Results 261-280 of 26,356 for speaker:Kieran O'Donnell
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Standards of Care, Related Practices and Oversight in Nursing Homes: Discussion (18 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: There is nothing to stop HIQA taking them to the District Court where fines can be imposed, with whatever is required at that court. The wider question of HIQA itself being able to impose fines is something we will look at. We need to bring in an enhanced inspection regime to ensure we have a safe environment for residents and any compliance issues that arise are dealt with immediately....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Standards of Care, Related Practices and Oversight in Nursing Homes: Discussion (18 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the committee. I look forward to any further engagement. It is all about a common purpose in very much having safe nursing homes for our elderly. That is the absolute objective. I am determined we get to that. It is something we will continue to work on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Standards of Care, Related Practices and Oversight in Nursing Homes: Discussion (18 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: I will first clarify a point. Under the legislation, HIQA can bring nursing homes to the District Court, which can impose fines. It is not fair to say that there is not a mechanism in place because there is.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (18 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (17 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (12 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the opportunity to discuss nursing homes and the care of older people. To begin, I want to acknowledge the "RTÉ Investigates" programme that was broadcast on 4 June. This was a very hard-hitting and harrowing programme which highlighted a litany of poor care standards in two nursing homes, showing clear neglect and abuse of older people, namely, the Residence, Portlaoise, and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (12 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (12 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (11 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Ó Cearúil very much. I accept the points he makes and how genuine he is in raising them and outlining the impact. The Minister, Deputy Browne, has made inquiries and was informed that there are operational challenges in the wastewater network in Celbridge, including Hazelhatch. However, under the national leakage reduction programme, Uisce Éireann is...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (11 Jun 2025)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Ó Cearúil for raising this important matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Browne. At the outset, I should advise that the Water Services Act 2017 sets out the arrangements in place for the delivery of water and wastewater services by Uisce Éireann. The scope, prioritisation and progression of...