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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 584. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to the six strategic priorities outlined in the comprehensive employment strategy for persons with disabilities 2015 to 2024 and the commitment in the national disability inclusion strategy 2017 to 2021, the estimated cost of implementing the strategy on an annual basis; the estimated costs associated with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 975. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to establish the facts behind the increase in registration fees set by the Health Products Regulatory Authority that came into effect as of 1 January 2017; the consultation that took place in advance of these increases; the persons or groups consulted and the date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35966/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 976. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Products Regulatory Authority has and continues to ignore those unqualified practitioners who provide dentures directly to unsuspecting persons, that is, dental technicians who should respond only to the requests of trained and qualified dentists; his plans to challenge and prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 977. To ask the Minister for Health the prevalence of endometriosis here and across the European Union, if known; the extent of knowledge and the skills set regarding endometriosis among consultants here; the location of same; the way in which treatment for the disease here compares with the excision surgery performed by a professor (details supplied) in Austria; his plans to train and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1154. To ask the Minister for Health the supports which exist by county for young adults with an intellectual disability, just turned 18 years of age, for their continuing education and development; the further supports which exist or are planned; if further resources will be supplied in budget 2018 or through another mechanism to ensure SNA supports for all in this cohort that need them; and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (11 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1791. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the situation that applies when assessing the old age pension entitlement of persons that have during their lifetime spent a period of their working life in prison; if an allowance is made in calculating their entitlement to a contributory pension in view of the fact that they could neither make a paid contribution or sign...

Order of Business (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of explanation.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was not aware of the Seanad decision referred to by the Ceann Comhairle. Can he explain to the House how a decision of another House impacts on this House making a decision to facilitate other parliamentary voices? It is not just from North of the Border. These are MPs from all parts of this island who are entitled, we would argue, to have their voices heard, if they so choose to participate.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What was the decision?

Special Meeting of Joint Committees with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP: Motion (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I speak?

Special Meeting of Joint Committees with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP: Motion (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I speak?

Special Meeting of Joint Committees with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP: Motion (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also reference what Deputy Adams pointed to, namely, the Ceann Comhairle's correspondence of 19 September stating, "unless the House otherwise decides". It was the point I put to the Ceann Comhairle in the brief interjection I made earlier, that surely we have the authority to decide on the business of the House. I second the amendment and I appeal to all Members of the Dáil to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will commence the meeting in public session. Apologies have been received from Senators Niall Ó Donnghaile, Frances Black and Martin Conway. I ask everyone present to switch off all mobile phones, please, as they interfere with the sound recording system in the committee rooms. I officially thank Senator Grace O'Sullivan for her attendance here this morning to establish the quorum....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat, Dr. Shannon. Before I call my colleagues, I wish to commend you on a significant piece of work. It is a forensic examination - 318 pages addressing the process and procedures adopted by members of An Garda Síochána in carrying out their duties and powers under section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991. It is a mighty tome and I thank you for it. A number of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Shannon. If Deputy Daly wanted to come back-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Very briefly. I will allow the Deputy back in after I have called some of her colleagues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That opportunity will present very shortly. I call Deputy Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before bringing in Deputy Daly, I have a couple of questions myself and then we might have short, specific single points to wrap it up. Did Dr. Shannon have a specific period to address in terms of section 12? A significant part of the work references 2014. In his opening remarks he speaks also about the period going into 2015. Was there a specific period in time and was that his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Just for clarification on the cases of 31 children, does Dr. Shannon have any concerns as to their current status? Maybe he did not have the opportunity to examine whether there was any common denominator or any similarity in their respective make-up as individuals, or maybe nothing was apparent to Dr. Shannon. I do not know. Is there anything Dr. Shannon can add? Would he dismiss that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the week after next. Next week it is the Policing Authority.