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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Is the purpose of collecting the data to reassure family members regarding loved ones who are already in nursing homes or is it to assist them in choosing a nursing home? Is it to provide information to HIQA on whether it should conduct an inspection?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Ms Casey mentioned national statistics relating to demand profile. On what basis will it be assessed whether a nursing home is required in an area apart, perhaps, from justifying a planning application? Would there be another reason?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Does Ms Casey know the number of statutory instruments, SIs, currently covering this area? Is there any plan to consolidate those as part of the review in order to benefit providers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Enforcement is key to reassuring family members. What is the current complaints process? I imagine that the issues arising relate to the care of a patient, food quality, hygiene and the general cleanliness of the premises. When a family member is visiting a loved one in a nursing home, what is the complaints procedure if he or she sees something disturbing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: If there is an issue with the way a loved one is being treated, for example, if personal care is not frequent enough, does anything in these regulations allow for a complaint to be made directly to HIQA and for HIQA to step in within 24 hours if the complaint is serious?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Should HIQA have that role?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank Ms Casey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Ms Casey and the other officials to discuss what is a very important sector. All of us, at some stage, will have loved ones within the nursing home sector. Obviously, we all want them to be cared for, loved and looked after to the best possible extent. Ms Casey stated that the legislation addresses two areas of recommendations, namely, "the requirement to modernise and enhance...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Tá a fhios ag Máire Uí Choilm go bhfuil an deontas nua ann agus chuir sí fáilte roimhe. An ndéanfaidh sé sin difríocht mhór chun mná tí a mhealladh isteach san earnáil?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Is smaoineamh maith é sin. Tá ciall leis. Luadh go mbíonn ar mhná tí éirí as a ról nuair a shroicheann siad 70 bliain d’aois. Cén fáth go bhfuil an polasaí sin ann?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Cén freagra a tugadh nuair a ardaíodh é leis an Roinn?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Aontaím leis sin. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil a leithéid de pholasaí ann do thiománaithe bus scoile, ach is rud difriúil é seo. Caithfimid fiosrú cén fáth go bhfuil sé seo ann. Déanann sé ciall sa ghearrthéarma an polasaí a chur ar fionraí. Cé go bhfuil níos mó daoine óga á lorg againn...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh Mháire Uí Choilm agus Sally Uí Rabhartaigh chuig an gcoiste. Is léir óna gcur i láthair go bhfuil níos mó le déanamh sa ról ná mar a bhíodh agus go bhfuil níos mó dualgas orthu mar mhná tí. Luadh pointe fíorthábhachtach faoi na haláraim dhóiteáin agus an bhfuil...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I concur with other speakers, Senators O'Sullivan, Flynn and Seery Kearney, about the attack on two members of An Garda Síochána yesterday. It is not a blight on a whole community but a blight on the individuals who carried out the act and those who filmed it and circulated it on social media. It should be rightly condemned. It is clear that there is an increasing lack of respect...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I join with the Leas-Chathaoirleach in offering condolences to Bridget Doody on the sad passing of her brother, Patrick. I also extend our sympathies to his wife, his family and the extended family. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. We will have a minute's silence at the end of the Order of Business. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Civil Law (Miscellaneous...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their contributions. My colleague, Senator Crowe, raised the important issue of cancer care at University Hospital Galway, UHG. He and the Deputy Leader, Senator Chambers, visited the hospital recently. There is a meeting on this important matter tonight in Salthill, which we and Senator Pauline O'Reilly will be attending. We will await what Professor Michael Kerin has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: We could have a further in-depth debate on the matter. Senator Sherlock raised the issue of the living wage. I am not sure whether she welcomed yesterday's great announcement by the Government. I appreciate that it may not have been all that she had hoped for or that it is not happening as quickly as she might hope, but it is a welcome progression. I am told that extensive research and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: That said, the Senator called for a feasibility study on light rail and I agree. If she wants me to sign a letter, I will certainly do so. As I understand it, the rail group in Galway is seeking funding from the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for a feasibility study. I am not sure whether it has to come from the local authority or whether the Minister can advocate and provide for it. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Senator Dolan raised issues in Ballinasloe town in County Galway for which she has always been a very strong advocate. I acknowledge the former Senator and councillor, our good friend, Mr. Michael Mullins, who was in the House yesterday. Senator Dolan will continue that advocacy on behalf of Ballinasloe. Senator Gavan talked about issues at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, which is a...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2022, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 10th November, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, in accordance with Standing Order...