23 Jun 2011, 14:30
Ciara Conway TD elected Vice-Chair
Denis Naughten TD for Roscommon-South Leitrim was today elected as Chairman to the key Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children
Waterford TD, Ciara Conway was elected as Committee Vice-Chair.
The Committee will shadow the activities of the Department of Health and Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
Speaking after his election, Deputy Naughten said;
“Firstly, I would like to thank my Committee colleagues for electing me to this important position. The effective and timely provision of healthcare is something which is a high priority for everyone. I feel that this Committee can have a central role in shaping health policy and scrutinising any proposed changes to the way healthcare is delivered in this country.
I am keen that this Committee take a collaborative approach to its work. I believe that by working together we can help ensure that we can have a meaningful input into this fundamental sector.”
Committee Vice-Chair, Ciara Conway TD said;
“I am looking forward to the role this Committee will have and hope to play a constructive role in its workings. All Oireachtas members regardless of political affiliation, have a strong interest in ensuring that service users receive the optimum care possible and I believe this Committee can have a productive role in helping to facilitate this.”
The Committee will hold a meeting shortly to identify its work programme and priorities.
ENDS
Daniel English
Oireachtas Communications Office
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Denis Naughten TD
Denis Naughten was first elected to the Dáil in 1997.
He has a number of opposition spokesperson roles including youth affairs, school transport and adult education.
Ciara Conway TD
Ciara Conway was elected to the 31st Dáil in 2011, on her first attempt.
Her election made history in the constituency as she was the first female T.D. in Waterford.
She was first elected to Dungarvan Town Council following the 2009 Local Elections.
Committee Membership
Deputies
Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael
Catherine Byrne, Fine Gael
Michael Colreavy, Sinn Fein
Ciara Conway, Labour Party
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael
Robert Dowds, Labour Party
Peter Fitzpatrick, Fine Gael
Seamus Healy, Independent
Derek Keating, Fine Gael
Billy Kelleher, Fine Fail
Eamonn Maloney, Labour Party
Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail
Mattie McGrath, Independent
Denis Naughten, Fine Gael
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Sinn Fein
Senators
Colm Burke, Fine Gael
John Crown, Independent
David Cullinane, Sine Fein
John Gilroy, Labour Party
Imelda Henry, Fine Gael
Marc Mac Sharry, Fine Fail
Jillian Van Turnhout, Independent