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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Two Senators wish to contribute. We will continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: The Deputy can come back with further questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: It is most likely that we will still be here, if the Deputy wishes to return.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: I have a few questions. When Dr. Finn Breathnach and several other members of the delegation from Connolly for Kids appeared before the committee they were quite definite that co-locating with an adult teaching hospital brought no additional benefits to children. You have referred to some of the benefits that will arise, so how can experienced paediatricians be so diametrically different on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Is there evidence, which Dr. Breathnach denied, of better outcomes from co-locating with an adult hospital?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Dr. Breathnach spoke about Melbourne and Liverpool having stand-alone paediatric hospitals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Access is a very emotive issue for mothers, who believe they will be travelling long distances and will encounter huge traffic problems. I experienced that when I went to visit the site. How can you allay the fears of people who think they will not get to the hospital in a timely manner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Does Mr. Pollock wish to add to Ms Sharkey's comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: I wish to ask a final question before I bring in Senator Burke. Is there a security issue at the St. James's site?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: Will the Deputy remind us of what they were?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Paediatric Hospital: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Harty: I thank Mr. Pollock, Ms Hardiman, Dr. Greally, Dr. Sheehan and, of course, Ms Sharkey for attending and giving us their views and updating us on how the hospital will develop. I propose that we send a transcript of the hearing to the Minister and the Department for Health and ask for their comments when the Minister and his officials meet us on 10 November. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Michael Harty: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for emergency works to a school (details supplied) in County Clare will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32873/16]

Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Harty: I believe that the partial restoration of the salary reduction which is to be applied to Deputies' and Senators' salaries should be deferred until all other groups have had their salaries reinstated to pre-financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, rates. It is unacceptable that Deputies and Senators should get a partial unwinding of FEMPI pay reductions through the...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Michael Harty: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The wording of the Bill states: "The State recognises the right of all people to safe, adequate and accessible water, and will protect that right and ensure its management, treatment and distribution remains in public ownership." I fully agree with these sentiments in the Bill and believe they should be added to the Constitution....

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Michael Harty: I welcome some of the provisions in the Social Welfare Bill 2016. In particular, the almost €5 across the board increase in social welfare payments is a positive move given the reductions over many years in those payments. The increase in these payments is indicative of an improved economy. I welcome the extension of eligibility to invalidity pension, treatment benefits and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Michael Harty: I remind members to switch off their phones or switch them to silent mode. I propose we deal with housekeeping matters in private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Michael Harty: The witnesses will forgive me if I do not mention everybody by name because I may forget somebody. On behalf of the committee, I would like to welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, who is accompanied by the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people, Deputy Helen McEntee, the Minister of State with responsibility for disability, Deputy Finian McGrath, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Michael Harty: I thank the Minister. After the opening statements we might address issues in the statements before proceeding to questions that have been submitted. I invite Mr. O'Brien to give his opening statement.