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Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 11 June 2014

Act to provide for standardised packaging of tobacco and tobacco products; to give effect in part to Directive No. 2014/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products and repealing Directive 2001/37/EC; and to provide for related matters

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

510. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the length of the waiting time for a patient to access cardiology in-patient treatment at University College Hospital in the public health care systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2014

510. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the length of the waiting time for a patient to access cardiology in-patient treatment at University College Hospital in the public health care systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/14]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his view regarding the resources available within the health care system to deal with clinically assessing whether or not a child or adult has a condition on the autism spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23443/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2014

119. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his view regarding the resources available within the health care system to deal with clinically assessing whether or not a child or adult has a condition on the autism spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23443/14]

Question· writtenPQ 952asked

952. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health further to the Parliamentary Questions Nos. 574 and 575 of 11 March 2014, when a reply will be furnished regarding the issues raised, namely, confirmation of the cost of relocating a health centre and the cost of accommodation required over a ten-year period for a public health nurse at a location (details supplied) in County Galway. [23353/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2014

952. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health further to the Parliamentary Questions Nos. 574 and 575 of 11 March 2014, when a reply will be furnished regarding the issues raised, namely, confirmation of the cost of relocating a health centre and the cost of accommodation required over a ten-year period for a public health nurse at a location (details supplied) in County Galway. [23353/14]

Question· writtenPQ 767asked

767. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Health if health insurance companies are required to cover the cost of all drugs and treatments that are available on the public health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22488/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2014

767. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Health if health insurance companies are required to cover the cost of all drugs and treatments that are available on the public health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22488/14]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is the case that only public health nurses are eligible to apply for work as inspectors of child care facilities; and if so, if he will consider allowing other persons with relevant qualifications to apply for these positions in the future. [21708/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2014

228. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is the case that only public health nurses are eligible to apply for work as inspectors of child care facilities; and if so, if he will consider allowing other persons with relevant qualifications to apply for these positions in the future. [21708/14]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent report by Pavee Point on Roma maternal health here; his plans to address the barriers identified in the report that prevent Roma women from accessing health care, such as lack of clear and accessible information and the need for access to translation and interpretation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21283/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2014

34. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent report by Pavee Point on Roma maternal health here; his plans to address the barriers identified in the report that prevent Roma women from accessing health care, such as lack of clear and accessible information and the need for access to translation and interpretation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21283/14]

Question· writtenPQ 614asked

614. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation regarding the payments that are received from the British state in respect of persons who were resident in the United Kingdom regarding cover for health care; where this money is accounted for; the reason such citizens have continued to pay for health care despite it being paid for by the British Government on their behalf; and the action he will take regarding same. [21299/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2014

614. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation regarding the payments that are received from the British state in respect of persons who were resident in the United Kingdom regarding cover for health care; where this money is accounted for; the reason such citizens have continued to pay for health care despite it being paid for by the British Government on their behalf; and the action he will take regarding same. [21299/14]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the person who monitors the operation of health care systems and standards in special schools where pupils have acute health care needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20145/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2014

401. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the person who monitors the operation of health care systems and standards in special schools where pupils have acute health care needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20145/14]

Question· writtenPQ 903asked

903. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if daily assistance or assistance every second day from a public health nurse can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2014

903. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if daily assistance or assistance every second day from a public health nurse can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/14]

Question· writtenPQ 851asked

851. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to issues faced by residential health care staff working on sleepover duty in view of the fact that some residential care staff are expected to work 63 hours per week instead of the statutory 48; the reasons for same; if sleepover duty, where a member of staff is on-call while working overnight is part of the working week and if it is treated as such for pay purposes; his further views on whether these hours are in breach of EU and Irish working time legislation; his views on the low levels of hourly pay associated with sleepover duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19288/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2014

851. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to issues faced by residential health care staff working on sleepover duty in view of the fact that some residential care staff are expected to work 63 hours per week instead of the statutory 48; the reasons for same; if sleepover duty, where a member of staff is on-call while working overnight is part of the working week and if it is treated as such for pay purposes; his further views on whether these hours are in breach of EU and Irish working time legislation; his views on the low levels of hourly pay associated with sleepover duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19288/14]

