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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. McGoldrick for his interesting presentation. I call on Dr. Alan Byrne, medical director at the Football Association of Ireland, FAI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Is there a window of time relating to referral for accurate diagnosis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Dr. McGoldrick referring to point-to-point racing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: How would Dr. Byrne assess the current approaches to the assessment and the diagnosis? Are they adequate? Would Dr. Byrne change anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Both.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Senators that there is a vote in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: God no. If Ms O'Connell finishes, I can invite the other two speakers to contribute so that Senators might be able to vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of this meeting's output, we might discuss that as an action point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Is it the case that, working together, the GPA and GAA have done that at inter-county level, but not at club junior football or hurling level where one does not necessarily receive the same level of medical attention as one does at a senior match?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a good idea. With that, I thank all of our witnesses for their participation and attendance. I also thank Mr. MacAuley for being the ambassador. It is good that we have a high-profile sports person to be that voice and face. We will adjourn. The select committee will meet on Tuesday at 5.30 p.m. and the joint committee will adjourn until next Thursday at 9.30 a.m.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 284. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the report and recommendations from the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality regarding prostitution; if she will introduce laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37865/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 345. To ask the Minister for Health his views on expanding the fair deal scheme so that it can be used to fund home care supports as well as residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37866/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 346. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the need for transfer of care protocols to be put in place prior to the discharge of a patient from a hospital or care facility and returning home where they will receive further care to ensure the required care will be delivered safely and with confidence in the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37867/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 464. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the mandatory Gaeltacht placement for students training as primary teachers, which was recommended in a May 2012 report from the Gaeltacht working group; the measures she will take to reduce the costs of the placement incurred by students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37868/14]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members and those in the Visitors Gallery that mobile phones must be switched off or left in flight mode. Apologies have been received from Deputy Dan Neville. Apologies have also been received from Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick for whom Deputy Regina Doherty is substituting. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin also sends his apologies. He was on his way here, but he was...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendment No. 1 is in the name of Deputy Billy Kelleher. Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are logical alternatives. Therefore, amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, may be discussed together.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy cannot propose an amendment now, but she can comment on the amendment tabled by Deputy Billy Kelleher.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The Irish College of Ophthalmologists contacted a number of members with regard to whether there should continue to be two eye doctors as members of the Health and Social Care Professionals Council, CORU, optical registration board, as is currently the case. Is there any plan to remove or retain those individuals, or has a decision been made yet?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Deputy have a personal position on this?