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Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 20: In page 35, to delete lines 34 to 38, to delete pages 36 and 37, and in page 38, to delete lines 1 to 4, and substitute the following: “CHAPTER 50 RELEVANT ORGAN DONATION REGISTER Relevant Organ Donation Register 31. (1) The Executive shall, as soon as practicable after the commencement of this section, establish and maintain in such form as it...

Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: We discussed this at great length on Committee Stage. The discussions the Minister has had with the Irish Kidney Association and his amendment pre-empted the amendments we moved. These are very lengthy amendments that were crafted by the association. The association's main ask was for an opt-in and an opt-out and absolute certainty that if a decision had to be made, the family could take...

Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 8: In page 27, to delete lines 32 to 34 and substitute the following: “(b) the removal of the organ for the purpose of transplantation is for therapeutic benefit and no reward has been or is to be given, and there is no other alternative therapeutic method of comparable effectiveness;”. Amendments Nos. 8, 11 and 13 are similar and relate to the same...

Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: That is good news and as the Minister knows we had very lengthy discussions about this on Committee Stage. We asked that the Minister work with the Irish Kidney Association but also take on board the views of the Opposition. That is really positive. Obviously we support the Bill and I think this will go through fairly quickly. We have tabled a number of amendments but it is very...

Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: No, that is okay.

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: Even if a statutory home-care scheme is brought in, the first questions we need to ask are whether we have the capacity to deliver it and what will actually change for people. I do not believe we have the capacity to deliver a scheme in the way it was originally envisaged. Maybe that is the reason it has not happened. I have a real fear that we will, in very cosmetic ways, bring in a...

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: I thank the Labour Party for tabling the motion. The backdrop to any discussion we have on healthcare and healthcare delivery is obviously tainted by the fact that in the recent budget there was very little, if any, new funding for new measures across the healthcare system. The Government took a deliberate decision in the budget not to provide additional funding for new measures or even to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: 74. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the back to education allowance, or any other re-education allowance, is available for redundant workers over the age of 50 years who recently ceased employment following the closure of a company (details supplied) and who wish to re-train in another career; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48871/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: 110. To ask the Minister for Health what health facilities are available in the State for a person (details supplied) living with cerebral palsy who requires an MRI scan to be carried out under sedation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48870/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: 112. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will get an appointment for orthodontic treatment; their current place on the treatment waiting list; if there are other options available to expedite the treatment required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48876/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Forums (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: 117. To ask the Minister for Health if any patient representatives have been included in the working group on health claims costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48905/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical negligence cases currently being managed by the State Claims Agency; the value of such claims; the value of awards made in each of the past three years and the number of cases these related to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48906/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what funding can be applied for by a former worker of a company (details supplied) aged over 50 years who wishes to re-enter third-level education and retrain in a different career following their redundancy after 30 years-plus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48872/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: EU Funding (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has applied for support funding from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for the 234 workers in Waterford who lost their jobs at a company (details supplied) and which would allow them to seek assistance with re-joining the labour force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48873/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for their work on the Bill. I doubt very much that there will be a need for any further scrutiny beyond today. The Bill is fairly simple in what it aims to do. On the first element and the exemption of the rent-a-room income, a maximum of €14,000 is what is being recommended. This is already the most rent that can be disregarded anyway. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: It gives us a timely opportunity to look at that income threshold because we have discussed this at the committee several times. In fact, we said we would possibly have a session on it at some point in the new year. My reading of the income thresholds for medical cards is that they have not been changed in a long time and they are very low. For a single person under 66 years of age, what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: Yes. I am talking about people under 66. I am aware of the over 70s.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

David Cullinane: What is the current threshold?