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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Dan Neville has conveyed his apologies. He had to leave to attend another meeting. Before I call Senator Colm Burke, I welcome Mr. Tufts who is in the Visitors Gallery, as well as Mr. Oliver McKenna and Ms Eithne McKenna.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We will start with Mr. Quigley and work back across the table.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I will give the perspective of the committee before asking members to speak. We will reflect on the presentations and suggestions made. To be fair to the delegates in advance of the question and answer session, the proposal made merits consideration by the committee in private session at its next meeting. We need to reflect on how we approach the matter in the light of the compelling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Ms Tufts and thank her for being here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I sincerely thank Ms Tufts for her very powerful testimony.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Pat O'Rourke, chairman of the Parkinson's Association of Ireland, and invite him to make his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: This second session is a discussion of the benefits of deep brain stimulation treatment. I welcome our witnesses and guests. I ask witnesses and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure that mobile phones have been switched off as, even when in silent mode, they interfere with the broadcasting of the proceedings. I welcome all our witnesses who have travelled to be here. I acknowledge and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Acquired Brain Injuries: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Byrne, this is not Lisdoonvarna. I thank in particular Paul, Conor and Catriona Devlin, as well as Dr. Sarah O'Doherty. I thank them most sincerely for their touching and powerful testimony this morning. As a committee, members appreciate their honesty, their bravery and the campaigning zeal they all have. One point that members can take from this morning's meeting is that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Acquired Brain Injuries: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Has the move been good?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Acquired Brain Injuries: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Would Dr. O'Doherty like to make a few brief remarks and then we can take Members' questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Acquired Brain Injuries: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members, witnesses and people in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting of the proceedings. I welcome to our meeting members of the campaign to improve services for teenagers who suffer from an acquired brain injury. I welcome Mr. Paul Devlin, Mr. Conor Devlin, Mrs. Catriona...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Acquired Brain Injuries: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence in relation to a particular matter but continue to do so, they are entitled thereafter only to a qualified privilege in respect of their evidence. They are directed that only evidence connected with the subject...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child Protection Services: Discussion (4 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Buckley. I welcome Ms O'Callaghan, thank her for attending and ask her to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child Protection Services: Discussion (4 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Dr. Coulter. I call Dr. Helen Buckley to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child Protection Services: Discussion (4 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Fitzpatrick's mother died so he cannot attend the meeting today. The committee will convey our sympathy to Deputy Fitzpatrick on his sad loss. Deputy Troy has also sent his apologies that he is unable to attend the meeting. I remind members, witnesses and people in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (4 Nov 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 883. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Cork may use a laptop when they are sitting the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41461/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (23 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the witnesses for their attendance and patience. I again apologise for the inordinate delay during the vote. I again thank the staff working in the Department of Health and the staff of the HSE for the courtesy and professionalism towards members, as well as to all their patients in the care of the HSE. The joint committee will adjourn-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (23 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We will go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (23 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Will Dr. O'Connell send that on to Senator Colm Burke?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (23 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ó Caoláin indicated that he wishes to ask a question.