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- Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second and Subsequent Stages (16 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: I take it that the Senator is not withdrawing her comments and the inflammatory language she used. I would go so far as to state-----
- Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second and Subsequent Stages (16 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: I have the floor now. The language the Senator used was disgraceful and totally unbecoming to this Chamber, whose Members have always been very honourable and have conducted their business with dignity and respect. Quoting history and using the type of language the Senator used is totally appalling. I welcome the Minister to the House and I am sorry he had to put up with that tirade but...
- Seanad: Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Extension: Motion (16 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Extension: Motion (16 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. I echo the Acting Chairman's observations on the Minister's presence here. It speaks volume and he is always very welcome. We do not necessarily want to extend this legislation because nobody wants to quarantine people who are coming to our country. This is a country where the céad míle fáilte is something that we are very proud of but...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: I echo the sentiments expressed by Senator Malcolm Byrne. The Minister of State has done a great job with the Bill. She spoke about the support structure around her, comprising officials and stakeholders such as farm families and business-owning families. As many of us in the House come from business or farm backgrounds, we know how important this is. The Bill will make a difference to...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: At 2.30 p.m. on 21 September, here in Leinster House.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on the Cyberattack, Covid-19 Vaccination Roll-out and Covid-19 Restrictions in Maternity Hospitals: Health Service Executive (23 Jun 2021)
Martin Conway: Would Mr. Reid estimate the costs to be approximately €500 million?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on the Cyberattack, Covid-19 Vaccination Roll-out and Covid-19 Restrictions in Maternity Hospitals: Health Service Executive (23 Jun 2021)
Martin Conway: I have been raising the issue of eye care liaison officers for some time now. I know that the HSE has committed to rolling out an eye care liaison officer in various hospitals in partnership with the National Council for the Blind in Ireland. I ask that Mr. Reid to come back to me in writing over the next few days on where matters stand with that programme.
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: As we have a quorum we will commence the meeting in public session. Are the minutes of the meeting of 17 June, which have been circulated, agreed? Agreed. I welcome our witnesses to the meeting this morning. They will be presenting virtually. This meeting has two elements. We will hear about the impact of Covid-19 on youth mental health. We will also hear about the difficulties...
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: I thank Ms Cummins for a very comprehensive presentation. I now call on Ms Marina Dillon, the founder of CARE for Psychologists, to make her opening statement.
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: I thank Ms Dillon and her colleagues. We like it when we get clear and definite recommendations. We will be making a report and such recommendations will help inform that. Members will now have an opportunity to engage with the witnesses, usually for ten minutes, but there is an opportunity for latitude. I should also pass on the apologies of our Chair, Senator Black, who is unavoidably...
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Does Ms Cummins wish to reply first? Ms Reynolds should feel free to respond to the issues raised by Senator Hoey as well.
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Does Ms Dillon wish to reply?
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: They are free to contribute.
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Does Mr. Chambers wish to speak?
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Absolutely. I think we would all agree with that.
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: I thank Ms Thomas.
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Ms Dillon has lost her connection. Do Ms Thomas or Mr. O'Flaherty wish to comment?
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Ms Dillon's screen is still frozen. We will bring Ms Thomas in.
- Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)
Martin Conway: Is Deputy Kenny happy enough with that?