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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I thank Deputy Hourigan and Ms Seymour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: We have almost come to the end. Generally, there seems to be consensus that people are in favour of the Bill. The witness mentioned that, at the moment, 11,000 people are using this scheme. I am surprised we have not even done an assessment of those people in terms of encouraging others into this system. For anyone listening at home, we would encourage them, if they have accommodation, to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I imagine Revenue has a ballpark figure for what it will use in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: That is great. Perhaps at some stage we will bring in our guests again on the wider medical card issue. Eligibility and discretionary cards have come up on a number of occasions. It would be useful for the committee and for the people who are listening in at home. There is a public element to these committees and that might be useful for people. I do not think there is anything else....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I again thank our guests for coming in today. It has been a useful engagement with the committee on the important matter of the general scheme of the health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill 2023.

Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: The number of dead and injured in Gaza is so large that it almost defies our ability to comprehend. There are 11,180 dead, 4,609 of whom are children and 3,900 of whom are children. There are 28,200 injured and 2,700 trapped in rubble. By the time this debate ends, 12 more children will have been killed. Children are being wiped out by the murderous Israeli military, which is hell-bent on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (14 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason behind the delay in the scoping inquiry into historic abuse at a school (details supplied); if she will give a commitment that the report's deadline of June 2024 will be held to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49496/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: Apologies have been received from Senator Annie Hoey. Draft minutes of the committee meetings held on 7 and 8 November have been circulated to members. Are they agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: The purpose of today's meeting is to consider awareness, preventative measures and services for the treatment of sepsis. The meeting will be divided into two sessions. The committee will first meet with representatives from the Irish Sepsis Foundation, End Sepis, and Lil Red's Legacy Sepsis Awareness Campaign, following which it will meet with representatives from the HSE. To commence the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I thank Ms O'Mahony and invite Mr. Staunton to make his presentation. He is very welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I thank the witnesses for sharing their stories. Seán and Rory sound like lovely kids. I thank Mr. Callaghan for telling us his story as well. Before I start, I should record that I have an interest in this topic. I have had sepsis as well, and, as Mr. Callaghan said, I am one of the lucky ones. We are also joined this morning by the Chair of the Joint Committee on Public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: Okay. I call Deputy Colm Burke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I call Deputy Cullinane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: We will start with Mr. Callaghan and work backwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I am conscious of the time. Deputy Durkan is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I will move on to Senator Black, who I ask to confirm that she is on the campus.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: Would anyone like to respond to the question on pharmacies?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: Have the witnesses formally met the Minister for Health?