Results 41-60 of 214 for speaker:Martin Daly

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Children with Dysplasia and Scoliosis and Related Matters: Discussion (19 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: If I may interject, I accept everything Ms Nugent is doing now but I am going to ask Ms Hardiman some questions, as she was the CEO of the hospital at that time. A surgeon has been suspended because of the non-medical grade spinal springs being used in surgeries. What sanction did management get? What sanction did Ms Hardiman get? By the way, the hips issue happened on Ms Hardiman's watch...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Children with Dysplasia and Scoliosis and Related Matters: Discussion (19 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: We are out of time, but we may come back to this if there is another round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Children with Dysplasia and Scoliosis and Related Matters: Discussion (19 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: As long as people get the full ten minutes.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (19 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: 101. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on plans to introduce a permanent annual cost of disability support payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32996/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (19 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: 115. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection how he is ensuring that the social welfare system is progressive and empowers people with a disability to live full and independent lives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32997/25]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (18 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I support the Bill. It is an important interim measure until the full extension of the RPZs happen next March. It is very important that protection is afforded to tenants in the interim. The Minister and Minister of State have demonstrated their concern that there would not be a precipice and that tenants would not be left vulnerable to some landlords. It would not be all landlords and we...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: Along with my colleagues, I thank the witnesses for coming in. We know they are extremely busy. I will not go through all their names - Margaret has done that - but I thank them. A lot of the questions I had proposed to ask have been asked. The witnesses have explained some of the issues. In a practical sense, as regards the one-door policy of getting someone in, I have had situations...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I just want to correct the record about the allied health professional. It was for the acute service-----

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: -----for the disability. I do not intend to be misleading.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Standards of Care, Related Practices and Oversight in Nursing Homes: Discussion (18 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I thank the witnesses for attending today. It is really appreciated. It is critical we get answers to what has happened in the Emeis nursing homes, in Beneavin nursing home and in The Residence, that was exposed by “RTÉ Investigates”. Rather than rehash the emotional horror many felt on watching what was, in the words of one of the specialists in elderly care,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Standards of Care, Related Practices and Oversight in Nursing Homes: Discussion (18 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: That is fine. I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Standards of Care, Related Practices and Oversight in Nursing Homes: Discussion (18 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I thank the Minister of State for attending. This is an extremely serious matter. The public expects answers and accountability. Representatives from HIQA were here this morning. We were delighted to meet them but there were certain things such as, under the existing framework, the idea that there were not enough gloves, incontinence wear, sheets and towels in a nursing home. These are...

Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: Like the Minister of State and every Member in this House, I was deeply disturbed by the scenes broadcast on the recent "RTÉ Investigates" programme. While immediate and decisive action is required in those specific cases in Glasnevin and Portlaoise - and I fully support the Government's commitment to that - this must also be a catalyst for wider reflection. How are we going to care...

Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I oppose this amendment. Regarding the term "psychosocial disabilities", involuntary admission is a very unusual instrument in the State. We have a very low rate of involuntary admission compared to other jurisdictions most especially the UK, which is our closest neighbour. It is a really serious step for any practitioner in the community to involuntarily admit someone. This is based on...

Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I support the Minister on this. Language is important. Trying to come up with language that pleases everyone is difficult, but the terms "mental health difficulties" and "psychosocial disability" are too broad for some of the conditions we are talking about. My understanding of the term "mental health disorder" is someone who has a clinically diagnosed condition that is persistent and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Bill 2024: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for convening this meeting and giving us the opportunity to take questions. I thank the witnesses who have come here today and have taken time out. It is an extremely important issue. There is a lot to be welcomed in the Mental Health Bill that is proposed, and there is probably a consensus around that. I wish to speak about the area of involuntary admission,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Bill 2024: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: Regarding Mental Health Reform, there seems to be a question around language regarding mental disorder versus mental health difficulty. Does Mr. Watt agree mental health difficulties could expand to cases of how I am feeling this morning because I have had a row with my wife, for example, or how I might feel stressed here in this committee asking questions for the first time? I do not want...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Bill 2024: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Martin Daly: I thank Mr. Watt for that.