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Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: Deputy O'Reilly opposes section 59.

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: Amendments Nos. 39 and 40 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: I seek clarification from the Minister of State. Is it the case that once the first anniversary of the commencement of this section passes, a medical practitioner cannot get on the specialist register unless he or she has the specialist qualifications by examination or assessment by his or her professional body? Will it be the case that after that date a practitioner cannot get onto the...

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: Is the amendment agreed?

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: I remind members that there will be a meeting of the joint committee later at which we will be discussing Brexit. Are members happy to continue examining this legislation? There are 14 amendments remaining.

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: It is at 11 a.m. Shall we proceed?

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: Amendment No. 41 has already been discussed with amendment No. 36. I remind members that acceptance of this amendment involves the deletion of section 95 of the Bill.

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: Amendment No. 47 has already been discussed with amendment No. 23. Is Deputy O'Reilly pressing the amendment?

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: It was discussed with amendment No. 23.

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: Is the Deputy pressing amendment No. 47?

Select Committee on Health: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: Amendments Nos. 48 and 49 are related and may be discussed together. If amendment No. 48 is agreed, amendment No. 49 cannot be moved. Amendment No. 49 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 48.

Select Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: As consideration of the Bill has been completed, in accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil. The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: 121. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the construction and commissioning of the 60 bed modular unit at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39099/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: 167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a payment (details supplied) from the National Transport Authority for delivering complete TCU and bus operations under the LocalLink programme for June 2019 has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39114/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Harty: There is great concern in the midwest region the about the long-term viability of Shannon Airport in County Clare. The airport is an iconic institution in the midwest and an essential driver of regional development. Air access is critical to regional development. Shannon is an essential piece of infrastructure for the west and midwest, both from a tourist and economic point of view. In...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Harty: I acknowledge that many positive things are happening within the Shannon Group but, unfortunately, the airport is not thriving. What can the Government do to establish a route to a European hub? That is essential for Shannon's connectivity. I do not agree that the board is doing a poor job. It needs to be strengthened rather than abolished or replaced. There have been several calls in...

Status of History in the Framework for Junior Cycle: Statements (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Harty: Very rarely has the Minister received so many compliments in one Dáil sitting, but I believe his decision to restore history to special core status in the junior cycle is correct and that the decision to remove it as a core subject was a mistake. The Minister has been very courageous in going against the advice and restoring it as a core subject. The study of history is essential to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Harty: 366. To ask the Minister for Health the reason training recognition for registrars in otolaryngology at University Hospital Limerick was withdrawn following a visit by a member of the surgical advisory committee in otolaryngology on 27 August 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39551/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Harty: 422. To ask the Minister for Health when the HTA review team will make a decision on extending the availability of FreeStyle Libre to all type 1 diabetic patients irrespective of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39874/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Harty: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to engage with the Minister for Health, the Department of Health and the HSE in our quarterly meetings on the current issues that face our health service. On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris. I am aware that he will be accompanied by a number of his Ministers of State who will attend as they become available. I also...