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Question· writtenPQ 1382asked

1382. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when all healthcare workers who are entitled to the bonus for those who worked on the front line during Covid-19 will receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28829/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2022

1382. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when all healthcare workers who are entitled to the bonus for those who worked on the front line during Covid-19 will receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28829/22]

Question· writtenPQ 1261asked

1261. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of increasing QQI FETAC level 5 major award in healthcare support or pre-nursing studies places by 10%; and the number of places that this would create for healthcare assistants. [29925/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2022

1261. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of increasing QQI FETAC level 5 major award in healthcare support or pre-nursing studies places by 10%; and the number of places that this would create for healthcare assistants. [29925/22]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action that has been taken or that is proposed to deal with the public health and safety issue arising from the levels of arsenic discovered in the group water supply scheme at Kilteel, County Kildare; the action that is now in hand or pending; when the issue will be resolved on a part-time or permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30903/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2022

541. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action that has been taken or that is proposed to deal with the public health and safety issue arising from the levels of arsenic discovered in the group water supply scheme at Kilteel, County Kildare; the action that is now in hand or pending; when the issue will be resolved on a part-time or permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30903/22]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the precise workforce planning that is being undertaken and the liaison with other Departments in order to ensure an adequate number of training places to cater for future projected need, in view of the shortage of suitably qualified healthcare staff across all disciplines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28737/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2022

397. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the precise workforce planning that is being undertaken and the liaison with other Departments in order to ensure an adequate number of training places to cater for future projected need, in view of the shortage of suitably qualified healthcare staff across all disciplines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28737/22]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

384. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if detailed consideration will be given to issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28652/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2022

384. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if detailed consideration will be given to issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28652/22]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

377. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the pandemic special recognition payment of up to a maximum of €1,000 per person will be made to non-HSE frontline healthcare workers; when staff in private nursing homes will receive the payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28615/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2022

377. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the pandemic special recognition payment of up to a maximum of €1,000 per person will be made to non-HSE frontline healthcare workers; when staff in private nursing homes will receive the payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28615/22]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the healthcare services which a medical card does not cover in full but provides an entitlement to a discount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28200/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2022

196. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the healthcare services which a medical card does not cover in full but provides an entitlement to a discount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28200/22]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to fill the positions in the mental health care sector (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28532/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2022

187. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to fill the positions in the mental health care sector (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28532/22]

Question· writtenPQ 750asked

750. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount in the capital budget as set out in table 11 of the Stability Programme Update 2022 that is designated for infrastructure to support community healthcare networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27932/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

750. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount in the capital budget as set out in table 11 of the Stability Programme Update 2022 that is designated for infrastructure to support community healthcare networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27932/22]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

712. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no unit for the treatment of intestinal failure in adults in Ireland and up to 100 people are diagnosed with intestinal failure in Ireland every year and must travel to England for treatment; and if he will engage with the HSE to pursue the establishment of this unit, particularly when one exists for children in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin. [27641/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

712. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no unit for the treatment of intestinal failure in adults in Ireland and up to 100 people are diagnosed with intestinal failure in Ireland every year and must travel to England for treatment; and if he will engage with the HSE to pursue the establishment of this unit, particularly when one exists for children in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin. [27641/22]

Question· writtenPQ 695asked

695. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health when IVF treatment will be available through the public health system in Ireland; the clinics in County Cork that will be included in the provision of the treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

695. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health when IVF treatment will be available through the public health system in Ireland; the clinics in County Cork that will be included in the provision of the treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/22]

Question· writtenPQ 681asked

681. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his intentions regarding the proposed amendments to the international health regulations at the World Health Assembly this year; if the State intends to accept and adopt or oppose amendments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27479/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

681. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his intentions regarding the proposed amendments to the international health regulations at the World Health Assembly this year; if the State intends to accept and adopt or oppose amendments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27479/22]

Question· writtenPQ 645asked

645. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will make a meaningful proposal or issue an invitation to an organisation (details supplied) that represent healthcare professionals for talks to address long-standing pay and career development issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27317/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

645. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will make a meaningful proposal or issue an invitation to an organisation (details supplied) that represent healthcare professionals for talks to address long-standing pay and career development issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27317/22]

Question· writtenPQ 629asked

629. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he accepts the need for a national diabetes register; the reason that there is no current register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27232/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

629. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he accepts the need for a national diabetes register; the reason that there is no current register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27232/22]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that his Department persisted with the derogation decision threshold that is, represent a threat to public health and safety (details supplied), instead of using the correct derogation decision threshold as specified in the 1979 Birds Directive Article 9.1.a), and in S.I. No. 477/2011 - European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011.55.2.a) that derogations may be made in the interests of public health and safety; and the specific provisions in primary legislation that he is relying upon in choosing to persist with the 1986 threshold text. [27344/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

228. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that his Department persisted with the derogation decision threshold that is, represent a threat to public health and safety (details supplied), instead of using the correct derogation decision threshold as specified in the 1979 Birds Directive Article 9.1.a), and in S.I. No. 477/2011 - European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011.55.2.a) that derogations may be made in the interests of public health and safety; and the specific provisions in primary legislation that he is relying upon in choosing to persist with the 1986 threshold text. [27344/22]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if highly skilled and highly in-demand healthcare professionals across the HSE services and in particular in the child disability network team services are being sought under the current critical shortage are being sought under critical skills employment permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27214/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

404. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if highly skilled and highly in-demand healthcare professionals across the HSE services and in particular in the child disability network team services are being sought under the current critical shortage are being sought under critical skills employment permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27214/22]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has determined the longer-term skills needs of the healthcare sector; the cross-Departmental actions that will be taken to ensure that those identified skills needs are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27213/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

403. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has determined the longer-term skills needs of the healthcare sector; the cross-Departmental actions that will be taken to ensure that those identified skills needs are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27213/22]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of social work vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those social work vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27212/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

402. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of social work vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those social work vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27212/22]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of psychology vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those psychology vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27211/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

401. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of psychology vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those psychology vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27211/22]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of physiotherapy vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those physiotherapy vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27210/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

400. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of physiotherapy vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those physiotherapy vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27210/22]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of speech and language therapy vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those speech and language vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27209/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

399. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of speech and language therapy vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those speech and language vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27209/22]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapy vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those occupational therapy vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

398. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapy vacancies across the HSE services nationally; the breakdown of those occupational therapy vacancies across the different community healthcare divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/22]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the continuing worldwide shortage in supply of HRT products; the recent updates that are available from the Health Products Regulatory Authority regarding the restoration of HRT supply lines in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27167/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

389. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the continuing worldwide shortage in supply of HRT products; the recent updates that are available from the Health Products Regulatory Authority regarding the restoration of HRT supply lines in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27167/22]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

387. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when the 24 additional lactation posts that were announced over a year ago will be filled; the reason that these posts remain unfilled; his plans to review and update the National Breastfeeding Action Plan which was dated up to 2021 and extended to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27158/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

387. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when the 24 additional lactation posts that were announced over a year ago will be filled; the reason that these posts remain unfilled; his plans to review and update the National Breastfeeding Action Plan which was dated up to 2021 and extended to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27158/22]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if the new elective hospital proposed for Cork will have in-patient beds; the timeline proposed by his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to sign-off on the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26277/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

340. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if the new elective hospital proposed for Cork will have in-patient beds; the timeline proposed by his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to sign-off on the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26277/22]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the urgent actions that his Department is taking to address the critical issue of retention of healthcare professionals in Ireland; if his Department is engaging in cross-Departmental discussions in regard to third-level capacity for specialist medical courses and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26414/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

327. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the urgent actions that his Department is taking to address the critical issue of retention of healthcare professionals in Ireland; if his Department is engaging in cross-Departmental discussions in regard to third-level capacity for specialist medical courses and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26414/22]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the work of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group on Home Carers and Nursing Home Health Care Assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26570/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

106. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the work of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group on Home Carers and Nursing Home Health Care Assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26570/22]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 78 and 156 of 15 February 2022, if his Department has completed the internal review process of the project preliminary business case for an elective hospital for Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26634/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

100. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 78 and 156 of 15 February 2022, if his Department has completed the internal review process of the project preliminary business case for an elective hospital for Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26634/22]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of healthcare services and entitlements, medications, and surgical interventions for persons that contracted hepatitis C through the administration of contaminated blood or blood products within the State; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26378/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

96. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of healthcare services and entitlements, medications, and surgical interventions for persons that contracted hepatitis C through the administration of contaminated blood or blood products within the State; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26378/22]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if he and or the HSE have received a proposal from the University Limerick Hospital Group for the provision of an elective only hospital unit; if so, the timeframe for this proposal to be assessed by his Department and the various units and committees of the HSE before being assessed by the Public Spending Code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26410/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

83. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if he and or the HSE have received a proposal from the University Limerick Hospital Group for the provision of an elective only hospital unit; if so, the timeframe for this proposal to be assessed by his Department and the various units and committees of the HSE before being assessed by the Public Spending Code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26410/22]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Leopardstown area in Dublin 18 does not have sufficient public health nurse services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25996/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

62. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Leopardstown area in Dublin 18 does not have sufficient public health nurse services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25996/22]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Minister for Further and Higher Education to identify the number of places that are required to adequately meet the workforce needs of the healthcare system; the key professions and corresponding courses that need to be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26944/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

54. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Minister for Further and Higher Education to identify the number of places that are required to adequately meet the workforce needs of the healthcare system; the key professions and corresponding courses that need to be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26944/22]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to the delivery of a primary healthcare centre in Youghal, County Cork; the estimated timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26967/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

51. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to the delivery of a primary healthcare centre in Youghal, County Cork; the estimated timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26967/22]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of and if he will report on progress in relation to the lake view psychiatric ward in Naas Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26554/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

46. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of and if he will report on progress in relation to the lake view psychiatric ward in Naas Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26554/22]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 20 of 31 March 2022, the status of the Strategic Assessment Report by the HSE regarding the new emergency department in University Hospital Galway; if he has received the report to date; when he expects the updated preliminary business case to be brought forward for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26796/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

43. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 20 of 31 March 2022, the status of the Strategic Assessment Report by the HSE regarding the new emergency department in University Hospital Galway; if he has received the report to date; when he expects the updated preliminary business case to be brought forward for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26796/22]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish and resource dedicated clinical pathways which address the healthcare needs of intersex persons, including the specific physical and mental health needs of intersex persons in Ireland as distinct from transgender persons; if he will develop a strategy in this regard built on engagement with intersex persons and representative organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26382/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

38. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish and resource dedicated clinical pathways which address the healthcare needs of intersex persons, including the specific physical and mental health needs of intersex persons in Ireland as distinct from transgender persons; if he will develop a strategy in this regard built on engagement with intersex persons and representative organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26382/22]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to date with the provision of the new accident and emergency facility in Galway University Hospital; the average number of persons who have been left sitting overnight in chairs since the beginning of 2021, in the present facility while awaiting a bed in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26899/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

36. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to date with the provision of the new accident and emergency facility in Galway University Hospital; the average number of persons who have been left sitting overnight in chairs since the beginning of 2021, in the present facility while awaiting a bed in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26899/22]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the capital investment plans for the community hospitals in Belmullet, and the district hospitals in Swinford and Ballina in order to take pressure off Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26945/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

34. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the capital investment plans for the community hospitals in Belmullet, and the district hospitals in Swinford and Ballina in order to take pressure off Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26945/22]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will identify the current position for the new elective hospital in Cork; if his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have now agreed on the project; if the hospital will contain new inpatient beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26719/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

27. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will identify the current position for the new elective hospital in Cork; if his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have now agreed on the project; if the hospital will contain new inpatient beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26719/22]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in advancing a building project at a hospital (details supplied); when it will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26864/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

22. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in advancing a building project at a hospital (details supplied); when it will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26864/22]

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