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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the witnesses for appearing this morning. I will ask a question that has already been asked many times. There are still no plans for an elective hospital in the mid-west region, even though overcrowding at UHL is probably the worst in the country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: That is fine. The most recent census showed a 460% increase in the number of citizens who declare they have sight loss. Where are we with the waiting lists for ophthalmic surgeries at the moment? Has there been any improvement, and is there any strategy to significantly reduce them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: That has not opened yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Will Mr. McCallion drop a note to the committee secretariat on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: That is fantastic. Will anybody make a quick comment on the readiness in UHL for the forthcoming busy winter season?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Has Mr. McCallion had sight of the Limerick plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Would Mr. Patterson not feel, given the chronic overcrowding at UHL, that there is an actual business case for a hospital in the mid west?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. We know how busy he is and we thank him for his time. As Senator Lombard has been delayed, we will begin with Senator Gallagher.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State and I thank Senator Gallagher. This is a very important Commencement matter. Coming from a large rural county myself I fully understand the challenges. It is extremely important we maintain our roads because if we do not continually invest in our roads they will just disintegrate and become a much bigger problem going forward. It is important that the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his time. Everyone is busy coming up to Christmas, and that is very much the case for Ministers of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I was concerned yesterday to hear that a survey from Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind seems to show an increase in guide dog users being refused entrance to pubs, restaurants and, which is even more concerning, medical facilities. It is the law that somebody who uses a guide dog must have access to all public and private buildings. Unfortunately, that seems to be an issue. I ask the Leader...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. While the Bill is short, it is extremely important. Vaping is a new scourge among young people. We often say that drugs are the new drink. To a large extent, our society suffered for many decades from people abusing alcohol and now the problem seems to be with drugs. Vapes are the new cigarettes for young people. It is shocking that more...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I said it for you.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: I echo the words of the Leas-Chathaoirleach on Romania's national day. I know the ambassador is no longer here but I am sure he will read the Official Report.I commend Ilinca and the tens of thousands of Romanians who contribute so much to our country. I would also like to commend the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, who no doubt has had a difficult week as a result of the outrageous...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for taking all four Commencement matters this morning. We know he is very busy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach.Like others, I would like to pay tribute to the late Tras Honan, the first female Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. She was a great Clare woman, politician and lady. She had a great life and as a result of the great work the Leas-Chathaoirleach did last year with Seanad 100, we had the opportunity to meet Tras, say "Hello" to her and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disabilities Assessments (22 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Some day, you never know. The Taoiseach can appoint from the Seanad if he so wishes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (22 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll McNeill, to the House. It is great when somebody from the relevant Department is in a position to take a Commencement matter. This concerns the Department of Finance. Many colleagues will understand the sometime frustration and difficulties in acquiring primary medical certificates. A primary medical certificate eases the cost of acquiring...