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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: I have a question for Dr. Ó Tuathail. The matter of corporate entities coming into general practice versus independent contractor status versus salaried GPs in certain key locations, rural practice and private urban areas, was raised at a previous session. As a trainee, what is Dr. Ó Tuathail's view on the corporatisation of general practice, which is beginning to develop because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: Senator Swanick did not get in earlier. Perhaps he might like to make some brief comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: I am conscious that another group from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is scheduled to come in. The Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution will be using this room at 1.30 p.m. I ask for a one-minute summary from each of the witnesses, including taking Senator Swanick's comments on board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: On behalf of the committee, I thank Dr. Kerin, Dr. Fawsitt, Dr. Flynn and Dr. O'Tuathail for taking the time to come in this morning. I am sure this is a matter we will return to again in the not too distant future. I thank the witnesses very much for their time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: I apologise for keeping our witnesses so long. We had three sessions this morning. Quite often it does not work that well because people like to talk so I thank our witnesses for their patience. On behalf of the committee, I would like to welcome the representatives of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, Mr. Liam Doran, Mr. Liam Berney, Mr. Paul Bell and Mr. Eamonn Donnelly. I draw...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: I thank Mr. Doran. We will now take some questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: In the two earlier sessions we met representatives of the IMO, the ICGP and the NAGP. They were adamant that the independent contractor model would best serve the health service. They believed the resourcing of the small business model was broken and that, therefore, general practice was unsustainable. Are the delegates aware of a model that employs salaried GPs outside the independent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: I am sorry but I must interrupt Mr. Doran. We must vacate the committee room now as another committee is due to meet here at 1.30 p.m. Undoubtedly we will come back to the topic again. When we discuss this topic, the witnesses will be the first group to appear before us. I will allow each one of the witnesses a minute to sum up their views.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Primary Care Expansion: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: I understand the frustration of the witnesses and I apologise again. On behalf of the committee, I thank Mr. Doran, Mr. Berney, Mr. Bell and Mr. Donnelly for coming before us. I apologise for the short time available but we will bring them back on a future date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 294. To ask the Minister for Health if he has met consultants at Merlin Park University Hospital regarding the need for investment following roof leaks that closed two operating theatres; the outcome of the meeting regarding all suspended procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50830/17]

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: Is the Minister satisfied that there has been full disclosure to the Charleton tribunal in respect of other whistleblowers, particularly in respect of Keith Harrison, who is specifically mentioned in the terms of reference? Will the Minister confirm whether there has been full disclosure in respect of that garda?

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: Senior members of An Garda Síochána have denied their involvement in any orchestrated campaign to discredit Sergeant McCabe and other whistleblowers. How will that denial, which was clearly false, be dealt with?

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: Will the scope of the external investigation announced today include an examination of the possibility of leaks from the Department of Justice and Equality to the media regarding evidence given in respect of many of the gardaí who are under investigation?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 11. To ask the Taoiseach the practical benefits that will accrue from the new strategic communications unit established in his office. [50380/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 53. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether the lives of children in direct provision have improved since April 2017 when the children's Ombudsman began accepting complaints from children or on behalf of children living in these centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50190/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: IDA Ireland (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 94. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the IDA search for a replacement industry for a plant (details supplied); his views on whether the issue is a lost cause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50031/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fire Service (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 265. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether many fire service Halloween callouts are prompted by anti-social behaviour and that attacks on fire service personnel are deplorable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50019/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 340. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the pilot scheme later known as COSMTS continued for ophthalmologists at four sites and, later, at six sites in view of the fact that it was to be rolled out to all ophthalmologists or ceased after nine months due to a lack of funds in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49959/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 341. To ask the Minister for Health if the funding for the cross-border healthcare directive comes from the HSE budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49960/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Harty: 350. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether services at University Hospital Limerick can survive a winter flu epidemic in view of the chronic state of the emergency department, the cancellation of elective procedures, the CPE threat and the unacceptable hospital work overload; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50028/17]