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Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Arís eile, tá Bille os ár gcomhair a dhéanann iarracht fadhbanna an chórais sláinte a leigheas. Is oth liom a rá go mbaineann an Bille seo le hathrú beag a dhéanamh ar an gcóras seo, a bhfuil dhá léibhéal ann - léibhéal amháin dóibh siúd a bhfuil airgead acu agus léibhéal eile dóibh...

Topical Issue Debate: Symphysiotomy Reports (26 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister said that in exceptional circumstances Ms Justice Harding Clark has discretion to extend the time for receipt of applications by an additional 20 working days, which is up to 14 January 2015. I do not believe the Minister's hand is entirely across all of this. I believe some of it most certainly was devised before he took up the health portfolio. Why does he believe these very...

Topical Issue Debate: Symphysiotomy Reports (26 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The symphysiotomy payment scheme is due to close in eight days' time, yet victims of hepatitis C and the residential institutions had three years in which to apply for compensation. The redress scheme for the Magdalen women had no closing date for applications. However, in this instance, the survivors of symphysiotomy have been given an unprecedented period of 20 days. It has been said, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (26 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 96. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of complaints made by staff/former staff at a unit (details supplied) in County Cavan; when the findings of the review will be advised to the complainants, to Oireachtas members for their constituency, to members of the Health Service Executive Dublin North East Regional Health Forum; if the findings will be released...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (25 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 342. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the practice of using chlorine dioxide as a treatment for autism spectrum conditions here; if he has knowledge of this practice taking place; the actions that have been taken to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45047/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (25 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 343. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the cross-border agreement that had been in place for ten years to cater for maxillofacial surgery to be carried out in Altagelvin hospital for patients from Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal; if the status of this has changed following a meeting from management of the relevant hospitals; the current status of the service;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (25 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 361. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the legal requirements for receipts issued in pharmacies on the purchase of medicines; if there is any legal requirement for itemised prices of medicines purchased; if there is any intention to introduce itemised prices in view of the fact that this may lead to greater consumer knowledge of and control over prices; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (25 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 366. To ask the Minister for Health if a date for surgery at the Regional Hospital Limerick will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick [45227/14]

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We saw the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, put the Government motion re so-called water sector reforms before the Dáil yesterday, only to run away before the Opposition got to debate the issue. This is representative of the current Government's attitude to both the Dáil and the public: duck and hide, avoid accountability and...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to make a supportive intervention following what Deputy Daly has already recorded. It is not only the Westbank orphanage but the Church of Ireland Magdalen home in Dublin as well. I strongly appeal to the Minister not to exclude any of those Protestant interests who have been campaigning for full inclusivity which, as the Minister is aware, I have argued for consistently.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to address the fact that the level of child poverty rose here during the recession from 18% to 28.6% between the years 2008 and 2012, according to a UNICEF report, a net increase of more than 130,000 children; his further plans to ensure the well-being of children is one of the Government's priorities in the remainder of its...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am seeking to establish what has been done to address the fact that the level of child poverty in Ireland has increased significantly in recent years, as confirmed in the recently published UNICEF report.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister accept that addressing child poverty is a cross-departmental responsibility? Will he also accept that children living in poverty are statistically more likely to become adults living in poverty and will rear their children in poverty, thus continuing the inter-generational cycle of disadvantage and marginalisation? If we do not address the issue comprehensively and across...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Minister to consider and engage with his Cabinet colleagues on the establishment of a cross-departmental task force to address the issue of child poverty. I do not believe this is something which should be baulked at or regarded as almost unnecessary. We have to look at the facts as designated in the UNICEF report. I refer to Ireland's statistical position across the 41 countries...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 15. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the State support that has and will be provided to computer coding club initiatives, for example, CoderDojo and TechSpace; if any support is planned for such initiatives; if there is to be co-ordination of such initiatives; the locations of and plans for the further development of such important clubs; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services (19 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 25. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made to ensure that all children on the child protection notification system have a social worker allocated; the number of children yet to have a social worker allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43970/14]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We propose a straightforward amendment to the Constitution that would require a decision of the people by referendum. It would read, "The State recognises the right of all persons to sufficient, safe and accessible water and as guardian of the common good shall defend and vindicate this right and ensure that water services and infrastructure remain in public ownership." Some would say that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (18 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 410. To ask the Minister for Health when physeptone-methadone was introduced as a treatment for opioid addiction here; the number of patients in receipt of physeptone-methadone who have since died; the number of patients in receipt of physeptone-methadone who have achieved a drug-free lifestyle; when clinical guidelines were introduced for physeptone-methadone; and if he will make a statement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Affairs: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (13 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister. I am sorry that our opportunity has been so truncated. There were other points I would have asked, but they will wait.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Affairs: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (13 Nov 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister and his officials. The Minister might indicate the status of filling the vacant Secretary General position in his Department. Regarding the issue of the mother and baby homes inquiry, I believe that everyone of us would be disappointed that the terms of reference have not been finalised, that the commission has not been established and that the work is under way....