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

Martin Conway: That is okay.

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

Martin Conway: In terms of ophthalmology, eye care and trying to eliminate preventable blindness, are there any policies that could be implemented by the Government that are obvious to Professor Keegan but that are not currently being implemented?

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

Martin Conway: That is great. I thank the Chair and the witnesses.

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

Martin Conway: Do a lot of ophthalmologists who train here then go abroad?

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

Martin Conway: Good.

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

Martin Conway: Do the witnesses have any figures regarding the proportion of the population who go for their two-yearly eye tests? Would it be 50%? Is it less than that?

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

Martin Conway: If 93 do not in the UK, it is probably something similar here.

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

Martin Conway: Perhaps the witnesses will come back in to do a review on how successful they have been.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: I agree with my colleague, Senator Ahearn, on two issues. The first is what is being done for the Defence Forces, which is long overdue. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has done an outstanding job in setting up the review and then acting on its recommendations and securing delivery at Cabinet, which is significant, through a substantial financial package over a number of years that will bring...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: -----that the motion of no confidence taking place in the Dáil Chamber this evening is a waste of time when other issues of more importance could be debated.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: I very much welcome the Minister to the House. I also very much welcome this legislation. It is groundbreaking and is fulfilling a clear commitment in the programme for Government. It is the right thing to do. It is a terrible situation when a child gets sick, and a mother or father must debate whether to bring the child to hospital for financial reasons. I do not think too many parents...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: When she goes to her GP, she should be able to avail of whatever he or she recommends as the best form of contraception. Not being able to do so because she does not have the resources should not be an option. It is very welcome that this measure has been introduced up to the age of 25. Perhaps we could look at increasing the age in future budgets. The initiative is very welcome. It is a...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Can I ask about the hospital charges for 16- to 18-year-olds?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Okay.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Good.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Now.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Now.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: Now.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State. This legislation is very important and needs to be passed before the end of term. I fully support her decision to name schools. Words matter, but actions matter more, and when there is inaction, words need to be used to create action.However, actions matter more. When there is inaction, words need to be used to create action. As somebody who fell under...