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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: That is a very positive reply. It is great to know that work has already been done in this regard and that meetings have taken place. I would be very confident that we will see a new system that is more in line with modern Ireland and the complex needs of people with disabilities along with their ambitions to live normal and equal lives and contribute to society. This is the second time in...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: On my own behalf, and on behalf of the Fine Gael Party, I, too, wish Mary all the very best in her retirement. I thank her for her support. I also thank my colleague Senator Kyne for allowing me to go ahead of him today. I want to raise a very important issue that has been brought to my attention recently. For 20 years in the Department of communications, energy and natural resources,...
- Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I will start my comments by addressing the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I remember how a good few years ago the Leas-Chathaoirleach got the required number of signatures to bring this House back in August-----
- Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: You did upset everyone’s summer holidays, but for a good reason.
- Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: But it was for a very good reason. I attended that day-----
- Seanad: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: -----and it was a very interesting debate. I learned a lot from that debate. The only regret I have, and this is not the Minister’s fault, but it is more our fault, is that it has taken until now to deliver what was hoped on that balmy August day. It is only appropriate that we acknowledge the contribution of our Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Daly, because this Bill would probably...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: Mr. Gloster and his team are very welcome here this morning. It will come as no surprise to them that I will use my time this morning to talk about the mid-west and specifically about UHL. Last year, before Mr. Gloster's time, a major incident was declared at UHL on 2 January. It was a particularly frightening experience for many vulnerable people in the Clare, Limerick and Tipperary area....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: Was there an unannounced visit by HIQA to UHL yesterday?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: I know Mr. Gloster does not have a magic wand but would he be hopeful that there will not be a major incident declared during the course of the winter at Limerick?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: On the recruitment ban, Mr. Gloster has said that he will use his common sense when there is a case made. On the specifics of UHL, could we assume then that the recruitment ban will not apply to UHL, given the very challenging environment it is operating in?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: It is very important that the positives are highlighted as well as the negatives, and I fully support Mr. Gloster on that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: I have a final question at this point. Mr. Gloster talked before about the INMO figures versus the HSE figures. It would be far more preferable if there could be agreement between the INMO and the HSE regarding a methodology for bed counting. Does Mr. Gloster have any intention of re-engaging with the INMO to try to come up with protocols for bed counting, so that at least everyone is on...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: I know that but it is far better when there is clarity and agreement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: I thank Mr. Gloster.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: We know the RHA structures are going to be put in place, but I think Mr. Gloster did tell the committee once or twice that an effort was being made to try to streamline the management structure now to reflect this.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: Some of the problems in accident and emergency departments arise, I think, from the fact the community care area is not engaging necessarily at the level it should with the acute care area. Will Mr. Gloster give us a quick update on how this is going?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: The building blocks for that are taking place now and we should see positive results even before March.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Martin Conway: In terms of the recruitment embargo, I presume this does not extend to section 39 organisations being funded by the HSE. I am asking about this point specifically because Mr. Gloster kindly agreed to my request to meet with representatives of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, NCBI. As part of that engagement and discussion, a commitment was given to fund an extra eye clinic...