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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Provision (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I acknowledge progress has been made on this issue and that work is being done. I know the Minister of State would be aware of the scale of the problem. Some of the women impacted by this are in the Visitors Gallery and are watching the proceedings here. We welcome the publication of the report. The women's voices are present throughout the report but that is coming from a fairly low base...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when new additional accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied) in addition to the associated refurbishment works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49256/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: There is an orange weather warning in place at the moment. People are making plans and preparations. There is an additional worry for the parents of the pupils of St. Molaga's national school in Balbriggan. They are fearful that the prefabs their kids are forced to learn in will come down around their ears. The last time we had a heavy downpour, it was raining in one of those classrooms....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: The Minister has not provided any concrete timeframes. At the moment, 58% of pupils in the school are learning in prefabs. The prefabs are 18 years old, which is young in human terms but ancient in prefab terms. We are aware that there has been some progress. We need to hear that this project will be fast-tracked. We need to hear exact timeframes from the Minister. That is what the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: While I am glad the Minister is taking on board what I am saying, he has not given me a timeframe. I would appreciate a timeframe. If the Minister cannot give one to me now, I would be happy to receive it in written correspondence. It is not as if these parents are not patient; they are extremely patient. They are looking for their kids to be able to go to school in a place that is safe....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I had experience in my previous role as a union official representing a woman suffering from Lyme disease. We had a big uphill battle to get the disease recognised. It struck me at the time, and it rings out in agreement with Ms Lawless's comments, as she was fobbed off, told it was a mental health issue and it was not recognised by anybody but the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: They are desperate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: That is good news.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I am conscious that other members also wish to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I will pick up on one very brief point that was made. Dr. McKeown said a survey has not been conducted for a number of years. Could he give us an indication of the last time one was carried out? I think there was a prevalence survey the other day-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: In isolated areas.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Yes. I thank Professor Butler.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: The Deputy is not a permanent member and I am not a permanent Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: That is why I had to check. The invitation was sent to the Department, and my understanding is that the lead person here present requested additional personnel be present.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Excuse me, Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Deputy MacSharry has the floor. Gentlemen, if you can for one moment, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Will speakers ensure that their questions are focused? I have explained to Deputy MacSharry exactly how the invitations were issued, so if he could proceed with his questions, we-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Absolutely.