Results 1-20 of 437 for speaker:Martin Daly
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I want to raise the issue of the maternity unit at Portiuncula University Hospital. During his time as Minister for Health, the Tánaiste would have been very aware of the Walker report in 2018. There is a problem in the maternity unit in Portiuncula Hospital. I had an exchange with the Minister for Health a couple of weeks ago. The narrative being sold by HSE West North West is...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (16 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I thank the Minister. When speaking to the group of people involved in this project in Galway, one of the points they made was that there are many institutions in the United States which, in the current climate, are looking for bases in the European Union. Ireland has this opportunity. We talk about the threat of tariffs and the difficulties in getting new industry here. We will hold our...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (16 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: 7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills given the value he places on clusters of third level institutions and innovation hubs, if there are clear pathways and supports in place for establishing and expanding such hubs in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56014/25]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (16 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I ask the Minister to state, given the value placed on clusters of third level institutions and innovation hubs, whether there are clear pathways and supports in place for establishing and expanding such hubs, especially in the west. I raise that in the context of a very successful urological-surgical innovation hub based at Atlantic Technological University, ATU, in Galway, in collaboration...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (16 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. I was unsure. I thank the Minister. In this model with the University of Illinois Chicago, extending into other areas of medicine is talked about. Urology is the template they have used in ATU. It provides expertise based on research and innovation. It has developed a venture studio model, which draws on the experience of world-class...
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I thank the witnesses for attending. I apologise for being late. I am also a member of the health committee and we have a good discussion going on there as well. I have read both statements and the aims are very similar but there appears to be a divergence of opinion on how to get there. I will start by putting my questions to the representatives of the Mental Health Commission first....
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I put the same question to the National Advocacy Service, please.
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I put the same question to the Courts Service, please.
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: Is there uncertainty around that?
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: Is there anyone else who would like to address my question?
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: Yes.
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: Do the witnesses recognise the possibility that there is an issue there? If the court does not discharge a wardship, there is a grey area.
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: So, it has to happen.
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: Does Ms Flynn recognise the uncertainty as described?
- Committee on Disability Matters: Autonomy and Integrity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I thank the witnesses for their answers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Rare Diseases: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning. This is a difficult subject. We are trying to balance the cost-effectiveness of drugs against true and real-life human suffering, which is extremely depressing. At the end of the day, what we want is a fair system that is timely and that really needs an overview to see how we can improve access to expensive drugs for rare conditions. ...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Rare Diseases: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I thank Professor Barry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Rare Diseases: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: I thank Professor Barry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Rare Diseases: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)
Martin Daly: Nirogacestat for desmoid tumours.