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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: A number of my questions have already been asked. When Dr. Ní Bhuinneáin responds, will she address the comments of Senator Colm Burke? They are relevant in the west. Mr. Behan stated that the IFPA catered for 5,000 women annually and that it had encountered two cases of attempted suicide in a three-year period. When Professor Veronica O'Keane presented earlier today, she made...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: I thank the delegates for their evidence. Professor Casey indicated that United Kingdom statistics show that four women per year die by suicide before the birth of their baby. Is it her view that this rate would be higher if abortion were not available in that jurisdiction? The figures referred to by Professor O'Keane seem to suggest a much higher frequency of suicidal ideation in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To return to the evidence of Dr. McCaffrey and the comment she has just made on medical emergencies, we questioned the Medical Council on this matter this morning and it is of the view there is no need for special procedures to be developed for emergency situations. However, this does not mean there is no need for a second signatory. The impression we clearly got from the Medical Council,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: The Medical Council stated there should not be a differentiation in the legal framework regarding emergency and non-emergency terminations. How would a smaller unit which has only one consultant available out of hours deal with a requirement for a second sign-off in an emergency situation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: I thank the speakers for their presentations. In particular, I thank Dr. Coulter Smith for his statistics, which give a context to what we are talking about. He said there were five to six terminations in the Rotunda in the last 12 months. Is it likely there would be a higher rate in a hospital such as the Rotunda because it is a tertiary referral hospital? Has he any indication of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: Why does the Medical Council not believe that there should be specific provision for emergencies? Could the witnesses please elaborate on that point that Deputy Ó Caoláin asked earlier? I asked whether the guideline has changed. The sixth edition would have been published after the X case. Has the definition in the guideline changed between the sixth and seventh editions? I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: Some of the questions I wanted to ask have been put so I will not repeat them. I have two questions for the Medical Council. First, the guide of professional conduct and ethics that is currently in place is the seventh edition. Prior to the current edition and subsequent to the X case decision in 2002, were similar guidelines in place and have they been replicated in the seventh edition or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: Dr. Bonner may want to come in concerning the report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: The Minister is well aware that I gave evidence to the expert group, but we need action on this. Senator Crown is right to say that the vast majority of these cases are historic, but there needs to be an acknowledgement given to the families concerned. Most of those children are now in their 30s and 40s. Their elderly parents have fought for even the most basic acknowledgement from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: I thank the witnesses for their responses and thank Dr. Kelleher in particular for his response. I put it to him that he is correct in that the aforementioned recommendation regarding a no-fault compensation scheme was made 11 years ago. As he is aware, every other country in Europe and every other developed country in the world has put in place such a system. Nevertheless, Ireland still...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: I thank all the witnesses for coming before the joint committee. As this meeting has shown, vaccines are an emotive issue. As Ms Paula Byrne noted, parents need to be given information to allow them to make an informed decision on whether to vaccinate. Sadly in this country, this basic requirement is ignored at times. Ms Hogan pointed out that adverse reactions to the HPV vaccine have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: As Senator Crown noted, the issue of enlightenment arises in respect of vaccines and a full and open debate is needed on the issue. For the record, I have three children, all of whom have been vaccinated with all of the relevant vaccines. While I have no hesitation in having my children vaccinated, parents need to be given all of the information to allow them to weigh up the decision on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deliver on proposals by Ireland West Airport, Knock to create 500 new jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57253/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on discussions with the management of Ireland West Airport, Knock County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57252/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a qualified teacher (details supplied) in County Roscommon, registered with theTeaching Council is paid the unqualified rate for substitute teaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57627/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the provision made in the 2013 Estimate to purchase bog to facilitate the relocation of turf cutters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57589/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken to date to deal with the issue of election posters on foot of his predecessor's election poster consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57588/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Gardaí intend to publish data compiled by their road accident investigation unit into the cause of road accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57580/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons registered with the Gardaí who must comply with Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number actually complying with Part 2 of the Act of 2001; the steps being taken to trace those who are not in compliance with the Act; the number of prosecutions for offences contrary to Part 2 of the Act to date in 2012; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he intends to publish legislation reforming the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57585/12]