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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: I thank Professor Keegan. We will move straight into questions. Senator Conway will kick off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: No problem at all. Deputy Cullinane is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Is it an urban rumour?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: That is the rumoured position.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Maybe the committee could follow that up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Is €9.5 million modest? That is the ask over a number of years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Dr. Rogers stated that there is a gap in the context of having to get people to come over from Britain.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: That is an existing gap.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: That would be worth pursuing. We all accept that the current system is not working. It is refreshing that the witnesses have come in today, and to hear then talk about figures coming down. The example was given of Johnny and his wife. We all know someone who fits into that category. Deputy Gino Kenny spoke about one of his constituents. I remember dealing with a man who was a carer....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: How are they picked up? Are they picked up as a result of their attending clinics?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: This question is probably bizarre. Professor Keegan mentioned that he set out to innovate and, ultimately, solve this problem in the interests of staff and patients through the adoption of lean principles. What did he mean by that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Will Professor Keegan expand on the virtual diagnostics? He mentioned that it will be the end of the year before this happens. What exactly is involved? Will a patient go into a room and sit down in front of a machine and the consultant will be on the other end of the line or whatever?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Very impressive. Dr. Rogers touched on a point there, as raised by my colleague Deputy Burke. In the Deputy's area, the building is in place but the staff are not. In Dr. Rogers' experience, is this common across the system? It would appear to be common within the hospital systems that we have two MRI machines in one particular area and a delay in another area, because it is not working...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Does Professor Keegan see that as one of the advantages or potential advantages of the RHAs? He indicate that he is waiting with interest for their view in respect of that matter, but will it enhance or detract from the proposals being put forward today? Are the witnesses concerned about that new structure? They seem to have people on board at the moment, and there appears to be quite a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Again, time is not in our hands. The witnesses have given the figures for the numbers of people who will be looking for services and supports in Dublin in 30 years. Perhaps, on that note, we will end the session. Is there anything else that the members or witnesses would like to expand on? I appreciate the witnesses coming before us. This has been a very useful discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: Let us see how we get on with the asks. The group's work is very impressive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Seán Crowe: I thank the witnesses for the comprehensive discussion with the committee. We will adjourn and meet again in September.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2022)

Seán Crowe: 131. To ask the Minister for Health if he will list all of the eligible categories of workers for the pandemic special recognition payment. [46225/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2022)

Seán Crowe: 132. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that firefighters and paramedics with Dublin Fire Brigade have not received the pandemic special recognition payment despite providing front-line ambulance services during the crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46226/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Sep 2022)

Seán Crowe: The inability of people to access a driving test in south Dublin is an issue I have been raising for years. At the moment, 10,000 people are on the waiting list for the testing centre in Tallaght. This is the longest waiting list in the State. It represents 12% of the State-wide waiting list. The centre in Deansgrange in Dún Laoghaire has the third longest waiting list. In June...