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Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am referring to the health (transport support) Bill. We need a contribution towards the costs of people with severe disabilities who cannot access public transport. When can we expect the publication of the Bill?

Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We need to introduce systems to test drivers for drugs and to provide for the mutual recognition of driver disqualifications with the UK. We also need other safety measures. I was shocked to hear this week that 60% of those who come before the courts for drink-driving are able to escape without conviction. We need to ensure drink-drivers are not able to use technicalities and loopholes to...

Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We also need an overhaul of road traffic legislation. When can we expect the publication of the road traffic Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health and Social Care Professionals Act Regulations: Minister for Health (20 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As a former intercounty manager of the Louth senior football team, I am lucky that I understand there is a difference between a physical therapist and a physiotherapist. Because of the proposed regulations and legislation to be introduced in 2016, it is very important that the public understand that there is a massive difference between the two. There is also a massive difference between...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We need to educate our citizens if we are to combat obesity, which is a serious problem in our country.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We could provide some assistance in this regard by providing for mandatory calorie labelling in restaurants, takeaways and premises selling foods that are not pre-packaged. When can we expect the health and well-being (workplace well-being) Bill to be published?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in this evening's debate. When this Government took office in 2011, this country was in dire straits. The previous Government, which was led by Fianna Fáil, had run the country into the ground to such a degree that we had to rely on bailouts to pay our bills, including the public sector wages of nurses, teachers and gardaí. It should not be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: General Scheme of Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Minister for his presentation. This Bill will go a long way to help people who have been adopted. It is important that they get all of their information and it will give closure to many of their lives. The right to information about their identity will go a long way in that regard. It is also very important that we do not forget the rights and privacy of their parents. It is...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Construction Industry Register Ireland is an official online register of competent builders, contractors, specialist subcontractors and tradespeople who undertake construction work.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The register needs to be placed on a statutory footing and, thereby, provide in law for the registration of builders, contractors and specialist subcontractors. When can we expect the building control Bill to be published?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (3 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 767. To ask the Minister for Health if it is possible to reimburse a multiple sclerosis patient for the drug Fampyra, which he has paid for on the drugs refund scheme, prior to its going onto the list of medication covered by the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37977/15]

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: One in every two smokers will die of a tobacco-related disease. A cigarette may look harmless enough but it is a stick containing many poisonous chemicals. We need to introduce a licensing system and other measures on the sale of tobacco products-----

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: -----and non-medical nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes. When can we expect the public health (retail licensing of tobacco products) Bill?

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome this opportunity to contribute to this important debate. There is no doubt that the last few budgets have been very difficult for everyone. As a result of the disastrous policies of Fianna Fáil, this country was left bankrupt and unable to fund its day to day requirements, which resulted in the introduction of the dreaded troika programme. However, those difficult budgets...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Noise nuisance caused by neighbours makes up the majority of noise complaints, be they private or local authority tenants or home owners. We need to extend and improve the powers available-----

Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: -----to enforcement authorities to prevent, reduce or abate noise nuisance by allowing fixed payments and providing mediation between neighbours.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The noise nuisance Bill.

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in the debate. I agree with much of what has been said by Members on both sides of the House. I agree that the safety and quality of patient care must be our primary focus. Patients should receive the very highest standard of treatment, irrespective of where they seek it. Elderly patients should not wait more than six hours for treatment. In my...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Patient safety and quality is one of the Government’s top priorities. We need to promote and guarantee patient safety. We also need to enhance the power of the Ombudsman and HIQA, improve governance of health information including data matching and support for clinical audits. When can we expect the health information Bill to be published?

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We need to establish a dedicated family court in order to improve the levels of judicial expertise and training in family law matters-----