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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I am glad I have contributed because it gives me an opportunity to speak in the next debate. In the interests of accelerating towards the end, I am withdrawing the amendment.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: It is just to help out the Chairman.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 206. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that despite two previous requests, University Hospital Galway refuses to offer a person (details supplied) in County Galway critical surgery, and that in view of the duration of the delay with regard to this vital surgery this person is suffering continuous excruciating pain; if he will intervene with the Health Service Executive to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 211. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for a surgical procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24317/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 214. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the financial difficulties being faced by charitable bodies that are service providers to persons with intellectual disabilities, and that are exasperated by their efforts to negotiate their deficits with the Health Service Executive; if he has had any direct involvement with the executive to resolve this situation; his plans to take...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (23 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 404. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway may expect to receive an appointment for urgent necessary orthopaedic surgery at University Hospital Galway, in view of the person's circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24520/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (23 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 408. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for a magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, scan, which is necessary to determine the course of necessary treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24549/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (23 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 453. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway who is in critical need of orthopaedic surgery, who has been on a waiting list for surgery since February 2014, who suffers from chronic continuous pain, and who has no possibility of returning to work prior to surgery, will be able to access treatment in another eurozone country, in terms of European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (24 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 193. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) commenced employment in University Hospital Galway and-or Merlin Park University Hospital Galway; if that person's employment has ended in both or either, and, if so, on what date; if any investigation or inquiry, formal or informal, has been initiated into the standard of care or medical practice provided by that person;...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill seeks to make special provision for independent voting by visually impaired, incapacitated and illiterate voters. As matters stand, many visually impaired persons are unable to vote independently under the current electoral system. On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I am bringing forward this Bill in order to facilitate greater...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Coffey, for indicating that the Government would not oppose the Bill on Second Stage. In respect of his concerns about Part 3 of the Bill, I believe adequate provisions are made to protect the integrity and secrecy of the ballot. I am sure we will mutually see the benefits of that integrity on Second Stage. The guiding principle of the Bill is that...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (26 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 82(A)(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 118.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 443. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 850 of 9 June 2015 and the Health Service Executive-Saolta response of 19 June 2015, his views that a person (details supplied) in County Galway, who has been suffering continuous severe pain for four months, should be denied the consideration and benefit of any information whatever regarding an appointment date to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 451. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 792 of 9 June 2015, his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway who has endured severe continuous pain and discomfort for over a year and who has been denied the comfort and benefit of any information whatsoever regarding a date for an appointment for surgery at University Hospital Galway; and...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I ask the Minister of State to look positively at the spirit of the amendment. It provides for an enhanced research approach for the Minister with respect to the national minimum wage for youth and apprenticeship categories. I ask the Minister of State to consider the amendment but we will consider any counter proposal he may have.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I will withdraw the amendment if the Minister of State would be prepared to write an invitation to that effect with the scope of that possibility.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I move amendment No. 4:In page 4, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following:“(c) research and recommend to the Minister national minimum wage rates of pay for youth and apprentice categories, (d) research and recommend to the Minister national minimum wage rates of pay for female workers.”.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2015)

Colm Keaveney: For the Chairman's information, I am substituting for Deputy Calleary.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I seek a clarification. Is PRSI considered a deduction?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I am trying to determine support for the amendment and, therefore, I seek a technical clarification.