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- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter and to thank the people who were involved in the convention. Many people gave up their time and put a great deal of effort into being involved. That is very much appreciated and should be acknowledged. I will focus on a narrow part of this report and what I consider to be a fundamental part of our democratic system, the electoral system...
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: That still would happen with single-seat constituencies.
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Look at the last by-election.
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I note by the way that the last two by-elections in Dublin were won by the Socialist Party.
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: On a point of information-----
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: On a point of information-----
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: On a point of information-----
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: On a point of order-----
- Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I will not push it but the Acting Chairman should have allowed me to make my point.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 36. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48910/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Services (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 154. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the contracts will be signed in respect of a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48915/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 270. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the sale and supply of alcohol; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48906/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 376. To ask the Minister for Health to set out the position regarding the provision of free general practitioner care for those under six years and those over 70; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48918/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 377. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 17 October 2014 the position regarding the repatriation to Kerry General Hospital of the four Kerry dialysis patients travelling to Cork University Hospital for treatment and the subsequent reply from the Health Service Executive of 29 October 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48919/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: 494. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will qualify for free fees and a maintenance grant; if not, if there are other financial supports available to the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48916/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I thank the delegates for attending. I have received a letter from a constituent on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry who believes she contracted Lyme disease when hiking in Killarney National Park. Kerry is one of the counties identified as high risk in that regard. The experience of the person in question has been absolutely appalling. Despite undergoing numerous tests in Ireland,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Is the centre open to representations from sufferers?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Is there scope on the committee itself for someone who represents sufferers?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: Can I go back to my constituent and tell her there is no way that if she is positive for Lyme disease, the labs in Ireland would have missed it on foot of the tests that were carried out? Could I confidently say that is what the witnesses are saying to her here today?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)
Brendan Griffin: I ask for that to be withdrawn. There is a likelihood that this lady is watching these proceedings.