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Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy John Brassil asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to fulfil the commitment given by his predecessor in 2017 to award medals (details supplied) for bravery to the veterans of Jadotville and the families of deceased members. [3763/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2019

98. Deputy John Brassil asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to fulfil the commitment given by his predecessor in 2017 to award medals (details supplied) for bravery to the veterans of Jadotville and the families of deceased members. [3763/19]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his views on the proposal by the HPRA to increase its fees to Irish pharmaceutical companies by 8% in 2019; his plans to grant this increase; the work he has undertaken to analyse the merits of the increase in view of the pressures faced by companies in meeting the challenges of Brexit and by the introduction of the falsified medicines directive in February 2019. [3550/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

186. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his views on the proposal by the HPRA to increase its fees to Irish pharmaceutical companies by 8% in 2019; his plans to grant this increase; the work he has undertaken to analyse the merits of the increase in view of the pressures faced by companies in meeting the challenges of Brexit and by the introduction of the falsified medicines directive in February 2019. [3550/19]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the full spend by his Department and the HSE on biologic medicines and biosimilar medicines respectively in each of the years 2016 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3549/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

185. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the full spend by his Department and the HSE on biologic medicines and biosimilar medicines respectively in each of the years 2016 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3549/19]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of times the group examining the risk of medicine shortages and continuity of supply resulting from Brexit have met over the past two years to date; the membership of the group; the remit of the group; the stakeholder groups with which it has engaged; the frequency of this engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3547/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

183. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of times the group examining the risk of medicine shortages and continuity of supply resulting from Brexit have met over the past two years to date; the membership of the group; the remit of the group; the stakeholder groups with which it has engaged; the frequency of this engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3547/19]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of graduate nurses and midwives in 2018 who have been provided employment contracts; the number recruited; the type of contract provided in each area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

182. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of graduate nurses and midwives in 2018 who have been provided employment contracts; the number recruited; the type of contract provided in each area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/19]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the responsibility under the falsified medicines directive which lies with the HSE, in which it is the owner of hospital pharmacies, to provide and maintain the means by which verification and decommissioning can be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3545/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

181. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the responsibility under the falsified medicines directive which lies with the HSE, in which it is the owner of hospital pharmacies, to provide and maintain the means by which verification and decommissioning can be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3545/19]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the entitlements general practitioners have under the general practitioner contract to payment of compassionate leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3536/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

178. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the entitlements general practitioners have under the general practitioner contract to payment of compassionate leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3536/19]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the liability individual hospital pharmacists who are employees of the HSE and do not own the pharmacy in which they work will have under the falsified medicines directive due to come into effect on 9 February 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3535/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

177. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the liability individual hospital pharmacists who are employees of the HSE and do not own the pharmacy in which they work will have under the falsified medicines directive due to come into effect on 9 February 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3535/19]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact the falsified medicines directive is due to come into operation on 9 February 2019 and it is perceived that the system is completely unprepared at all levels; if a more realistic timeframe will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3515/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2019

173. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact the falsified medicines directive is due to come into operation on 9 February 2019 and it is perceived that the system is completely unprepared at all levels; if a more realistic timeframe will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3515/19]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the liability arising for hospital pharmacists in the implementation of the European Union falsified medicines directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3246/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2019

151. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the liability arising for hospital pharmacists in the implementation of the European Union falsified medicines directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3246/19]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the plans the HSE has to install robotic dispensing systems to facilitate the implementation of the European Union falsified medicines directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3245/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2019

150. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the plans the HSE has to install robotic dispensing systems to facilitate the implementation of the European Union falsified medicines directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3245/19]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the reason the contracts offered to graduate nurses in County Kerry in 2018 were temporary contracts in view of his commitment to recruit and retain nurses; the reason permanent contracts were not offered to these nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2632/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2019

409. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the reason the contracts offered to graduate nurses in County Kerry in 2018 were temporary contracts in view of his commitment to recruit and retain nurses; the reason permanent contracts were not offered to these nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2632/19]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the number of psychiatric nurses recruited in County Kerry in 2018; if he is further satisfied that only temporary contracts were offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2631/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2019

408. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the number of psychiatric nurses recruited in County Kerry in 2018; if he is further satisfied that only temporary contracts were offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2631/19]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

393. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the number of day care centres for dementia patients in view of the projected increase of the number of persons who will present with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2556/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2019

393. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the number of day care centres for dementia patients in view of the projected increase of the number of persons who will present with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2556/19]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

377. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric nurses that were provided employment contracts in 2018; the number recruited; the type of contract provided in each area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2019

377. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric nurses that were provided employment contracts in 2018; the number recruited; the type of contract provided in each area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/19]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will be requested to include a day care centre for persons with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia in the development of the new facility which will replace existing hospitals in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2377/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2019

318. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will be requested to include a day care centre for persons with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia in the development of the new facility which will replace existing hospitals in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2377/19]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pupil-teacher ratio that pertained pre-budget 2012, that is, three teachers per 49 pupils will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2492/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2019

176. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pupil-teacher ratio that pertained pre-budget 2012, that is, three teachers per 49 pupils will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2492/19]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if an application by persons (details supplied) to the Land Registry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2073/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

261. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if an application by persons (details supplied) to the Land Registry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2073/19]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to prevent further meningitis outbreaks; the steps being taken to encourage update of the vaccine and the booster shot for persons under 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1952/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2019

186. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to prevent further meningitis outbreaks; the steps being taken to encourage update of the vaccine and the booster shot for persons under 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1952/19]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a public awareness campaign to encourage the uptake of the meningitis B vaccine and the booster programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1938/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2019

183. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a public awareness campaign to encourage the uptake of the meningitis B vaccine and the booster programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1938/19]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has established the number of persons affected by the meningitis B strain in relation to the recent meningitis outbreak; the number of persons who recently died due to meningitis that were affected by the meningitis B strain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1935/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2019

180. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has established the number of persons affected by the meningitis B strain in relation to the recent meningitis outbreak; the number of persons who recently died due to meningitis that were affected by the meningitis B strain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1935/19]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has undertaken a cost analysis for the provision of the meningitis B vaccine to all children born before October 2016; if he will consider same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1934/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2019

179. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has undertaken a cost analysis for the provision of the meningitis B vaccine to all children born before October 2016; if he will consider same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1934/19]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the process in place to use the services at a hospital (details supplied) for ophthalmology and orthopaedic operations; the number of ophthalmology and orthopaedic public patient operations that took place at the hospital in 2018, including under the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, agreement; the number planned for same in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2019

758. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the process in place to use the services at a hospital (details supplied) for ophthalmology and orthopaedic operations; the number of ophthalmology and orthopaedic public patient operations that took place at the hospital in 2018, including under the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, agreement; the number planned for same in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/19]

Question· writtenPQ 755asked

755. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the protocol in place with the National Ambulance Service for the transfer of patients between hospitals; if he will provide a copy of the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1404/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2019

755. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the protocol in place with the National Ambulance Service for the transfer of patients between hospitals; if he will provide a copy of the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1404/19]

Question· writtenPQ 753asked

753. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the protocol in place with the National Ambulance Service for the dispatching of an air ambulance to the scene of a serious accident; if he will provide a copy of the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1402/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2019

753. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the protocol in place with the National Ambulance Service for the dispatching of an air ambulance to the scene of a serious accident; if he will provide a copy of the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1402/19]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) will receive an increase in funding in view of the fact that its caseload has increased significantly since 2012 further to a meeting with his Department in July 2018 in which a case was accepted but funding allocation was not sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54183/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2019

569. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) will receive an increase in funding in view of the fact that its caseload has increased significantly since 2012 further to a meeting with his Department in July 2018 in which a case was accepted but funding allocation was not sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54183/18]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he will request Kerry community services to provide a full-time security person at the Sliabh Mish unit, UHK, in view of the ongoing security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54038/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2019

536. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he will request Kerry community services to provide a full-time security person at the Sliabh Mish unit, UHK, in view of the ongoing security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54038/18]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Brassil den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna an ndéanfaidh sé an cóimheas idir daltaí agus múinteoirí do 2008 a chur i bhfeidhm go práinneach agus i gceart do scoileanna Gaeltachta atá páirteach sa Scéim Aitheantais, ós rud é go mbeidh an cóimheas seo idir daltaí agus múinteoirí ag teastáil ó na scoileanna Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [54068/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2019

293. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Brassil den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna an ndéanfaidh sé an cóimheas idir daltaí agus múinteoirí do 2008 a chur i bhfeidhm go práinneach agus i gceart do scoileanna Gaeltachta atá páirteach sa Scéim Aitheantais, ós rud é go mbeidh an cóimheas seo idir daltaí agus múinteoirí ag teastáil ó na scoileanna Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [54068/18]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Finance the number of new customs officers that will be assigned to each port and airport as a consequence of Brexit; the number expected to be in place in each port and airport by 29 March 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1158/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2019

212. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Finance the number of new customs officers that will be assigned to each port and airport as a consequence of Brexit; the number expected to be in place in each port and airport by 29 March 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1158/19]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the funding model in place for the provision of moneys to an association (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the drop in funding to the organisation will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53093/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

409. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the funding model in place for the provision of moneys to an association (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the drop in funding to the organisation will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53093/18]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to undertake a detailed assessment of diagnostics, radiology and laboratory service requirements across acute and community care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53054/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

400. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to undertake a detailed assessment of diagnostics, radiology and laboratory service requirements across acute and community care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53054/18]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the educational supports available to parents who care for a child who experiences episodes of aggression; if the provision of a programme of management of actual or potential aggression, MAPA, training for parents will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53047/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

398. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the educational supports available to parents who care for a child who experiences episodes of aggression; if the provision of a programme of management of actual or potential aggression, MAPA, training for parents will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53047/18]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide free contraception to all women in line with the target to make women’s healthcare a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52901/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

368. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide free contraception to all women in line with the target to make women’s healthcare a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52901/18]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

363. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the provisions in place to recruit and retain graduate psychiatric nurses within the local mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52860/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

363. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the provisions in place to recruit and retain graduate psychiatric nurses within the local mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52860/18]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

362. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of 2018 graduate psychiatric nurses who have been provided employment contracts; the number recruited; the type of contract provided in each area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52859/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

362. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of 2018 graduate psychiatric nurses who have been provided employment contracts; the number recruited; the type of contract provided in each area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52859/18]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of the drafting of the regulations and codes of practice required under Part 8 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52707/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

343. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of the drafting of the regulations and codes of practice required under Part 8 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52707/18]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the drafting of the regulations and codes of practice required under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, excluding Part 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52707/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

252. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the drafting of the regulations and codes of practice required under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, excluding Part 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52707/18]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the RSE programme; if recommendations have been made; the steps that will be taken to implement a comprehensive, factual and age-appropriate sex education programmes at primary and secondary level in schools; if the delivery of a standard sex education programme by independent providers in schools is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52902/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

202. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the RSE programme; if recommendations have been made; the steps that will be taken to implement a comprehensive, factual and age-appropriate sex education programmes at primary and secondary level in schools; if the delivery of a standard sex education programme by independent providers in schools is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52902/18]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to reconsider the school leavers process with special attention to the application process and allocation of funding for adult service placement (details supplied); if action will be taken to provide autism specific adult services which are in high demand but unavailable in County Kerry; the steps he will take to increase full-time adult day services for students transitioning from second level to adult day services in County Kerry in view of the shortfall in service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52498/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

103. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to reconsider the school leavers process with special attention to the application process and allocation of funding for adult service placement (details supplied); if action will be taken to provide autism specific adult services which are in high demand but unavailable in County Kerry; the steps he will take to increase full-time adult day services for students transitioning from second level to adult day services in County Kerry in view of the shortfall in service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52498/18]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be made available as requested by the HSE in its submission to the health estimates process for respite care services for counties Cork and Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51779/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2018

358. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be made available as requested by the HSE in its submission to the health estimates process for respite care services for counties Cork and Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51779/18]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop more adult day services for persons (details supplied) transitioning out of a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51718/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2018

352. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop more adult day services for persons (details supplied) transitioning out of a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51718/18]