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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Regulation of Residential Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities: Discussion (3 May 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the gentlemen and thank them for attending. What is their response to many people's concern about the policy of decongregating? Most members have received correspondence from people whose relatives are being moved out of residential care. They are concerned about how their relatives will cope in new settings when their previous settings have been their homes for much of their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Regulation of Residential Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities: Discussion (3 May 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the witnesses for giving of their time to attend. What is HIQA's response to the concerns many people have about the policy of decongregating? All members of the committee have received anguished correspondence from relatives of people who are being moved out of residential care. Many of those who are being moved seem to be very happy where they are and their families are very...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 May 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 18. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005; and the number of assessments that are overdue for each local health office area, in tabular form. [20750/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (3 May 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 97. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the reason for the significant regional disparities in referrals for occupational therapy first assessments for children under 18 years of age. [20749/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (2 May 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 1051. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children’s disability network teams established; the number currently in place in each CHO; and the number expected to be in place in each CHO at the end of 2017. [20276/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (2 May 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 1057. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new home support and in home respite supports for emergency cases in place for persons with disabilities in each LHO, in tabular form [20308/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Chairman for the invitation to attend this meeting. As I said earlier I am not a member of this committee. It was good of the Chairman to invite the Deputies representing Cork South-West and Kerry to attend this meeting. They epitomise new politics agus, mar sin, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil duit. I welcome all the witnesses but in particular Greg Casey, John...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the witnesses for a very informative discussion and for their deep insight into the industry. It is perhaps an issue for another day and another committee, but I agree with Deputy Michael Collins that the crewmen need to be better looked after when their boats are tied up, often through no fault of their own. We must remember that these people have families who depend on their...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Support Services (11 Apr 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 56. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the role his Department is playing to address the reality that persons with a disability are less likely to get a job and more likely to leave employment even when their disability does not create difficulties with everyday activities. [17457/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (11 Apr 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 530. To ask the Minister for Health if the condition known as bilateral recurrent serpiginous choroiditis may be added to the long term illness scheme due to its progressive nature and the need for aggressive immunosuppression and careful long term observation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17751/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome Deputy Gino Kenny, Dr. O'Grady and Professor Finn and thank them for attending. I have a few questions for the Deputy. Who will be on the cannabis regulation authority? What process will be put in place to establish this authority? Will it be an application process or will its members be appointed by the Minister? Section 6(1) states: "The principal function of the Authority is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Would a person have to carry a licence or certificate?

Other Questions: Garda Recruitment (30 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 11. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the new Garda recruits assigned to the west Cork Garda division in each year since Garda recruitment resumed in 2014; and the attested personnel strength of the west Cork Garda division in September 2014 and at the end of February 2017. [15765/17]

Other Questions: Garda Recruitment (30 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I can guarantee the Minister there is a great need for new Garda recruitment. The number of gardaí in the west Cork division fell from 318 to 270 between 2010 and 2015, which is down 48. Many stations were also closed, including Ballinspittle, Adrigool, Ballydehob, Goleen, Ballingurteen and Castletownshend. The Minister must realise that many towns and villages throughout west Cork do...

Other Questions: Garda Recruitment (30 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: In some instances, towns with a station that is regarded as functioning is in fact managed from a central station in a larger town, which is not acceptable. A stronger presence is needed on the ground in west Cork, particularly at weekends. Drug availability is on the increase in west Cork as it is in other areas. Many people were previously insulated from drugs but this is no longer the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: It is exactly ten years to the day since Ireland signed up to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Despite a lot of promises and talk, the Oireachtas has yet to ratify that convention. I ask the Minister to tell us when this will happen and when the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 will reach Committee Stage in order to move this on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Discussion (30 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the Deputy. I apologise for being a bit late. Perhaps some of these points were covered in the Deputy's presentation. Realistically, within what timeframe does the Deputy see this coming to fruition? Will counsellors in this instance go through the exact same process as professionals currently regulated by the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005? I would like to pay...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (30 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 45. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any of the Garda stations closed in west Cork in 2012 and 2013 are included in the six stations being examined for reopening under the pilot programme. [15764/17]

Money Advice and Budgeting Service and Citizens Information Centres: Motion (28 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am acutely aware of the incredibly important work that the CIS and MABS do. The fantastic individuals in both organisations provide invaluable information, advice and a lifeline to people to manage and overcome their debts. It is not just a helping hand. It is a real, genuine lifesaving service, much more than we will ever know. As some of my colleagues have said previously, I also...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (23 Mar 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 19. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the key measures in the action plan for jobs 2017 for persons with disabilities. [14449/17]