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Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Devins: I am pleased to be able to speak on this important report. It is probably the most important report that will come before the House in the lifetime of this Dáil or, indeed, many Dáilanna. I offer my support and condolences to all the victims who have suffered as a result of time spent in institutional care in this country. It is very little in terms of what the victims have suffered, but...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Sep 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a surgical procedure for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [30167/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Sep 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 838: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the procedures in place to ensure that EU Regulation 1408/71 is enacted; if she will clarify that child benefit is payable to EU persons who are employed here or in receipt of unemployment benefit but is not payable to those who are in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or unemployment assistance; and the procedures in place to...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Dec 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for an operation to St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8.. [44352/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Dec 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if follow-up mammograms for patients who have had surgery for breast cancer have ceased in Sligo General Hospital; and if so, the reason for same in view of the fact that assurances were given that follow-up mammograms would continue in Sligo General Hospital, given that the machines and qualified staff are [i]in situ[/i] in the...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Dec 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for an operation in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [46200/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jan 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 for an appointment. [1921/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jan 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 985: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the school building programme of a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48346/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients in counties Sligo and Leitrim treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial amputation in 2007 and 2008; and the number of these patients who had diabetes mellitus. [4701/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients under 65 years in counties Sligo and Leitrim treated for foot ulcerations, which did not require a full or partial lower limb amputation in 2007 and 2008; and the number of those patients who has diabetes mellitus. [4702/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of full or partial lower limb amputations carried out on patients residing in counties Sligo and Leitrim in 2007 and 2008; and the number of those patients who had diabetes mellitus. [4703/10]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to provide alternative accommodation and-or upgrade the existing building in view of the inadequate facilities at Sligo Garda station. [6961/10]

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputy John Browne.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill 2010, which will give effect to the budgetary measures introduced just before Christmas. Everybody in the House will agree it was a very difficult budget which has affected everybody in the country. Those in work are finding they have less money. Unfortunately, an increasing number of people are out of work and those on...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Devins: In light of the statement earlier today by Dr. Donal O'Shea of St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin that Irish children are now among the fattest in Europe - compared with the position 40 years ago when they were the leanest - I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the current epidemic of obesity that is sweeping the country...

Health Services. (10 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Devins: I thank the Minister of State for attending to reply to this topic. I compliment Deputy Dooley for the motion and the Minister of State for the reply to the previous matter. As someone who was involved in GP training for many years, I welcome this move. I am particularly delighted that the expansion has been achieved from a more effective use of existing resources and without the need for...

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputy Mary Wallace. I welcome this debate. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brady, who has responsibility for obesity. Indeed, in her preamble, she outlined the frightening increase in obesity and its related dangers. Urgent action needs to be taken. There is an epidemic of obesity sweeping the country. We can sit here and talk at length but,...

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Devins: ——done very well. Indeed, I want to pay tribute to all of my colleagues across all parties, both here and in the Seanad, who participated in it. We all agreed that exercise was the simplest, but most cost-effective, way to lose weight. Walking, or jogging for those who are younger, does not cost the State anything. Those who claim they cannot find the time, know well they can easily...

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Another preventive measure is to begin weighing every schoolchild annually. The weigh-ins can be done either by the teachers or the public health nurse. Then a note can go back to each child's parents explaining their child's weight is normal or abnormal for their child's age and sex. If parents are made aware of a problem with their child's weight, they can take preventive action with...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the carrying out of surveillance mammograms for treated breast cancer patients will resume at Sligo General Hospital; the reasons this service was discontinued despite a promise that these mammograms would continue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16852/10]