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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (9 Jan 2013)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the expert witnesses. The evidence I have heard in the past two days has confirmed the mother and the unborn child get the best of care in Ireland. Doctors are doing their best to protect the mother and the unborn child and the mother and child are seen as two patients. It was also confirmed yesterday that women who have abortions increase their risk of mental health problems...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The IFPA provides information and support to 5,000 women and girls experiencing pregnancies. How many had suicidal thoughts and how many committed suicide? What approach did the IFPA take to those women and girls? It has stated that women and girls in Ireland who require abortion services experience stigma and discrimination and lack support and information from the State. Will the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Is there an increased risk of mental health problems - such as depression, panic attacks or disorders or substance abuse disorder - among women who have abortions? Are women who have abortions more likely to commit suicide? Does motherhood protect against suicide?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I have two questions. At what point do women get the treatment to which they are entitled when there is a real and substantial risk to their life as opposed to their health? Is it possible to give legal clarity to doctors and patients about when it is permissible to terminate a pregnancy when a woman's life is threatened?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Peter Fitzpatrick: My question is directed to Professor Kieran Murphy. With regard to procedures to determine the entitlement and access to termination of pregnancy, the same questions have been asked repeatedly. Will Professor Murphy elaborate on the suggestion that the opinions and decisions of treating doctors should be documented? He also stated diagnosis should be evidence-based within a defined time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Ms Byrne summed it up well. Is the vaccine necessary? Is it effective? Is it safe? A large audience is looking at this programme at the moment and like myself it is made up of people who are rather confused. If I was a gambling person I would recommend going for the vaccine because we push hard. I am a firm believer in the views expressed by Senator John Crown, given all his experience....

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Allocations for Public Expenditure 2013: Discussion with Minister for Health (29 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The new agreement between the Minister and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, involving €400 million over three years, is fantastic news. Can the Minister provide a rough breakdown on how that figure was arrived at?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Allocations for Public Expenditure 2013: Discussion with Minister for Health (29 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I appreciate that the health service budget has been reduced by €2.5 billion in the past three years and that the number of health service staff has fallen by 8,000 since 2007. A day has not passed that I have not received a call for a nursing home place. I thank the Minister for securing the future of the Cottage Hospital in Drogheda and for the investment of over €2 million...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Youth Issues: Discussion with Comhairle na nÓg (22 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the national executives of Comhairle na nÓg. The age range of comhairlí members is between 12 and 18 years. Some of the topics listed are about sexual health and mental health. I would like to attend one of the meetings. Although this age group consists of young teenagers, these are very serious topics. Who attends the meetings? Are doctors and nurses and other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: World Prematurity Day 2012: Discussion with Irish Premature Babies Organisation (22 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Senator and his colleagues did nothing about the matter for the past 14 years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: World Prematurity Day 2012: Discussion with Irish Premature Babies Organisation (22 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I ask for more information on the 24 hour transport service. What is involved in such a service?

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this Bill. It was published in July and will amend certain provisions of the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2009 which govern the private rental sector as well as the Private Residential Tenancies Board, PRTB. One of the PRTB's most important functions is the provision of a dispute resolution service which mediates disagreements between landlords...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Almost 70% of those with diabetes are obese. There is a diabetes clinic in Dundalk so anyone who would like to study obesity should come to Dundalk.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I wish to express my sympathy to the husband, family and friends of Savita Halappanavar. In 2013, savings on generic drugs will be in the region of €15 million. I expected it to be much more. I am delighted that private health insurers have agreed to make a one-off and up-front payment of €125 million. What will be done about the amount of money that remains outstanding? ...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Health Insurance Bill. Health insurance is a topic that is gaining ever more discussion time and when one considers the nation's demographics it comes ever more alarmingly into focus. While much of Europe is already experiencing the phenomenon of an aging population, Ireland will have to wait until after 2025. None the less, Ireland's population is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I hope members are aware that Senator Crown is considering the health and safety of the Members and the staff. He is a very experienced person but this is a black or white issue. If Senator Crown had not come in here and tabled this motion from his experience as a professor he would not be doing his job. Members might be of the view that he is too strong on the issue but, in fairness,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: First of all, I am a non-smoker. I have never smoked. I do not have a clue about the taste of tobacco, but I am 100% behind Senator Crown’s proposal. I keep away from the four locations in which I see people smoking because of the danger of passive smoking. There is no point in dancing around the situation; if we do not make a decision then the practice will go on. It is important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Yes, and staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prohibition of Smoking on Leinster House Campus: Motion (15 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: If patients and staff of hospitals can do it, I do not see any reason we cannot do it. I am in favour of Senator Crown’s motion.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Peter Fitzpatrick: When will the civil partnership Bill be before the House?