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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 578. To ask the Minister for Health the numbers of staff that have been recruited into mental health services since 2011; the actual increase in numbers of positions in view of natural wastage, redundancy and retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49694/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 579. To ask the Minister for Health the progress on provision of high-quality acute inpatient units based at major general hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49695/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 626. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the reduction in numbers of community care beds including step-down facilities, long-term care beds, and nursing home beds since the current Government has taken office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1198/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 686. To ask the Minister for Health the fire brigades that have signed up to and are operating the Health Service Executive recommended policy of fire service first-responder scheme which documents the way local fire brigades can be utilised efficiently for cardiac emergencies in their local areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1640/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 688. To ask the Minister for Health the procedure for mobilising the fire service to incidences of road traffic collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1642/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 687. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the number of delta and echo emergency calls that were made in County Meath in 2014; the response times to these calls; the number of calls answered by the fire service and the number of calls answered by the ambulance service; and in each case, the location from which the ambulances were mobilised. [1641/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 728. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of support and assistance, including financial assistance and in what circumstances, that his Department and the Irish Consular Service globally provides to Irish families in the event of a tragedy abroad and especially when a loved one's remains are to be repatriated to Ireland; if there is an accessible service and fund to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Referendum Campaigns (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 930. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he will establish the Referendum Commission for the proposed referendums in 2015; if he will ensure the Referendum Commission has sufficient time to engage in a thorough information campaign in advance of the referendums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1612/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Proposals (14 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1020. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions undertaken by his Department to date to meet the requirements of the European Union’s Fourth Railway Package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1613/15]

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the problem; it will not listen.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy asked about voting rights for the Diaspora.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would make one addendum to the proposal I made in relation to the two written submissions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I accept that. It is important that there is a cover note from the committee expressing our unanimous view that the information contained must not only be noted, but acted upon with extreme urgency. That is the only reason we are talking this course of action.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Fitzpatrick has confirmed that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the panel and thanks its members for their presentations. The written submissions contain an extensive exposé - that is the appropriate description - of the issues and areas the witnesses have addressed. It would be appropriate to refer both of the documents on unregistered practitioners of cosmetic surgery and the document prepared by the Irish College of Ophthalmologists...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 290. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality regarding spouses of Irish nationals, the number of joint spouse visa applications and applications for permission to remain that have been refused on financial grounds since the introduction of the family reunification guidelines, by nationality of the applicant. [49072/14]

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach give us an answer?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 167. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he and his Department and the Health Service Executive will take to ensure, at the very least, a visiting dentist service to the town of Castleblayney in County Monaghan, an urgent need for its population and that of its considerable hinterland; if he will, in the context of this need, meet with a delegation of Members of the Oireachtas from the...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Féinriarachta Pearsanta agus Sláine Colainne) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Personal Autonomy and Bodily Integrity) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are once again addressing the very complex and sensitive issues surrounding abortion. Ireland sees these issues brought into stark relief from time to time, often due to tragic cases, and they evoke a mixture of deep emotions. These tragic cases represent only the tip of the iceberg. We must ensure the very best legal framework for all our people. Too often, either of the absolutes in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: HIQA Review of National Ambulance Service: Health Service Executive (16 Dec 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Laverne McGuinness for her presentation and welcome the representatives from the national ambulance service, NAS. In her opening statement, Ms McGuinness referred to a programme of change, stating, “In order to develop a modern and improved ambulance service the NAS commenced a significant change programme in 2012”. She then went on to outline the ten key strategic...