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Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: It is not what I want. I seek a specific picture.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: Would you learn to answer questions?

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: Answer the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: Answer the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: She is not answering the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: I am raising a matter which I consider to be extremely important and which impacts on patients who are waiting for a cardiac procedure called a transcatheter aortic valve replacement. This procedure involves the replacement of an aortic valve in a less interventionist way than by means of open heart surgery. The aortic valve is replaced by a cardiologist rather than a cardiac surgeon. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Minister of State for the response. She has reiterated what I told her about the issue around aortic stenosis and the medical complexities involved. She then mentioned how the Government funds some of the procedures and how there is limited funding for them. Finally, she provided a summary from some manager about what they are apparently doing to address the numbers on waiting...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: I am looking for an update on the health (transport support) Bill, which concerns the establishment of a scheme to make contributions in respect of people with severe disabilities who cannot access public transport. Could the Tánaiste give us a timeline?

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: Fianna Fáil supports the Bill, and while I respect Deputy Wallace's arguments, I believe we do need to examine broader drug reform and what has worked elsewhere. Making a specific legislative amendment will not change the problem and will not improve the lives of many users. We have seen the impact of these drugs throughout our country. In fairness to the Garda and to others who have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 45. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the figures for her Department on the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and uncertified leave in each year from 2011 to 2015, inclusive. [23416/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 49. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently assigned to each divisional drugs unit in tabular form. [23605/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Remuneration (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of miles claimed for and the travel expenses paid to her and each Minister of State in her Department in respect of their functions as a Minister in her Department between 1 January 2016 and 10 March 2016; between 11 March 2016 and 6 May 2016; and since 7 May 2016. [24301/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 89. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide the name, position and annual salary awarded to her special advisers; if she will provide details for requests, if any, for an increase above the special adviser's pay cap as set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24318/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the figures for his Department on the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and uncertified leave in each year from 2011 to 2015, inclusive. [23412/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Expenditure (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 180. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of miles claimed for and the travel expenses paid to him and each Minister of State in his Department in respect of their functions as a Minister in his Department between 1 January 2016 and 10 March 2016; between 11 March 2016 and 6 May 2016; and since 7 May 2016. [24297/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Advisers Data (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 181. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide the name, position and annual salary awarded to their special advisers; to provide details for requests, if any, for an increase above the special advisers' pay cap as set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24314/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the figures for his Department on the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and uncertified leave in each year from 2011 to 2015, inclusive. [23410/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Remuneration (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of miles claimed for and the travel expenses paid to him and each Minister of State in his Department in respect of their functions as a Minister in his Department between 1 January 2016 and 10 March 2016; between 11 March 2016 and 6 May 2016; and since 7 May 2016. [24295/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Advisers Data (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide the name, position and annual salary awarded to their special advisers; to provide details for requests, if any, for an increase above the special advisers' pay cap as set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24312/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: 248. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the figures for his Department on the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and uncertified leave in each year from 2011 to 2015, inclusive. [23411/16]