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Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: Then, the final bill showed the plan was unaffordable. Another four years were lost. There needs to be political agreement on the way forward, starting with the funding model. This can be achieved through an effective cross-party health committee. We need to set out clear objectives as to what we want to achieve through our health service. There is a need to take advice and to be...

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: Sometimes in periods of uncertainty comes opportunity. I believe that is the case with the health service at the moment. The new Dáil arithmetic certainly brings us uncertainty but when it comes to the health service and bringing much-needed improvements, there are opportunities to do real and meaningful things that would improve the quality of life for so many people who are dependent...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Parental Leave (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 81. To ask the Minister for Social Protection how she allows for force majeure in circumstances, other than late claims, where the claimant was unable to fulfil all of the qualifying criteria for a genuine force majeure reason. [7679/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Maternity Leave (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 82. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review and address the anomalous position relating to the qualifying criteria for maternity benefit where current rules can mean that a mother who has to end their employment very early in their pregnancy due to a pregnancy related illness is denied entitlement to maternity benefit, as the rules do not make any allowance for such an...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry Regulation (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to require insurance companies to engage in far greater data sharing as occurs in Northern Ireland so that fraud can be reduced and to make it easier for consumers to switch to a competitor. [7771/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 238. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, given the recent upsurge in gang-related violence in the Dublin area and the comments by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors on inadequate Garda Síochána resources, she plans to specifically target gang crime; if additional resources will be made available to gardaí in Dublin; if she accepts the role that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 320. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2015; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7526/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 321. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2015; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7527/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 322. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients under the age of 65, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2015; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7528/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 323. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2015, by county, on persons under 65 years of age; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7529/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 324. To ask the Minister for Health the number of bed days required by patients treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2013 to 2015; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7530/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 325. To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2013 to 2015; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7531/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 326. To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients undergoing full and partial lower limb amputation procedures in the years 2013 to 2015, by county, on persons under 65 years of age; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7532/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 327. To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, on persons under 65 years of age; treated for foot ulcerations, which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2013 to 2015; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7533/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (20 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 350. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home care packages that have been approved but have not commenced due to lack of funding, by community health organisation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7689/16]

Housing Issues: Statements (14 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: We all accept that there is no bigger problem facing the country than the housing crisis. The fact that 1,800 children are living in hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation is a major failure in administration, long-term planning and politics. There is nothing sadder than the sight of parents in these hotels, some of which are located in my constituency, placing milk on window sills to...

Housing Issues: Statements (14 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: Basic courtesy aside, it would be helpful if the Minister listened to Deputies on this side. One of the main requirements for the new committee will be to establish what exactly is holding back the supply of housing, both public and private. There are many theories and various reports have been compiled on the issue, many of which have been inconclusive. The various lobby groups also...

Housing Issues: Statements (14 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: It will not work because building 100% social housing in a development is not a sustainable solution. It circumvents planning rules and will result in residents opposing all housing developments on the basis that a local authority could potentially buy out all the units in a development. A good social mix is needed and the Department must adhere to the guidelines it has set down. The...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: The 1970s worries.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Róisín Shortall: The past five years.