Results 441-460 of 4,504 for speaker:Joe Carey

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: That is key. The full removal of the mesh seems to be the optimal solution but it is how to get there that is problem. We do not have the skill set in this country to do it. Women have no confidence when it comes to engaging with the current system-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: ----- so that needs to be changed radically. What type of engagement occurred with the two groups in setting up the current pathways? Was there any engagement with the HSE?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Would any of the groups have met with the Minister for Health?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Obviously the groups would like to meet with the Minister. In her opening statement, Ms Martin outlined eight or nine different issues that need to be addressed and Ms McLaughlin outlined those as well. We have moved on and have come through a pandemic as well so it is time to refresh what was there, upgrade it and make it fit for purpose for women. Obviously the system is not working.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Deputy Shortall mentioned the collaboration between Scotland and St. Louis. Would the groups have confidence in this option if the medical people from St. Louis had a clinic or presence in Ireland to carry out these type of surgeries involving the full removal?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome all the witnesses and thank them for this really positive engagement. I compliment both groups for their campaign on this issue. It was brought to my attention recently by a constituent whose life was turned upside down. To have that conversation with that lady and understand what she has gone through is unbelievable. It is life-changing. Ms Jackson said earlier that when she...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 590. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the review initiated in relation to the provision of school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33564/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 896. To ask the Minister for Health the levels of psychologist services that are available in north and west County Clare; if there are any plans to improve the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34421/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 441. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33467/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank Deputy Higgins for allowing me to use this slot. I welcome all of the witnesses. I will direct my questions to Dr. Cleary of the Clare Pyrite Action Group. I pay tribute to her and her committee for the strong determined work they have done on behalf of homeowners in County Clare and, indeed, I will mention Clare County Council, Ms Anne Haugh and her team and the engineer, Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: If the visual inspection does not work, what would Dr. Cleary's recommendation be, as part of this new Bill? I understand it will be dealt with in regulation.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Significant delays are being experienced in issuing decisions from An Bord Pleanála. Many of those decisions relate to strategic projects. Loads of constituents are in touch with me around this issue. Has the Minister plans to improve the situation there to get these decisions out more quickly? Many of these relate to commercial developments that are really needed and we must make...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 22. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans that are in place for culture night 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32247/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 39. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of appeals on hand in his Department under the Large Scales Sports Capital Programme that were submitted on time and in accordance with the scheme; when he intends to bring about a conclusion to the long-standing appeals process under the Large Scale Sports Capital Programme, if he will give a commitment that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Process (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to amend the tax requirement in the upcoming Budget in terms of qualifying for the first-time buyers grant given the drive that is ongoing to recruit workers from abroad and to get many of the Irish diaspora to return to take up employment here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32519/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 562. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has directed that suitable school bus transport will be provided in the coming autumn to service the growing number of pupils (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32254/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: There are two banks exiting the Irish market in the coming months, leaving thousands of individuals and businesses looking for a new financial provider and home for their savings and investments. Will the Minister please inform the House what he and his Department are doing to support people who have to switch banks, to protect customers and, ultimately, to ensure the Irish banking sector is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: For the information of the House, there will be three times as much time allocated to these questions because they are grouped together.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: We will deal with them separately and give them all the time that has been allocated to them.