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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Mar 2018)

Seán Fleming: Okay.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Mar 2018)

Seán Fleming: On that, regarding the recommendations yesterday, our report goes to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for a formal response to this specific recommendation.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Mar 2018)

Seán Fleming: That is scheduled to happen in any event, but Deputy MacSharry is saying we could move ahead with that in the meantime.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Mar 2018)

Seán Fleming: We will proceed on that basis. For the moment, we will go into private session for a few minutes before we resume in public session and invite in our witnesses. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 979. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the withdrawal of the Versatis patch for persons with chronic pain; the number of persons who have been approved for this patch since the beginning of 2018; the number of persons who no longer have approval for the patch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16442/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 762. To ask the Minister for Health when the consultation process being conducted by his Department in respect of the delivery of clinical services at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, will commence; the person chairing this process; when meetings with local clinicians and the community will take place; the timeline for the conclusion of this process; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 978. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for excluding persons over 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes from accessing the FreeStyle Libre device which will assist in their health situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16439/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Meetings (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 1163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the meeting with officials of his Department and EirGrid to discuss the proposal by the company to commence work on an electricity substation at Coolnabacca, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15461/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Use (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 1190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to safety concerns from being constantly exposed to mobile phones or Wi-Fi; if studies have been undertaken here or at EU level regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16100/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 1612. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a copy of the credit policy 2018 which is used in respect of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme will be provided; the reason the credit policy is not publicly available in order that persons can understand the criteria by which their applications are being assessed under the scheme; and the reason he has requested...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (18 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 160. To ask the Minister for Health if investment in neurological services will be increased for persons living with neurological conditions including stroke, dementia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease in addition to some rare genetic conditions to provide assistance with their care (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16932/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise what is a very important issue in my constituency, namely, the future of services at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. I am disappointed that the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, is not here this afternoon. Indeed, I raised this matter last autumn and the Minister was not here on that occasion either. Essentially, the Minister...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate that she was sent in here to read a script on behalf of the Minister for Health. It is very troubling that four months after the Minister said he was setting up a consultation process, he now seems to have back-tracked. The reply the Minister of State read on his behalf suggests he is merely "giving consideration to a process for wider...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: No.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: 61. To ask the Minister for Health the number of additional appointments at national director, assistant national director, general manager or grade VIII level the HSE expects to make during the remainder of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17057/18]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: The Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. Seamus McCarthy, is present as a permanent witness to the committee. He is joined today by Ms Olivia Somers, senior auditor. Apologies have been received from Deputy Kelly. Are the minutes of the meeting of 29 March agreed? Agreed. No matters arise from them that will not also arise by way of correspondence or in the course of the meeting. I...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: I ask Deputy Murphy to clarify that point. Sometimes there were bonds in place and the bonds-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: To make them safe, etc.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: We will note that issue.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Apr 2018)

Seán Fleming: Yes, there is a lot in it.