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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care - Rights, Resources and Regulation: Discussion (15 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: It is important to clarify that private providers have to pay for things such as administration costs and insurance whereas the HSE is covered. That is not taken into account in the amount that is being paid to employees of the HSE so there is a huge difference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care - Rights, Resources and Regulation: Discussion (15 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: It is huge because private providers have to pay for insurance and administrative costs. When the cost of home care is taken into account, one is looking at the figure paid to the HSE employee, not the administration costs, so there is a difference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care - Rights, Resources and Regulation: Discussion (15 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I have a question about the timeframe. Will we see new regulation within a 12 to 18 month time period? I am not tying the witnesses to a certain time but I am wondering-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care - Rights, Resources and Regulation: Discussion (15 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: It is a question I asked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care - Rights, Resources and Regulation: Discussion (15 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I thank the witnesses for the work they are doing and the support they have given through the years with regard to elderly care. I am approaching this from the perspective of trying to fast-track the changes we need. As I said earlier, I brought forward a legislative measure in 2012 in a Private Member's capacity and it is only now in place, five years later, so I was trying to tie down a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care - Rights, Resources and Regulation: Discussion (15 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I refer to the challenge of getting carers, about whether we can do something about incentivising that. Has that issue been approached in any way? It is going to be a major challenge particularly in rural areas because with the economic upturn there are a lot more jobs. Has that issue about incentivising been touched?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (14 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I raise this issue in the context of Fermoy Community Hospital. While this facility is not in my own area of Cork North-Central, it does in fact accommodate some patients from that area for respite care. I understand that there are nine respite beds available in the hospital but that difficulties have arisen around GP cover there. I know that the hospital and the HSE have done everything...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (14 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. This is a major challenge. There are nine respite beds not in full use. I am not clear about it but I know some people have had to transfer to Mallow and other areas for respite care. It must be prioritised. We are facing into the winter season and families face major challenges now. It is important that the respite facility...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: My apologies.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I again apologise to Senator Fintan Warfield. I was not listening properly when the Cathaoirleach called him. I refer to the report, A Future Together: Building a Better GP and Primary Care Service, which was launched yesterday at Trinity College Dublin. It is a very comprehensive report that highlights a number of crucial issues. I know that there will be statements on health care...

Seanad: Housing and Rental Market: Statements (14 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: That shows the strength of tourism.

Seanad: Housing and Rental Market: Statements (14 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House. I agree with Senator Ruane in much of what she has said. Some of the provisions in the planning legislation and, in particular, the exemption about which she spoke were designed for a different era. We now need to bring in amending legislation to deal with this. Senator Swanick referred to 15% of the number of hosts possessing 39% of the entire home...

Seanad: Housing and Rental Market: Statements (14 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I wish to refer to the remarks of Senator Gavan. I agree with him that the issue of Palestine has remained static for a long period. From a diplomatic point of view and the point of view of someone who visited Gaza in 2009, I believe nothing has changed in the past eight years. If anything, circumstances have become more difficult. Each year, there seems to be a disimprovement rather than...

Seanad: Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (9 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I too fully support this amendment. A person who works in the family law courts will find that drink has been a major contributory factor to much domestic violence. The people who really suffer are the children. It is important that at the start of this Bill, we state it is relevant to children and that we support this amendment.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I will be very brief. I reassure my colleagues that on the issue of pricing, this Bill is about setting up structures. The Minister and Government are very much aware of the issues that have been raised about the Six Counties and the Border counties. We have to get the legislation in place before we take any action. This is about putting the framework in place and making sure we can...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: The expert research relies on figures produced by the HSE and other health services. That is what expert research is based on.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I welcome the amendment on labelling tabled by Senator Nash as well as the detail he has provided. I suggest that we adopt the amendment in principle but refine it somewhat. One of the problems with labelling is to make sure that one can communicate the message with the shortest make-up of information so it is important that we refine this down. Too much information on a label can cause...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Colm Burke: I want to tease out whether, if a facility was previously involved in manufacturing and is now a visitor centre, an exemption would be incorporated in this case. I am not clear whether this would deal with the issue. It is something that might be teased out.