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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: We had an engagement with the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, before this meeting. Reflecting on some of the questions asked by Senator Burke and Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, there is no one Department that will resolve this issue. It seems that there are issues for the Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Finance in terms of equality and the Revenue issue. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: That was my thinking on how to protect parents. As a parent myself, if I think something is going to make my child's life better, I am going to walk over hot coals to do it. If there are people listening now who are frustrated by the waiting list and see time slipping away, what should they be looking for to ensure what they are getting is what they need?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: My second question was about the sale of clothing with words on it. I would be interested to hear about that. Am I right in saying that people are free to sell clothing that has "assistance dog" printed on it? Such clothing could be put on any dog? That would contaminate, for want of a better word, people who have their dogs trained to such a high standard. Is this why we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: What is the position on the clothing issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: I thank Ms Dowler.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: I thank everybody who shared their experiences and stories with us today. I apologise for the small attendance at today's meeting, which is due to the fact that there is currently health legislation before the Dáil. Following on from what Deputy Mitchell O'Connor had to say, some of the issues raised today, particularly around access, are not ones with which we were familiar. As a...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: I am delighted to be able to speak on Second Stage of what is now known as the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. On thinking about what makes us human, it is when we talk about personal stories, that is, the things that happen outside of work and at the weekends. These are the things that fill the days of workers in staff rooms, break rooms and canteens nationwide. The thought that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: 142. To ask the Minister for Health the procedure for debt collection of bills issued by University Hospital Waterford; the length of time before bills are passed to an outside collection agency; the firms and agencies used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40807/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: 143. To ask the Minister for Health the number of debts or cases that are being passed on to outside debt collection agencies by University Hospital Waterford, in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40808/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (12 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision regarding a carer's allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39810/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (11 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: I welcome that in his response the Minister of State has given a commitment that payments will be made in late November or early December to the relatives or personal representatives of deceased scheme members. There are approximately 250 such cases to be dealt with. However, the Minister of State can understand what it must be like for the remaining workers who have reached pension age....

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (11 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: I wish to highlight an issue that many people mistakenly believe has been solved. Sadly, it has not, and that is why I feel the need to raise it on the floor of the Dáil. People will be well aware of the Waterford Crystal pensions issue. The factory was the pride of Waterford and it was shut down very suddenly. Scenes from the grey days of the closure were carried on the news and are...

Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: It has been asked and answered.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: A number of weeks ago, I raised the issue of the Children and Family Relationships Act which still has not been enacted. Many children are timing out, meaning they are reaching the age of 18 before they become eligible for adoption. It is heartbreaking for families. My colleagues asked about the adoption (tracing and information) Bill, and I understand the two Bills are interlinked. It is...

Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: Only one section, relating to passports, has been commenced. The rest of the Bill has not been commenced.

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: Deputy Martin Ferris, who spoke just before Deputy Nolan, is a merchant of misery. Sinn Féin Members think they have the monopoly on caring. If they really cared about the families they talk about, they need to face up to the people and decide to go into government to make life better for the people they feel they have a monopoly interest in. Who does Deputy Ferris think he is? I...

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Standards (4 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: This is very welcome news. In speaking about supportive care homes the Minister of State used the word "proportionality". That is exactly what they are looking for. They want to work in partnership with HIQA and the HSE to ensure this. It is really significant and will be of huge comfort to many older people in public nursing homes and their families. There was a cloud hanging over them...

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Standards (4 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: I know that this is an issue of which the Minister is acutely aware and that over the summer she took the time to visit the facility in Waterford about which I speak. The matter I raise is the need for supportive care homes to be held by HIQA to separate standards from those for a nursing home. Those working in supportive care homes welcome the intervention of HIQA and the opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (4 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: 178. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting on a full diagnostic assessment in respect of autism in Waterford University Hospital; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the waiting list times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38566/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (4 Nov 2015)

Ciara Conway: 179. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the composition of the autism team in University Hospital Waterford; if all the positions are covered; the number of psychologists on the team who can do a full diagnostic assessment; the length of time it will take; the progress that has been made in recruiting staff who can carry out a full diagnostic assessment; if he will provide a full...