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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill seeks to make special provision for independent voting by visually impaired, incapacitated and illiterate voters. As matters stand, many visually impaired persons are unable to vote independently under the current electoral system. On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I am bringing forward this Bill in order to facilitate greater...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (24 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 193. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) commenced employment in University Hospital Galway and-or Merlin Park University Hospital Galway; if that person's employment has ended in both or either, and, if so, on what date; if any investigation or inquiry, formal or informal, has been initiated into the standard of care or medical practice provided by that person;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (23 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 404. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway may expect to receive an appointment for urgent necessary orthopaedic surgery at University Hospital Galway, in view of the person's circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24520/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (23 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 408. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for a magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, scan, which is necessary to determine the course of necessary treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24549/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (23 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 453. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway who is in critical need of orthopaedic surgery, who has been on a waiting list for surgery since February 2014, who suffers from chronic continuous pain, and who has no possibility of returning to work prior to surgery, will be able to access treatment in another eurozone country, in terms of European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 206. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that despite two previous requests, University Hospital Galway refuses to offer a person (details supplied) in County Galway critical surgery, and that in view of the duration of the delay with regard to this vital surgery this person is suffering continuous excruciating pain; if he will intervene with the Health Service Executive to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 211. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for a surgical procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24317/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 214. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the financial difficulties being faced by charitable bodies that are service providers to persons with intellectual disabilities, and that are exasperated by their efforts to negotiate their deficits with the Health Service Executive; if he has had any direct involvement with the executive to resolve this situation; his plans to take...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I wish to put on record that I will submit an amendment on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I have three concerns. Further debate is warranted on decision-making. There is a fundamental flaw with respect to the model we are using. On Report Stage I intend to propose an amendment with respect to the Minister of State's recommendations on section 7. I am concerned in particular about decision-making and the assistance of decision-making in that process. The Minister of State is...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I appreciate that.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I welcome the fact the Minister of State will take a written proposal and we will have it prepared for her before the end of the week. I am sure she appreciates it will be sent in good faith. We have a mutual interest in the progress of the legislation and I would be grateful if she would positively consider proposals in this respect.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: We are very reasonable people.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: Did the Minister refer to amendment No. 269?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I thought the Chairman mentioned amendment No. 269.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I apologise. I thought I heard the Chairman say No. 269.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I have that list, yes, but I thought I heard the Chairman say No. 269.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: Can I have clarification in respect of Government policy in this regard? Is there a Government policy on restraint?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: Would that apply to intellectual disability?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Colm Keaveney: Is a code of practice issued to the service provider in respect of the use of restraints?