Simon Coveney — Watch Them Work

2025-01-21

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National Infertility Support and Information Group Health

As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024), widening criteria for publicly funded treatment, workplace support. This will need to be fully funded.

2025-01-17

LOBBY

Disability Federation of Ireland Health

Personal Assistance Services

2025-01-17

LOBBY

Dexcom Health

Diabetes Policy in Ireland

2025-01-17

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Mental Health Reform Health

Briefing for the Disability Matters Committee ahead of discussion on 'Health and well-being for Persons with Disabilities’ (23rd October 2024)

2025-01-15

LOBBY

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland 2 returns Health

Briefed Oireachtas members prior to Disability Matters meeting
Update meeting with various Oireachtas members regarding Pre-Budget asks

2025-01-08

LOBBY

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health

Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework

2024-10-23

VOTE

Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59

2024-07-10

VOTE

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

A bill to prohibit the sale by retail of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21 years; and for those and other related purposes, to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 and the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023; and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45

2024-02-21

VOTE

Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60

2024-01-24

VOTE

Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54

2023-11-22

VOTE

Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 74–58
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59

2023-11-15

VOTE

Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 117–10
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81

2023-10-25

VOTE

Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58

2023-05-31

VOTE

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

A bill to amend the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 to provide for abortion on request prior to foetal viability; to abolish the 3 day waiting period for abortion on request; to allow for abortion on grounds of fatal foetal abnormality that are likely to lead to the death of the foetus either before or within a year of birth; to allow for abortion where there is a risk to the life, or of serious harm to the health, of the pregnant woman; and to decriminalise the provision of abortion.

✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 67–64
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–74

2023-05-10

VOTE

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63

2023-01-25

VOTE

Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58

2022-03-02

VOTE

Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57

2022-02-02

VOTE

Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76

2021-12-15

VOTE

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021 · 2 divisions

A bill to provide for pain relief for the foetus in certain cases of termination of pregnancy; and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 107–36
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 103–37

2021-12-08

VOTE

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021

A bill to provide for the continuation in operation for a further period, which may be extended in certain circumstances, of certain provisions of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020, the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020, the Health (Amendment) Act 2020 and the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021, in the public interest and having regard to the continuing manifest and grave risk to human life and public health posed by the spread of the disease known as Covid-19 (and variants of the virus that causes that disease) in order to mitigate, where practicable, the effects of the spread of that disease; and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44

2021-11-24

VOTE

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

A bill to amend the Education Act 1998 and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46

2021-07-14

VOTE

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 74–68

2021-07-14

VOTE

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021

A bill to— A. make, on a temporary basis, exceptional provision, in the public interest and having regard to the manifest and grave risk to human life and public health posed by the spread of the disease known as Covid-19 and variants of that disease and in order to mitigate, where practicable, the effect of the spread of that disease; to amend the Health Act 1947 for that purpose; to provide for the lawful operation of certain indoor premises subject to certain conditions notwithstanding restrictions in place in relation to such premises under that Act; to provide, for those purposes, for a robust and enforceable system of verification of the health status of certain persons, including vaccination or recovery status; to confer a power on the Minister for Health to prescribe matters related to the foregoing; to provide for enforcement; and to provide for related matters; B. amend certain provisions relating to pre-travel requirements in respect of certain persons arriving in the State; to amend the period to be spent by a person in quarantine at a designated facility in certain circumstances; to make provision in relation to the power of the Minister for Health to make regulations in relation to tests that may be taken for the purpose of detecting Covid-19 in the context of the requirement to quarantine at a designated facility and to confer a power on that Minister to prescribe the purpose for which such a test may be taken; to provide that quarantine at a designated facility shall not be required for certain persons arriving in the State in certain circumstances and to confer a power on the Minister for Health to make regulations in relation to those circumstances; for those purposes, and for related purposes, to amend the Health Act 1947; and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66

2021-02-25

VOTE

Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

Bill entitled an Act, to make exceptional provision, in the public interest and having regard to the manifest and grave risk to human life and public health posed by the spread of the disease known as Covid-19 and variants of that disease and in order to mitigate, where practicable, the effect of the spread of that disease; to amend the Health Act 1947 to make further and better provision for the enforcement of regulations under section 31A of that Act; to provide for the mandatory quarantine of persons coming into the State from certain areas from where there is known to be sustained human transmission of Covid-19 or any variant of concern, or from which there is a high risk of importation of infection or contamination with Covid-19 or any variant of concern by travel from that area; to provide for the designation of such areas by the Minister; to provide for the mandatory quarantine of persons coming into the State who fail to comply with certain requirements relating to testing for the disease; to provide for the designation of facilities for such quarantine; to provide for the conveying of persons to those facilities; to provide for the making of service agreements to facilitate such quarantine; to provide for alternatives to such quarantine for persons coming into the State where such persons indicate an intention to apply for international protection or where such persons are children who are not accompanied by an adult; and to provide for related matters.

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–86
✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 125–5
✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 131–11

2020-10-23

VOTE

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 85–53

2020-10-23

VOTE

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020

A bill to make further and better provision in relation to the enforcement of regulations under section 31A of the Health Act 1947; for that purpose, to make provision in relation to the prosecution of certain offences consisting of contraventions of those regulations, to provide for the payment of fixed sums by persons alleged to have committed certain such offences in lieu of their being prosecuted for those offences; to provide for the giving of directions by members of the Garda Síochána in certain circumstances; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–43

2020-10-22

VOTE

Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3 · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86

2019-11-06

VOTE

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75

2019-04-11

VOTE

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

A bill to give further effect to Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications as amended by Council Directive 2006/100/EC of 20 November 2006, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1430/2007 of 5 December 2007, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 755/2008 of 31 July 2008, Regulation (EC) No. 1137/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 279/2009 of 6 April 2009, Commission Regulation (EU) No. 213/2011 of 3 March 2011, Act concerning the accession of the Republic of Croatia, Commission Regulation (EU) No. 623/2012 of 11 July 2012, Council Directive 2013/25/EU of 13 May 2013, Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 and Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2016/790 of 13 January 2016 and, for that purpose, to amend the Dentists Act 1985, the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, the Pharmacy Act 2007, the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 and the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011; to make provision for certain other amendments to those Acts; to make provision for certain amendments to the Health Act 1953, the Health Identifiers Act 2014 and the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 102–2

2019-02-20

VOTE

Confidence in Minister for Health

✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 53–58

2019-01-17

VOTE

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

A bill to amend the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 to establish specific criteria applicable for orphan medicinal products for the purposes of the Health Service Executive making a relevant decision regarding adding an item to the Reimbursement List

✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 83–51

2018-12-05

VOTE

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 8 divisions

A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–64

2018-11-28

VOTE

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018

A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90

2018-11-07

VOTE

Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–69

2018-10-23

VOTE

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–11

2018-10-23

VOTE

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018

A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12

2016-11-17

VOTE

Mental Health Services Funding

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88

2016-10-06

VOTE

Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37