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Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am delighted with and very proud of my party colleague, Deputy James Browne, for introducing this Bill. Time and again persons with mental health difficulties are sidelined and made to feel that their plight comes secondary to those with physical health issues. It is both sad and embarrassing to have to admit that the real gravity of the mental health situation in Ireland is unknown...

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: The programme for Government contains a commitment to enhance the education sector. Scoil Naomh Seosamh in Laragh, near Bandon in County Cork, has been promised a new-build classroom for a long time. They are very grateful to have been given sanction to appoint a new teacher in September. Beidh daltaí agus múinteoirí ann, ach ní bheidh aon rang nua ann. The Taoiseach...

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Taoiseach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Council Specialist Register: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the witnesses this morning and thank them for giving up their time to come to speak to us. The word "consultant" is not defined under the Medical Practitioners Act. Is it the case that a self-declared consultant is not recognised by the Medical Council, given that the word is not defined in the first instance? What system is in place to close the loophole between the specialist...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Council Specialist Register: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Council Specialist Register: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Do we need to do more?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Council Specialist Register: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Patients are being impacted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Council Specialist Register: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: A double whammy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005: Draft Regulations (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: To date, the word "professional" is restricted to practitioners such as nurses, doctors and midwives. Why is this the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005: Draft Regulations (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: That makes sense, I thank Ms Walsh. Obviously the removal of any ambiguity is important but how is it that the spelling variant of dietician is only coming to light now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Chairman. I thank the witnesses for coming before us. First, I wish to praise Ms Vicky Phelan, the lady at the centre of this who brought this debacle to life. She is very courageous and brave and I send her the best wishes of all the members here today. As the only female Member of the Oireachtas from Cork, I have been inundated with calls from women all over Cork in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: It needs improvement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: The issue is public confidence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I will combine two questions because my time could run out. We all know that the volume of calls to the helpline are significant. We are now being advised that calls are being prioritised. How can that be done? If the three lady members present were ringing the helpline at the same time, who decides which of us would be a priority and who decides on the criteria for priority? The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Would I get an answer if I rang and I had three or four questions that had to be streamed in different directions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I cannot emphasise enough the importance of this helpline working, because women who are really worried and really down about this, this will be their first point of contact to allow them to try to move on with their lives. Can I also ask what resources will be put in place to ensure that all women who request another check will receive it without delay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Is it up to the lady herself which option to choose?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Is it possible to request both, if someone is really uneasy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Cervical Screening Programme: Department of Health, HSE, CervicalCheck and the National Cancer Control Programme (2 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: What if one goes the other way around first?

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I wish to put onto the record of the House how much I admire Vicky Phelan. She is a strong woman and a very courageous woman. I send her my sincere best wishes. I am a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. At 2.30 p.m. tomorrow we will go through this issue in full detail. As the only female Oireachtas Member in County Cork and Cork city, I feel compelled to let the...