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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I refer to the overhaul in HR practices. Would that be necessary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: They just do not have it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I have one final question and it relates to the scope of practice for healthcare assistants. It is fascinating that the matter is still being discussed since there is a willingness on behalf of the trade unions to expand the scope of practice. In its submission, SIPTU states: "To this end we suggest that the Review of the roles and responsibilities of HCA is given full endorsement and that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: Okay. Basically, everyone thinks it is a good idea but nobody is actually doing it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: It is not happening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Mr. Bell. On behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses for attending. On behalf of the committee, I thank the members that they are representing here today for the work that they do 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and for the commitment that they give to the public health service. As there is no other business, this meeting of the joint committee is now adjourned until...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I am very fortunate to represent the constituency of Fingal which has a very fast-growing population. The area is served by the northern commuter line which is full to bursting, not only at peak times but nearly all the time. I use the train service. The alternative for many people who cannot use it is to use the M1 motorway. As the Minister will be aware, the M1 is like a car park for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: There is a pressing need for additional capacity now. Passenger numbers are increasing by a minimum of 5% each year and capacity is already lagging behind. This is, therefore, a serious issue. A by-election will be held in my constituency next week and people are considering which candidate they will choose. Councillor Ann Graves and I have been knocking on doors. The by-election gives...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: With respect, the Minister did sound a little self-congratulatory, if he does not mind me saying so.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: If the economy in Fingal was booming, people would not have to leave the area because there would be jobs available locally but that is not the case. The Minister is using a very odd measurement when he argues that the success of public transport is measured by the fact that it is overcrowded. That speaks to a lack of public transport capacity. The Taoiseach, who leads the Government, is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the ASD unit for a school (details supplied); when works will commence; if the unit will be ready to open for the September 2020 intake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48314/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when legislation will be brought forward to resolve the High Court ruling that placed a ban on all travel for applicants for citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48387/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 108. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to expedite citizenship applications in view of the excessive delays faced by applicants. [48388/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 128. To ask the Minister for Health if the paediatric bone densitometry scanner at Temple Street Children's University Hospital is open and sufficiently staffed; the regularity with which it is operational weekly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48317/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 147. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin may lose its only consultant paediatric pain specialist that is also the only specialist here; if contingency plans have been put in place in the event that the consultant leaves in order that patients do not suffer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48389/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 148. To ask the Minister for Health if additional funding for the provision of health services will be provided to charity (details supplied). [48390/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 149. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to agree a service level agreement for the provision of health services with a charity (details supplied). [48391/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Primary Care Centres Staff (26 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 39. To ask the Minister for Health the staff, by occupation, working in each primary care centre run by the HSE; and the vacancies in each. [48902/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Primary Care Centres Staff (26 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: We know there are significant vacancies in primary care right across the State. I do not expect the Minister to dispute that, but perhaps he will. Some of those vacancies exist because GPs have retired or because we simply cannot get GPs to fill the vacancies, but there is a number of vacancies in primary care centres that are run and staffed by the HSE. That is a matter that falls within...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Primary Care Centres Staff (26 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: With the greatest respect, if the Minister is not identifying where the vacancies are, it strikes me that he is making it very difficult for himself to plug the gaps. I have asked parliamentary questions on this matter 17 or 18 times. The question relates to my area, which is a microcosm of what I believe is happening throughout the system. When I ask if we are getting additional staff in...