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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: As I represent a very rural constituency I have a very many questions for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, and thus in essence for the Taoiseach. My question today is about accessibility to public transport. There is no bus from west Cork to Cork city with wheelchair accessibility. I have submitted several parliamentary questions and every time I get the answer...

Select Committee on Health: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I ask the Minister of State to reconsider the decision not to accept these amendments. Surely board members should be the most qualified people. The decision should not be based on who they are or their background. It is important that there be appropriate expertise on any board. Obviously, we are talking about a specific board here.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am interested in the fact that the Government facilitated Deputy Michael Healy-Rae's contribution. Perhaps it is a sign of a courtship or love relationship coming down the track.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: My colleagues have highlighted the reason for this Bill and I am delighted that such a positive and proactive step being taken. I commend my colleague, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, for bringing the Bill forward. We hear a great deal about the squeezed middle and this is a perfect example of where that squeezed middle is continuously being exploited. Management fees, by definition, are fees...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 282. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has written or is writing to disability organisations under the aegis of his Department or in receipt of funding from same requesting savings to be made in their budgets; if so, the details of the organisations; the saving required from each; the rationale for same; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (19 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 392. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a letter sent recently to the three umbrella disability bodies seeking savings of up to €500,000; the rationale for the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8077/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (19 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 393. To ask the Minister for Health if he or the HSE has written or is writing to disability organisations requesting savings to be made in their budgets; if so, the organisations concerned; the saving required from each; the rationale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8078/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: My offices in west Cork are being inundated lately with queries about broadband and people are being directed to a plan with a high speed broadband map. Much of west Cork is dotted in either light blue or amber, which indicates on the plan what will happen but there is no timeframe given. Could a realistic timeframe be put on this plan rather than just indicating what will happen? We need...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Is the Taoiseach aware of a letter sent recently to three umbrella disability groups asking them to make savings of up to €500,000? If he is aware, can he tell me the rationale behind sending these letters?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme Update: Discussion (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome all of our guests. I take every opportunity I get to ensure that women continue to get their smear test done, despite what is happening and the delays. It is important it goes out from this committee that women should continue to be tested. Mr. Breslin referred to the independent clinical expert review and the women who are currently contactable. What efforts are made in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme Update: Discussion (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I asked in regard to contacting women under the independent clinical expert review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme Update: Discussion (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: There was a big effort made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme Update: Discussion (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: That is good to hear. In a few sentences, why are matters deteriorating rather than improving? Why are matters getting worse rather than better with regard to waiting time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme Update: Discussion (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme Update: Discussion (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: It is amazing that it is going on so long and there has been no improvement. In fact, we are going backwards. There is significant interest, as Mr. McCallion probably heard. On "Morning Ireland" earlier, it was the first item. That does not happen easily. The public is really holding on to this. The HSE is probably doing its best but it is going on so long now that it should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme Update: Discussion (13 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Surely, adequate resources should have been made available.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: My colleagues have highlighted the wide-ranging consequences that have come to pass as a result of the Government's failings when it comes to the children of our country. As my party's spokesperson for disabilities, I will concentrate on the issues that pertain especially to my brief. I am also aware from my constituency work in Cork South-West of the many families affected by having their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the witnesses and I wish Ms O'Connor well in her role. It is great to see a woman in such a high position.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I could make her feel the love, or not, as the case may be. Does the Minister think that he and the health sector are unravelling? He is reminding me of a knitted jumper from the sleeve of which the wool is coming away. There is the overspend, the nurses' strike and cervical smears and GPs are outside today. Does he see that he is unravelling before our eyes?