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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The allocation has been €39.5 million each year since 2008.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Has the allocation for that service increased in the last eight years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: There is much yet to be examined in the context of what can be done. The membership of the board took the unanimous decision to close the centre, which is unusual. Is it possible to get a redacted version of the board minutes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I will rephrase. If in the interim the IWA were to offer a redacted version of the minutes of the meeting - we do not need to know individuals' names - it would be of assistance to us in making up our minds as to the way forward. In regard to the reduction from 9,000 to 4,500 bed nights, looking at that from a business point of view, there is need for change to ensure the service is more...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The criminal justice (money laundering and terrorist financing) (amendment) Bill is promised legislation. In view of the activities on the high seas and the value of drugs being seized internationally, when is this important Bill likely to come before the House?

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Mary Butler - to discuss the rising costs of insurance for St. Martin's special school, Waterford; (2) Deputy Catherine Murphy - to discuss the special permissions required for medical professionals when moving into...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disabilities Assessments (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: It has been agreed that Deputy Murphy O'Mahony will ask Question No. 50 on behalf of Deputy Michael McGrath.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision has been made in respect of home care packages, with particular reference to the need to concentrate on home care, thereby alleviating the pressure on hospital bed spaces; if comparisons have been made to achieve best or most effective and efficient practice or both nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: My question relates to a well-known subject. What provision has been made for home care packages to alleviate the burden on hospital beds and accident and emergency departments?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Have comparisons been made between hospitals and community care areas throughout the regions as to the most effective and efficient method of delivering the services required by the public?

Message from Select Committee (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019 and has made no amendments thereto.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments Services (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Late last night, I had occasion to visit Naas General Hospital in response to a call from a constituent whose child had been admitted at 5 a.m. yesterday. This child had previously been in the care of child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, and has difficulty getting a place. It is expected that there will be an announcement on an extension to the Lakeview mental health unit in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments Services (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive reply that, to be fair, deals with the issues have arisen. The problem is how soon we can expect a resolution. Patients and their families always look to know how quickly help can come. I am not so sure that it will come quickly enough. I saw a number of people who were there at midnight last night and I could see that they were not...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Personal, Deputy.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: It is personal.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Sorry, Deputy-----

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I do not need to talk to people, Deputy. I am going to call you to order.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I am listening to you. I want to tell you Deputy, you are out of order. You are using the House to personally attack somebody. You are not entitled to do that. You are out of order. Resume your seat, Deputy. You will resume your seat. You are out of time as well. You are out of order, not for the first time in your life. That was a disgraceful carry-on.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I call the Minister of State, who has ten minutes. There are no more speakers.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (26 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he continues to make progress in addressing the issue of overcrowding at accident and emergency departments in hospitals nationwide; the extent to which the issues affecting the situation have been identified and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48819/19]