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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Moloney for her very sobering and challenge presentation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Brennan and now call Deputy Kelleher.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I call Deputy McLellan. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has sent his apologies. He is in the Dáil at present, debating a Bill.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: The committee can only deal with the present. We are dealing with that. That is what we have been charged with.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: There is approximately half an hour remaining in this meeting, so I will give all the witnesses approximately five minutes each in which to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: Is there an awareness and a willingness among Dr. Schwarzbach's profession to change its methodology?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I would like to ask about mapping in Ireland. Dr. Healy mentioned in his presentation that it is prevalent in certain parts of the country, such as Limerick. Are the locations where patients are found mapped? Is there a concentration in any particular area?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: In your experience of dealing with the issue from a HSE point of view, the testimony given by the patient advocates tells us there is not, perhaps, a recognition or a willingness to change along the way. Would that be Dr. Healy's experience?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I call Mr. Casey.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not wish to invade anyone's privacy, but may I ask whether all of the witnesses are still on medication or are they off everything?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: Is that by choice?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps the Senator could talk to the witness after our meeting about that. We have two other speakers to come back in and other work to do.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: Why is that the case?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputy Nolan, who brought this to our attention. I also thank all the people in the Gallery for being here this morning. You are all very welcome. I thank all the witnesses for coming here this morning, particularly Dr. Schwarzbach, who travelled a long distance to be with us. Today is the start of what we will examine. The committee will reflect upon our hearings today and we...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (26 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance the reasons that the liability date for local property tax is in November of the preceding year; if there is a procedure for dealing with the anomaly created when a property is sold between the liability date and date when the tax is due and the former owner remains liable for the local property tax; if he will consider rectifying this situation; and if he...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Administration (26 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: 328. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork on blind pension is not eligible to participate in a JobBridge programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50179/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (26 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the organ donation policy in respect of gay men; if this policy differs from other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50235/13]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Information and Quality Authority Corporate Plan 2013-2015: Discussion (26 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: Today's agenda is the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, corporate plan for 2013 to 2015. I welcome the new chairman of HIQA, Mr. Brian McEnery, and the head of communications, Mr. Marty Whelan. I thank them for attending and extend my apologies for the delay. Parliamentary democracy is wonderful, but it means we have votes which sometimes cause inconvenience for our guests....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Information and Quality Authority Corporate Plan 2013-2015: Discussion (26 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: It is good to have it, however. Mr. McEnery is here to introduce himself as the new chairperson of HIQA and to discuss the priorities he and HIQA have in the corporate plan. Before commencing I remind the witnesses regarding privilege. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Information and Quality Authority Corporate Plan 2013-2015: Discussion (26 Nov 2013)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. McEnery for his comprehensive and informative presentation. I wish to pay tribute to the authority's chief executive, Dr. Tracey Cooper and thank her for her outstanding stewardship of HIQA to date. I also wish Mr. McEnery well in his position and thank him for being here today. I invite Senator Crown to respond to the presentation.