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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is laudable, but it will not free up this matter. It is not enough. Is the witness in a position to give the committee his sense of how this can be addressed? It appears to be simple. Has the witness taken steps within the HSE to address the local freeze, for want of a better word? The committee must complement whatever efforts Dr. Doherty has employed or will now employ to get to a...

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the meantime, Chairman, we as a committee, rather than just you as a Deputy-----

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Dr. Doherty would have our full support. Let us collectivise and use the weight of our shared involvement in this institution.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I concur.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to address the dangers of the Neknomination Internet craze in view of the recent tragic consequences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6694/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek to engage with the Minister on the recently highlighted very serious and tragic deaths of young people connected to the social media and Internet craze of Neknomination.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We must be sensitive to the families of those young men who have lost their lives in what are tragic circumstances linked to Neknomination dares or challenges, whatever one may call them. I join with the Minister in expressing my deepest sympathy to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives. I do not wish to contribute to any hysteria surrounding this Internet craze or the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the last point in particular and that the Minister has been dealing with the matter. The issue of our relationship with alcohol is a very serious one which has implications for all facets of life, but particularly for young people in terms of their mental and general health and well-being, personal development, relationships and their employment and career prospects. It is often...

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 6. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her observations on the establishment of the Child and Family Agency, now over one month in being; if the transition has been smooth; if there are particular concerns or issues requiring special address; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6643/14]

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Following the launch of the new Child and Family Agency, have any issues arisen that may give rise to concern? Would the Minister like to report on the success of the launch a month after the new entity's establishment?

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I take it from the Minister's response that there are no immediate matters of serious concern and that the transition has been made smoothly. Are all the board positions filled? What is the position on sub-committees? How many will there be? Will the Minister ensure accommodation of representation for the Family Resource Centre National Forum in regard to sub-committee participation? I...

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not know that.

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not notice that I had exceeded the limit.

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The clock may be wrong.

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This was the one I wanted to ask.

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 7. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the adoption (information and tracing) Bill; if she will provide a comprehensive account of the provisions of the forthcoming legislation; if she will confirm her welcome and support for the Philomena Project; the way she and her Department intends engaging with same in the lead up to the Bill's publication; and if...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Minister to indicate when she expects the adoption (information and tracing) Bill to be published, her position in regard to the Philomena Project and whether ongoing consultation with that body will form part of the preparation of the Bill in advance of its publication.

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join the Minister in calling on birth mothers to register. It is also essential that the legislation is published so that adopted persons and parents who are searching for each other have the opportunity to access records. A large number of people have expressed frustration at their inability to progress their inquiries. The adoption (information and tracing) Bill will play an important...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome that the heads of the Bill will be referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children. That is a worthwhile exercise. I do not doubt that my committee colleagues would welcome the opportunity to examine the Bill. How does the Minister intend to address the 1998 Supreme Court judgment which stated that adopted people have no absolute right to know the identity of their...

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I advise my Technical Group colleagues that I will not be using all my allocated time and I hope they will all get the opportunity to speak on this Bill before Leaders' Questions. I personally and on behalf of Sinn Féin very much welcome this Bill as a vital protection of public health. Sunbeds cause cancer. It is as simple as that. Every effort needs to be made to minimise and...