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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (29 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the numbers of persons over the age of 70 applying for renewal of their driver licence; if provision will be made to have free medical examinations made available for this group as this is a requirement for the renewal of their licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4153/15]

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann:” and substitute the following: “having regard to the motion passed by Dáil Éireann on the 11th June, 2014 which recognised the need to establish the facts regarding the deaths of children at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway between 1925 and 1961, including...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not the Ceann Comhairle who is insisting on proceeding.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What the Taoiseach says is completely wrong.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, I am asking if the Taoiseach would accept-----

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach explain how a decision of the House now not to proceed with this matter and deferring it for a number of days would in any way be in conflict with the Ceann Comhairle's view? It would not be but it would certainly allow for an opportunity for proper engagement, proper explanation and then with the full information we could re-examine the matter. To proceed now would be...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle could be asked to reconsider.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 57. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide the details of the regulations that are in place to deal with removal of asbestos; if it is envisaged that there will be assistance to help with the removal of asbestosis in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3968/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections Data (28 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 58. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide figures on cases of asbestosis that are collated across the State on the asbestosis and mesothelioma register maintained by the Health and Safety Authority; the incidence of same in County Kildare, particularly in Athy when compared to the national average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3970/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the panel this afternoon. I suppose this is part 2 of our two-part engagement on this particular and vexed issue. I would like to ask a number of questions. I took a little note. My colleague, Deputy Kelleher, spoke about encouraging. I am more of the view, after last Thursday, that encouragement is not enough. That is my certain view, having listened to the Medical Protection...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I just wish to add a short comment on something that has not been said. I noted during Ms Courtney's contribution that she laid emphasis on how great a difficulty it was for her and her family to make the decision to proceed with a case, because of the stress, the strain and all of the risk factors.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not asking for a response. I only want to say there is a tendency to suggest we have an overtly litigious society, but that is not the case. Many people in these instances are reluctant to take the course they have been compelled to take. It is important to mention that.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the report Schools Fitness Challenge 2015 that shows that a high number of 15 to 16 year old boys show early onset of heart disease; the steps being taken to counter this; if sport and exercise for primary school children will be further promoted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2200/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 166. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the details of the reduction to widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner’s pension in the past two budgets; if further cuts are envisaged; when the pensions will be restored to their previous levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3284/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Generic Drugs Substitution (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 342. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of generic substitution; if a doctor can dictate on a prescription that a certain medication is to be dispensed if it is felt that this is a more appropriate medication for a specific patient despite there being alternative generic medications; if these patients will have the higher cost met if they are medical card holders; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 404. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the decision of the national immunisation advisory committee on the new vaccine against meningitis B; and if he will act to ensure early adoption of this in our vaccine programme. [3865/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 381. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of oversight and governance of the Nursing and Maternity Board of Ireland; if in view of the spending of State funds and unilateral increases in registration fees, the NMBI should be open to scrutiny to ensure financial appropriateness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3688/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 382. To ask the Minister for Health the agency nursing staff provided for care under home care packages; the position regarding cases where agencies lack the required staff; the way suitable replacement staff are provided in such cases; if there is a lack of nursing staff experienced with tracheotomy care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3691/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (27 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 388. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the overall health spend here per capita and also as a percentage of GDP and of GNI in tabular form over the past five years and also with estimates of private expenditure on health, including but not limited to private health insurance and out of pocket expenses; the comparison that his Department has made with other European countries...