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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we move to that issue, I would like to hear about the demographics in terms of the age profile involved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, please do. The reason I ask is that in my in-box I have a plethora of e-mails, including spam. Also, in recent times I have seen advertisements on some social media websites. Has the IMB considered publishing on Facebook its excellent leaflet to educate people, young people in particular, who might be using anabolic steroids or weight loss drugs so as to highlight the dangers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: In recent presentations it was stated 96% of patients had attended reviews. Have the remaining 4% had their cases reviewed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Of that 2%, do you have a demographic or an age breakdown?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an important question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: May I ask Mr. O'Mahony, before he moves on to the issue of people going abroad, about the search engine where people type in whatever they are looking for? Has consultation taken place either at EU or national level with search engine providers, Google, Yahoo or whoever, in terms of a disclaimer, given that in his presentation he said there is no control over the type or quality of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. O'Mahony for his excellent presentation, updating us on some of the issues. We have received apologies from DeputiesCiara Conway, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Regina Doherty, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, Billy Kelleher and Robert Troy and Senator Colm Burke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medicines and Medical Products: Discussion with Irish Medicines Board (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind delegates, members and those in the Visitors Gallery that mobile phones must be switched off as they interfere with the broadcasting of the meeting. They are also a source of interference for members of staff who must wear headsets and it is not fair on them if they are left on. I welcome viewers watching on UPC. Apologies have been received from Deputies Ciara Conway,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: HIV-AIDS Programmes (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of the Esther Ireland partnership between Cork University Maternity Hospital and Omdurman Maternity Hospital, Sudan; the funding being provided to support this partnership; the work being done to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Inspections (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 490. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of crèche inspections that have been carried out in the Health Service Executive South region in 2011 and 2012; the reasons for any changes in the number of inspections; if there are plans to increase the number of inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39208/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 509. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to develop a gastroenterology centre at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork; the timeframe for the development and investment being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39209/13]

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with Deputy Humphreys that State assets are important. I am sorry Deputy McDonald is leaving the Chamber because I would like to hear how we should create employment and sustain a modern economy. I have never heard that from Sinn Féin and other speakers opposite.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes I wonder if I am in a recurring nightmare. The politics of protest and condemnation is very easy.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The political focus that is required is to find a solution and to get people back to work. At times I wonder whether certain Members opposite want to see the country fail completely so that they can go out with their flags and drums and organise protests and state they were right. I hope that is not the case. This is about getting people back to work, ending the scourge of emigration and...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Deputy Murphy believes I am right, because that is what we are trying to do. The Minister, in reply to a parliamentary question, underlines what I said by stating that it is important that a significant proportion of the proceeds would be ring-fenced for reinvestment in the economy to underpin jobs, investment and growth. That is very important. That is why we are here today and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Work Initiatives (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the Tús community work placement initiative from 12 months duration to 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38945/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the total health budget each year from 1996 to date; the budget over-run each year since 1996; the total number of staff in the health system, his Department and Health Service Executive each year since 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38901/13]

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope Deputy Martin watched "Six One News" last night.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be very brief. As happened on 8 September and as will happen on 22 September, there are people who cannot gain entry to the biggest sporting events in the world, the all-Ireland hurling and football finals.