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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I ask the Minister of State to keep me informed on further meetings and what happens at them. I am willing to attend any such meetings if invited.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am glad the Minister raised the issue of the flu vaccination. He stated that a different strand of injection will be used I ask him to elaborate on that. What are his plans to educate the public and encourage them to avail of the vaccination?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Is the HSE modelling its plans on that basis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister's proposal to extend the medical card to those under the age of eight from those under the age of six. What about a nine year old with special needs? While I welcome this, it is important that all children with special needs, regardless of age, get a medical card. Are there plans to extend the card to such children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: What is the position on access to a medical card for people with cancer? My office is finding it very difficult to get medical cards for people with cancer. The rules seem to change. It is alarming that a significant number of people who were successful in getting a medical card received a review form the following day or week. The review is almost immediate, which, obviously, is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: What about adults?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: He is from County Clare.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: That is welcome. There seems to be inconsistency. It should be at least six months before a review form arrives in the post.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: My last question is for my constituency colleague the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly. He must admit that the position on homecare packages is almost at crisis point. People are crying out for such packages. Those who pass the assessment are being told that there is no one available and that the HSE will get back to them when something becomes available. They are left in that position...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Is it a recruitment problem?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: While that is welcome, it seems to be somewhat aspirational and a long way off. I wish it could be even half sorted now. The Minister must free up a few bob.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Will the Taoiseach find out the completion date for the southern bypass near Bandon, my home town? This bypass has remained incomplete for many years. If completed, it would substantially enhance the town of Bandon and the general area of west Cork. I stress the importance of a northern relief road being built in Bandon. It is important that the northern relief road would be completed in...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Taoiseach.

Agrifood and Rural Development: Motion (24 Sep 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: In my opinion, humble though it may be, the Minister of State, Deputy Creed, and the Government have let down the farmers of Cork South-West. Right across Europe dairy prices are strengthening, but what is happening in Ireland and in west Cork? The prices are weakening. Beef farmers in west Cork are on their knees. Beef farming is no longer sustainable. The farmers in west Cork cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (24 Sep 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the system being put in place in order to school twin brothers with autism (details supplied); if a system will be put in place by which they may be home schooled in the event that the schools are not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38857/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I, too, ask the Tánaiste to intervene for the people of Ballineen who have been left hanging while waiting for school transport places for their children. What plans are in place to address this debacle? The school transport system is a debacle. Across west Cork, some students got tickets who were not allowed on the bus, some students who should have got tickets did not, and we have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Lusitania Museum and Related Matters: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak. I am not a member of this committee but I came on behalf of the people of the constituency of Cork South-West to thank each and every one of our guests for the Trojan work they have done, not only on this project but in keeping history very much alive and well. I find young teenagers in particular are fascinated by all the stories. Those involved...

Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I concur with what my colleagues stated. Ba mhaith liom cúpla ceist a chur ar na hAirí. Why do the Ministers not listen and why are they reactive rather than proactive? My colleagues and I warned them time and again of impending crisis, including the one we are in now, and they bring it to the wire on every occasion and wait until the horse has bolted to try to do anything. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rehabilitation Training Allowance Payments (17 Sep 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: We know that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rehabilitation Training Allowance Payments (17 Sep 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Deputy very much. This is one of the cruellest cuts ever made to disability services. It relates to an allowance of €31.80 a week but it is not just a monetary cut. This allowance provides great encouragement to people to start courses. Not getting the €31.80 can actually stop people doing such courses. I cannot understand why the Minister of State would go...