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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: We need a standardised fare structure across the board. I would go so far as to say that students should get free public transport. It would encourage them. It would create a culture of using public transport that would benefit the environment and be better for our communities. We need to have a structured debate on equality of transport, both urban and rural.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. My request is very simple. I ask that all people who are immunocompromised receive the second Covid-19 booster vaccine without delay. I cannot understand why this is not happening. We are told there is no shortage of vaccines. Clearly, it would make sense to vaccinate the most vulnerable in society. Someone with type 1 diabetes is in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for the reply. I would give NIAC nine out of ten rather than ten out of ten because it was slow off the mark in coming out with recommendations before Christmas of last year. It is just slow in making recommendations. The dogs in the street know what is ultimately going to happen and yet recommendations take forever to come out. It can be very frustrating....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I appreciate that. I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Yesterday, I met a number of fishermen from Killybegs, County Donegal, with our colleague, Deputy McHugh. We need a debate on the fishing industry, particularly around the issue of licensing, upgrading of equipment and so on. The fishing industry has such potential in this country that is untapped. Clearly, it needs much greater Government support. I would appreciate it if we had that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: A couple of the questions I was going to ask have been asked already. I welcome the witnesses and I applaud them for their bravery. It is certainly a horrific situation. Like others, I am relatively new to the consequences of this but it is something that must be dealt with. I will recommend to this committee that we will send a short report to the Minister after this engagement with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Deputy Shortall asked about health insurance covering people going abroad, which is happening in some cases. Are there issues with health insurance covering procedures in this country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Has anybody, anywhere, been successfully treated in resolving this issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: It was successful?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: We would certainly do our best in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Absolutely. I thank the witnesses very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I would like to ask Dr. O'Sullivan whether-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I just want to ask a question of the doctor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: It is a very quick question. We have engaged with the women this morning and we get the impression there seems to be pushback within the medical community towards women who are in horrendous situations exploring options and medical procedures abroad. Is there a certain reluctance or hesitancy among doctors with regard to thinking outside the box in supporting these women?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank Dr. O'Sullivan but we had a lady here this morning who had her mesh removed who said she was a new woman afterwards. I will leave it at that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: At least there can be a successful medical resolution to it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Vaginal Mesh Implants: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: It would seem a very logical approach to it if somebody of that calibre was prepared to relocate here for a period of time to perform surgeries. Again, this is something on which we can engage with the HSE. If we draw up a short report we could put this to the Minister. I have no doubt that I speak for everyone when I say that we as a committee would be very supportive of trying to get a...

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thought Linn Dara would have been included in that review.

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: It is only for information purposes. There is no agenda. Everyone was discussing what happened in Tralee. I am sure the witnesses were as well. I am just giving them an opportunity to tell us if they have engaged with the national review, which we are told has been rolled out. What level of engagement did they have with it? Have they altered or changed any of their services as a result?