Results 1-20 of 108 for long speaker:Peter Fitzpatrick

Long Covid Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am going to read from an email I received from a constituent of mine whose sister has long Covid: I am writing in relation to a motion being debated by the Dáil on Wednesday of this week. The motion calls on the Government to take immediate steps to provide the supports needed by those suffering from Long Covid, to establish professional Long Covid hubs and to acknowledge the fact...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Termination in Cases of Foetal Abnormality: Mr. Peter Thompson, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital (29 Nov 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...particular condition. I am very concerned that we would think it is okay to abort babies because they are going to be disabled. As Mr. Thompson has said, there is no way for a doctor to know how long these babies will live. Many families have been in contact with me to say that they have treasured the time that they got to spend with their babies even though it was not for a long...

Home Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Nov 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...challenges were because of a failure to guarantee hours of work and the lack of travel and subsistence payments. Although it was aware of this reasoning, the Government did not address those long-term pay and conditions issues, which have subsequently harmed recruitment and retention. Instead, the Government is overreliant on private, non-HSE home care providers to fill the gap in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: General Scheme of Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Minister for his presentation. This Bill will go a long way to help people who have been adopted. It is important that they get all of their information and it will give closure to many of their lives. The right to information about their identity will go a long way in that regard. It is also very important that we do not forget the rights and privacy of their parents. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...standstill? I maintain that the Minister has fantastic negotiating skills and I ask him to please intervene in the Bus Éireann dispute. This country was on its hands and knees but it has come a long way since then. Many people have been involved in negotiations but the dispute has still not been resolved. The Minister has the skills and power to assist. The public want him to get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I will not be long but, in fairness, I have attended every session so far.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (26 Feb 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 268. To ask the Minister for Health the reason breast cancer is not included as one of the prescribed diseases for the purpose of the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9968/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery: Discussion (18 Dec 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: For how long does it last?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: On a point of order, can the Ceann Comhairle explain to me Deputies' speaking rights? I indicated to him, long before other Deputies indicated here-----

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (8 Dec 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 179. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to make available the medical device freestyle libre under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39234/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: How long is left in the slot?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...his honesty and the way he answered the questions. He answered them straight away and off the cuff. We are all here to work together. Over the next few years, days or months - we do not know how long this Government will last-----

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I support the review. Five years is too long. I would prefer to see a period of two to three years. I agree with Deputy Tóibín that the more information we have, the better.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: In fairness, other Deputies have asked the Minister questions and he has given them long answers. Is there a reason he will not answer us? I cannot understand it. I think the Minister is shying away from us. He should show some kind of decency here.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: An email was received from the IPAS stating that it was only dealing with requests for emergency accommodation. Is any other organisation supporting Ukrainians with their long-term accommodation needs, especially where a newborn baby is involved?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Nov 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 228. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are plans to introduce an exemption, a reduction or deferral of the rate of local property tax for those who are on long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59082/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Widow's Pension (30 Apr 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 446. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the State plans to open eligibility to widow's pension to those who were not legally married but in a long-term committed relationship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18978/24]

Promissory Notes Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The deal done between the Government, the ECB and the Central Bank of Ireland is the first step in the right direction. The State will no longer have to pay €3.1 billion every year on 31 March. Thanks to the savings delivered as part of the deal, the budgetary adjustment for next year will be €1 billion less. Furthermore, we will have to borrow €20 billion less in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Service Plan 2014: Minister for Health and HSE (14 Jan 2014)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...;900 per week. I met many elderly people over Christmas and they are very concerned about their medical cards. As the Minister stated earlier, with the number of over-65s increasing by one fifth, what is the long-term future of medical cards for the over-70s? Will any disability services suffer in 2014? How many hours of personal assistance home support is being provided in 2014?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the representatives from TII and Louth County Council for being here today. The Ardee bypass project has been on the agenda for a very long time. It is situated on the N52 and runs for 4.5 km. Funding of €34 million has been allocated and the people of Ardee, including shop owners, cannot wait for it to happen. In 2005 planning permission was granted, in 2006 a CPO was...