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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2015: Discussion (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: Would Mr. Molloy like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2015: Discussion (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: The two final questioners are Senators Colm Burke and John Dolan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2015: Discussion (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: As a GP, I know we all now engage in reflective practice. An extremely important part of what we do is to sit down and think what we have done this day, this week or this year. There is a growing acceptance among the medical profession that, rather than being diminished or disempowered by this, it is actually fulfilling and empowering for the doctor to do it. That is being carried out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2015: Discussion (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2015: Discussion (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: I thank Mr. Breen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2015: Discussion (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: I thank Mr. Breen. On behalf of members, I thank the State Claims Agency representatives, Mr. Ciarán Breen and Ms Catherine Tarrant, and the Irish Patients Association representatives, Ms Margaret Murphy, Mr. Stephen McMahon and Mr. Mark Molloy, for coming to the committee to give evidence.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 354. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government has plans to defend the undocumented Irish in the United States should there be any attempt to deport them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39667/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 471. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a response for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39850/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 549. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his views on whether an acquisition (details supplied) is in the long-term interests of County Clare farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39660/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 550. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if negotiations on Irish beef access to China are progressing satisfactorily; when Irish beef might be allowed into China; his views on and the estimated impact this access would have on Irish beef prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39661/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 551. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his plans to introduce two annual animal tuberculosis tests in certain areas as part of a plan to eradicate the disease by 2030; if County Clare is under consideration for two annual tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39662/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 617. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to ensure the future of the Ennis to Athenry rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39665/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Relief Schemes (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 618. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a plan is being developed with the Office of Public Works and Clare County Council to prevent recurring flooding on the Ennis to Limerick rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39666/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (13 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 645. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the IDA’s progress in securing a replacement industry for a company (details supplied) or any other activity the development agency might be generating in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39664/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (16 Dec 2016)

Michael Harty: 108. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will implement a single up to date Garda clearance recognised across various disciplines, such as child care, special needs assistant, teacher, youth reach leader and pastoral council member, thus avoiding the need for individual Garda clearance for each appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40995/16]

Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Harty: For the foreseeable future, the situation in Northern Ireland will need the closest attention and care from the Irish and British Governments. With an unwelcome election pending, we are suddenly asking ourselves how relations between the DUP and Sinn Féin were allowed to deteriorate so rapidly. There was a reasonable expectation here, in the United Kingdom, throughout Europe and in the...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Private Hospitals Association (18 Jan 2017)

Michael Harty: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that he worked both in the public and private system but what are the different types of management that exist in the public and private systems? He referred to precision governance in the private system and accountability but will he expand on the issues? With regard to recruitment, he said he has little problem...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Private Hospitals Association (18 Jan 2017)

Michael Harty: My question is on the recruitment of nurses. What system is the Beacon Hospital using? Did Mr. Fitzgerald say there were only five vacancies in nursing at the moment?

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Private Hospitals Association (18 Jan 2017)

Michael Harty: The percentage of vacancies in the public sector could be 20%. The Beacon Hospital must have a magic formula for recruitment. How does the group manage it?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Resettlement Scheme (19 Jan 2017)

Michael Harty: 4. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his proposals regarding a new rural resettlement scheme to promote the advantages of rural living and ease the housing pressure in high demand urban areas, as indicated as a one year action in A Programme for a Partnership Government. [2287/17]