Results 921-940 of 8,594 for speaker:Seán Crowe
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: For families who have a sick baby or very young child, is the advice go to their GP first?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I am conscious that a question was asked about UHL and on the challenges in its accident and emergency unit. The answer last year was that there was a lack of beds within the system. When I asked about the challenges that Tallaght University Hospital was experiencing, I was given the same answer about a lack of beds. I understand and see the challenges posed by the budget. The development...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: Mr. Gloster mentioned the recruitment embargo, the exemptions in place and that, possibly, 5,000 posts have been paused. The impression was given that the people who were hired were not key personnel. People might not see an electrician or cleaner as key personnel or say these were not front-line posts that were paused. Does the embargo include cleaners and electricians? Please give us a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: It is an important point that is lost out there in terms of who is front-line staff and who is not.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I suggest we move on and members will have seven minutes each, if that is okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I am also conscious that we are quoting an individual who is not here.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: Let us discuss this at the next private meeting, but I am conscious that the Minister will shortly come before the committee about this subject. That will be a relevant question to ask.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I thank Ms Day. I acknowledge that we got a note from the HSE concerning the idea of the quiet room and work being done in this regard.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I call Senator Conway.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I call Deputy Colm Burke.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: We need to finish up. Again, I thank the representatives of the HSE for engaging with the committee on the matter of hospital preparedness this winter and the expected seasonal increase in respiratory and other such illnesses. It was a useful meeting with many positive things happening. I wish the witnesses and all their staff well with regard to the challenges they are facing,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: One of the big challenges last year related to babies and young children presenting at emergency departments. What is new this year for families possibly facing into that?
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I am informed that the Bill will not be referred to the Oireachtas Select Committee on Health. Remaining Stages are due to be taken in Dáil Éireann next week.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (15 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: Apologies have been received from Senator Annie Hoey. Draft minutes of the committee meetings held on 7 and 8 November have been circulated to members. Are they agreed? Agreed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: The purpose of today's meeting is to consider awareness, preventative measures and services for the treatment of sepsis. The meeting will be divided into two sessions. The committee will first meet with representatives from the Irish Sepsis Foundation, End Sepis, and Lil Red's Legacy Sepsis Awareness Campaign, following which it will meet with representatives from the HSE. To commence the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I thank Ms O'Mahony and invite Mr. Staunton to make his presentation. He is very welcome.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: I thank the witnesses for sharing their stories. Seán and Rory sound like lovely kids. I thank Mr. Callaghan for telling us his story as well. Before I start, I should record that I have an interest in this topic. I have had sepsis as well, and, as Mr. Callaghan said, I am one of the lucky ones. We are also joined this morning by the Chair of the Joint Committee on Public...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Seán Crowe: Okay. I call Deputy Colm Burke.