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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: Will the Taoiseach comment on remarks made by Dr. Gabriel Scally at the weekend to the effect that Ireland's adversarial system for dealing with medical error is not fit for purpose? Dr. Scally has suggested the introduction of a no-fault compensation scheme, particularly to deal with screening errors but also with rare serious vaccination consequences. People present for screening or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: 486. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive the single farm payment and the area aid payment both of which were due for payment in September and October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47556/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (19 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: 526. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the ESB has provided him with the list of options for the future of Moneypoint when the electricity generating plan must cease burning coal by 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47648/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (19 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: 558. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the provision of a train station at Crusheen, County Clare, will be looked on favourably in view of the improved economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47537/19]

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte) 2019: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: First Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: Tairgim: Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú. I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution. The Bill will be entitled the Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Act 2019 and insert into Article 43.4 of the Constitution the following statements: the...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte) 2019: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: First Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha." I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: Inequality lies at the heart of this motion. Health inequality is a major factor in disease development and inequality is now built into our two-tier health system. Inequality is also built into our public health system and health inequality kills. There is no argument about this statement. It kills patients worldwide and Ireland is no exception. Political policy and inaction regarding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: As we have a quorum, I propose that we deal with housekeeping matters in private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: In our first session this morning we will hear from representatives of the Mental Health Commission on workforce planning in the mental healthcare sector. On behalf of the committee, I welcome from the Mental Health Commission, Mr. John Farrelly, chief executive, Dr. Susan Finnerty, Inspector of Mental Health Services, and Ms Rosemary Smyth, director of standards and quality assurance. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: I will allow Deputy Browne just one more question. He will get in a second time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: In respect of the commission's remit regarding the inspection of inpatient services, it has come to my attention on a number of occasions that there is substantial overcrowding in acute services, which has resulted in a loss of dignity and privacy and a very unsatisfactory perception of the treatment people have received in acute services. Will the witnesses comment on that because some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: What about recruitment and retention?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: Is the recruitment problem down to lack of finance or lack of applicants?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: If a team is understaffed, those who are still standing are more likely to burn out pretty quickly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: More supports.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: There is an added value to having a long-term person in post to generate advancement in the team and in the area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: Could the Deputy please turn off his phone?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: Could Dr. Finnerty comment on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Mental Healthcare Sector: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Harty: The Deputy may ask one more question.