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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Okay. Our next speaker is Deputy Kelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: The Senator's questions were directed primarily at the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Irish College of General Practitioners but if the Medical Council wants to express a view, that is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I am happy to allow-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I echo the remarks made by Deputy O'Connell. Anyone who pays attention to the committee proceedings knows which members only attend meetings of the committee at which women's healthcare is discussed. The issue of the provision of services for women from the North was raised. As the witnesses are aware, the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, announced that such services will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Has that formed part of the witnesses' discussions? My understanding is that it is currently proposed to collect very simple anonymous data which do not indicate the age or demographic profile of women accessing the services. If that issue has not formed part of the discussions, I ask that the witnesses ensure it is put on the agenda. The committee will do what it can on the issue. If the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: That is true.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I support that. It is a very reasonable suggestion. Time is of the essence in this matter. There was a fairly decisive result in the May referendum which behoves us to act upon it. Subject to the view of the Chairman, the committee will do what it can to assist and to ensure the legislation is progressed on time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Dr. Breslin. She can resume making her contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Dr. Breslin. In the absence of the Chairman, I have the list of speakers and as my name is at the top, I will ask my questions first if members agree. Much has been made of the preparations for the legislation. While it has not yet been published, we have an idea of what it will contain. I am relieved to note that it appears a good degree of work has already been done by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Does Deputy Donnelly wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I am aware that Deputy O'Connell had indicated also, but the Chairman did not have a list before he left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses. We have no further questions, which is in part down to the comprehensive nature of the submission made in advance, which helped to clear the issues up for members. I thank Mr. John Lynch and Dr. Elaine Breslin for appearing and for sharing information with us. We have a long road to travel but we are making good progress.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 102. To ask the Minister for Health the wait time for accessing gynaecological services in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar; and the number of women waiting for gynaecological services in Mullingar General Hospital in tabular form. [37944/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 103. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37945/18]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I wish to say something on the same matter.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill has been subject to disgraceful delays. The people who are doing it know who they are, and we know who is pushing this agenda. Will the Taoiseach give us an explanation? I join Deputy Donnelly in hoping that it is a scheduling error. However, the experience in the Seanad is that the Bill has disappeared from the agenda on several occasions. Will the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (18 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is a facility for an Irish citizen applying for a visa for the Philippines to deal with a named official in his Department here rather than having to liaise with officials from the consulate in Manila; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37302/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (18 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 408. To ask the Minister for Health the number of requests made to the HSE in each of the past five years and to date in 2018 for funding for automated external defibrillators by families with inherited heart conditions; the number of approvals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37100/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 409. To ask the Minister for Health the procedures and criteria in place in respect of supplying automated external defibrillators for families of children with inherited heart conditions; if there are different criteria in place in view of the absence of standard pathways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37101/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: 410. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to develop a system for supplying automated external defibrillators for families of children with inherited heart conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37102/18]