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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Mr. Bell. I have one or two questions of my own. There has been a suggestion that there are HR practices that, if overhauled, would improve working conditions. My view would be that without the requisite staff, one can overhaul and restructure all one likes. There seems to be, from my memory anyway, fairly sophisticated HR practices in terms of communication, committees and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I refer to the overhaul in HR practices. Would that be necessary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: They just do not have it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I have one final question and it relates to the scope of practice for healthcare assistants. It is fascinating that the matter is still being discussed since there is a willingness on behalf of the trade unions to expand the scope of practice. In its submission, SIPTU states: "To this end we suggest that the Review of the roles and responsibilities of HCA is given full endorsement and that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: Okay. Basically, everyone thinks it is a good idea but nobody is actually doing it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: It is not happening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Mr. Bell. On behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses for attending. On behalf of the committee, I thank the members that they are representing here today for the work that they do 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and for the commitment that they give to the public health service. As there is no other business, this meeting of the joint committee is now adjourned until...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I see that Daz and Surf are at it again, a Cheann Comhairle. My question is in respect of the programme for Government commitment to alleviate pressures affecting household budgets in the area of childcare. I note the launch of the new national childcare scheme this week and the concerns that many vulnerable babies and children will miss out due to gaps in funding. My constituency of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: It requires a radical overhaul. Will the Taoiseach agree that wholesale change is long overdue in this area? We must put children's interests front and centre by prioritising quality and improving working conditions-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: -----while at the same time cutting childcare costs for parents. Will the Taoiseach also address the concerns of One Family, a support organisation for lone parents, which runs an early years service for very vulnerable babies and children and states that it is years away from receiving the amount of funding necessary?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: Eight years.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: It is on the front page of the newspaper today.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: It does not need to be explained to me. It was me who explained to the then director general of the HSE that the leaflet it issued was somewhat misleading in that it said no screening programme is ever 100%. What does that sound like to the Taoiseach? The leaflet said there may be a small occasion for error. I say the following as a woman who uses the service. When a woman goes to have a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I am reminded of the old advertisements for Daz and Surf, but I will leave that where it is. I am sure the Taoiseach will join me in expressing shock and frustration at the reports in the media today which suggest that a large number of previously missed abnormalities have been uncovered in the course of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' review the results of smear tests...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that QQI is advertising for an administrative position while a valid panel from a recent recruitment exercise is in place. [47265/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that QQI has advertised a post for an administrative position while there is a valid panel in place for a position at the same level. [47266/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 215. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of provision of ASD unit capacity for Skerries; the number of additional places that will be available for the September 2020 intake; the location of the places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47771/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of provision of ASD unit capacity for Swords; the number of additional places that will be available for the September 2020 intake; the location of the places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47772/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of provision of ASD unit capacity for Rush and Lusk; the number of additional places that will be available for the September 2020 intake; the location of the places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47773/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of provision of ASD unit capacity for Balbriggan; the number of additional places that will be available for the September 2020 intake; the location of the places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47774/19]