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Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Regina Doherty: I thank Deputy Finian McGrath for bringing the Bill to the House and welcome those present in the Visitors Gallery. A low-incidence disability is defined as a severe disability or a disabling condition that has the expected incidence rate of less than 1% of the total population. In Ireland Down's syndrome occurs in 0.2% of the population. The policy of the Department of Education and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. The more I hear about the benefits of plain packaging, the more the proposal becomes a slam dunk. The suggestion that a quitline telephone number should be included on packages is a no-brainer and the committee should recommend to the Department of Health that it be included in the Bill. I acknowledge that Deputy Crown's passion arises from...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: I am rarely party political in my contributions to debates. However, this motion is attention seeking. It is akin to a bold child looking for notice. I concur with Deputy Barry that the people who provide our health services are fine, upstanding and extremely hard-working people. Fianna Fáil, in tabling this blatantly political motion, does a disservice to those people.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: It goes without saying that reform of our health services is challenging. This Government is the first in a long time to concentrate on outcomes for patients rather than throw money at the delivery of health services. We are all well aware that if money alone was the answer, Fianna Fáil would have provided a state of the art health service during its tenure in office. However, that...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: Yes, it does great business.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: That is very good. Are there buildings owned by the OPW that are empty?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: I add my voice to the earlier comments in praise of the OPW. The office is a silent winner, quietly and methodically going about its work. It has a huge impact on citizens' daily lives but does not get the recognition it deserves. I take the opportunity to thank the Minister of State and his staff and wish them well for the future. I have two questions. The Minister of State may have...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (28 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: 535. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will seek clarification that the Commission for Energy Regulation will regulate the water authority in order that its pricing structure takes cognisance of the financial implications caused to residents in County Meath whose supply is affected by hard water causing limescale and a shorter lifetime for appliances;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Issues: Minister for Health and HSE (16 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: I welcome the publication of the Health Identifiers Bill 2013 and today’s announcement of an e-health strategy for Ireland. Will Mr. O'Brien provide the committee with more detail of the scope and objectives of this strategy, as well as the timelines for kicking and dragging our health system’s use of technology into the 21st century? I also welcome the recent announcement of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: 766. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to roll out the national epilepsy programme with particular regard to the monitoring units for epilepsy in County Cork; when these units will be staffed and open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55412/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Plan 2014: Minister for Health and HSE (14 Jan 2014)

Regina Doherty: I wish the witnesses a happy new year and the best of luck because this will be a challenging and difficult year. My question is for Mr. Tony O'Brien. I am not trying to be picky. He talked about language when responding to other people about the known unknowns of the €108 million and the €80 million carryover from last year. It was €200 million that was unknown to...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: The Deputy’s party established NAMA.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: 576. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Meath will receive corrective treatment or surgery for their severe Equinus feet condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53953/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (10 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: 498. To ask the Minister for Health when the new co-ordinator for Brain Injury Ireland will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52712/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (10 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: 499. To ask the Minister for Health the national and-or regional supports available for those who have suffered brain injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52713/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (10 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: 507. To ask the Minister for Health when Crohn's disease will be included on the long-term illness list for free medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52747/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (10 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: 508. To ask the Minister for Health when colitis will be included on the long-term illness list for free medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52748/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill: Discussion with Minister for Health (5 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: Does it mean that if I walk up to Moore Street after the Bill is enacted and buy a packet of cigarettes from the fellow with the duffel bag that he is still excluded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill: Discussion with Minister for Health (5 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: Yes, he is. Am I committing a crime? The way I read that head is that it also excludes me because I would be buying it for my own personal use. I appreciate that if I go to Spain and bring some cigarettes back in my suitcase that is fine. I am asking specifically about those people who are actively going to the sellers of contraband stock. Are we excluding them too?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill: Discussion with Minister for Health (5 Dec 2013)

Regina Doherty: Give us examples of whom they are from.