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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: 411. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting public gynaecology services in County Cork; if he will provide a breakdown of the amount of time patients have been waiting for public gynaecology appointments as follows, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7807/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (19 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: 133. To ask the Minister for Health the policy that exists in relation to the presence of automated external defibrillators in Health Service Executive health centres; the monitoring procedures that are in place to ensure defibulators are present and in working order; if the Health Service Executive is satisfied that all its health centres currently have working defibulators on-site; the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: On behalf of the joint committee, I thank all the witnesses for coming here today. The purpose of this meeting is to continue our work on, and have an engagement concerning, the impact and effects of gangland crime on communities, and possible solutions to it. Deputy Finian McGrath has agreed to act as rapporteur and to produce a report for the committee, which will be forwarded to the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: That is no problem at all. I call on Dr. Connolly to start us off.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: I thank Dr. Connolly for sharing his fascinating insights into this extremely complex issue. I call on Mr. John Twomey to make his opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: There is a mobile phone on somewhere. Could those present check their phones and make sure they are turned off or put in aeroplane mode? Otherwise, they interfere with the sound system. My apologies for interrupting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: I thank Ms Metcalfe for a very powerful presentation and for her honesty. There is a lot of food for thought there. I also recognise the presence of Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan. She is not a member of the committee but she is most welcome. I invite her to engage with the witnesses. Deputy Finian McGrath is the rapporteur and has indicated that he has a number of questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: Does Dr. Connolly want to reply to that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: Does Deputy Mac Lochlainn have another question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: What is coming across for me - and, I am sure, for Deputy Mac Lochlainn as well, is how complex this is. One could probably fill the community with gardaí all the time and it still would not solve the problem because it is so complex and entrenched. I have one or two questions myself, if I may. Dr. Connolly mentioned a presumptive drug testing system for the possession of cannabis;...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: It is in your study.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: There is a distinction between decriminalising and legalising. There is the impact on youngsters found with a small amount of cannabis. Some 80% of drug prosecutions are for possession offences, involving cannabis in many cases. This must be prosecuted and the young person then has a criminal record for the rest of his or her life, which can have other consequences later if he or she needs...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. O'Driscoll.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: As a Government Deputy, I agree with Ms Metcalfe on the need to have a drugs Minister.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: To support Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn's comments, this is not just an issue in urban areas; it affects rural areas across the State.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: We need to focus on it more. It is a serious issue. I am also concerned about the health aspect. This is not the health committee, but the issue has an impact on the health service also. It impacts on a range of matters across the board. Perhaps there should be an Oireachtas committee specifically devoted to this issue, as it is so important.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: Does Mr. Twomey wish to contribute?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: Water protests were mentioned. Are they taking resources away from the work the Garda is doing?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: Does Deputy Finian McGrath wish to ask a further question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime: Discussion (18 Feb 2015)
David Stanton: And possibly linked with the drugs trade.