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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive reply. Everyone in the country acknowledges that the critical and vital role everyone in the hospitals, from nurses down to the porters, played on the front line during the healthcare emergency. This measure was announced in January. It is now 2 June. It seems it is a case of big wheels moving way too slowly. People are trying to plan...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I also wish to pay tribute to the late Mary Jackman. When I was a young person-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: When I was a younger person, Mary Jackman was a very influential politician in the mid-west. She was somebody people looked up to, as a woman politician at a time when it was not as popular to be a woman in politics. I got to know her very well more recently because she spent much of her time in Fanore. She chose well where to relax and spend time. I share with others in passing on my...

Seanad: National Maternity Hospital and Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I acknowledge the significant challenges he faces and his dedication to the portfolio he holds, which is probably one of the hardiest portfolios in government. We are here today to talk about the new national maternity hospital and women's health in general. I will start by commenting on the national maternity hospital. It is a very good thing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank our guests for the presentation. What is being proposed makes sense. Is there a shortage in this profession? There are skills shortages in many areas and I am interested to know what the situation is here. Second, has anybody from Ukraine started practising here? What is the story with assessing Ukraine's qualifications compared to those in Ireland? I am interested to know if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: One would assume that things are reasonably okay if it has not come to Ms Fantini's attention. I am sure if there was a crisis she would be aware of it. That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Unless there is a complete breakdown I would imagine that if there was a problem, Ms Fantini would be aware of it. What about the Ukrainian element of the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: It is to set up a one-stop-shop.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: The Department probably needs to carry out an information campaign in that regard among the Ukrainian community because many of them do not have a clue where to go, what to do or how to approach it. The Department has to provide some information in Ukrainian and target it at the various groups. There are ways and means of doing that. I am sure the ambassador would be very helpful in that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: He does it in County Clare very successfully. He is everywhere.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank Mr. Murphy for sharing his story. It is always great to hear lived experience because it makes a difference when we engage with and listen to people's lived experiences. I thank Mr. Murphy for that. I also thank Ms Perry for her presentation. The elimination of hepatitis C is an interesting and achievable aim. It is important and appropriate for us to acknowledge the work of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: That point confused me. I know that HSE staff are part of the partnership but yet we are behind where we should be. That is what I am trying to understand. Where is the breakdown, if you like?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I understand the pandemic has caused healthcare in general to fall behind. I am trying to ascertain why we are as far behind in respect of elimination as we are given the fact that a substantial fixed budget is available.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Exactly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I could not have put the question better myself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: That is fair enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: We have certainly got a far better understanding of this issue this morning. I would like to hear the HSE's perspective on it at some stage. I suspect we will not have time to bring its officials before the committee and engage with them in the way we have engaged with the witnesses. Perhaps we could send them a transcript of the proceedings and ask them to respond. Clearly, they have a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Martin Conway: The situation at Dublin Airport last Sunday was totally unacceptable. Everyone was shocked and horrified that 1,000 people missed their flights from the airport last Sunday. I echo the calls for an immediate recalibration of flights to have them moved from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport and, in particular, Shannon Airport, which has a state-of-the-art security system far ahead of that in...