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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the number of elective procedures and surgeries cancelled at Cavan General Hospital, Monaghan General Hospital, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, and Louth County Hospital from 2008-2014. [5970/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 213. To ask the Minister for Health when services will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [5997/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Incidence (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 246. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the number of deaths by suicide in the State; if he will further provide a breakdown of same by county for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6119/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I very much welcome the panel of experts who have addressed us and attended the meeting this morning. The exercise is unchallenging because every member of the committee here present shares the view and outlook of the witnesses. They have no project to peddle to convince us. I do not know if anyone will take up the role of devil’s advocate and try to argue the contrary position. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, I simply wish to record my sincere personal thanks to the coronary care unit in St James's Hospital. However, I note that Dr. O'Connell's sentence, "this Bill represents an important further step on the road" did not complete the sentence with "to a tobacco-free Ireland". I emphasise that is something to which we all are agreed. I have one minor point in respect of Professor Clancy's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the witnesses. I am encouraged that there is not outright opposition to the purpose of the legislation. Even though people are coming to the issue from a variety of experiences and responsibilities in life, I believe there is a shared acceptance that we have to work towards the best situation possible, not only for the current generations but also for the future of humankind. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also raised that matter and I am enthusiastic about it. Unfortunately, I must leave because I am due to attend another meeting. I apologise for this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not believe it would be appropriate, honest or helpful if what emerged from these proceedings was a "them and us" view. I reiterate what I said, namely, that we have a great deal in common. There will be those who will report on these proceedings and it would be completely dishonest if it were to suggest people in the retail sector and members, as the elected representatives of their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no doubt that Mr. Sweeney will be in agreement with me on it.

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion [Private Members] (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the opportunity to address this motion on the important subject of child care. I am pleased to confirm that Sinn Féin will support the motion tabled by Deputy Robert Troy. Child care is a right and policy must be geared to the needs of children and families, rather than solely to the needs of the labour market. The State still has one of the lowest rates of child care...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Expenditure (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 294. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total fund for family income supplement in 2012, 2013 and 2014; if €260 million in extra funding has been provided for 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6390/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 320. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue from the Social Welfare Appeals Board regarding the appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan [6736/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Community Care Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 559. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding plans for the Health Service Executive to establish a child well-being centre at the former Ráth na nÓg premises at Castleblayney, County Monaghan; when she expects this new catchment-specific service to be fully functioning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54119/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 583. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details of the supports available to patients suffering from narcolepsy; if he will update the long-term illness scheme and ensure the inclusion of narcolepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6362/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 586. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the current provision of ambulance and pre-emergency care in Cashel, County Tipperary; if this service has been reduced in the past 12 months or if there are plans to reduce it in the time ahead, including a possible reduction in staff members and the loss of a second ambulance; if he will immediately review this situation; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 660. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the public bus transport service to and from Kentstown County Meath. [6488/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the delegations not just for their presentations but their work in the preparation of these submissions. This is an important area of health care and I welcome the fact we are addressing it once again. Ms Magdalen Rogers set out clearly the significant shortcomings in the provision of neurological care, including long waiting lists for access to specialists, inadequate access to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose it not only for balance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to hear what they have to say in reply to Mr. Lawless and their views on his recommendations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Chairman not to leave Beaumont Hospital out.