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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: Is it easier in the mastership model?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: I thank Dr. Boylan. We will move on to the issue of midwifery-led units and how they function.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: What percentage are home deliveries?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: Approximately 20% of all births are home deliveries.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: Are they private midwives who offer that service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: A point was made about the distinction between directors of midwifery and group directors of midwifery. Will the witnesses expand on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: I have one final question and it is one we are grappling with in relation our Sláintecare report. What are the impediments to implementation? The national maternity strategy has been for two years now. Is it political buy-in, is it finance or is it a lack of understanding of what is being proposed? Where are the impediments to implementation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: On behalf of the committee I would like to thank the witnesses from the national women - or persons - and infants' health programme, Ms Angela Dunne, Mr. Killian McGrane and Dr. Peter McKenna; from the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Dr. Peter Boylan; and from the INMO, Ms Mary Gorman, Ms Phil Ní Sheaghdha and Ms Mary Leahy, for coming in. This committee is adjourned...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he has instructed his Department's officials to advise some educate together schools to reduce intake to half a stream in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8950/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 373. To ask the Minister for Health if the University of Limerick hospital group proposes to reduce the medical assessment unit at Ennis Hospital from a seven-day service to a five-day service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8526/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (20 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 411. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who applied for the position of Sláintecare executive director; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8728/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (20 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 420. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE is planning to recruit radiologists and radiographers to increase the amount of scanning time provided at Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Ennis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8793/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Marine Safety (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: As the Minister knows, just having shore-based activity is not sufficient to supply a rescue service in a seaside resort like Kilkee. Kilkee has a small population in winter. In the summer, however, the number of people there can rise to 25,000. These individuals avail of the sea-based activities on offer in Kilkee, which is a major tourist attraction. Not having proper sea rescue...

Topical Issue Debate: Marine Safety (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: The issue I raise is marine safety and marine rescue services at Kilkee, a popular seaside resort in County Clare. This is an important issue for those who use coastal waters and those who operate marine rescue and recovery services. These are essential services and a vital component for those who make a living from fishing off our coast, those who engage in recreational activities and our...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 121. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has included in the flood defence proposal the major pinch point at Plassey along the river Shannon; if not, the reason therefor; his views on whether this will mean that the Springfield flooding will deteriorate by increasing the flow of the river Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7839/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW last met with the Shannon co-ordination group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7840/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of primary care centres in Ennis; the position regarding the advancement of these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7843/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 200. To ask the Minister for Health if the dispensing arrangements for those general practitioners who hold a dispensing contract with the HSE and do not meet the HSE's criteria for this contract will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7844/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: 201. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons working at a surgery (details supplied) are not being accepted into the Westdoc out-of-hours service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7845/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Harty: As we have a quorum I call the meeting to order. I propose that we deal with housekeeping matters in private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.