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- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy knows, that is the approach that has generally been taken in respect of United Nations votes. It has been the practice of previous Governments and this Government. It is the procedure that has been adopted in the UN in order to facilitate its business. The Government does not disclose-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I am reluctant to discuss individual details in regard to anyone in the House. Obviously, no one wants to see Vera camping outside Leinster House. However, far from what has been said the Minister is not trying to second guess any medical opinion-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: -----on the situation and I will tell the House why. Clearly, the treatment for the person in question must be managed by her clinicians and it is possible-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy asked me a question. Does he want me to reply?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The point I want to make is that the Minister has had lengthy meetings with the family on a number of occasions. He has explained to them that it is possible to grant a licence to prescribe a cannabis-based treatment containing THC. However, the application must be endorsed by the consultant treating the-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I am talking about each individual case.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Let me make the point-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Quite the opposite.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Let me make the point that-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Can I be very clear?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Once a consultant endorses and supports an application, the current situation-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: -----is that it can then be prescribed.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: That is the reality.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: If that prescription is available from a consultant then it can be prescribed.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I will follow up on that. I will ask the Office of the Taoiseach to communicate with the Deputy.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I understand it is going for pre-legislative scrutiny.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I understand it is awaiting Committee Stage. I will ask the Minister to link with the Deputy.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The good news is that 800 recruits are going through Templemore this year, which gives the Garda Commissioner the opportunity to make decisions regarding the allocation of gardaí within An Garda Síochána and to increase the numbers in whatever areas she deems appropriate. That is an operational decision for the Commissioner. I have no doubt she will bear in mind the points...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I will certainly pass on the particular case Deputy Crowe has raised to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and ask him to liaise with the Deputy directly.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I await further legal advice on the Bill and will communicate with the Deputy directly when I have it.