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Child Care: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I acknowledge the dedication and commitment of Deputy Troy for being at the forefront of this very important issue which affects many families. Despite the significant improvements to regulation and funding made during previous administrations, early child care and education here have fallen significantly behind our European competitors. The Minister is aware of the White House report, The...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Report Stage (4 Feb 2015)

Colm Keaveney: We must have a new Ceann Comhairle.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Work Placement Programmes (3 Feb 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 185. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on permitting persons on disability allowance to access Gateway and Tús schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4465/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bond Markets (3 Feb 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a bubble in the sovereign bond market; his views on whether Irish sovereign bonds are currently overvalued; the risk assessment he has carried out in respect of any market correction to the current valuation of Irish sovereign bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4461/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Central Bank (3 Feb 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 238. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the recent measures announced by the European Central Bank will be of benefit to Ireland in terms of measurable indicators; his views on what would constitute the criteria of success for these measures with respect to the Irish economy; his views on whether quantitative easing poses a risk of inflating asset bubbles in stocks, bonds,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Central Bank (3 Feb 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 239. To ask the Minister for Finance with reference to the recent measures announced by the European Central Bank, the ceiling the ECB will place on the total holdings of Irish Government Bonds held by the Central Bank of Ireland; the current total holdings of Irish Government Bonds held by the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4463/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (3 Feb 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 240. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions he will take in the Court of Justice of the European Union with respect to the actions of either or both the European Central Bank or the European Commission in addressing the banking crisis here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4464/15]

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I want to support the Bill which, in essence, will provide free health services for women who were residents of the Magdalen laundries and similar laundries that were operated such as St. Mary's Training Centre, Stanhope Street, Dublin. The Bill also provides that such women will not be required to pay the statutory charge for public acute hospital inpatient services and that the ex...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: Come on, Bernard.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: Quieter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (27 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 350. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment to the National Referral Centre for Paediatric Gastroenterology at Crumlin Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3420/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (27 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 353. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for life saving heart surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3467/15]

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: There is much political play made in this Chamber about the necessity for an apology to the survivors. On behalf of the people of Galway East, I would like to say sorry to those survivors. I hope they hear it loud and clear from this Chamber. I also understand how difficult it is for the Government not to get to its feet today and say sorry. It is the advice it has been given. I hope...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: This morning's discussion demonstrates the need for a debate in the House on the issue. We have had little time since early December to discuss it with respect to Áras Attracta. I welcome the Minister's initiation of an investigation, but I am concerned that the person leading it has business interests that are dependent on the HSE. In terms of issues like fair procedure, due process...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 4. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken in response to events at Áras Attracta; if closed-circuit television, CCTV, and covert inspections will be introduced in nursing homes to monitor standards of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2648/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I take this opportunity to wish the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, a belated happy birthday. I was shocked on Sunday last when I discovered that he is 36 years of age. Obviously, the pressures of holding a senior Ministry are taking their toll.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: The object of Question No. 4 is to establish the actions being taken in respect of the scandal that emerged in early December regarding events at Áras Attracta. Will the Minister or the Minister of State indicate what is being done in the context of putting in place procedures to prevent a recurrence of the scandalous behaviour which occurred at the facility in question?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: I am delighted the director general of the HSE has written to all staff to remind them of their obligations. Their obligations and responsibilities in the context of the type of work they do with the most vulnerable people in society are implied in their contracts. On Tuesday, 9 December, Mr. Tony O'Brien, the HSE's director general, confirmed on "Prime Time" that he would roll out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 32. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken in response to events at Áras Attracta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2375/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Jan 2015)

Colm Keaveney: 79. To ask the Minister for Health if CCTV and covert inspections will be introduced in nursing homes to monitor standards of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2376/15]