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Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (14 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 147. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that existing health policy such as Sláintecare and new and existing strategies or policies are Traveller proofed to ensure that distinct health needs and significant health inequalities in relation to Travellers are addressed. [47047/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Catchment Areas (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I understand that the Minister, Deputy McHugh, cannot be here. I do not mean to be disrespectful to the Minister of State, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, when I say it is disappointing that he is not here to hear what we have to say. I have raised this issue with him on several occasions. I would like to give an example to illustrate the point I am making. I will not use the child's name....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Catchment Areas (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I agree that we need to have a meeting with the Minister as a matter of extreme urgency. The Minister of State has said that it might not be possible for children to go to their first-choice school. Deputy Ryan and I have outlined that they might not be able to go to any school. As Skerries is a school planning area of its own, they will go to the bottom of the list in neighbouring...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: SIPTU and Connect Trade Union workers in SK biotek Ireland are on the picket line this morning. They have effectively been locked out of their workplace. I met with the 140 workers and their representative at 8.30 this morning. It is six weeks to Christmas and they have been locked out. Will the Taoiseach join with me in urging the company to honour the transfer of undertakings...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the reason private ambulances are being ordered to transfer patients from Letterkenny University Hospital to other hospitals in view of the fact the national ambulance service has at times two or three intermediate ambulances set aside that could be utilised for this purpose. [46734/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 157. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds operational and the number of nurses working in community hospitals (details supplied) in County Donegal in each of the years 1999 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [46735/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses for coming in today. I could also say thanks to the members of the INMO but everyone says that. There is never a bad word said about nurses. I do not know how many times people in my clinics in Swords, Balbriggan and elsewhere say that they do not know how nurses put up with it or how they do what they do. However, it is getting beyond the point of being reasonable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: As I said, it was a different Government at the time but the same line was used, namely that there was no moratorium, just a pause. In truth, I and other Deputies see it. We know that in some instances, albeit erroneously, they have committed to writing that there is a moratorium, yet they come in here and deny it. Was there a recovery? Are we working off a higher base than we would have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I wish we had a time machine because I would like to go back and remind everyone of exactly what we were saying at the time, which is that this would have long-term implications. It is clear that there have been implications and we are living with them. Regarding the impact of this on staff, my understanding is that there are a number of implications where there has been a failure to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I have raised the presence of security guards with the Minister on a number of occasions. To be fair, his response is that they prioritise the health and safety of staff. Is it common for a security guard not to be physically present? The response I sometimes get is that there will be a security presence in the hospital but it will not necessarily be in the emergency department. Does the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: Is that broken?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: That correlates with the information I have. Regarding the winter plan, and I know this was raised previously, will Ms Ní Sheaghdha outline best practice because we love that? It involves best international practice and looking at somewhere where they are getting it right, where they are getting their winter initiative and planning correct and are bang on the money. I assume they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: Is that what happened last year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: It is déjà vu. On the engagement of graduates, in her presentation Ms Ní Sheaghdha said there would need to be a 50% uplift in the numbers we were training to shore up the deficit. Are efforts being made with the colleges to that end? It would be an awful shame if any effort to increase numbers was only to the benefit of the private sector, as well as hospitals in Britain,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: I am not convinced that they will be increased to the levels required. I note the discussions with the private educator, but I am not convinced that it will shore up the gap in any meaningful way. I thank the representatives of the INMO for coming as I know that they are busy, but it is very useful for us to get the picture from the front line. I thank INMO members for the work they do...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (12 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 323. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; if his Department or the HSE keep a register of persons with the condition; if so, the age, location and number of persons with the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46139/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (12 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 324. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to compile a register of persons with Ehler-Danlos syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46140/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 325. To ask the Minister for Health the care pathway for persons with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46141/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 326. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to specific general practitioner training or support for the diagnosis and treatment of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46142/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 Nov 2019)

Louise O'Reilly: 327. To ask the Minister for Health the consultants employed by the HSE specifically for the treatment and diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46143/19]