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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: In reaching an agreement regarding the private hospitals, did the Department of Health or HSE take into consideration the debt that was being serviced arising from consultants investing in the services they were delivering? Was that question ever dealt with in the context of these negotiations?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Does Mr. Varley believe that is an issue that has to be addressed? Is it an outstanding issue as far as consultants are concerned? Will they approach the HSE or the Department to find a resolution and compensation?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: With regard to cancellations of procedures or ongoing treatment and care of patients, what does the waiting list look like now? How many were cancelled? How many are likely to now form a new queue to receive the care that they were getting from a private consultant?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Has Mr. Varley any idea about cancellations? Is there a way to establish the number of cancellations across the hospitals?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Some consultants have complained to members of the committee that in the context of that new arrangement, where private hospitals were taken in charge by the HSE, the output was very low because there was no working arrangement. Instead of covering a number of patients, as with the figures Mr. Varley has just given us, they were not able to do that number. As a result, there was little...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: As many as 1 million patients suffered from this.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: I want point out to Mr. Breslin that the last he appeared before the committee, a number of questions were asked, and a commitment was given that we would receive a reply in writing. To my understanding that has not happened to date. Some of the very same questions were asked again today. Will he give us a commitment that the questions from the last day at least will be answered?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: I know the procedure.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: It would have saved a lot of time today, had those questions been answered. Earlier on, Mr. Breslin asked a question about-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: ---- the State Claims Agency, and the fact that the letter had informed those concerned that if the consultant had not signed the type A contract, the tests would not be processed. Mr. Breslin says that was fixed up in 48 hours but it does bring about a situation where there is a growing mistrust between the consultants and the Department. That was reflected again in the context of the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Would Mr. Woods like to comment on the issue of mental health? That is a concern.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Would Mr. Woods not accept what the consultants said to us this morning, namely, that is simply not the case and the technology now in place is abysmal? I am citing the consultant.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: I compliment the Acting Chairman's on this session. It was very efficiently run.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Bureaucracy at its best.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Listening to the scenario being painted for us today, it is clear to me that we are going to be in one serious economic mess all through this year and, indeed, next year. We now need to plan rapidly for the Irish tourism and transport sectors. I am from Carlow–Kilkenny. As people were speaking and addressing questions, I could think only of its hospitality sector, from the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (3 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of VRT and other tax liabilities collected on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners by NCT centres since a company (details supplied) was appointed to do so; when the tax collected by the company is transferred to the Revenue Commissioners; the amount outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9068/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (3 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has assessed the need for two new mainstream classrooms, one special education teaching room, large-scale refurbishment of existing buildings and associated redevelopment of the grounds of a school (details supplied); the status of the two applications to have the works approved and funded; if his officials have engaged with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (3 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students seeking a place in a secondary school in Kilkenny city for commencement in September 2020; if these students will be accommodated in Kilkenny city schools; his views on whether this is a growing issue; the action he plans to take to solve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9071/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of places available in special units of schools in Kilkenny city for the education and support of children with Down syndrome; if there are sufficient places available for 2021; and the position of a person (details supplied) awaiting a place at a school. [9072/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a wage subsidy payment from his Department in view of the fact their income as a secondary school teacher doing 11 hours of resource teaching and 11 hours from casual substitution has ceased due to school closures. [9073/20]