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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Some consultants have complained to members of the committee that in the context of that new arrangement, where private hospitals were taken in charge by the HSE, the output was very low because there was no working arrangement. Instead of covering a number of patients, as with the figures Mr. Varley has just given us, they were not able to do that number. As a result, there was little...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: As many as 1 million patients suffered from this.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: I want point out to Mr. Breslin that the last he appeared before the committee, a number of questions were asked, and a commitment was given that we would receive a reply in writing. To my understanding that has not happened to date. Some of the very same questions were asked again today. Will he give us a commitment that the questions from the last day at least will be answered?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: I know the procedure.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: It would have saved a lot of time today, had those questions been answered. Earlier on, Mr. Breslin asked a question about-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: ---- the State Claims Agency, and the fact that the letter had informed those concerned that if the consultant had not signed the type A contract, the tests would not be processed. Mr. Breslin says that was fixed up in 48 hours but it does bring about a situation where there is a growing mistrust between the consultants and the Department. That was reflected again in the context of the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Would Mr. Woods like to comment on the issue of mental health? That is a concern.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Would Mr. Woods not accept what the consultants said to us this morning, namely, that is simply not the case and the technology now in place is abysmal? I am citing the consultant.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: I compliment the Acting Chairman's on this session. It was very efficiently run.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Bureaucracy at its best.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Travel Restrictions (2 Jun 2020)

John McGuinness: Listening to the scenario being painted for us today, it is clear to me that we are going to be in one serious economic mess all through this year and, indeed, next year. We now need to plan rapidly for the Irish tourism and transport sectors. I am from Carlow–Kilkenny. As people were speaking and addressing questions, I could think only of its hospitality sector, from the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (27 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 100. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a resolution to the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8237/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (27 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 387. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when Part 7 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will be operational. [8238/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 697. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the numerous issues raised with him by the forestry industry regarding licences for forestry operations; his views on whether there is a crisis situation in the industry; if so, the way in which he plans to address it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8240/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (27 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 698. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applicants under the TAMS grant scheme will be notified of the outcome of their application and the amount being approved; and if an application by persons (details supplied) will be expedited. [8242/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (27 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 906. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will review an application for funding from a project (details supplied) with a view to granting the project financial support. [8239/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (27 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 1003. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason there is no response in relation to social welfare appeals some of which are dating back to the middle of 2019; the status of appeals by persons (details supplied); and when a decision will be made. [8086/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (27 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 1025. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the decision in relation to an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if the request for a review will be expedited. [8241/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)

John McGuinness: The following day or the day after that, I raised the matter with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, and asked him to provide an analysis of the issue commented on by Mr. Parlon. It would be worthwhile for the committee to receive that analysis as it would indicate the viewpoint of the Department and might be more accurate. If Mr. Parlon has withdrawn his statement, we need to...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Last week, we asked witnesses to provide the committee with correspondence on matters such as-----