Results 201-220 of 1,663 for speaker:Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Statistics (1 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 223. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the deprivation rate for persons with a disability here; how this compares with the EU average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10722/17]

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (2 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I very much welcome that the Minister is introducing this Bill. The automatic medical card for children whose parents are in receipt of domiciliary carer's allowance is especially important for those who face a review every three years or whatever. Affected parents in my constituency have brought up the hardship of filling up the forms. They have a lot of other stress in their lives,...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (2 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: We have a major problem in accessing home help hours in Cork South-West. The graph shows an increase, but this is probably one of the main issues on which my office works. People are being held in hospital longer because of it. They would be fit to come out if they were to receive a little help and it would cost less. Perhaps the Minister might examine this matter. I presume it is the...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (2 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am not sure if the Minister has heard of CoAction in west Cork. The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, met people from there. I ask the Minister to talk to the Minister of State and check it out himself. They need a major cash injection for respite and for residential care. Many of the parents of special needs adults are getting very old and are getting concerned about if they...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (2 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Deputy Durkan touched on some of the points I want to speak on. If more money was spent on mental health as a preventative measure it would be very cost effective. More money might be put into the campaign, "It's okay not to feel okay". If people were to talk earlier and not bottle things up then money could be saved in the long run. Campaigns could advise people on how diet and exercise...

Commission of Investigation into the Grace case: Motion (7 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Fianna Fáil fully supports the proposal to set up a statutory commission of investigation into the events surrounding the Grace case. The formal establishment of this inquiry is long overdue as it is more than six months since the Minister received the Dignam report, and taking into account that the terms of reference for the inquiry have obviously been greatly influenced by the Dignam...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (7 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the decision to omit Cork south-west from the list of new schools appointed to the DEIS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12166/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Garda Vetting of Personnel (7 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to deal with the delay in Garda vetting procedures for special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12173/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 16. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address the absence of a dedicated specialist medical rehabilitation unit for persons with neurological disabilities in the south [12347/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: What are the Minister for Health's plans to address the absence of a dedicated specialist medical rehabilitation unit for persons with neurological disabilities in the south of the country?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: As the Minister of State is aware, there is a severe shortage of rehabilitation services in the Irish health care system for people living with neurological conditions such as stroke, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. It has been estimated that Ireland should have 270 inpatient beds to meet the needs of its population in this regard, but it has less than half...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: The programme for Government includes a commitment to publish an implementation plan for the development of neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. Will the Minister of State give the House a commitment that the plan will provide what has been recommended for the south? In his initial response, he used the word "considering", which is really not strong enough. A firm commitment is...

National Educational Psychological Service: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank my colleague, Deputy Thomas Byrne, for bringing this motion before the House. I commend him on his Trojan work in the education field. I want to praise the fantastic work of NEPS in promoting the social, emotional and education skills of pupils across the country. It is disappointing and maddening to see that the service is so understaffed. That 95,543 primary and post-primary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 67. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken by the HSE to ensure that children requiring assessments for services under the Disability Act 2005 receive them within the statutory timeframe. [12089/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 80. To ask the Minister for Health his plans in place to expand services at Bantry hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12088/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (8 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 267. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of persons in County Cork who have not received 85% of their total 2016 payment under GLAS 1, GLAS 2 and AEOS; the reason for this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12273/17]

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters) (Revised): Motion (9 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am pleased to be back here again today to speak on the new revised terms of reference. I reiterate our support for the proposal to set up a commission of investigation into the events surrounding the Grace case. Yesterday I and Deputy John McGuinness attended a meeting with the Minister, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath, and new terms were agreed which addressed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Data (9 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 270. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of Cork farmers enrolled in the areas of natural constraint; the process of reviewing qualifying areas for the areas of natural constraint scheme; if his Department has completed the mapping exercise in Cork; when the maps will be published; the consultation which will be undertaken with Cork farmers on the review;...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (21 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons availing of the incapacitated child tax credit for each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [13546/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 936. To ask the Minister for Health the 33 residential centres run by St. John of God for persons with disabilities that are currently deemed by HIQA to be non compliant with regulations, in tabular form. [13752/17]