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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: It would be interesting-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: It would be interesting to make a freedom of information request to see how many requests were made and how many were granted. To be quite honest about it, I have a concern about the quality of food in direct provision centres and accommodation housing Ukrainians. Some of the food is quite good and of a good standard, where the owners of the facilities are committed and care about the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: Perhaps it should. Does the Minister of State think it should?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: Guidelines are broad and discretionary and are covered once a meal is provided.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: This would be extremely helpful. A lot of these-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: For fear that people watching think this is a County Clare issue, it is not. It has been brought to my attention by a couple of councillors in other areas.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: There is one facility where the people do not even bother having the meals there at this stage which, of course, suits the contract provider. They go and get food elsewhere because they are health conscious.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: Of course. It probably needs to come back-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: I accept the Minister of State's bona fides on this because it is obviously something that has not been raised previously. The first exercise should be to get a copy of the contract template given to these facilities, with regard to IPAS and the contract for accommodating people from Ukraine, and see what the wording is with regard to the standard of food. This should be the first exercise...

Seanad: Nithe i dTosach Suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Protection (9 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State. We know she is busy and we appreciate her taking the time to come to the Seanad, as always.

Seanad: Nithe i dTosach Suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for giving his time today. I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this very important Commencement matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: I too would like to be associated with the very generous comments of the Cathaoirleach and Senator O'Loughlin on the passing of our dear friend and colleague, John O'Mahony. It came as a shock to all of us that he passed away so quickly. The last I heard of John was when he paid tribute to that great person, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. I first met John before I was...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: Senator Clifford-Lee could have been a Deputy for that area, if she had wanted to.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: The Minister is very welcome to the House for the debate on this very important miscellaneous Bill. I was listening very attentively to Senator Boyhan and the overprescribing of what could be described as some over-the-counter medications could be a problem, and certainly a cost one. It is definitely an issue when it comes to people's health. It is funny how people feel a certain reliance...

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: I too welcome the councillors, congratulate them on their re-election and indeed welcome their guests. I fully agree with my good friend and colleague, Senator McDowell. It is regrettable that a Bill of this nature has to be brought forward. A group of people have been let down by the State. Commitments were made to them - I have no doubt they were made in good faith - but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: Our guests are very welcome. I thank them very much for attending. We have dealt in great detail with hiring in respect of neurological and so on. I will ask about recruitment. I acknowledge that there has been a significant increase in recruitment in the past 12 months. What worries me is that there has been a bigger increase in management and administration than front-line staff. Will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: Okay. I accept that. Deputy Durkan asked about the change in approach for primary healthcare centres. I have no doubt there is a good rationale for it. Like Deputy Durkan, I may not necessarily agree with the rationale, but I am interested in hearing about it. I will be parochial. Mr. Gloster is well aware of the circumstances in Ennistymon, County Clare. It has been promised a primary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: I ask Mr. O'Connell to outline timelines if he can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Martin Conway: How long does Mr. O'Connell envisage it will take for the building to be physically in place and operational?