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Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 24. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets as set by the EU and UN; if alternative energy sources have been sufficiently enhanced to meet the challenges ahead without damaging the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18017/18]

Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: My question is somewhat along the same lines. I am seeking to ascertain the extent to which it is anticipated that we can meet the targets to which we have already signed up in terms of emissions.

Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister consider a multifaceted accelerated programme, each facet of which would make a major contribution in its turn to a reduction in greenhouse gases? I refer, for example, to a greater encouragement of and reliance on electric cars, a greater reliance on forestry which can utilise marginal land such as bogland that only needs to be harvested once every 30 or 40 years, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Chairman. I welcome all of the delegates. We are all concerned about the tragic consequences and the effect this matter has had on individuals and their families. Which country first identified the seriousness of the risks involved? There appears to have been strong support for the drug in Scandinavian countries, but I am not sure whether that remains the case. The drug is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Chiropractic Association of Ireland (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I have stated my interest in this area from the outset. I am totally supportive of the need to retain X-ray facilities for chiropractors. I say this because there is an obvious need to keep the highest possible standards and to have qualifications of international repute. The degree of training must be observed and updated in line with international standards. Safety regulations must...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Chiropractic Association of Ireland (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I omitted dentists from people who carry out X-rays. They do it very well and I want to include them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Chiropractic Association of Ireland (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Most practitioners in any field have complaints from time to time. Would they be aware of any complaints about the operation of X-ray equipment, the carrying out of X-rays or the referral for X-rays? In the context of giving us an idea of what preparation they could have made or have made, have they been aware that this directive has been coming down the tracks for some time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our witnesses. Prior to this, did the HSE expert group that studied the need for this directive express a particular preference or antipathy, for want of a better description, towards the use of other practitioners or the access of other practitioners to X-rays and referrals? Where and from whom did the original request in relation to this directive come? Did it come from Europe?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Where was it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Non-possession of a licence. From whom did it come?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Would Dr. Holohan have any reluctance to attend a chiropractor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I am not a practitioner at all but a question arises regarding, for example, to spinal problems. Would Dr. Holohan urge surgery rather than chiropractic treatment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Dr. Holohan would not see chiropractic as a helpful addition to the menu of assistance available to people who suffer from back or spinal problems.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: He has gone that route himself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: If they were part of the formal health system-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: That is interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I have an innocuous question. In the run up to this requirement, what discussions took place between the HSE expert group and chiropractors? Obviously, if major changes are going to take place, the normal routine would be to have discussions with the bodies most likely to be affected. Has the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, in its present capacity, had discussions with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Who was consulted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: And consultations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM: Faculty of Radiologists (25 Apr 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Did consultation take place with the professionals in chiropractics who say they have a recognised qualification at master's level? Obviously, some have less and some have more. Did the Department engage in such consultation? Did the expert group engage in consultation in an effort to identify how best it might proceed in bringing this within the national health regime?