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Committee on the Future of Healthcare Report: Motion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: I thank everyone who contributed to this debate, though I think it very disappointing that it was very quietly slipped in this morning. I think many Members were not even aware that this debate was taking place this morning as this was not signalled last week. The debate also clashes with a number of other events this morning, with committee meetings for example. This is unfortunate and I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the work his Department has engaged in on a bilateral and multilateral level to raise the issue of the ongoing crisis in northern Rakhine state in Myanmar and the resultant refugee crisis; the steps that have been taken to provide assistance to the groups running refugee camps in Bangladesh; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (16 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 140. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the contracts that exist between her Department and an organisation (details supplied); the tendering process implemented for the granting of same; the value and duration of same; the due diligence carried out with respect to the corporate governance of the organisation; the minimum standards operative to determine whether and...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Rape Crisis Network Funding (16 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 234. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the significant increase in waiting times for counselling appointments at rape crisis centres; the way in which she plans to respond to this increased demand for services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48539/17]

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: Five years ago the final report of the Mahon tribunal into certain planning matters and payments stated:Corruption in Irish political life was both endemic and systemic. It affected every level of Government, from some holders of top ministerial office to some local councillors and its existence was widely known and widely tolerated. Although that corruption was occasionally the subject of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Meetings (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 113. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for the cancellation of the scheduled meeting to discuss the outcome of his Department's scoping exercise that was due to take place on 2 November 2017 between union representatives and his department officials; if the meeting will proceed as soon as possible; if a date can be given for this; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 133. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if documentation relating to an application (details supplied) to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal has been received; if a receipt can be issued for this documentation; and the timeframe for an award to be made in respect of this case. [48370/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Crisis Pregnancy Services (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the review of crisis pregnancy counselling services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48337/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 157. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to expand access to the HPV vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48338/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Issues (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 158. To ask the Minister for Health the status of HIQA's costing of care associated with PrEP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48339/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 159. To ask the Minister for Health his views on waiving emergency department charges for persons in need of post-exposure prophylaxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48340/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (15 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 203. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken to improve access to proper textile and clothing recycling and disposal for consumers in view of the growth in popularity of disposable clothing; the options open to persons that wish to safely recycle textiles and clothing; the steps he will take to draw the attention of persons to the dangers...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Knowledge Development Box (14 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of firms by size that have availed of the knowledge development box; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48031/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Knowledge Development Box (14 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 127. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated value of the intellectual properties qualifying for the knowledge development box deductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48032/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff Remuneration (14 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding pay for special needs assistants on the days that schools were closed on 16 and 17 October 2017 due to Storm Ophelia; his plans to ensure that SNAs are not left without their pay for these dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47690/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Advanced Healthcare Directives (14 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 329. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to bring forward proposals to allow for a nominated person that is part of an unmarried cohabiting couple to make decisions with regard to medical treatment for their partner in instances in which an advance healthcare directive has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48036/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (14 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 343. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 196 of 4 May 2017, the position regarding a review (details supplied); the results of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48126/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: On promised legislation, the Tánaiste recently announced a package of measures to tackle white collar crime, but we first need to find out why the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement's handling of the Fitzpatrick trial was so shambolic. The Tánaiste has had a report on the matter for the past four and half months and received advice from the Attorney General. Why is...

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: On a point of order, yesterday the Tánaiste stated in reply to a parliamentary question that she had received legal advice. She is now discussing the matter with her officials. Will she tell us when she will publish the report?

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Nov 2017)

Róisín Shortall: That is not good enough.