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Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: I support the amendment. One thing we all try to avoid is pain, as adults or in any walk of life. We are speaking here for someone that cannot speak for itself, the foetus or baby, whatever you like to call it. It is a medically proven fact that from 20 weeks onward, foetuses are affected and can feel pain. The Minister should take this on board. It will not affect the referendum in any...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications Data (28 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children from counties Carlow and Kilkenny that applied for concessionary school transport tickets and were not allocated same; when affected families were notified; his plans to review the workings of the school transport system in particular the system for the allocation of concessionary tickets; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Refusals (28 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused an Irish passport; if he will review the appeal which has been subsequently lodged; if there is an avenue through which this person can secure an Irish passport without having to engage in the naturalisation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49762/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (22 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 24. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers particularly in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48428/18]

Older People: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: As we debate this issue, it is important to acknowledge the very dedicated staff who work so hard to deliver home care packages on the ground to some of the most vulnerable older people. They can often be put under extreme pressure to meet the extensive care needs of the older people for whom they are caring owing to unreasonable expectations and unrealistic time constraints. Will the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: Can it be overturned?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 86. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure better pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; the steps being taken to ensure appropriate supports are available to both current and former members of the Defence Forces who may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he is satisfied that recruitment methods are sufficient; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Mental Health Strategies (21 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 132. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will identify appropriate avenues of funding which may be available to an organisation (details supplied) in order to assist it in its work promoting positive mental health in primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48455/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (21 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 164. To ask the Minister for Health if he will identify appropriate avenues of funding which may be available to an organisation (details supplied) in order to assist it in its work promoting positive mental health in primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48456/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (21 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 176. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of funding to supply an MRI machine for St. Luke’s Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48536/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (20 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 626. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the eligibility criteria will be extended for fuel allowance to include those in receipt of disablement benefit and for persons over 70 years of age in receipt of social protection payments; if she will discuss same with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in advance of the next budget; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (20 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 636. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in transferring the carer's allowance application file of a person (details supplied) to the social welfare appeals office for independent assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48401/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (13 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied that the application process and waiting times for payments such as domiciliary care's allowance and carer's and disability allowances are both acceptable and accessible; the steps being taken to reduce waiting times for these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46618/18]

Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: I apologise in advance because I might ask questions that have been asked. I had other commitments before lunch and could repeat what has been said already. I have a few questions for Mr. Breen about the numbers affected by thalidomide, about which there is a lot of disquiet. Are people being excluded who should be included in claims? They include people affected in the 1960s. Are...

Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: Does Mr. Breen know the number?

Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: Does Mr. Breen think there are many more? Is it two or three times that number? As public representatives, we are hearing that there are more who have expressed disquiet at not being included? Is Mr. Breen saying they have not come forward or that they have been excluded by the State?

Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: Proceedings have not been initiated.

Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: Are they included in the figure?

Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: Why have the people not included not come forward? We are not talking about something that happened yesterday. We are talking about something that happened in 1975.

Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)

Bobby Aylward: Could this go on for another ten, 15 or 20 years?