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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Appointment of Chief Medical Officer to a Role at a Higher Education Institution: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Martin Conway: From my point of view anyway, I would like to be disassociated with any comments about corruption. I just do not agree.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (28 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank my good friend and colleague, Senator Tim Lombard, for facilitating me going ahead of him. It is much appreciated. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. I tabled this Commencement matter for one simple reason, that is, a young chap who is blind and who spoke on the Joe Duffy programme last week. He explained that he had done his Irish oral exam. Obviously, given...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (28 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: I sincerely thank the Minister of State for his observations with regard to my Sunday Independentarticle at the weekend. I know diversity is an area for which he is responsible as Minister of State with responsibility for local government and I very much welcome his support of the concept of a diversity quota. I thank him for taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: I too extend a céad míle fáilte to the ambassador and wish him well on the Netherlands' national day. Unfortunately, the situation in Ukraine is not improving. Approximately 30,000 Ukrainian refugees live among us now. I salute the community response throughout the country, which has been good at welcoming the Ukrainian people to Ireland. Some local authorities have been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: The conservative nature of the Department of Education really needs to change. If we want to see an equal society, we have to start with the education system. If young people are not able to achieve their potential through education, they will not be able to achieve their potential in employment and they will not be able to be equal citizens in this country. I want a debate with the...

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister, who is a regular visitor, although probably not as regular as he used to be. The pandemic is now something we are living with as opposed to trying to deal with on an emergency basis. I would like to mention a funny thing that I have noticed from my empirical engagement with people. There is no scientific basis for this. People who are getting Covid-19 now are...

Seanad: European Union Regulation: Motion (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. The motion is an extremely important one. Joint investigation teams are extremely important and have been recommended and proposed for some time. I have spent several years on the Joint Committee on Justice. As part of that brief, I represented the justice committee on the Europol scrutiny committee. The latter committee is the first time there was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: Has the Cabinet signed off on an administrative approach as opposed to a legal approach?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: Does the time start now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: When I asked at the start, it was seven minutes. Is it now five?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: I have a question for Mr. Reid. We had an address from the Ukrainian President this morning. Could Mr. Reid provide the committee with an update on the HSE's response to the crisis in Ukraine, particularly in respect of providing trauma support for the people affected? I presume that is acceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: With respect, I highlighted this at a private meeting yesterday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: A report would be great. It is an important matter of public interest. Following on from our discussion on administrative and legal options, I am seriously concerned about accountability and proper governance. If we are to develop the model on an administrative basis, the effective framework for proper accountability, governance and oversight will not be in place. How does Mr. Watt...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: There is concern, especially in rural areas, that in adopting a population-based approach, there could be discrimination against parts of rural areas. Could Mr. Watt elaborate on where he is coming from regarding that approach?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: I do not think any of us does. It is something we need to consider. Finally, I wish to raise a matter that is in the public interest. There is significant concern regarding the appointment of Dr. Tony Holohan, the Chief Medical Officer, CMO, to a position in Trinity College Dublin. Did Mr. Watt sign off on that? Did the Department engage with Trinity College or was it the other way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: Mr. Watt did not answer my question on whether the Department will be advertising for a permanent CMO or a temporary CMO.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: In that case, the secondment of Dr. Holohan from the Department is permanent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: Dr. Holohan will not be returning to the Department of Health.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: Is the secondment open-ended or for a set period of time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Conway: The Department of Health will be funding this for the next 20 years, assuming Dr. Holohan stays there for 20 years. That is highly inappropriate. Is Mr. Watt satisfied it is appropriate?