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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 12. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the recently published Health Information and Quality Authority report on Crannóg Nua at Portrane; the actions she expects will follow on its content and recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6647/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 14. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of consultation and engagement that has taken place with her Department or its agencies in their consideration thus far of the State's responsibilities to other schoolchildren and former schoolchildren arising from the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ombudsman for Children Reports (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 32. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made by the Ombudsman for Children in the preparation of her report into the two cases of children of Roma families who were taken from their parents by the State; when she expects to receive the ombudsman's report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6644/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Application Numbers (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the number of persons in receipt of invalidity pension; the number of persons in receipt of disability allowance in each of the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if she will provide a breakdown of same by counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath and Louth. [7043/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan who was married in Rome can have their driving licence renewed to reflect their change of name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7048/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Do not forget the progressions.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 2. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which the report he commissioned on charities and other bodies funded by the Health Service Executive will be concluded and published; if, in view of revelations of excessive salaries and top-ups among some charities he will initiate a public, independent investigation, including into any agreements or understandings between the HSE and these...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This question seeks to establish when the report the Minister commissioned on charities and other bodies funded by the Health Service Executive will be concluded and published. Will the Minister initiate a public and independent investigation into all related matters?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Minister been informed by the board of Rehab about the salary paid to the chief executive officer of the organisation? I understand the last figure for 2011 was in the order of €230,000 a year. It is important all of the entities in question are fully compliant and we have the restoration of transparency and confidence in this sector. This can only be done by adherence to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given that the Government has already significantly cut funding for services for people with disabilities, will he rule out, as I believe he should, further cuts to funding for critical services destined for people with disabilities, irrespective of what ongoing strains there may be with the board and the chief executive officer of Rehab? It is important the innocent are not penalised for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Of course there have been cuts-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and under the Minister's stewardship.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. It sounds very like the Minister's own time here on these benches. Another useless act on the Minister's part

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought the Minister's qualifications were in medicine. Clearly, spin-doctoring is the only qualification he has got.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Spin-doctoring, ably assisted by the Minister's colleague beside him.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Staff Issues (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 5. To ask the Minister for Health if he has ascertained the actions that were taken in response to the concerns expressed by midwives in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in 2006; the immediate action he will take to ensure best obstetric practice at this hospital; if he will ensure that the long signalled problem of under-staffing is addressed without delay; if he will initiate a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Staff Issues (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This question concerns whether the current Minister for Health has ascertained what actions, if any, were taken by his predecessor, the then Minister for Health, Mary Harney, in response to concerns about midwifery staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, and what action he is willing to take to address the long-signalled problem of understaffing at the facility.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Staff Issues (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I extend my deepest sympathy to the four families we know of who lost infants in tragic circumstances in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. As the parents stated, they have been treated disgracefully in their words, which are absolutely correct. They were kept in the dark about how and why they suffered these tragic losses. The HSE has admitted serious failings and I ask the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Staff Issues (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the last remarks by the Minister. Only in the fullness of time will we have the opportunity to test them but I hope the commitment will be delivered upon. Will the Minister confirm the scope of the report of the Chief Medical Officer? Will it include address of the staffing levels and understaffing over the number of years involved? It is crucial to establishing the full facts....

Other Questions: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to clarify the grouping of questions. My question, No. 37, is related.