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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Vice Chairman. I thought Deputy O'Connell had taken a vow of silence or something.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: This is an area we all have an interest in because in the course of our business as public representatives we generally come across issues pertaining to HIQA and data protection on a daily basis. On HIQA, I agree entirely with the two previous speakers with regard to the decongregation model. I do not agree with it in any situation. It seems to have taken on a life of its own and, like it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: -----I am very conscious of the pain I have already imposed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Will it delay the process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: When I go into an institution I am often asked whether I have the permission of those whom I represent to speak on their behalf. My response to that is that I have already got prior permission. The Data Protection Commissioner has issued a document to indicate that when the inquirer has already registered, by way of letter, informing the body to whom he or she is inquiring what they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: It is no harm to remember, and Ms Dixon may be certain, that in some circumstances the authority of the questioner is questioned. There is a tendency to extend that along the road a little bit, like Lanna Machree's dog, and end up in a place one did not want to go. In that respect, one may end up restricting information, failing to co-operate and, as a result, some person or system is put...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Juvenile Offenders (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she and her Department can positively intervene to provide rehabilitation, education and support services for juvenile first-time offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40077/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyberbullying Issues (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor incidents of cyberbullying; the procedures in place to detect and deter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40412/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 82. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the examination of the residency status and possible revocation of decision to deport in the case of a person (details supplied), if the person reported as requested to immigration on a monthly basis and the length of time they have reported; if the person has previously come to the attention of the gardaí, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of foreign nationals deported from this jurisdiction in the past six months; the number of such deportees who had worked for more than five years in this jurisdiction; if they stand to have income tax paid during their employment in this jurisdiction refunded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40417/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 1 December 2016, the efforts being made to ensure their safety and protection of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40434/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility for a community employment scheme in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40205/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an application for the domiciliary care allowance in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40232/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason just €100 per week is being paid to a person (details supplied); if the level of weekly payment will be revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40267/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40269/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Self-Harm Prevention (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which follow up and early intervention is arranged in cases of children between the ages of eight and 14, presenting with suspected self-harm at accident and emergency centres throughout the country; if any sample cases have been taken, with a view to identifying and addressing the underlying reasons; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Self-Harm Prevention (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Health the number of incidents of suspected self-harm reported in the past year in respect of children between the ages of eight and 14; the extent to which such cases have been investigated with a view to appropriate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which psychological assessment services continue to be made available to parents of teenage children when requested; the regions in which such services are currently restricted for whatever reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40409/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which depression amongst young persons is monitored, whether at school, at work or at play; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40413/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Health if early treatment is available in respect of required occupational therapy in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40233/16]