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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2022)

Martin Conway: I do not wish to repeat what Senator Ahearn and others have said, but I believe the campaign for a zero VAT rate is worthy of our support. I support Senator Seery Kearney's call for a debate on the bureaucracy leading to delays in getting vital drugs recognised and into the system in the country. Before the recess, I raised the issue of Shannon Heritage, which is currently part of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Martin Conway: I, too, wish to acknowledge the presence of the British ambassador, although he is not here now, and pass on condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Yesterday at Dublin Castle, the Ceann Comhairle and the Cathaoirleach led an event aimed at increasing the participation of diverse and minority groups in politics. It was an excellent event, with three segments; one relating to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: I concur with my colleague, Senator Byrne, in wishing the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas and the entire parliamentary community in Leinster House a very enjoyable summer. Thankfully, it will be a normal summer or at least as normal as it can be despite the rise in the number of Covid cases. I ask the officials in the Department of Health to clarify details about the winter programme,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Earlier I could not speak as the Leas-Chathaoirleach was having a full flowing conversation so I shall finish making my point. I ask that a debate on all elements of the vaccination programme is arranged for the first week of the next term.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank Professor Keegan and his colleagues for being here today. I know they are very busy people. The presentation was extremely interesting. One thing I identified from what Professor Keegan said is that this model is based on one he has seen in operation in the United States and, more recently, the UK. Can he talk us through how successful it has been, particularly in the UK, because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: There is no concrete data from the UK yet as such.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Could Professor Keegan talk us through what was involved in building his team? Professor Keegan seems to have got agreement from a significant number of stakeholders. That cannot have been easy. We know how difficult it is bringing stakeholders together. How long has he been working on this initiative?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: The area of rehabilitation is something in which I have an interest. Unfortunately, there are people diagnosed with sight loss for whom it is a permanent diagnosis in the sense that there is nothing Professor Keegan and his people can do to restore their sight. What benefits will this model have for people diagnosed with sight loss in terms of effective rehabilitation that will allow them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Is it Mr. Mullaniff's view that if this initiative is funded and put on a statutory footing, it will improve the follow-up situation for people after they receive a diagnosis and improve their prospects in terms of employment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: I am conscious of time. I have two further questions. Will Professor Keegan outline the next steps and the timeline he envisages if this model is to be up and running? What are the incremental steps that must be taken from here to take it forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: How does Professor Keegan see this model being integrated with the regional health areas that will be set up in the next 12 to 18 months under Sláintecare?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Professor Keegan indicated that his engagements with the HSE have been positive. How positive were they?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: What suggestions does Professor Keegan have for future-proofing to ensure there will not be a cost burden into the future? I hope he will get the €8 million-plus he needs over the three-year period to get this model up and running. How will he future-proof it such that it will, in essence, become cost neutral and even cost-efficient?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: That is the most comprehensive answer to a question I have heard in a long time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: It is a matter for the Garda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: The engagement today has been very useful. I propose that the committee write to the Minister, endorsing this model and requesting that it be part of the budgetary process. Deputy Burke referred to what is happening in Cork and the collaboration, communications and so forth. I wish to develop that a little further. Obviously the witnesses have been developing this for the last two or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Deputy Shortall touched on the area of governance. Clearly, Professor Keegan's team will be judged on its success in reducing the waiting lists. In light of the history of waiting lists in this country, the target of seeing all patients in the region in a period of zero to three month is extremely ambitious. What review mechanisms are built into the plan in respect of the next three to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: It is remarkable how it has been done so successfully. In terms of physical infrastructure, such as theatres, bed capacity, etc., does the team feel it has enough capacity to deliver these targets?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: I have two final and more general questions. Has the Covid pandemic had much of an impact on eye care? Are there many people who are suffering blindness and vision impairment as a result of the pandemic and not receiving the treatment they should have in a timely fashion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Integrated Eye Care: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Does Professor Keegan have any data or specific figures on this?