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Question· writtenPQ 656asked

656. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the six geographical areas identified and agreed regarding the establishment of regional health areas; if he expects those geographical boundaries to change; the hospitals which will fall into each geographically aligned area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17455/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2022

656. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the six geographical areas identified and agreed regarding the establishment of regional health areas; if he expects those geographical boundaries to change; the hospitals which will fall into each geographically aligned area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17455/22]

Question· writtenPQ 649asked

649. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding provided to each level 4 hospital between 2015 to 2021, by hospital and year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17448/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2022

649. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding provided to each level 4 hospital between 2015 to 2021, by hospital and year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17448/22]

Question· writtenPQ 643asked

643. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of tenders that were delayed or withdrawn and reissued due to a significant change in expected costs in the past two years, in tabular form; the length of delay in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17433/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2022

643. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of tenders that were delayed or withdrawn and reissued due to a significant change in expected costs in the past two years, in tabular form; the length of delay in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17433/22]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on which workers will be entitled to the Covid-19 pandemic bonus payment recently announced for healthcare workers; when workers can expect this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17410/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

443. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on which workers will be entitled to the Covid-19 pandemic bonus payment recently announced for healthcare workers; when workers can expect this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17410/22]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the quality and structure of the health services continues to be supported given the higher level of demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17274/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

418. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the quality and structure of the health services continues to be supported given the higher level of demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17274/22]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the health services throughout the regions can expect a universal level of investment and attention with a view to ensuring that every patient throughout the country can expect to receive a high level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17273/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

417. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the health services throughout the regions can expect a universal level of investment and attention with a view to ensuring that every patient throughout the country can expect to receive a high level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17273/22]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to whether proposed extensions to various hospitals throughout the country, including Naas General Hospital, are being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17268/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

413. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to whether proposed extensions to various hospitals throughout the country, including Naas General Hospital, are being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17268/22]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he proposes to co-ordinate the introduction of Sláintecare with the need to meet the ongoing and various needs of the health services and to ensure the introduction of Sláintecare continues and that the general quality of health services is improved in line with Sláintecare expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17264/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he proposes to co-ordinate the introduction of Sláintecare with the need to meet the ongoing and various needs of the health services and to ensure the introduction of Sláintecare continues and that the general quality of health services is improved in line with Sláintecare expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17264/22]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if the Covid recognition payment for healthcare workers will be expanded to include front-line workers in homeless services considering they are recognised as healthcare workers and have conducted Covid-19 testing and vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

392. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if the Covid recognition payment for healthcare workers will be expanded to include front-line workers in homeless services considering they are recognised as healthcare workers and have conducted Covid-19 testing and vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/22]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if Covid-19 community swabbers will receive the €1,000 bonus offered to healthcare workers; if not, the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

385. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if Covid-19 community swabbers will receive the €1,000 bonus offered to healthcare workers; if not, the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/22]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

377. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding changes to permanent residential mental healthcare in Ireland and the way the Vision for Change policy will impact it. [17159/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

377. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding changes to permanent residential mental healthcare in Ireland and the way the Vision for Change policy will impact it. [17159/22]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 662 to 664, inclusive, of 15 February 2022, the financial use of retained assets, vacant under review and vacant in disposal buildings, whether for financing arrangements or otherwise, for each in tabular form; the valuation and terms of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17117/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

367. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 662 to 664, inclusive, of 15 February 2022, the financial use of retained assets, vacant under review and vacant in disposal buildings, whether for financing arrangements or otherwise, for each in tabular form; the valuation and terms of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17117/22]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

363. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9312/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

363. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9312/22]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in the construction of the 96-bed modular unit at Limerick University Hospital; if it will be completed on schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15887/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

356. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in the construction of the 96-bed modular unit at Limerick University Hospital; if it will be completed on schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15887/22]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the 13-bed build intended to facilitate the larger 50-bed development in advance of the National Capital and Property Steering Committee scheduled for 26 April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16867/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

91. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the 13-bed build intended to facilitate the larger 50-bed development in advance of the National Capital and Property Steering Committee scheduled for 26 April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16867/22]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a full appraisal of the health services can be undertaken with a view to identifying possible weaknesses which need to be remedied in order to improve and expand the efficiency of the health services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16970/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a full appraisal of the health services can be undertaken with a view to identifying possible weaknesses which need to be remedied in order to improve and expand the efficiency of the health services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16970/22]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the steps he intends taking to shorten the processes involved in developing major health capital projects in order to provide necessary medical facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16769/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

76. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the steps he intends taking to shorten the processes involved in developing major health capital projects in order to provide necessary medical facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16769/22]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to reconcile the requirements for full healthcare for women, including termination of pregnancy, in the new national maternity hospital if it is built on land owned by a Vatican-approved successor organisation to a Catholic religious congregation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17061/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

68. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to reconcile the requirements for full healthcare for women, including termination of pregnancy, in the new national maternity hospital if it is built on land owned by a Vatican-approved successor organisation to a Catholic religious congregation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17061/22]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he anticipates an urgent reform of the health services to take into account the serious issues arising from Covid-19 and long waiting lists, in general and at accident and emergency departments, while incorporating Sláintecare, with a specific timetable and with a view to achieving the maximum level of confidence in the health services from the point of view of both the patients and those working within the services; if he will ensure that a properly co-ordinated approach is undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16969/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he anticipates an urgent reform of the health services to take into account the serious issues arising from Covid-19 and long waiting lists, in general and at accident and emergency departments, while incorporating Sláintecare, with a specific timetable and with a view to achieving the maximum level of confidence in the health services from the point of view of both the patients and those working within the services; if he will ensure that a properly co-ordinated approach is undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16969/22]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided on capital funding projects for Mayo University Hospital; the efforts that are being made to accelerate the delivery of works to the emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

52. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided on capital funding projects for Mayo University Hospital; the efforts that are being made to accelerate the delivery of works to the emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/22]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to locating the new elective hospital at the site of St. John’s Hospital in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16876/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

36. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to locating the new elective hospital at the site of St. John’s Hospital in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16876/22]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to alter the proposed scheme of the Covid-19 bonus payment for healthcare workers in view of the opposition to the scheme expressed by healthcare workers and their trade union representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16981/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

21. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to alter the proposed scheme of the Covid-19 bonus payment for healthcare workers in view of the opposition to the scheme expressed by healthcare workers and their trade union representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16981/22]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an updated report on the development of the primary health care centre on Station Road, Ennis, County Clare; when it is intended that this new state-of-the-art health facility will open; the services to be provided; the projected numbers of doctors, nurses and other vital health professionals who will deliver this new service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16847/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

18. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an updated report on the development of the primary health care centre on Station Road, Ennis, County Clare; when it is intended that this new state-of-the-art health facility will open; the services to be provided; the projected numbers of doctors, nurses and other vital health professionals who will deliver this new service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16847/22]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress to re-establish the provision of transgender child and adolescent healthcare services through a clinic (details supplied) and working with Children's Health Ireland in Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17004/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

6. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress to re-establish the provision of transgender child and adolescent healthcare services through a clinic (details supplied) and working with Children's Health Ireland in Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17004/22]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the way he plans to reconcile the requirements for full healthcare for women, including termination of pregnancy, in the new national maternity hospital if it is built on land owned by a Vatican-approved successor organisation to a Catholic religious congregation. [17012/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2022

2. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the way he plans to reconcile the requirements for full healthcare for women, including termination of pregnancy, in the new national maternity hospital if it is built on land owned by a Vatican-approved successor organisation to a Catholic religious congregation. [17012/22]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the current review as to whether remote consultation as part of a blended approach to termination of pregnancy care should be continued post the Covid-19 public health emergency period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17115/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2022

194. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the current review as to whether remote consultation as part of a blended approach to termination of pregnancy care should be continued post the Covid-19 public health emergency period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17115/22]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the proposals he intends to bring forward to deal with the ongoing intimidation of women and medical professionals outside health facilities by those opposing a woman's right to choose to terminate her pregnancy or avail of certain forms of reproductive healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17067/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2022

164. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the proposals he intends to bring forward to deal with the ongoing intimidation of women and medical professionals outside health facilities by those opposing a woman's right to choose to terminate her pregnancy or avail of certain forms of reproductive healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17067/22]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a new national public health emergency team; if he plans to ensure a proper gender balance on the new group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16906/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2022

146. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a new national public health emergency team; if he plans to ensure a proper gender balance on the new group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16906/22]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department has set a timescale for the construction and completion of the new elective hospital in Cork given the large population increases in the Cork area and the lack of adequate hospital beds in the region; the steps that will be taken in the meantime to deal with the capacity issues in hospitals in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2022

137. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department has set a timescale for the construction and completion of the new elective hospital in Cork given the large population increases in the Cork area and the lack of adequate hospital beds in the region; the steps that will be taken in the meantime to deal with the capacity issues in hospitals in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/22]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made by his Department in approving the report that identifies the site of the proposed new elective hospital for Cork, if the report and the recommendations contained therein have been referred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16829/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2022

136. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made by his Department in approving the report that identifies the site of the proposed new elective hospital for Cork, if the report and the recommendations contained therein have been referred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16829/22]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 789 of 15 February 2022, the status of the construction of the two orthopaedic theatres with ancillary accommodation for the provision of elective procedures in Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; if the handover of the facility has occurred to date; the estimated timeline for when both theatres will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16729/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2022

124. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 789 of 15 February 2022, the status of the construction of the two orthopaedic theatres with ancillary accommodation for the provision of elective procedures in Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; if the handover of the facility has occurred to date; the estimated timeline for when both theatres will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16729/22]

Question· writtenPQ 818asked

818. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16615/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

818. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16615/22]

Question· writtenPQ 817asked

817. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the pre-legislative scrutiny report of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019 will be available for public release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16614/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

817. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the pre-legislative scrutiny report of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019 will be available for public release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16614/22]

Question· writtenPQ 786asked

786. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of operating systems, software programmes or databases used by the HSE where the company providing the service cannot provide technical changes, support or upgrades; the nature of the systems; the areas of healthcare they operate in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16535/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

786. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of operating systems, software programmes or databases used by the HSE where the company providing the service cannot provide technical changes, support or upgrades; the nature of the systems; the areas of healthcare they operate in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16535/22]

Question· writtenPQ 775asked

775. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if Covid-19-related antiviral medications are being used in the healthcare system, the extent to which they are being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16523/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

775. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if Covid-19-related antiviral medications are being used in the healthcare system, the extent to which they are being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16523/22]

Question· writtenPQ 745asked

745. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of capital projects in healthcare in which the timeframe from the original application for funding to the HSE or the submitting of a proposal or business case was made to the HSE estates and the completion of the project was greater than periods (details supplied) since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16488/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

745. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of capital projects in healthcare in which the timeframe from the original application for funding to the HSE or the submitting of a proposal or business case was made to the HSE estates and the completion of the project was greater than periods (details supplied) since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16488/22]

Question· writtenPQ 744asked

744. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are on a form of health waiting list including in primary care, community care, acute care, disabilities, mental health and other healthcare waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16487/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

744. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are on a form of health waiting list including in primary care, community care, acute care, disabilities, mental health and other healthcare waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16487/22]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when care assistants that work in the Cloonamahon healthcare facility for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Sligo will receive the €1,000 recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16485/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

742. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when care assistants that work in the Cloonamahon healthcare facility for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Sligo will receive the €1,000 recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16485/22]

Question· writtenPQ 741asked

741. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the status of the €1,000 pandemic frontline bonus; the engagements to date with unions; the expected timeframe in which healthcare workers will receive the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16481/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

741. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the status of the €1,000 pandemic frontline bonus; the engagements to date with unions; the expected timeframe in which healthcare workers will receive the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16481/22]

Question· writtenPQ 733asked

733. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will commit to including Covid-19 community swabbers in the full €1,000 payment to frontline healthcare workers in view of a number of reasons (detailed supplied); if he will acknowledge that these workers adequately fit the criteria for those eligible for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16436/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2022

733. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will commit to including Covid-19 community swabbers in the full €1,000 payment to frontline healthcare workers in view of a number of reasons (detailed supplied); if he will acknowledge that these workers adequately fit the criteria for those eligible for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16436/22]

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