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Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Horse Racing Ireland (amendment) Bill was due this session and was to amend and extend the Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994, the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 and related matters. What is the status of the Bill and when will it be enacted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: For how long does it last?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Does the skin actually loosen again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Could the witnesses elaborate on a conversation on a local radio station this morning to the effect that a GP can call himself or herself a surgeon after one year's practice? It is appalling. A few months ago a lady appeared on TV3 who had spent €30,000 or €40,000 on cosmetic surgery. We see television presenters and film stars getting facelifts. Can somebody tell me what a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Would one need some kind of insurance policy to open the practice?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Is this a loophole in the system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank our guests for attending. I do not know which one of them was on my local radio station this morning, but I heard it stated that, after being involved in his practice for one year, he could call himself a surgeon. That is a scary thought, particularly as such a doctor does not have to have his name included in the list of specialists. What type of insurance is required for someone...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Áras Attracta: HSE (16 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I offer my deepest sympathy to the victims and their families. What happened should never have happened. There will be no excuses for the HSE if this disgraceful abuse happens again. Some 59 recommendations were made by HIQA in its first report of February 2014. It proposed that staff training should be undertaken and that the staff of bungalow 3 would be required to undertake 100 hours...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: HIQA Review of National Ambulance Service: Health Service Executive (16 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: In respect of the ten centres in the north east, how many ambulances does the service have in the region? Second, where did the 36 new emergency ambulances procured in 2014 actually go? Similarly, where will the 47 new ambulances in 2015 go?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: HIQA Review of National Ambulance Service: Health Service Executive (16 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the delegates for attending. A sum of €7.5 million has been allocated for 2015 for the purchase of 47 new ambulances. With 262 ambulances in the fleet, my question concerns the locations of the 47 new ambulances. What happens to the ambulances that they replace? In 2014, €11.5 million was allocated as part of the fleet maintenance programme for the purchase of 36 new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (16 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 648. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend the timeframe for the national car test penalty system due to the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47941/14]

Order of Business (11 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Before taking the consolidated domestic violence Bill we should reform and consolidate the domestic violence Acts so as not to delay the ratification of the Istanbul Convention on combatting and preventing violence against women and domestic violence. The Minister stated earlier that the Bill will come before the House next year. Is there any chance of taking the Bill sooner?

Homelessness: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this matter today. Homelessness in Ireland is a growing problem not only for the homeless themselves, but also for their families and friends. It causes great stress and worry for all concerned. As a society we have to deal with this issue. It is not an issue for the Government alone but for each and every one of us, from all sides of the...

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: When can we expect the publication of the retention of certain records Bill, which is to provide for the retention of records of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse and also the Residential Institutions Redress Board and the residential institution review committee?

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Parents in my constituency have expressed concerns about whether their children will get places in their local schools or schools near their homes. The education (admission to schools) Bill 2013 aims to make the administration process more inclusive and equitable by ensuring that schools decide on applications in a structured, fair and transparent manner. It is also proposed to ensure that...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 seeks to expand the power of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, which is responsible for receiving and dealing with complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána, including surveillance powers for their criminal investigations, and allows GSOC to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: HIQA carried out an inspection of Louth County Hospital a good few months ago. There is a lot of concern in the area about ambulances breaking down. When can we expect HIQA's report on ambulance services for Louth County Hospital to be published?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am concerned about ambulance services and HIQA has carried out an inspection. Can the delegation follow up on my query and get back to me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: A national ambulance driver told me that HIQA arrived to examine the ambulance and have a look at the area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Service Review: Health Information and Quality Authority (2 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I congratulate Mr. Quinn on his new role. I love to see improvements in anything. One of the main reasons I am on the committee is health is one of the most important aspects of people's lives. Will the officials elaborate on the new national control centre, which will open in Tallaght in 2015, with a back up centre in Ballyshannon? It will integrate the six regional services. Will this...