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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: I thank the witnesses for appearing and presenting their views. I start from a view that we need to trust women and have confidence in their decision making. At the same time, being pregnant, regardless of whether it is desired, is a life-changing moment. We need to keep in mind, therefore, that these decisions are not simple. On conscientious commitment vis-à-visconscientious...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: Dr. Boylan also spoke about the consequences of getting the diagnosis wrong. Listening to Dr. John O'Brien I began to very much appreciate my family doctor. He indicated that some 60% of GPs have closed their lists and spoke of a "demographic cliff", which is an arresting phrase. He said, in response to Deputy Kelly, that he is concerned about GP services' capacity to deliver by 1...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: Is there a plan B?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: What about the Scotland-Ireland thing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: At least there is some pencil work being done behind the scenes.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: It is good to be back again. The budget is coming up in a couple of weeks and I wish to raise two related matters with regard to disability. This is the first budget to follow Ireland's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is an opportunity of having and a necessity to have a budget that has something for disability across a range of Departments....

Seanad: Inclusion in Sport: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: I move amendment No. 1:To insert the following after the seventh paragraph under “recognises:” “- that Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD), earlier this year; - that this motion responds to Article 30 – Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport - of the UN CRPD, specifically in...

Seanad: Inclusion in Sport: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State. My amendment, in effect, puts the belt and braces on the statements made by Senators Conway and O'Mahony when they connected the intent of the motion to Article 30 of the UN convention. It puts it on a stronger basis, so I hope that is enough said about that. In terms of the context of this motion, we have just ratified the United Nations Convention on the...

Seanad: Inclusion in Sport: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

John Dolan: Is Páirc Uí Chaoimh not being redeveloped?

Seanad: Budget 2019: Statements (9 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: This is a more than disappointing budget. After the dramatics of red lines, carefully planned leaks and statements on the plinth, it is a huge missed opportunity. Last week, I and my colleagues in the Civil Engagement group called for a very prudential policy to be adopted and we urged the Government to heed the cost of not investing in public services. We highlighted the need for the...

Seanad: Budget 2019: Statements (9 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: It will be before us tomorrow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (10 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: And for those who are on the way.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Scoping Inquiry into the CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: I have been elevated to the Lower House. The Chairman's full apology for repeatedly and mistakenly referring to me as Deputy Dolan is very appropriate, as it is an apology from a doctor and an example of full disclosure. Dr. Scally puts his finger on the problem. When it comes to the hard cases, it sticks in our craw to come out and say it. I thank the Chairman for his introduction, which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Scoping Inquiry into the CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: Deputy Kelly is a lovely fellow.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. In Europe, the wealthiest continent in the world, some 25% of citizens are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. A large proportion of them are the great majority of the 80 million European people with disabilities. I applaud the work of the European Anti-Poverty Network and, in particular, its Irish branch in that regard. On...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: I requested that the Minister might attend the House on that matter.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: I am delighted to welcome the Minister, Deputy McHugh, to the Upper House. I wish him the very best. He will, hopefully, have plenty of time to put his feet under the desk and get to grips with a really important brief in the Department of Education and Skills. I thank Senator Kelleher for having the drive, energy and guts to push on with this and to be able to involve others and get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New Standard Operating Procedure for Assessment of Need under the Disability Act 2005: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: I welcome the witnesses from the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists. I have a long association with the disability Bill - one withdrawn, there was a second one and then, finally, it passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas in June 2005. That was a time of great hope and expectation, that has been badly dented in a number of ways. Emotionally and otherwise, that is where...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New Standard Operating Procedure for Assessment of Need under the Disability Act 2005: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: That is in every therapy, not only speech and language.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New Standard Operating Procedure for Assessment of Need under the Disability Act 2005: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

John Dolan: That is at a local level. Is there somebody or some entity in the HSE going back and stating, whether it is occupational therapists, OT, speech and language therapists or whoever, that in the past year X per cent moved, in the previous year Y per cent moved and one can anticipate a figure? In Ms Kenny's trade, how many people are coming out of college every year in Ireland?