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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (4 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 467. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the uncertainty of supply of the drug Respreeza that is critical to the continued treatment of those alpha 1 sufferers who have been in receipt of the therapy; the steps he will take to remove doubt or fear regarding continuity of supply; the steps taken and commitment to date in 2017 to ensure access to Respreeza for those persons not in...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we are in public session, I hope Members will follow my example: all mobile phones should be switched off as they cause interference. The purpose of this meeting of the Select Committee on Justice and Equality is to consider Committee Stage of the Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017. On behalf of the select committee, I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will go straight into the business. I understand we are dealing with 52 amendments and a few additional sections.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 1, 3 to 7, inclusive, and 9 to 12, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. The first amendment is in the names of Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace, and I invite the Deputies, in whichever order they decide, to speak to their amendment and to the grouping.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Deputy Wallace wish to speak?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As no other Deputies have indicated that they wish to speak, I invite the Minister of State to respond.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If no other member wishes to contribute, would the Minister of State like to make a further response?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Deputy like an individual response or will I continue with the other Deputies?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Then I will invite Deputy O'Callaghan next.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Deputy Chambers like to comment on that point?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State might respond to Deputies Wallace and O'Callaghan, please.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind Deputies that they still have an opportunity to introduce the amendment on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 13 to 16, inclusive, are to be discussed together. I invite the Deputies to speak in the order they have decided.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy has it on the record now.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 17, 21, 23, 35, 37, 40 and 46 to 51, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. I call Deputy Wallace.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does any other member wish to speak on this?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State's portrayal of "The Simpsons" was excellent.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was some sound interference while Deputy O'Callaghan was speaking. If anyone is using a device that may have contributed to that, could he or she please desist.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will allow Deputy Daly's contribution to be the last contribution on this particular grouping. I think we have covered all the opinion likely in terms of the amendments.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, and 22 are related and may be discussed together.