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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 2. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which the report he commissioned on charities and other bodies funded by the Health Service Executive will be concluded and published; if, in view of revelations of excessive salaries and top-ups among some charities he will initiate a public, independent investigation, including into any agreements or understandings between the HSE and these...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This question seeks to establish when the report the Minister commissioned on charities and other bodies funded by the Health Service Executive will be concluded and published. Will the Minister initiate a public and independent investigation into all related matters?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Minister been informed by the board of Rehab about the salary paid to the chief executive officer of the organisation? I understand the last figure for 2011 was in the order of €230,000 a year. It is important all of the entities in question are fully compliant and we have the restoration of transparency and confidence in this sector. This can only be done by adherence to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given that the Government has already significantly cut funding for services for people with disabilities, will he rule out, as I believe he should, further cuts to funding for critical services destined for people with disabilities, irrespective of what ongoing strains there may be with the board and the chief executive officer of Rehab? It is important the innocent are not penalised for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 21. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the North-South feasibility study on co-operation in the provision of health services on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6916/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 37. To ask the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to address the crisis situation at Tallaght hospital as highlighted by the INMO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6920/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Recruitment (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 50. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant posts, by discipline and hospital site, unfilled at time of responding; the posts that have been advertised and the period of time that each post has been unfilled; the reason he believes some posts remain unfilled for inordinate periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6919/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 45. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the divisional plans recently published by the Health Service Executive. [6917/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (13 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 176. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the east Meath, Drogheda and south Louth water supply scheme which was included in the Water Services Investment Plan 2007-2009; if he will provide an overview of the scheme including its stage of progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7369/14]

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I advise my Technical Group colleagues that I will not be using all my allocated time and I hope they will all get the opportunity to speak on this Bill before Leaders' Questions. I personally and on behalf of Sinn Féin very much welcome this Bill as a vital protection of public health. Sunbeds cause cancer. It is as simple as that. Every effort needs to be made to minimise and...

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not know that.

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not notice that I had exceeded the limit.

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The clock may be wrong.

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This was the one I wanted to ask.

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 7. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the adoption (information and tracing) Bill; if she will provide a comprehensive account of the provisions of the forthcoming legislation; if she will confirm her welcome and support for the Philomena Project; the way she and her Department intends engaging with same in the lead up to the Bill's publication; and if...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Minister to indicate when she expects the adoption (information and tracing) Bill to be published, her position in regard to the Philomena Project and whether ongoing consultation with that body will form part of the preparation of the Bill in advance of its publication.

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join the Minister in calling on birth mothers to register. It is also essential that the legislation is published so that adopted persons and parents who are searching for each other have the opportunity to access records. A large number of people have expressed frustration at their inability to progress their inquiries. The adoption (information and tracing) Bill will play an important...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome that the heads of the Bill will be referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children. That is a worthwhile exercise. I do not doubt that my committee colleagues would welcome the opportunity to examine the Bill. How does the Minister intend to address the 1998 Supreme Court judgment which stated that adopted people have no absolute right to know the identity of their...

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 6. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her observations on the establishment of the Child and Family Agency, now over one month in being; if the transition has been smooth; if there are particular concerns or issues requiring special address; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6643/14]

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Establishment (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Following the launch of the new Child and Family Agency, have any issues arisen that may give rise to concern? Would the Minister like to report on the success of the launch a month after the new entity's establishment?