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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Independent Expert Panel Review into Cervical Screening: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Chairman, that is the information that I was looking for. This is reassuring, and this is where confidence can grow from. Without that we will waste our time. I appreciate that information. It is very useful and it can be used to good effect in the future to restore that vital confidence in the system. Once we have that, the women who have tests in this country will certainly have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Independent Expert Panel Review into Cervical Screening: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Confidence is an important issue that we have to look at from two perspectives. The confidence of patients, victims and their families has been seriously dented, which is absolutely understandable. If it had not been affected, it would not be a normal reaction at all. We have to take on board what we have been told after thorough investigation, particularly in view of all the medical...

Section 39 Organisations: Motion [Private Members] (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with Standing Order 70(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 18 December 2019. The vote will take place at the usual time, during the voting block.

Section 39 Organisations: Motion [Private Members] (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: It may not be usual but we will do our best in the circumstances.

Message from Seanad (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Seanad Éireann has passed the Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019, without amendment; the Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019, without amendment; and the Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019, without amendment.

Section 39 Organisations: Motion [Private Members] (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I call on Deputy Kelly who has eight minutes. I am sorry I cannot do better.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Resources (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I am seeking to ascertain whether the Defence Forces have adequate resources in any of the capacities listed in my question to enable them to deal with the emerging situation vis-à-visthe European Union and the UK's exit from it. Might it be advisable to seek assistance from the European Union with a view to establishing an enhanced role for the Defence Forces in the defence and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Resources (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: It was me.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Resources (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Again, I wish to ask whether the Minister of State intends to seek assistance from the European Union directly, particularly as this country is likely to have to undertake an enhanced defence position within the Union.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Resources (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains confident that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have sufficient resources available in the event of a major disaster, climate or security related; if surveillance and rescue services continue to be adequately provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Resources (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Is my Question No. 62 grouped with Deputy Chambers's question?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The family courts Bill is promised legislation. It proposes to establish a family court system within the existing structures. Where stands the Bill and when is it likely to come before the House?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for that.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has stabilised to the extent necessary to achieve recommended strength in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52599/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 396. To ask the Minister for Health when an appropriate programme of treatment will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52918/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Engagement with Patient Representatives on CervicalCheck and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Review Process (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the witnesses for attending and the time they have devoted to this very important subject. I acknowledge the stress they and their families and friends have been put through. Arising from Deputy Louise O'Reilly's earlier question on whether there was a 10% - or a more vague - conclusion arising from the tests, when was the group told how imprecise the system was? If a system has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Engagement with Patient Representatives on CervicalCheck and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Review Process (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, from Ms Walsh's experience from the beginning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Engagement with Patient Representatives on CervicalCheck and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Review Process (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Did the Department make any attempt to give an honest answer to the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Engagement with Patient Representatives on CervicalCheck and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Review Process (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The imprecise nature of the conclusions is the important thing. It is obviously better for a patient suffering from a condition or suspected of suffering from a condition if somebody can say that it is absolutely accurate or 50% accurate because the patient knows what to do. The patient can take action, whether that is getting a second opinion or whatever else, if he or she has that crucial...