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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Data (17 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 158. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the target set for public service employment for persons with a disability; the date by which same is to be achieved; the percentage as it stands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52888/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (17 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 159. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has fulfilled the commitment given in the Programme for Partnership Government that taxi companies that wish to bid for State procurement contracts must ensure that a minimum of 10% of their fleet is wheelchair-accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52889/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: The programme for Government contains a commitment to keep people in their homes for as long as possible. It is obvious that the provision of home help services is of assistance in this regard. The ongoing problems with such services have been raised with me all the time since I was elected. This is becoming a significant problem as we approach Christmas. People have come into my office...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (12 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 261. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children’s disability network teams now established; and the CHO breakdown of same. [52410/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (12 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 262. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new persons with a disability who commenced respite services (details supplied) to date in 2019. [52411/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (12 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 263. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with a disability formally discharged from respite services (details supplied) to date in 2019. [52412/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur ar an Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna, ach níl sé i láthair. Mar sin, cuirfidh mé an cheist ar an Taoiseach. Under the programme for Government, the Taoiseach committed to enhancing the entire education sector. The provision of secondary school places in Bandon has reached crisis point. There are young boys in Bandon who do not have a school...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: The Minister will need a break after me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the announcement this morning of the provision of 190 additional beds. Will the Minister explain how this figure was arrived at? How were the locations arrived at?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Will the Minister outline his thoughts on the free family planning programme? The committee discussed that matter previously. Several ladies have come to me lately who are interested in getting the Mirena coil but it is too expensive. It is probably good value for money in that there are five years of contraception from it and it controls heavy periods, etc. Depending on which doctor they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Paediatricians made a statement this morning about the unsuitability of direct provision and the impact on children's lives. I presume the Minister heard the report on "Morning Ireland". They are convinced the children will suffer as adults if they grow up in a direct provision centre given the way they are being run now. Will the Minister outline his thoughts on that matter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I have spoken to the Minister previously about the GP contract. As the Minister is aware, in Bandon we had few or no applications for two positions. Throughout west Cork, there are pockets or areas that have no South Doc cover at night-time due to the low number of general practitioners available. What is happening with the contract? I know the Minister understands the importance of a new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: That is a sticking plaster.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Next is my usual question seeking an update on Bantry General Hospital, the endoscopy unit and the rehabilitation unit. Are we on plan and on target?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: He is gone home.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: There is love in the air now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Another thing under the portfolio of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Daly, is the home help situation. We speak about it here a great deal. I have one particular case involving a 71 year old lady with a terminal illness. She has been approved for only five hours per week since October but it is not up and running. If the Minister does not mind, I will send him...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: The measure on below-cost alcohol selling that was brought in last year or legislated for is still not up and running. I heard on the radio again - we would be lost only for it - that the Minister is in favour of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Yet, some of the Government partners may not be.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: It is all on the news.