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Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1292. To ask the Minister for Health the stage the second inquiry into an incident (details supplied) is at; if the second report is completed; if it has been provided to the parents; if the report and its recommendations will be published; the status of employment of the consultant obstetrician involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25602/16]

Pharmacy Fees: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome this motion which arises out of revelations of gross misconduct by a leading pharmacy chain. Lloyds, the State’s biggest pharmacy chain, significantly boosted its dispensing fee income by claiming multiple payments from the State for single prescriptions presented by medical card holders. In recent weeks, the pharmacy made a €12 million repayment to the HSE in...

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On 17 September, it was estimated that between 15,000 and 20,000 people, or up to tens of thousands, gathered in Dublin for the Right2Water demonstration. It was a very impressive mobilisation. People took a stand by their attendance, a stand I believe will help ensure an end to this ill thought-out effort to impose a tax on a basic human right, the right to water. Aside from the numerous...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the requirements for ex-pats returning home to Ireland; the position with their entitlement to drive here; if there are different requirements depending on the period of absence or non-permanent residence in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27643/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of the first part of our meeting is to have a discussion with the Irish Deaf Society on the formal recognition of Irish Sign Language, ISL. I welcome Dr. John Bosco Conama and Ms Wendy Murray, directors of the Irish Deaf Society, and Mr. Brian Crean, deaf adult literacy services manager with the Irish Deaf Society. I thank the delegates for their attendance this morning to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the witnesses, Dr. John Bosco Conama, Ms Wendy Murray, Mr. Brian Crean and Mr. Darren Byrne, for that very informative presentation. I am very taken by Mr. Crean's last words, not to isolate it from all the other information shared but the words "extreme marginalisation" convey the message that has most certainly impacted on the committee members this morning. I thank the witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Members are probably entitled to know that Senator Daly has sponsored a Bill that would formally recognise Irish Sign Language. When the Bill was presented previously, it was not carried forward because it was not a Government Bill. I understand he is on the cusp of reintroducing it in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has the imprimatur of the Irish Deaf Society and its strong recommendation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I assure Ms Murray that we will not forget it. However, we are also affected by other considerations. I understand that Dr. John Bosco Conama has to return to Trinity College shortly after 10 a.m. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am going to bring everybody in but I am going to group the contributions in twos. I ask all contributors to be as succinct as possible because I want everybody to have an opportunity. I am very conscious that Dr. John Bosco Conama has to return to Trinity College.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the witnesses please to take these questions with those from the next contributor? I know it is difficult but I ask them to remember the questions Deputy Clare Daly has asked and group them with those Deputy Chambers is about to pose. I will then revert to the panel for answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will Dr. John Bosco Conama please respond to Deputy Clare Daly? Perhaps the points raised by Deputy Chambers could be addressed by Mr. Crean and Ms Murray. If we could all be more succinct, it will allow everyone the opportunity to participate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I introduce the next speaker, let me note that there are three further speakers, namely, Senator Black, Senator Clifford-Lee and Deputy Wallace. Every one of our guests this morning are interpreters. However, am I correct in saying that Ms Murray is not just an interpreter but a television personality also? I think I have seen her before. Has she appeared on our television screens?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There we are. Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In any event, it is very nice to have you all here. I call Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Senator Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The panel might respond to Senators Black and Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Absolutely, and we hope to be a party to ensuring that it will. Deputy Mick Wallace is our last contributor. Be very succinct, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you for that, Deputy Wallace. Senator Conway, I am sorry, we are going to have to clip this very short for you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is very welcome. For the information of members, I will note intending contributors when they raise their hand. Last week was Irish Sign Language awareness week. Our engagement this morning is coming soon afterwards. The launch of the week, which I attended along with Senator Daly, was a powerful event. You have replicated the impact here this morning for this committee. My...