Results 1,421-1,440 of 2,569 for speaker:Peter Fitzpatrick

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: This is a very important day. I would say to Deputy O'Connell that it is very bad form to butt in when people are speaking. In the three months of this committee, I have never once interrupted her. I have shown her some respect. People should not be afraid to speak up here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: This is a very serious issue, and in fairness I think Senator Mullen is correct. If we go ahead and approve this it is going to allow abortion on demand, as far as I am concerned. I think it is totally and utterly wrong. I said it from day one. The child's heart beats after three weeks, and I think it is very important that the people out there realise that if we pass this, it will be...

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Yes.

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I think the Minister of State is wrong. The leisure industry needs help. I am delighted to see the Minister, Deputy Zappone, in the Chamber. I would like to invite her to Dundalk to visit Air Bound Trampoline Park, which is doing a fantastic job. It is looking after children, including children with disabilities, it is helping to combat obesity and is helping people make their lives...

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Air Bound Trampoline Park in Dundalk is the latest revolution in sport and fitness for both children and adults. It is made up of hundreds of square metres of interlocking trampolines covering the floor space and going up the walls. This is a big attraction in Dundalk. It is a great way for families to come together and have fun while exercising. It also caters for children who have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 147. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52402/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 163. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52515/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements by Committee Members on Recommendations oif Citizens' Assembly (6 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I will begin by noting that the British Pregnancy Advisory Service's representative has circulated a letter to the committee today which states that in 2016, 125 babies were aborted in British Pregnancy Advisory Service clinics because they were diagnosed with Down's syndrome. I want to record my shock and sadness at the fact that 125 babies lost their lives because they were diagnosed with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements by Committee Members on Recommendations oif Citizens' Assembly (6 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We will send any proposal we have to the clerk by Friday.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (5 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 539. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason former members of the Defence Forces did not receive a centenary medal to commemorate the 1916 Rising; if the medal will be awarded to persons that served within the centenary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51511/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the witnesses from the Department of Health and the HSE here today. Today, the witnesses have talked a lot about the health of mothers and babies. I agree with them that doctors in this country do a tremendous job. However, I believe we can improve the services that are offered. I cannot see how abortion will improve the situation. It certainly does not improve the health of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I note that abortion already happens under the 2013 Act. How do the witnesses feel about the evidence given to the committee yesterday? Dr. Thompson from the UK talked about how one would have to give two injections to a baby in the womb to end his or her life and as late as eight months' gestation. Do the witnesses think this is something we should train our doctors to do? I always talk...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Is Dr. Holohan familiar with the injections that end the life of the unborn child?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Can Dr. Holohan describe the procedure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Does anyone from the HSE or the Department have such expertise?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As late as eight months, two injections can be administered to end the life of an unborn child. To me, that sounds very cruel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Reference was made to the funding of abortion if the eighth amendment is repealed. We know that increased resources would help to alleviate some of the pressures on the health system in Ireland. I am very concerned that public moneys would fund abortions that end the lives of babies instead of going towards something that would help us save a life. Let me give one example. Yesterday, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Chairperson, I was a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children and I recall the witnesses attending committee meetings. They repeatedly asked for money and stated how they could not keep the system going. Money is very tight at the moment but there are many good people and charities that want to help people with a disability live their full term of life. I asked a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: If I am not mistaken, I think the Chairman said maybe that question could be asked today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Department of Health and the HSE (30 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: What alternatives are the Department and the HSE giving people? I would like to withdraw my comment about contraceptives ending baby's life.