply and the nature of the restrictions currently being applied. [50521/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the concerns expressed by the Irish League of Credit Unions with respect to the proposed provisions in the Credit Union Bill 2012 relating to term limits and exclusions from credit union boards and the impact of these proposals on smaller credit unions; and if he will consider amendments to the relevant section of the Bill. [50522/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (15 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce compulsory life saving training in secondary schools; if he has no such plan, if he will commit to carrying out an impact assessment of the introduction of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50622/12]