Results 1-12 of 12 for other and baby speaker:Jim Daly

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (17 Dec 2019)

Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on this capital development project at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. The Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar is a model 3 hospital delivering a 24-7 emergency department, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, special care baby unit, critical care and general medicine, including regional stroke thrombolysis,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Provision (9 Oct 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, sends her apologies for being unable to attend the debate this morning. As the Senator will understand, all matters relating to planning, including crèche developments, fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government rather than the Department...

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook (Resumed): Minister of State at the Department of Health (26 Sep 2018)

Jim Daly: ...to deal with additional charges, the biggest bugbear for people is that they are not aware of them, that they are being snuck in or in some way added on such that people have not been aware of them and the next thing they are landed with them weekly. This was probably one of the more constructive proposals we came up with, that when the fair deal is granted to a person to put his or her...

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook (Resumed): Minister of State at the Department of Health (26 Sep 2018)

Jim Daly: ...models of care of the elderly. There might be a mix of tenancies at such a site, or there might be a crèche there to bring a bit of life into it. That would ensure old people are not just facing other old people. Practical supports are needed. As I have mentioned previously, I visited Kilmaley, County Clare, at an early stage in my time in this portfolio. There are 30 elderly...

Seanad: Mental Healthcare in South-East Region: Statements (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: ...of us to do that. The challenge we all collectively face now is to recruit three consultants into the area. How can we do this? We will not do it by destroying the image of the services and tearing up the work that has been done over the years. Last year, CAMHS delivered services to 14,400 young people. It is a vital service and it is vital we get it right and protect it. Of course...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (8 Nov 2017)

Jim Daly: ...for raising the issue. Anybody who has been through that journey of sleepless nights, as, no doubt, the Cathaoirleach is aware, will empathise with the issue the Senator raised. Having raised six babies in my own house, I know I do. Nobody who has gone through those sleepless nights would think it a waste of time for the Senator to raise the issue in the House. Raising awareness of the...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank all the Senators for their contributions, their thoughtfulness, the amount of time they have put into considering these issues and their assistance in formulating my thoughts on a new home care scheme, which seemed to be the focus of most contributions. That is, of course, linked to the fair deal scheme. I will answer a few questions, if I may. Much was made of farm assets and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank Senator Humphreys for raising this important issue and providing the opportunity to discuss it with the House today. Increasing the rate of breast-feeding in Ireland is an important national health policy objective and is emphasised in the Healthy Ireland framework, the national maternity strategy for the period 2016 to 2026, the national obesity policy and action plan for the period...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: The Senator has raised valid points and asked pertinent questions, and I will get answers for him. While I do not know the answer on the level of consultation the HSE had with the baby friendly health initiative, I will find that out for the Senator. I will also find out how far the Trinity study went with its consultations and how widespread they were. I appreciate that the answer I read...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Education (Amendment) Bill 2015 and General Scheme of Education (Parent and Student Charter) Bill 2016: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank all of the witnesses who have given of their time so freely. I appreciate many of them were made aware of the meeting at very short notice, and we appreciate the effort they have made. This is an historic day, as it is the first time in the history of the Houses a Private Members' Bill and a Government Bill have been brought to committee side by side for pre-legislative scrutiny....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Remit of Ombudsman for Children in School Complaints: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Jim Daly: I welcome the Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Muldoon, and his team and thank them for making themselves available. I congratulate Dr. Muldoon on his promotion since I last spoke to him in his office. He will be aware of my strong views on his role with respect to schools and their boards of management. I remind colleagues that it was this week 12 months ago that the joint committee discussed...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Jim Daly: ...most important stakeholders in the debate are not those in the Chamber but the children observing proceedings in the Visitors' Gallery. The Bill we are debating is about their lives, their futures and their reality. To put the legislation in layman’s terms, it is essentially about putting children at the centre of the legislation and making law to effect the betterment of...