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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: I am sorry Chair. I am double jobbing. I am attending the Committee on Budgetary Oversight as well. We were talking about the budget. I thank the witnesses. I read their submissions and I wish to raise a few issues. I was on the train going from Athenry to Dublin. Getting off the train in Heuston there was an older person with a Zimmer frame who was struggling to get from the train...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: It is a good news story that the line is working well but we have to ensure that the experience on it is the best for everybody, young and old. In particular in rural areas, we do not have public transport and we rely on cars to get people to bus stops, many of which do not have shelters. What plans are in place for that? There are also challenges regarding the location of, and the space...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: For the rural link example that I gave, that service is up and running. However, there should be the flexibility to be able to change stops if it is better to have a stop at another location. Rather than having to go through the whole process of licensing new stops, there should be a way to adapt them. The other gripe I have is that while many people with disabilities have free travel,...

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: That concludes statements and questions and answers on Children's Health Ireland Children's Health Ireland - patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services. I thank Members for their co-operation in getting this business done.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: Next is the Independent Group. Deputies Connolly and Harkin have three minutes and 45 seconds each.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: I must now ask the Minister or the Minister of State to make concluding remarks.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: I thank the Minister. Next up is the Rural Independent Group.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: The Minister can answer that afterwards because we have to move on. I thank the Deputy for his co-operation.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: Briefly.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: The Deputy has passed his 45 seconds.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: The Deputy can wrap up now.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: Before we go any further, I wish to make clear that this is a questions and answers session. There will be direct questions and direct answers, over and back, rather than statements. I ask the Minister, therefore, to give a summary-----

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak. The Minister's opening remarks give confidence that we will get things done to make sure that what has been happening will be sorted out and we will get to a stage where people will get confidence back in the services again. This has been a major setback for public confidence in the services in Temple Street hospital. As has been alluded to by many...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: I wish to raise an issue relating to the school bus transport system that has evolved since schools went back into class. A number of bus routes, including routes in Corofin, Belclare and elsewhere in my constituency, started off with a school transport service in September but, a week later, the buses just disappeared. There are now at least five routes on my books that have no bus to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: 208. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when retired OPW staff will receive a raise in their pension and arrears in relation to the recent raise in their pension; what is causing the current delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41346/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update in relation to the provision of phase 2 of school accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41287/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: 262. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update in relation to the provision of school accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41291/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: 515. To ask the Minister for Health what assistance is in place to assist parents who paid for orthodontic treatment with a registered orthodontist, but the practice closed; what insurances are in place to assist parents to recover their money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41021/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: 527. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of x-ray facilities at Tuam primary care centre; when work will commence and when the facility will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41070/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (26 Sep 2023)

Seán Canney: 557. To ask the Minister for Health how many patients are on the orthodontic assessment waiting list in Galway; how long the current waiting time is; how many patients are on the orthodontic treatment waiting list; what the current wait time is; if there are currently any unfilled clinical positions in the Galway service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41260/23]