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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Falvey. I also thank Dr. Farrell, Professor Ryan, Professor Molloy and Dr. Sheeran for attending this morning and giving of their expertise. The meeting has been a useful one and is the first in a series of meetings. I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of Dr. Miriam Owens and Dr. Ronan Twomey, from the health and well-being programme in the Department of Health. They...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Does that cover the measurement of the protectiveness of the headgear-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: -----in terms of its evolution, similar to the hurling helmet? Will the scientific evidence show that it should not be considered a safeguard which some young people think it is?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Does Professor Ryan believe that if we take a legislative approach that the legislation could encompass a different policy perspective for adults and children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: To develop Deputy Kelleher's point in terms of the helmet in hurling - bearing in mind that ten years ago when I played junior hurling badly, the players never wore a helmet but today we would not allow anyone to go out on a field without a helmet - can that non-binding legislative approach, even though it is within the rules of the GAA, be applied across the sporting bodies? I am not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Professor Molloy to leave aside his rugby hat for a moment and I refer to the child who goes into a playground in Ballyphehane or Templeogue on a Saturday morning, falls off a swing and bangs his or her head.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I will start with Dr. Farrell and work backwards. I am conscious that we must conclude by 11.20 a.m., which hopefully will give us ample time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you Dr. Falvey. We now move to questions from members. I call on Deputy Billy Kelleher.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Farrell and welcome Dr. Éanna Falvey. I apologise to Dr. Falvey and members as there was an issue with the transfer of the presentation in terms of the opening of the file that could not be replicated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Professor Ryan and invite Dr. Michael Farrell to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Visitors Gallery to please ensure their mobile telephones are switched off for the duration of our meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting of proceedings. It also causes interference for the members of staff. I thank everyone for being here this morning. Apologies have been received from Deputies Catherine Byrne, Regina Doherty, Peter...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 59. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the transitional arrangements in place to assist persons in receipt of payments from her Department in returning to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37405/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (1 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 60. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on implementing transitional arrangements for persons returning to work so that they can continue to receive rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37406/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Oversight (1 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the procedures in place to regulate and monitor the quality of home care services delivered by both public and private sector bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37401/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 130. To ask the Minister for Health his views on implementing a scheme to register dental technicians practising in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37402/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Decision (1 Oct 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 131. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on devising a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37403/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (30 Sep 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 103. To ask the Minister for Health his priorities for implementing the Healthy Ireland project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36503/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 106. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the next steps towards universal health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (30 Sep 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 190. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to change the rate of VAT applicable to herbal remedies and food supplements; if an economic impact assessment of any proposed changes has been carried out; if the impact of such a change on small retailers across the country has been considered; if there has been any consultation in relation to the proposals; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Accountability (30 Sep 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 217. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform as part of his project of reform, if he has considered restructuring and amalgamating any grades within the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36643/14]