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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (18 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 127. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons granted a residence card under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006 or the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 on the basis of having been a member of the household of a European Union citizen in the country of origin or country from which they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 191. To ask the Minister for Health the overall quantum of expenditure undertaken by his HSE and the Department on non-medical professional expert advice, and-or services, on a quarterly basis in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and the purpose of the expenditure undertaken. [18046/19]

Select Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne, for attending. The meeting has been convened to consider the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018, the purpose of which is to amend the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to provide for the recognition of certain professional qualifications as approved qualifications within the...

Select Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: This is wonderful legislation, to which there are no amendments. I congratulate the Minister of State on its drafting.

Select Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I thank the Minister of State for attending and for giving of her time.

Select Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 and made no amendments thereto.

General Practitioner Contractual Reform: Statements (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I thank the Minister for introducing this topic. We have had many conversations about the issue and I welcome the proposed agreement between the IMO, the Department of Health and the HSE which is still under discussion at IMO meetings. I may have an advantage, being an IMO member, in that I have in my possession a document which outlines, in broad brush strokes, what is contained in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the criteria for reclassification of DEIS schools are being reviewed; when the work will be completed and the results published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17338/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 357. To ask the Minister for Health when legislation will be brought forward to address the anomaly in assessment for the fair deal scheme in regard to farmers and small business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17573/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electromagnetic Fields Studies (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 451. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has made an assessment of the health risks that may be associated with 5G wireless broadband radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17574/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: 465. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the location of each of the new electric cars charging hubs to be located in County Clare as part of his proposal to fund more than 50 high power charging hubs nationwide on motorways and national road sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17657/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electricity Generation (11 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: The Minister has not addressed the issue of what will happen at Moneypoint. I know ESB and the Minister are considering a number of options, but time is running out. It is five and a half years to 2025 and decisions need to be made on the future of Moneypoint. I invite the Minister to visit Moneypoint. The previous Minister, Deputy Naughten, visited Moneypoint about two years ago and it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electricity Generation (11 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: My question concerns the future of Moneypoint electricity power station on the Shannon Estuary in west Clare. It is the only coal burning station in Ireland. It opened over 40 years ago and is coming to the end of its natural lifespan. It is due to cease burning coal and producing electricity in 2025, which is just six years from now. It is an important part of the national grid and is an...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I linked the three items of Brexit, CAP and climate change together because I have met farmers over the last months who have became quite disillusioned with the way they are being portrayed and in how they are being supported. I accept the Tánaiste's comments on the supports that will be delivered, whatever form of Brexit develops over the next months. The uncertainty over CAP cannot...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: This question refers to threats to our agricultural industry and our agricultural community. There are three threats as I see it. In the short term there is Brexit, as we are all aware. In the medium term there is the potential reduction in the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, budget. In the longer term there are challenges presented to the agricultural community by climate change and...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, the Secretary General of the Department of Health, Mr. Jim Breslin, and the Assistant Secretary at the Department, Mr. Colm Desmond. The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the further Revised Estimates for the Department of Health for 2019, Vote 38, which were referred by the Dáil to the Select Committee on Health on 20...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: I thank the Minister for his statement. I call Deputy Donnelly first.

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: We are discussing the Estimates. While it is legitimate to raise CervicalCheck in that context, we need to concentrate on the Estimates rather than the issue of advice.

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: Allow the Minister to respond.

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 38 - Health (Further Revised) (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Harty: The Deputy is 15 minutes into his contribution.