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Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: I thank the witnesses for coming. As somebody who for many years worked with people with disabilities, I acknowledge the important work done by Rehab in that regard. It is important to do so on a day like this. Rehab Enterprises is involved in work such as recycling. Does it get any money from the State for the employment of people with disabilities?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committtee (27 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: Have there been any developments in bringing in Mattie Merrigan from SIPTU?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committtee (27 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: Has anyone an idea how long it will take?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committtee (27 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: I am concerned as it sets a precedent for anyone else who is reluctant to come in here that ought to.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (27 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in the interests of prudence, his Department has prepared or is preparing a report on the consequences for Ireland in the event that the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union in the next five years; and if no such report has or is being prepared, his views on having such a report prepared in the near future....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reports (27 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in the interests of prudence, his Department has prepared or is preparing a report on the consequences for Ireland in the event that Scotland votes to become an independent country in September 2014; and if no such report has or is being prepared, his views on having such a report prepared in the near future. [10074/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (27 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 237. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the circumstances leading to the resignation of the national lead on psychology for the Child and Family Agency this month; and if the post will be re-advertised in the near future. [10113/14]

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: Which Fianna Fáil was obliged to put in place.

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: Shame on those in Fianna Fáil. They wrecked the country.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Open Government Partnership (26 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the preparations for Ireland’s hosting of a European-level Open Government Partnership conference in 2014; the date and venue of the said conference; the purpose and benefits set to accrue from hosting this conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9427/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Response Times: Discussion (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: I asked a question specifically on delays in hospitals. From my dealings with one or two ambulance drivers I know they are frustrated about being delayed at hospitals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Response Times: Discussion (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: I would like the HSE to comment on the national ambulance strategy and what outcomes it is likely to achieve for the service. I also wish to ask about the extent of ambulance hold-ups at hospitals. In the Dublin area, for example, some hospitals are more problematic than others but why is that the case? Which are the worst hospitals and which are the best? Why are ambulances being held up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Response Times: Discussion (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: I thank Mr. Bell and the other delegates for attending the meeting and I commend the vital work in the national interest of the ambulance service staff. There is no point in going over the same ground covered by previous speakers. To what extent are ambulances held up at hospitals because they cannot get access to a bed for the patient? This has been a serious problem and I ask to what...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 353. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will summarise the recommendations of the public service reform plan; the progress to date in delivering the previous reform plan; if he will identify areas that require particular focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9429/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Guidelines (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 617. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure that sporting organisations follow the Children First guidelines and other best practice for ensuring the rights of children are respected. [8966/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 638. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons covered by the GMS scheme in each of the Dublin postcodes according to the latest available figures. [8964/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 639. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there are 56 posts in child and adolescent mental health services which were sanctioned last year and have not been filled, and 15 posts which were sanctioned in 2012 which have not been filled, according to a recent Health Service Executive report. [8965/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Organisations (25 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: 728. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any person-body has oversight over sporting organisations' implementation of Children First guidelines and other Government policy which affects voluntary organisations. [8967/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: The topic I raise relates to the need to ensure the boards of section 38 health organisations are representative of all stakeholders. It is an obvious one because of some of the cases that have come to light. As a member of the Committee of Public Accounts, I heard representatives of the Central Remedial Clinic, CRC, and the board of St. Vincent’s University Hospital explain...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Robert Dowds: There are 43.