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Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle exercised a little leniency earlier. Perhaps he could continue that pattern.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am certain Deputy Martin will be pleased that I was present to take the opportunity to speak. This threatened cut was first revealed by me, interestingly, when we obtained a copy of a letter sent by the Health Service Executive ambulance management to hospitals in the west region stating that from 1 July transport services for people requiring dialysis and cancer care supports and services...

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, I am not quoting. Mr. Hennessy referred to the indiscriminate transport arrangements which applied heretofore. Does the Minister agree with him? There is no such thing as indiscriminate transport arrangements for people in need of dialysis and cancer care. The definition of the word "indiscriminate"-----

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----is "making no distinctions". I hope there will be no distinctions made regarding the transport needs of people requiring dialysis and cancer care across the west in future.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: You are welcome, a Cheann Comhairle.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister please clarify his intent in that regard?

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is quite a distinction there, all right.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He was talking about the budget at that point.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It did. The letter also said it did.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He talked about the budget being expended.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is in the letter.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The intent was there. I will send the Minister a copy of the letter.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Minister saying that if one has a car, one can drive oneself there?

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that what the Minister is saying to people in need of cancer care support?

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it is what the Minister is saying.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If one has one's own car, one can make one's own way.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Health if he will implement the recommendations of Health Information and Quality Authority's Report and Recommendations on Patient Referrals from General Practice to Outpatient and Radiology Services, including the National Standard for Patient Referral Information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17894/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress made on the establishment of a medical assessment unit at Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17893/11]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat to the prospects of many young people reaching their full potential in education and in life presented by the flagged serious cuts to special needs assistant hours at schools across the country and the need for SENOs to be allowed to approve and appoint SNA supports in line...

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move: That Dáil Éireann calls on the Government to stand by its commitments and ensure: — the continuation of all existing accident and emergency services at hospitals across the State as promised by candidates of the Fine Gael and Labour parties in advance of the general election, including Roscommon, Navan, Letterkenny, Portlaoise, St. Columcille's (Loughlinstown), Portiuncula...