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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Preparedness for Ebola Virus in Ireland: Discussion (16 Oct 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Can the panel elaborate on the suspected case announced yesterday?

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: When does the Tánaiste expect the publication of the gambling control Bill, which is to update and consolidate the law on betting?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Mental Health Services: Mental Health Reform (23 Oct 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank Dr. McDaid for her excellent presentation. My problem is that coming last, most of the questions have already been asked. Suicide is my main concern. Every family in this country has some experience of suicide. I am concerned about whether the money is going to the right place. As Deputy Mitchell O’Connor outlined, there are so many agencies around the country but I wonder...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Joint Committee (23 Oct 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I wish Paul the best going forward. He was a fantastic help to me in the compilation of my report when I was rapporteur on obesity for the committee. He will be a big loss and I wish him the best of luck. Mr. Breslin is in for a tough time over the next couple of years and I wish him the best of luck going forward.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I have been approached by the families of children with severe disabilities. The health (transport support) Bill will provide for a scheme to make individual payments to people with severe disabilities who cannot access public transport as a contribution towards their transport costs. When can we expect publication of this Bill?

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak today on sexual abuse by members of the provisional republican movement. As we know, this is a discussion that has come about owing to the bravery of Maíria Cahill, who has spoken out and drawn attention to the major problem that is sexual abuse by the Provisional IRA. I wish to express my admiration for Maíria Cahill and wish her...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As a Government, we have made some difficult and unpopular decisions over the last three years but we also realise our constituents, who put us in Government, made the biggest sacrifices. They have helped us to turn the country's finances around, oversee the departure of the troika and lower the unemployment rate. Our growth figures are now the envy of Europe. When we entered Government...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: With regard to board membership on harbour boards, the purpose of the promised harbour (amendment) Bill is to amend the Harbour Acts to allow for the transfer of control of certain port companies to local authority control, to amend existing provisions regarding board membership and to repeal the Harbours Act 1946 and to provide for related matters. When can we expect the publication of that...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There is a great deal of concern about the use of e-cigarettes. The public health (retail licensing of tobacco products) Bill is to introduce a licensing system and other measures in respect of the sale of tobacco products and medicinal nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes. People are not sure about e-cigarettes. When can we expect the publication of the Bill?

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 seeks to expand the power of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, which is responsible for receiving and dealing with complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána, including surveillance powers for their criminal investigations, and allows GSOC to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I congratulate Mr. Quinn on his new role. I love to see improvements in anything. One of the main reasons I am on the committee is health is one of the most important aspects of people's lives. Will the officials elaborate on the new national control centre, which will open in Tallaght in 2015, with a back up centre in Ballyshannon? It will integrate the six regional services. Will this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: HIQA carried out an inspection of Louth County Hospital a good few months ago. There is a lot of concern in the area about ambulances breaking down. When can we expect HIQA's report on ambulance services for Louth County Hospital to be published?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am concerned about ambulance services and HIQA has carried out an inspection. Can the delegation follow up on my query and get back to me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: A national ambulance driver told me that HIQA arrived to examine the ambulance and have a look at the area.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Parents in my constituency have expressed concerns about whether their children will get places in their local schools or schools near their homes. The education (admission to schools) Bill 2013 aims to make the administration process more inclusive and equitable by ensuring that schools decide on applications in a structured, fair and transparent manner. It is also proposed to ensure that...

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: When can we expect the publication of the retention of certain records Bill, which is to provide for the retention of records of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse and also the Residential Institutions Redress Board and the residential institution review committee?

Homelessness: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this matter today. Homelessness in Ireland is a growing problem not only for the homeless themselves, but also for their families and friends. It causes great stress and worry for all concerned. As a society we have to deal with this issue. It is not an issue for the Government alone but for each and every one of us, from all sides of the...

Order of Business (11 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Before taking the consolidated domestic violence Bill we should reform and consolidate the domestic violence Acts so as not to delay the ratification of the Istanbul Convention on combatting and preventing violence against women and domestic violence. The Minister stated earlier that the Bill will come before the House next year. Is there any chance of taking the Bill sooner?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (16 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 648. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend the timeframe for the national car test penalty system due to the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47941/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: HIQA Review of National Ambulance Service: Health Service Executive (16 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the delegates for attending. A sum of €7.5 million has been allocated for 2015 for the purchase of 47 new ambulances. With 262 ambulances in the fleet, my question concerns the locations of the 47 new ambulances. What happens to the ambulances that they replace? In 2014, €11.5 million was allocated as part of the fleet maintenance programme for the purchase of 36 new...