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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Illegal Dumping (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 537. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will request an Environmental Protection Agency test, assessment and report on the quality of water in Lough Muckno, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, and in the Fane River and in the domestic water supply source to the town of Dundalk, County Louth, following reports that diesel laundering waste has been either...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the panel this afternoon. I suppose this is part 2 of our two-part engagement on this particular and vexed issue. I would like to ask a number of questions. I took a little note. My colleague, Deputy Kelleher, spoke about encouraging. I am more of the view, after last Thursday, that encouragement is not enough. That is my certain view, having listened to the Medical Protection...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I just wish to add a short comment on something that has not been said. I noted during Ms Courtney's contribution that she laid emphasis on how great a difficulty it was for her and her family to make the decision to proceed with a case, because of the stress, the strain and all of the risk factors.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not asking for a response. I only want to say there is a tendency to suggest we have an overtly litigious society, but that is not the case. Many people in these instances are reluctant to take the course they have been compelled to take. It is important to mention that.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle could be asked to reconsider.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not agreed.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, I am asking if the Taoiseach would accept-----

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach explain how a decision of the House now not to proceed with this matter and deferring it for a number of days would in any way be in conflict with the Ceann Comhairle's view? It would not be but it would certainly allow for an opportunity for proper engagement, proper explanation and then with the full information we could re-examine the matter. To proceed now would be...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not the Ceann Comhairle who is insisting on proceeding.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What the Taoiseach says is completely wrong.

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann:” and substitute the following: “having regard to the motion passed by Dáil Éireann on the 11th June, 2014 which recognised the need to establish the facts regarding the deaths of children at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway between 1925 and 1961, including...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 57. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide the details of the regulations that are in place to deal with removal of asbestos; if it is envisaged that there will be assistance to help with the removal of asbestosis in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3968/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections Data (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 58. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide figures on cases of asbestosis that are collated across the State on the asbestosis and mesothelioma register maintained by the Health and Safety Authority; the incidence of same in County Kildare, particularly in Athy when compared to the national average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3970/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (29 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 141. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of all unfilled posts by specialty and profession in all hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4144/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (29 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the numbers of persons over the age of 70 applying for renewal of their driver licence; if provision will be made to have free medical examinations made available for this group as this is a requirement for the renewal of their licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4153/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Detention Centres Data (3 Feb 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 385. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide details of the Oberstown campus, including the number of cases of self harm and suicide attempted by clients; if there has been any increase in this compared to the past three years; if there has been an increase in the number of staff being assaulted; if there is a plan to house ten clients per unit despite the fact...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Open Disclosures Policy (3 Feb 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 446. To ask the Minister for Health his disposition towards a legal duty of candour for health professionals as introduced in the neighbouring island in November 2014; his plans to introduce facilitating legislation to provide for a similar requirement here; if so, the stage at which his preparations are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4689/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Feb 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 475. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of arthritis services in County Mayo; if he will ensure that a full-time rheumatologist be appointed to Mayo General Hospital in view of the underprovision of specialists in the county and the large number of those with the condition; if he will ensure that such a clinician is appointed in view of the fact that staff must...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (3 Feb 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 484. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding St. Joseph's Hospital, Ardee, County Louth; the outcome of the proposed spend of the budget of €750,000; in view of the planning application of 23 December by the Health Service Executive lodged to Louth County Council, if the plan has the Health Information and Quality Authority guaranteed approval; the actual budget provided;...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (3 Feb 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was going to select a number of areas on which to question the Minister and to make appropriate remarks.