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Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this debate. Shortly after Christmas, I was invited by a constituent to speak with her 82 year old father, who had been languishing for 48 hours on a trolley in University Hospital Galway, UHG. Deputy Nolan from Galway aptly and bravely described it as an unacceptable public service for the people of the west. The 82 year old had...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: He was entitled to them. Needless to say, we knew that the crisis was happening. So did SIPTU and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, INMO. They have been highlighting the situation since September. It was no great shock that this was coming down the line like a train. However, these people's views have been ignored. This is of great concern, as we did not take the opportunity...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: One of the solutions we have proposed is that the Government should stop giving tax cuts to the wealthy and instead consider helping the most vulnerable people in our society. That it has not done so is a decision made by this Government and nobody else. In recent months we have seen senior Government Ministers celebrating the wonderful tax returns. Some of them were just short of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Investigations (15 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the result of interviews with 14 meter readers throughout Ireland by officials from the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection; the reason members of the Association of Meter Readers have received no update or result of these interviews; the reason, despite numerous requests and a High Court ruling, it...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Investigations (15 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 41. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the result of interviews with 14 meter readers throughout Ireland by officials from her Department and the Revenue Commissioners; the reason members of the Association of Meter Readers have received no update or result of these interviews; the reason that despite numerous requests and a High Court ruling, it has taken more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 195. To ask the Minister for Health his view on the impact of the closure of a day care centre (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 196. To ask the Minister for Health the plans regarding the Health Service Executive hostel in Cloonbrackna, Roscommon town; if it will continue to operate; the plans to refurbish it; if there are plans to close it; the reason a service user moved from this hostel in Cloonbrackna to a house in Athleague over the Christmas period without any consultation or notice to their family; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Scheme (20 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 297. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the role which he and his Department have played in varying a TB herd test at a location (details supplied) in County Galway; the date on which this test was first scheduled; the reason it was re-scheduled and brought forward; the exact results of the first test; the actions taken thereafter; the reasons for and type of the second...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 371. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons at a centre (details supplied) in County Roscommon continue to pay more each day towards their lunch than a similar service in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2211/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (20 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 372. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form and for each Health Service Executive area and specifically for counties Galway and Roscommon, the additional community nurses that have been provided in 2014; the plans that are in place to provide additional community nurses in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 4. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken in response to events at Áras Attracta; if closed-circuit television, CCTV, and covert inspections will be introduced in nursing homes to monitor standards of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2648/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I take this opportunity to wish the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, a belated happy birthday. I was shocked on Sunday last when I discovered that he is 36 years of age. Obviously, the pressures of holding a senior Ministry are taking their toll.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: The object of Question No. 4 is to establish the actions being taken in respect of the scandal that emerged in early December regarding events at Áras Attracta. Will the Minister or the Minister of State indicate what is being done in the context of putting in place procedures to prevent a recurrence of the scandalous behaviour which occurred at the facility in question?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I am delighted the director general of the HSE has written to all staff to remind them of their obligations. Their obligations and responsibilities in the context of the type of work they do with the most vulnerable people in society are implied in their contracts. On Tuesday, 9 December, Mr. Tony O'Brien, the HSE's director general, confirmed on "Prime Time" that he would roll out...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: This morning's discussion demonstrates the need for a debate in the House on the issue. We have had little time since early December to discuss it with respect to Áras Attracta. I welcome the Minister's initiation of an investigation, but I am concerned that the person leading it has business interests that are dependent on the HSE. In terms of issues like fair procedure, due process...

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: There is much political play made in this Chamber about the necessity for an apology to the survivors. On behalf of the people of Galway East, I would like to say sorry to those survivors. I hope they hear it loud and clear from this Chamber. I also understand how difficult it is for the Government not to get to its feet today and say sorry. It is the advice it has been given. I hope...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 32. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken in response to events at Áras Attracta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2375/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 79. To ask the Minister for Health if CCTV and covert inspections will be introduced in nursing homes to monitor standards of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2376/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (27 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 350. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment to the National Referral Centre for Paediatric Gastroenterology at Crumlin Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3420/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (27 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 353. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for life saving heart surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3467/15]