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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: Why not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: Has the HSE put in place new protocols in terms of engagement with private hospital groups?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: This is an emergency. The situation is extremely serious, which is why we are meeting here today. Can Mr. Mulvany confirm that nobody has lost his or her life as a result of this trolley-emergency department emergency? Have we ended up losing people because of what has happened?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: The Chairman's examples sum up and amplify what we are all hearing throughout the country. I know people are doing their best, which must be acknowledged, but there is always room for improvement. I am sure Mr. Mulvany would acknowledge that. I would like Mr. Mulvany to respond directly to what Martin Curley, who has stepped down from the digital transformation programme, has said and put...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: It is more about the issues he spoke about than him stepping down per se.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: That is fine. It is good to see Dr. Henry. Will Dr. Henry give the committee an update on where we are with vaccinations for healthcare workers? If everyone in the population got their vaccines it might reduce the pressures on emergency departments. Will Dr. Henry also give the committee some information about Covid-19 vaccines? How is the latest National Immunisation Advisory...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: That is great. I presume Dr. Henry might share my frustration and that of others with the slowness of NIAC's advice. Perhaps it is understaffed. If something will happen, NIAC ought to get on with it; it has been slow to react. How much waste has there been in Covid-19 vaccines that have gone out of date? How many vaccines have we needed to discard because they passed their expiry...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: Mr. O'Connor and his team are very welcome. It is very complex. I have been critical in the past that this has not happened quicker. I still hold that position but like everyone else here I understand it is complex and difficult and that it will be challenged so it has to be got right. We can be sure there will be challenges to this legislation. How hands-on is the Minister, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: Has the team had engagement with other Members of the Oireachtas beyond the Minister on a private basis to update them or is it just through this committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: The Department has not engaged otherwise. I know other colleagues have asked this question but for the record again, what is the time limit? When does Mr. Conway expect this legislation will be enacted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: I understand and that is important. I will put it this way - will we see the legislation enacted by the end of 2023?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: Obviously, it has to be published and then it has to go through both Houses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: By the end of this year, would Ms Mason be confident that we would see that happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: In a couple of weeks. I thank the officials. I appreciate that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (24 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: I offer my sincere apologies to the Senator for disturbing her but a vote has been called in the Dáil and the Minister of State has to go to the Chamber. We will suspend for the duration of the vote.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (24 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: Senator Sherlock is to resume.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: I will pick up on Senator Ahearn's point. This fund is very welcome. I would have hoped that there would have been more resources in it, but €2.9 million of that fund is coming to Clare. North-west Clare has thousands of Ukrainian residents, which has put a lot of pressure on some of the sports clubs and community groups and clubs, which have done sterling work in creating...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Reliefs (26 Jan 2023)

Martin Conway: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. It is wonderful to welcome the Minister of State on her first visit to the Seanad in her new role. The issue I have submitted as a Commencement matter is an important one. There is a scheme for persons with disabilities who have a primary medical certificate to claim back VRT and VAT or have them waived as a driver or passenger. The scheme is...