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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I take it from the Minister's response that there are no immediate matters of serious concern and that the transition has been made smoothly. Are all the board positions filled? What is the position on sub-committees? How many will there be? Will the Minister ensure accommodation of representation for the Family Resource Centre National Forum in regard to sub-committee participation? I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the last point in particular and that the Minister has been dealing with the matter. The issue of our relationship with alcohol is a very serious one which has implications for all facets of life, but particularly for young people in terms of their mental and general health and well-being, personal development, relationships and their employment and career prospects. It is often...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to address the dangers of the Neknomination Internet craze in view of the recent tragic consequences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6694/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek to engage with the Minister on the recently highlighted very serious and tragic deaths of young people connected to the social media and Internet craze of Neknomination.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Health Policy (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We must be sensitive to the families of those young men who have lost their lives in what are tragic circumstances linked to Neknomination dares or challenges, whatever one may call them. I join with the Minister in expressing my deepest sympathy to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives. I do not wish to contribute to any hysteria surrounding this Internet craze or the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 12. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the recently published Health Information and Quality Authority report on Crannóg Nua at Portrane; the actions she expects will follow on its content and recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6647/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 14. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of consultation and engagement that has taken place with her Department or its agencies in their consideration thus far of the State's responsibilities to other schoolchildren and former schoolchildren arising from the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ombudsman for Children Reports (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 32. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made by the Ombudsman for Children in the preparation of her report into the two cases of children of Roma families who were taken from their parents by the State; when she expects to receive the ombudsman's report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6644/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Application Numbers (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the number of persons in receipt of invalidity pension; the number of persons in receipt of disability allowance in each of the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if she will provide a breakdown of same by counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath and Louth. [7043/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan who was married in Rome can have their driving licence renewed to reflect their change of name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7048/14]

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion [Private Members] (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the opportunity to address this motion on the important subject of child care. I am pleased to confirm that Sinn Féin will support the motion tabled by Deputy Robert Troy. Child care is a right and policy must be geared to the needs of children and families, rather than solely to the needs of the labour market. The State still has one of the lowest rates of child care...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I concur.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is laudable, but it will not free up this matter. It is not enough. Is the witness in a position to give the committee his sense of how this can be addressed? It appears to be simple. Has the witness taken steps within the HSE to address the local freeze, for want of a better word? The committee must complement whatever efforts Dr. Doherty has employed or will now employ to get to a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the meantime, Chairman, we as a committee, rather than just you as a Deputy-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Dr. Doherty would have our full support. Let us collectivise and use the weight of our shared involvement in this institution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose it not only for balance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to hear what they have to say in reply to Mr. Lawless and their views on his recommendations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Chairman not to leave Beaumont Hospital out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Neurological Health Issues: Discussion (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the delegations not just for their presentations but their work in the preparation of these submissions. This is an important area of health care and I welcome the fact we are addressing it once again. Ms Magdalen Rogers set out clearly the significant shortcomings in the provision of neurological care, including long waiting lists for access to specialists, inadequate access to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Expenditure (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 294. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total fund for family income supplement in 2012, 2013 and 2014; if €260 million in extra funding has been provided for 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6390/14]