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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: This is two and a half years ago and, obviously, people forget things. It would be unusual not to take minutes of such a meeting, that is, a directorate meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: Could Mr. Breslin provide those notes to the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: This is very important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: We cannot be categorical, then, that this was not discussed at that meeting. We cannot say for sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: Would the witnesses be able to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: It is very important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: Great. I thank Mr. Connaghan. That is my first point. Will the HSE get back to me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: How long should that take?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: To move to my second point, we heard from the evidence earlier that the Department, the Secretary General, did not take legal advice. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: Can the witnesses confirm or deny whether the HSE took legal advice at that time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: March 2016.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: Who sought it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: Who provided that legal advice?

Seanad: Local Government Accountability Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 May 2018)

Keith Swanick: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and commend Senator Ó Domhnaill on his initiative in introducing this legislation, which I wholeheartedly support. It sets out a new statutory framework for the reply to queries from local authority members. We have discussed the public's connectivity and engagement with local politics. It is important that citizens feel that they are in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2018)

Keith Swanick: I thank the Minister of State for taking the debate. I am sure that as Minister of State, he has visited many nursing homes. As we know, they are fantastic institutions operated by dedicated individuals who selflessly work night and day to take care of our loved ones. Nursing homes play a key role in healthcare delivery in Ireland. It is never an easy decision for families or individuals...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2018)

Keith Swanick: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response. It heartens me to hear that he is in contact with the individual concerned. As the Minister of State will be aware, the population is getting older. In the next 30 years, the number of people over 65 will double and the number of people over 85 will quadruple. Of course, that will put extra pressures on the health system, especially...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Keith Swanick: I, too, support the call of my colleague, Senator Conway-Walsh, to bring the Minister, Deputy Ross, into the House to talk about connectivity in public transport, especially in rural areas. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 63, motion 12, on the Seanad Order Paper be taken before No. 1. My bias is known. As the Cathaoirleach will be aware, I am a general...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Keith Swanick: In light of the Leader's response, I am happy to withdraw the amendment. I look forward to having the Minister in the House to debate the matter.

Seanad: Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2018)

Keith Swanick: Section 1 of the Bill deals with the various definitions contained within the Bill. Ar dtús cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta, agus Gaeltachta, an Teachta Madigan, as a bheith anseo inniu. Tá sé in am anois comóradh a dhéanamh ar cruinniú an Chéad Dáil. I believe it is now time to commemorate the Declaration of Independence...