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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ebola Virus Outbreak (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Minister in a position to tell us exactly the capacity of the national isolation unit at the Mater hospital? It is used for a variety of infectious diseases. Has there been any upgrading or preparation for Ebola? It would be an obvious location for the drug I mentioned, ZMapp, if there is any supply in this jurisdiction. On Ebola itself, what steps have been taken to ensure there...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ebola Virus Outbreak (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 70. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the contingency plans for Ebola in view of the WHO’s statement that Ebola is a public health emergency of international concern; if education of medical staff has occurred; the status of the National Isolation Unit at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin; the travel cautions and checks that have been...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ebola Virus Outbreak (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to join with Deputy Kelleher in welcoming the Minister, and I wish him well in the responsibilities of his new portfolio. I am seeking to establish what steps have been taken by the Department of Health, the HSE and other Departments, including the Minister's former Department, which clearly have a role in helping to ensure that our population is not subjected to the risk of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ebola Virus Outbreak (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for his reply. The European Commission has donated some €180 million to help fight the epidemic. The death toll has now exceeded the 3,000 mark and that is just six months after the outbreak first occurred. It would appear from the statistics that there is an increasing incidence of deaths due to Ebola. Over the past fortnight the number of deaths has been much...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 86. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the planned extension of free breast screening to women in the 65 to 69 years age bracket; the timeframe now envisaged for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36543/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 89. To ask the Minister for Health if he will detail the current health budget deficit; the expectation of the final figure for this year's deficit; the steps he is taking to ensure that this deficit will be met in 2014; the services that the current Government might restrict if the health budget does not increase sufficiently for next year in line with the existing increase and envisioned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 109. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on developments in Cappagh hospital, Dublin; if he will provide an update on the number of operating theatres being used in comparison to full availability; his views on reports of work activity being severely reduced due to budget restraints (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Contract Issues (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 112. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he plans to take to ensure that all hospital consultants are compliant with the terms of their public contract; the extent of serial breaches that he and his Department are aware of by hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36544/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 124. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the review of the agreement with the pharmaceutical companies concluded in late 2012; his expectations for further savings in view of the continuing serious price differences across EU member states; when the review will conclude; if its report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36545/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (30 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 386. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the national hepatitis C strategy; if the funding-neutral elements will be implemented; if funding to fully implement the strategy will be ring-fenced; if the moratorium on recruitment of public sector staff to expand the numbers of specialist nurses will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Child and Family Agency (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to get some clarification on the response of Mr. Jeyes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Child and Family Agency (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: An item has not been responded to.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Child and Family Agency (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to clarify the outstanding point from my questions to Mr. Jeyes. In his reply to my question regarding a ring-fenced budget for post-leaving and after-care provision, Mr. Jeyes indicated a figure of €16 million. He did not indicate whether there was a ring-fenced figure for social worker training but said he had intended that there would be. Is there currently a ring-fenced...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Child and Family Agency (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We just want Mr. Jeyes to be on the same page as us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Child and Family Agency (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an fhoireann ó Tusla. I welcome the team from Tusla. In his presentation, Mr. Jeyes referred to increased training for social workers. What is the training budget? It is vital training is an integral part of the process. Social work is a registered profession and, as a consequence, social workers are required to continually engage in professional training...

Other Questions: Preschool Services (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is some lottery.

Other Questions: Preschool Services (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That certainly seems to be the case.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will advise Dáil Éireann of the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into the mother and baby homes and similar institutions that was to have been presented to the Members of Dáil Éireann by 30 June 2014, in advance of the summer recess; if he will explain the inordinate delay in the preparation...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek to establish the current status of the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into the mother and baby homes and similar institutions. What institutions will be included? What is the timeframe for the commission to present its report? I am anxious to ensure a number of specific areas of address are included in the terms of reference.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not timely and I do not underestimate the challenges involved. The Minister spoke of legislative and logistical challenges. Could he spell out exactly what these are in terms of the delay in the publication of the terms of reference? What years are to be covered from 1925 onwards? What institutions will be included? Will it include the Sisters of Bon Secours in Tuam and similar...