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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Would it not be fair to say that, arising from what happened in Portlaoise, the Minister has acted? We have seen that report implemented and used as a roadmap for implementation following what happened in Portlaoise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Fitzpatrick for attending, for the contribution he made and for his ongoing commitment.

Social Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Undoubtedly, as the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, said, we are in the middle of a perfect storm regarding housing. It is distressing and heart-breaking when one meets constituents, neighbours, friends and past pupils caught up in dire straits with housing problems. Thankfully, however, we have a housing strategy. It amused me to hear Deputy Barry Cowen and his colleagues opposite...

Social Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: The reason it has not been spent must be answered by the councils. As Deputy Jonathan O'Brien knows - we worked together quite closely when on the city council - there is a need for a joined-up approach between the local authority and central government. Up to €5 million has been allocated to the councils in Cork to support the return of vacant social housing units for use. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (29 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 609. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set out the legislative and policy provisions that grant responsibility for local tourism development and promotion to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32940/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (29 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 616. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set out the legislative and policy provisions that give responsibility for local tourism development and promotion to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32939/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: May I remind members, witnesses and those in the Visitors Gallery to turn off mobile telephones or switch them to airplane mode as it affects the broadcasting and sound equipment. Our meeting today is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the development of national maternity services and infrastructure in Ireland. I welcome Dr. Sam Coulter-Smith, Master of the Rotunda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for being here. The issue of maternity services is one that the committee had prioritised but, for different reasons, it was put to one side. We are looking forward to our discussion this morning. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I now call on Dr. Sharon Sheehan to make her opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Dr. Coulter-Smith.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Is there a particular reason for the delay with the coroner? Could it be averted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: When the strategy is published, I am sure it will act as a counterfoil to what Dr. Sheehan is suggesting could happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: No, that it will recommend the opposite to what Dr. Sheehan is saying could happen in terms of the coastal effect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what I am saying.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: In fairness to Dr. Coulter-Smith he made the comment that there might be a variety of reasons. The key point he made was that there was no closure and it was ongoing trauma. Anyway, I think your suggestion is one we should pursue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a very good suggestion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Coulter-Smith and Dr. Sheehan for their presentations and the questions and answer session. We will discuss some of these issues in private session next week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Babies Born to Mothers with Substance Abuse Issues: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: We will move on to the second part of the meeting. I welcome Dr. Adrienne Foran, consultant neonatologist from the Rotunda Hospital. Deputy Catherine Byrne has raised the issue of babies born to mothers with substance abuse issues. We said we would use this meeting as an opportunity to examine the matter. Dr. Foran, you are very welcome. Thank you for being here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Babies Born to Mothers with Substance Abuse Issues: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Foran. I call Deputy Byrne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Babies Born to Mothers with Substance Abuse Issues: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes