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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: That is fine. The most recent census showed a 460% increase in the number of citizens who declare they have sight loss. Where are we with the waiting lists for ophthalmic surgeries at the moment? Has there been any improvement, and is there any strategy to significantly reduce them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: That has not opened yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Will Mr. McCallion drop a note to the committee secretariat on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: That is fantastic. Will anybody make a quick comment on the readiness in UHL for the forthcoming busy winter season?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Has Mr. McCallion had sight of the Limerick plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Would Mr. Patterson not feel, given the chronic overcrowding at UHL, that there is an actual business case for a hospital in the mid west?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I am delighted colleagues are recognising the great work of our friend and colleague, Senator Mary Seery Kearney, on this legislation, which we would not have today but for the leadership she showed. It sometimes is down to having a person to knit everything together and show leadership. I commend the Senator. Hopefully, the legislation will pass through the Houses without many blips....

Seanad: Hypothermia Scalp Cooling Therapy: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I commend Senators Pauline O'Reilly, Garvey and Hackett for introducing a very practical Private Members' motion. This could be achieved for a small cost. This evening the Minister can confirm to the House that the Department will fund the acquisition of this necessary equipment for hospitals in Ireland. There is no reason we cannot do it and I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Cultural Institutions (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State. Well done to Senator Warfield for raising this extremely important issue today. I wish him and his family a very happy Christmas.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Service Executive (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I want to commend Senator Malcolm Byrne, who has constantly raised this issue in the House. I know how important it is to the people of Gorey and Camolin. I say "Well done" on that. I wish him and his family a very happy Christmas. Our final Commencement matter is from Senator Pauline O'Reilly.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Citizens' Assembly (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Not at all.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Citizens' Assembly (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Senator for raising an important issue. Education is important for our country and our young people in terms of the economy and their personal development. A citizens’ assembly in that regard is most desirable. I wish the Senator and her family a happy Christmas. I thank the Minister of State for his time this morning. I know he is busy trying to get things wrapped up...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Citizens' Assembly (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: The Seanad appreciates the Minister of State’s time and we wish him and his family a happy Christmas as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I join in the tributes to our colleague, Tom Hickey, who is retiring today. In my 13 years as a Member of this House I found that Tom had an inability to say "No" to any request which is a testament to him. I would often come at the last minute for that tour I had forgotten to book and he would always accommodate it. One day David Blunkett was in Dublin and he called in to visit me in the...

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. I can see how upset Senator Clifford-Lee is. These situations are real, they do happen and they do affect people. Whatever one's view is on the termination of pregnancy and what was decided in the referendum, once the law of the land is in place, it needs to be respected. People need to be able to access what are legal services, without being harassed....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: This meeting has been a very interesting engagement and I thank the witnesses for their contributions. In his opening statement, Mr. Macey stated there was a need for a national strategy. How should that national strategy be framed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Where does the foundation draw its statistics from?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: There is not a national database, however. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Deputies Shortall and Cullinane asked the other questions I had intended to ask, so they have been answered. I thank the witnesses.