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Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Investigations (27 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Minister to explore the record of his Department and his office.

Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Investigations (27 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are the facts as outlined and I am deeply disturbed.

Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Investigations (27 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Garda investigation is what is required.

Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Investigations (27 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not the case. I remind the Minister that I spoke to him about it. However, all the substantive work was done before his time.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (27 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 127. To ask the Minister for Social Protection what will happen if Ireland's youth unemployment rate drops below 25% in terms of eligibility for EU funding under the youth guarantee scheme. [51050/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 128. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that an appeal has been lodged in respect of the decision of her Department to refuse an invalidity pension application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the current status of that appeal. [51073/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Data Protection (28 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 151. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding personal files relating to the previous residents of Rath na nÓg high-support unit in Castleblayney since its closure in October; the steps that have been taken to ensure that all documentation containing information pertaining to the children and young persons has been contained in a secure setting; the posts...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (28 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 166. To ask the Minister for Health if he will make a copy of the review of provision of primary care team services for older persons resident in long-term residential units available to this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51207/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (28 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 168. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed report outlining the dental check-up services provided to children in each Health Service Executive clinic here; and the efforts he will make to ensure an improved and consistent service across all centres. [51217/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (28 Nov 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public bus transport facilities for residents of Stamullen, County Meath, to and from Dublin, Drogheda and Balbriggan; his plans to increase public transport access to this growing town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51269/13]

Electricity Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue tonight. It is an issue which affects thousands of individuals and families right across this island, from Tyrone to Cork and right through the heart of my own constituency of Cavan and Monaghan. My constituents are angered by the arrogance of the approach by this Government through its designated Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte and,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 177. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current policy regarding the payment of the occupational injuries scheme, the injury allowance and the personal injury compensation scheme; if she will detail changes made to the administration of these schemes in the past six months; if it is now the case that workers must exhaust sick leave before receiving social welfare only; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Reports (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 380. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a copy of all inspection reports for a facility (details supplied) in County Meath. [51582/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 402. To ask the Minister for Health if he will intervene to ensure that a medical card is issued to a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51444/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Issues (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 426. To ask the Minister for Health the current policy regarding the long-term absence benefit scheme that applies in the Health Service Executive; if he will detail changes made to the administration of the scheme in the past six months; if it is now the case that paramedic staff must exhaust sick leave before receiving social welfare only; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has known for a long time that I am far from being an enthusiast of private health insurance. However, I accept that the risk equalisation approach is necessary in the context of where we are at this point in time and have no problem accepting that this is a requirement. I have some concerns and am disappointed my amendments have not been allowed. In regard to hospital bed...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is within the context of the Bill.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Where direct payment is made to the doctor or consultant as a private referral what is the situation - if the Minister is able to listen to me - with regard to the support staff of the doctor or consultant? They are not being paid privately. They are being paid by the public purse, including a number of associate supporting nursing staff for the private practice element of the...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am absolutely certain the public dimension with regard to private health insurance cannot be left out. We are speaking about private health insurance and amending the substantive legislation through the Bill, but entire areas are not being addressed where public moneys support in a major way the private practice element of the day's work of doctors and consultants throughout our hospital...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister elaborate on the points he has made? He indicated a 50% reduction in the cost of day cases from approximately €825 to €407. What is the mechanism for its introduction? When will it come into effect?