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Prelude (26 Jun 2024)

Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.10 a.m.

Prelude (26 Jun 2024)

Prayer and Reflection.

Prelude (26 Jun 2024)

Paidir agus Machnamh.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (26 Jun 2024)

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (26 Jun 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Joe Flaherty - To discuss the Irish Dental Council's capacity to investigate reports of professional negligence. Deputy Mick Barry - To discuss issues arising from the recent non-custodial sentence issued in a Limerick assault...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (26 Jun 2024)

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (26 Jun 2024)

Dental Services

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (26 Jun 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I raise the case of a successful County Longford businesswoman who has endured an unrelenting nightmare since she underwent what was meant to be a root canal procedure in May 2019. It left her with permanent injury that will require treatment and medication for the rest of her life, but that is not the worst of it. The worst is the absolute failure of any regulatory body, in this case the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (26 Jun 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I have to caution the Deputy in respect of identifying somebody who is not here to protect themselves.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (26 Jun 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I did clarify earlier that I was not going to do so. The same dentist is involved in numerous High Court and Circuit Court cases relating to allegations of negligence in the provision of medical care. To date, my constituent and I are unaware of any actions or sanctions by the Dental Council against this dentist. In fact, a letter from the Dental Council of October 2023 clearly stated it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (26 Jun 2024)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. As the Deputy outlined, under section 38 of the Dentists Act 1985, the Dental Council or any person may apply to the fitness to practise committee of the Dental Council for an inquiry into the fitness of a registered dentist to practise dentistry on the grounds of alleged...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Jun 2024)

Martin Heydon: I thank Deputy Buckley for raising this important issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility who, unfortunately, is not able to be here. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, recently visited Midleton and the east Cork region. He had an opportunity to meet with Cork County Council and local communities and residents to discuss the flooding...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Jun 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am a realist. Things do not happen overnight. As I said, I listed out events going back to 2000. I welcome the Minister of State mentioning Mogeely and Gleann Fia. I thank Cork County Council and the east Cork municipal district council because they are pushing and working with the OPW on this. The Minister of State's response states...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Health Services (25 Jun 2024)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address the House on this issue. I send apologies on behalf of the Minister for Health who was unable to take this matter. I offer this response in his place on what I know is a very important issue for the people of Clare and the mid-west region. Haemodialysis is a life-sustaining treatment. However, for dialysis patients and their loved ones,...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Health Services (25 Jun 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate the response the Minister of State has given and the indication that the service will commence in 2025. It is hard to see how that will transpire given that it is the middle of 2024 and nothing has been progressed. I also appreciate that he outlined that the procurement is progressing in line with national financial regulations but I am unsure as to what that means. I feel...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Health Services (25 Jun 2024)

Martin Heydon: The Minister for Health understands the significant improvements a new haemodialysis unit would deliver to patients in Clare. Dialysis treatment can be demanding for patients and their loved ones. As the Deputy clearly outlined, it puts significant pressure on their time and the effect is increased for those who must travel longer distances to receive the treatment. The Government remains...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Jun 2024)

Flood Relief Schemes

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Jun 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. We are back again. I have been raising this issue for some time. I will give him a synopsis of what we are dealing with in Midleton in east Cork. Midleton flooded in November 2000, October 2004, June 2012, July 2013, January 2014, February 2014, October 2014, December 2015, January 2016, December 2018 and the most recent and most...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Tree Remediation (25 Jun 2024)

Martin Heydon: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this important issue. I am taking this Topical Issue this evening on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, who is unable to be here. I appreciate the opportunity to update Members of the Dáil on the potential dangers posed by dead trees, especially those adjacent to public roads, and the need to remove any trees at risk of...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Tree Remediation (25 Jun 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is a bit funny because, in one sense, everyone here is responsible and no one is responsible. This issue has moved from the Department of Transport to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and to the local authorities. Ultimately, this responsibility will fall back on the...