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Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2022 and Related Matters: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: In his opening statement the Ombudsman said, "The Ombudsman team has developed a strong and insightful knowledge and empathetic approach to dealing with complainants and complaints in what can be delicate and emotive circumstances." With the Ombudsman's current resources, what does the future look like? Does he reckon that future will guarantee timely, efficient and effective resolution to...

Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2022 and Related Matters: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: Is Mr. Deering satisfied the recommendations his office has made are being implemented? He has noted his frustration about the implementation of recommendations outlined in the Wasted Lives report on the nursing homes issue. Are there other areas in which he is finding there is more resistance and is there anything the committee can do to improve that?

Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2022 and Related Matters: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: I give a guarantee on that and I think other members will as well. We hope to get Mr. Deering back as early as possible in the new term to address the housing issues discussed earlier and disability.

Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2022 and Related Matters: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: I hope so. Does Deputy Buckley have any comments?

Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2022 and Related Matters: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: I can guarantee that as Cathaoirleach, and I would say there will not be a problem with it. We will do what we can and encourage Mr. Deering to make contact once he gets a reply from the HSE. We can then ask him back again. As others have said, it has been very informative and it is lovely to get someone in who is so forthcoming with information. As we all know, there are times dealing...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: I propose that the petitions considered by the committee at this meeting and previous meetings may be published, and that the replies from the Departments and other bodies may be published. Is that agreed? Agreed. We have four petitions for consideration. The first is P00002/24 and is entitled "Fairness for Existing Work Permit Holders: We want to stay and contribute". It was submitted...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: I agree. It is crazy that a family is living under that kind of pressure. The Derelict Sites Act 1990 and the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 can be applied in this case. Surely someone in the county council or the Department should be able to identify who owns the site. They should be forced to take measures to make it safe. Health and safety seems to be a big issue there.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: I second the Deputy's proposal that we write to the Department and Cork County Council to try to get answers for the petitioner. Is that agreed? Agreed. P00048/24, "Request for an Oireachtas committee to consider extensions to maternity, adoptive, paternity, parental and parents leave in the case of multiple births", is from Mr. Christopher McCann. The petition states: I request the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: P00049/24 on “Reform Irish Laws on Pet Theft” is from Ms Lisa O'Connor. It states: On the 21st of July 2020 James Browne TD made a statement on his Facebook page where it was stated his office was preparing legislation to make it a more serious offence to steal a companion pet. Nearly 4 years later there has been no movement on this. In the words of Deputy James Browne 21st...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: Is Deputy James Browne in the Department of Justice? Yes. Can we contact his office as well-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: -----and ask where that legislation he was talking about is at the moment because the petitioner said they have had numerous emails but no clear answers about it? Can we try to clarify what stage that legislation is at or whether it has even been moved? Does Deputy Murphy wish to comment or is he happy with that?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: Let us not be cynical.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)

Martin Browne: We have all had pets that have passed to different places. They just become part of a family so regarding having one stolen, something needs to happen. I think resolving this and bringing in legislation in response to that will get wide-spread cross-party support in this committee. We will write to the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, to see where the legislation he was talking about is....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (9 Sep 2024)

Martin Browne: 1101.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made in the establishment of local community safety partnerships (LCSPs); when it is expected that LCSPs will be established; to outline the focus that each LCSP will be able to place on a local electoral area basis, apart from the wider local authority area; to provide an update on the progress of establishing...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (9 Sep 2024)

Martin Browne: 1481.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the efforts made to avert a vacancy in the position of children’s disability network manager at Clonmel children’s disability network team prior to the departure of the holder of that position; the progress made in the recruitment of a replacement; to outline the system and staff in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Sep 2024)

Martin Browne: 1737.To ask the Minister for Health the provisions he foresees being taken to address the backlog in care at University Hospital Limerick, Ennis, Nenagh, St. John's and Croom Orthopaedic Hospital due to the deferral of inpatient, day surgery, outpatient appointments and other scheduled services; how the deferral of these services will not contribute to disimproved patient outcomes; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Sep 2024)

Martin Browne: 1738.To ask the Minister for Health to outline, following the deferral of inpatient, day surgery, outpatient appointments and other scheduled services at University Hospital Limerick, Ennis, Nenagh, St. John's and Croom Orthopaedic Hospital, the measures to be taken to address the backlog created; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34519/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (9 Sep 2024)

Martin Browne: 1746.To ask the Minister for Health to outline the restrictions that can prevent graduates of dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast from working in Ireland; the measures that are being taken to address any such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34599/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (9 Sep 2024)

Martin Browne: 1759.To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made regarding the continuation of an agreement whereby dentists who graduate from the UK can apply for registration here through automatic recognition, given that the current arrangement ends with the inclusion of graduates who have completed their qualification before 31 December 2024; if he is aware that the uncertainty for 2025...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 Sep 2024)

Martin Browne: 1834.To ask the Minister for Health if the locum doctor who is taking over from a doctor (details supplied) will provide services for the same hours as were previously provided by the previous doctor; to outline the hours that the new locum will be available; if a recruitment process is underway; if so, the progress made with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35271/24]