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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister did not respond to my other question.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How convenient.

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The survivors of mother and baby homes and similar institutions present in the Visitors Gallery represent not only themselves and each other but thousands of the most poorly treated of our citizens whose life experiences, exposed now as never before, stand out to the eternal shame of the State and all who contributed to its practices towards and treatment of single mothers and their children....

Topical Issue Debate: Water Supply Contamination (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to highlight the unanimity among the elected representatives across the constituencies affected. I have tabled a parliamentary question on this matter to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and await his response. I am in full concord with the sentiments expressed by the Members here with regard to this most vexed issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Staff Recruitment (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Martin Ferris and I raise the issue of the absence of nursing and medical support for the residents of the island of Inishturk off the County Mayo coast. Inishturk Island has a population of 58. When the resident nurse retired plenty of notice was given but no replacement was recruited to replace her. The island does not currently have a nurse and despite a promise of weekly visits,...

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Staff Recruitment (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State referred to residents being advised to contact their general practitioner directly if they have any health issues. Inishturk Island does not have a general practitioner.

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Staff Recruitment (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, the Minister of State is not living nine miles offshore on an island in the Atlantic. When she refers to people contacting a general practitioner directly, she should note that they are dependent on other means of communication. It is not quite the same as the access she and I enjoy living on the mainland. Her answer is not adequate. On pre-employment checks, when was the...

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Minister advise the House when the debate on this matter is scheduled to resume?

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister's response is very vague. It is important that not only Members of the House but survivors know when it will resume so they can plan for it.

Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Agreed.

Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: From conversations I have had with teachers and concerned parents, I am strongly directed to the view that this Government is intent on doing away with the junior certificate without proper consultation and that its key motivation, like that of its predecessor, is saving money. The Irish education system has many flaws but the impartiality of the State examinations is one of its virtues....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 14. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the medication soliris, eculizumab; if it will be funded for those with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2415/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 37. To ask the Minister for Health the details of ambulance call-out target times; his plans to extend or to remove same; the actions he will take to ensure that rural communities are guaranteed appropriate and adequate emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2412/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 45. To ask the Minister for Health if cameras and other forms of monitoring will be introduced in certain care homes; his views that this would be appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2414/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 67. To ask the Minister for Health the details of meetings of the emergency department task force; the number of times it is envisaged it will convene over the next quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2416/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 75. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the new Health Service Executive guidelines on providing accessible services to patients with disabilities; if a right to health care was considered in these guidelines; if any additional funding will be provided to ensure that these guidelines can be exercised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2413/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Scéim na dTinneas Fadtréimhseach (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 151. To ask the Minister for Health an dtabharfaidh sé sonraí faoi liosta na dtinneas fadtréimhseach; an bhfuil beartaithe téarmaí ar nós 'mental handicap' a athrú ar an liosta i bhfianaise an téarma sin a bheith seanchaite agus dímholta; an bhfuil beartaithe nuashonrú eile a dhéanamh ar an liosta i bhfianaise na dtinneas...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 155. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the reported anomaly relating to medical card eligibility in respect of persons aged between 18 and 26 years who, following changes to eligibility, will have their social welfare entitlement reduced to €100 per week if they are not full-time students and where they do not qualify for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Regulation (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 161. To ask the Minister for Health the details of private health insurance and the fact that maternity benefits are included in the minimum level of benefits that companies must offer; if this is applied in all policies irrespective of gender; if this cost is split evenly between genders by way of government levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2980/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (21 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the details of reports of a cluster of cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome in an area (details supplied) in County Meath; if the Health Service Executive will investigate this cluster to ascertain whether there is an environmental or infectious cause; the action the HSE department of public health will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter....