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Written Answers — Department of Health: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 125. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to liaise with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the context of the budget 2015 commitment to reconvene a social housing construction programme in view of the importance of access to housing in the community for persons challenged by mental health issues. [42756/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (11 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 148. To ask the Minister for Health to set out the membership and commencement date of the second investigation into the tragic outcome at Cavan General Hospital maternity unit in November 2012; the terms of reference that will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42760/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (11 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 391. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical procedure will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [43105/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (11 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 396. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will receive a hospital appointment. [43128/14]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is welcome that we have reached Committee Stage of the Bill. I join the Minister and the Chairman in commending the Senators involved, in particular Senator Jillian van Turnhout who is present, for their work on the content of the proposed legislation. I also note that amendments were tabled and accepted in the course of the debate in the Seanad. The fact that no amendments have been...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 46. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the need to have 48 contributions paid or credited in the last complete tax year before the date of one's claim in order to qualify for invalidity pension; if she recognises that for many persons there is often a considerable period of illness and a delay in making a claim; if she will immediately review this criterion; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Contract Issues (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 121. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the current hospital consultants’ contracts and if any changes are envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43414/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Contract Issues (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 128. To ask the Minister for Health if consultant contracts will be revisited before the rollout of universal health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43421/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Company Payments (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 122. To ask the Minister for Health the overall amount of the revenue stream to public hospitals from private health insurance sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43415/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Data (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 123. To ask the Minister for Health the overall amount spent by the public on private health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43416/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Value for Money Reviews (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 124. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the current reviews of disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43417/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 125. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of the various current hospital charges per person in the public system; the overall amount generated by such charges in one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43418/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 126. To ask the Minister for Health if bulk buying on an international level with either the NHS or EU has been examined for medications or equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43419/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (12 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 127. To ask the Minister for Health if there is any roadmap for the elimination of hospital charges planned alongside the introduction of universal health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43420/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Affairs: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (13 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister and his officials. The Minister might indicate the status of filling the vacant Secretary General position in his Department. Regarding the issue of the mother and baby homes inquiry, I believe that everyone of us would be disappointed that the terms of reference have not been finalised, that the commission has not been established and that the work is under way....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Affairs: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (13 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister. I am sorry that our opportunity has been so truncated. There were other points I would have asked, but they will wait.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We propose a straightforward amendment to the Constitution that would require a decision of the people by referendum. It would read, "The State recognises the right of all persons to sufficient, safe and accessible water and as guardian of the common good shall defend and vindicate this right and ensure that water services and infrastructure remain in public ownership." Some would say that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (18 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 410. To ask the Minister for Health when physeptone-methadone was introduced as a treatment for opioid addiction here; the number of patients in receipt of physeptone-methadone who have since died; the number of patients in receipt of physeptone-methadone who have achieved a drug-free lifestyle; when clinical guidelines were introduced for physeptone-methadone; and if he will make a statement...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to address the fact that the level of child poverty rose here during the recession from 18% to 28.6% between the years 2008 and 2012, according to a UNICEF report, a net increase of more than 130,000 children; his further plans to ensure the well-being of children is one of the Government's priorities in the remainder of its...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am seeking to establish what has been done to address the fact that the level of child poverty in Ireland has increased significantly in recent years, as confirmed in the recently published UNICEF report.