Question· writtenPQ 701asked

701. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to issues faced by residential health care staff working on sleepover duty in view of the fact that some residential care staff are expected to work 63 hours per week instead of the statutory 48; the reasons for same; if sleepover duty, where a member of staff is on call while working overnight is part of the working week and if it is treated as such for pay purposes; her further views on whether these hours are in breach of EU and Irish working time legislation; her views on the low levels of hourly pay associated with sleepover duty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19287/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2014

701. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to issues faced by residential health care staff working on sleepover duty in view of the fact that some residential care staff are expected to work 63 hours per week instead of the statutory 48; the reasons for same; if sleepover duty, where a member of staff is on call while working overnight is part of the working week and if it is treated as such for pay purposes; her further views on whether these hours are in breach of EU and Irish working time legislation; her views on the low levels of hourly pay associated with sleepover duty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19287/14]

Question· writtenPQ 643asked

643. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a document entitled, terms of reference Health Service Executive review of Roman Catholic chaplaincy services in partnership with the Catholic Healthcare Commission May 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

643. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a document entitled, terms of reference Health Service Executive review of Roman Catholic chaplaincy services in partnership with the Catholic Healthcare Commission May 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/14]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

581. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the public health (standardised packaging of tobacco) Bill (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17445/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

581. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the public health (standardised packaging of tobacco) Bill (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17445/14]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to delays in FETAC issuing final certificates to persons who completed courses in health care; if he will provide an explanation for this delay; and if his Department will expedite the issuing of outstanding final certificates. [17928/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

264. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to delays in FETAC issuing final certificates to persons who completed courses in health care; if he will provide an explanation for this delay; and if his Department will expedite the issuing of outstanding final certificates. [17928/14]

Question· writtenPQ 596asked

596. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will meet families of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy to discuss their concerns regarding the lack of implementation of the EU cross-border healthcare directive and its impact on their families. [16251/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

596. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will meet families of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy to discuss their concerns regarding the lack of implementation of the EU cross-border healthcare directive and its impact on their families. [16251/14]

Question· writtenPQ 608asked

608. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the number of nurses engaged through the public health service has fluctuated in each of the past four years to date; if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of nursing levels at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15431/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

608. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the number of nurses engaged through the public health service has fluctuated in each of the past four years to date; if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of nursing levels at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15431/14]

Question· writtenPQ 604asked

604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full complement of general hospital beds currently available on a regional basis throughout the country in the public health sector; the number of similar beds in the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15427/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full complement of general hospital beds currently available on a regional basis throughout the country in the public health sector; the number of similar beds in the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15427/14]

Question· writtenPQ 590asked

590. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the post allocations of public health nurses to each local health office in WTE terms; and the current vacancy rate for public health nurses in each local health office. [15328/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

590. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the post allocations of public health nurses to each local health office in WTE terms; and the current vacancy rate for public health nurses in each local health office. [15328/14]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the reason he has not appointed the Physiotherapy Registration Board to date despite calling for expressions of interest in April 2013; if he will confirm that this is a statutory board; the number of expressions of interest he has received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15284/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

580. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the reason he has not appointed the Physiotherapy Registration Board to date despite calling for expressions of interest in April 2013; if he will confirm that this is a statutory board; the number of expressions of interest he has received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15284/14]

Question· writtenPQ 553asked

553. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to residential health care staff working on sleepover duty; the reasons some residential care staff are expected to work 63 hour weeks instead of the statutory 48; if sleepover duty is part of the working week and if it is treated as such for pay purposes; if he believes that these hours are in breach of EU and Irish working time legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15061/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

553. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to residential health care staff working on sleepover duty; the reasons some residential care staff are expected to work 63 hour weeks instead of the statutory 48; if sleepover duty is part of the working week and if it is treated as such for pay purposes; if he believes that these hours are in breach of EU and Irish working time legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15061/14]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the transitional arrangements detailed in SI 105 extend only to educational and health care projects (details supplied). [15006/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

358. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the transitional arrangements detailed in SI 105 extend only to educational and health care projects (details supplied). [15006/14]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the waiting time for various surgical procedures has been addressed in each of the past five years to date with particular reference to the number of patients awaiting procedures under various headings throughout the public health sector; the extent to which the situation has been addressed or requires further attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14827/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the waiting time for various surgical procedures has been addressed in each of the past five years to date with particular reference to the number of patients awaiting procedures under various headings throughout the public health sector; the extent to which the situation has been addressed or requires further attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14827/14]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to examine the reasons behind the significant variation in mortality rates at each acute hospital as highlighted in the health care quality indicators in the Irish Health System: Examining the Potential of Hospital Discharge Data report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14708/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

125. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to examine the reasons behind the significant variation in mortality rates at each acute hospital as highlighted in the health care quality indicators in the Irish Health System: Examining the Potential of Hospital Discharge Data report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14708/14]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that sufficient resources, including resources for theatre availability for surgery and post-operative care, is available within the public health service to deal with adolescent scoliosis; the information available to him regarding the numbers of young adolescents awaiting surgery in this area; the number of procedures carried out weekly in public hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14448/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2014

222. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that sufficient resources, including resources for theatre availability for surgery and post-operative care, is available within the public health service to deal with adolescent scoliosis; the information available to him regarding the numbers of young adolescents awaiting surgery in this area; the number of procedures carried out weekly in public hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14448/14]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if he will open a new public health centre in Portumna; if so, when it is scheduled to be opened; if any contracts have been signed for the purchase or construction of any building; the name of the other party or parties to the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14305/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2014

198. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if he will open a new public health centre in Portumna; if so, when it is scheduled to be opened; if any contracts have been signed for the purchase or construction of any building; the name of the other party or parties to the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14305/14]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if the building used by the public health nurse in Portumna, County Galway, is accessible to wheelchair users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14304/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2014

197. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if the building used by the public health nurse in Portumna, County Galway, is accessible to wheelchair users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14304/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1160asked

1160. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health further to the recent report received by the Health Service Executive regarding the treatment of lymphoedema, if his Department and the HSE will consider the report with a view to establishing the way the public health system can better support persons living with lymphoedema here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13884/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

1160. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health further to the recent report received by the Health Service Executive regarding the treatment of lymphoedema, if his Department and the HSE will consider the report with a view to establishing the way the public health system can better support persons living with lymphoedema here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13884/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1135asked

1135. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health if the drug Fampyra for multiple sclerosis will be available for patients through the public health service at no cost at the point of use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

1135. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health if the drug Fampyra for multiple sclerosis will be available for patients through the public health service at no cost at the point of use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1094asked

1094. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when the cross-border healthcare directive will become operational; the statutory requirements required to give effect to this directive; the projected budgetary implication of this directive over each of the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13551/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

1094. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when the cross-border healthcare directive will become operational; the statutory requirements required to give effect to this directive; the projected budgetary implication of this directive over each of the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13551/14]

Question· writtenPQ 774asked

774. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Garda clearance in the case of a person convicted of a criminal offence more than 30 years ago (details supplied) who is now seeking work in the health care area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13549/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

774. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Garda clearance in the case of a person convicted of a criminal offence more than 30 years ago (details supplied) who is now seeking work in the health care area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13549/14]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the timescale being worked to in relation to the publication and implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Bill; and if he will confirm that the prevention of sponsorship of sporting events by the alcohol industry will not be dealt with in this legislation. [12722/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2014

278. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the timescale being worked to in relation to the publication and implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Bill; and if he will confirm that the prevention of sponsorship of sporting events by the alcohol industry will not be dealt with in this legislation. [12722/14]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the health care system currently has a deficit of over 620 midwives; in view of this information, if he will immediately sanction the recruitment of additional midwives to tackle the shortages in place at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12553/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2014

252. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the health care system currently has a deficit of over 620 midwives; in view of this information, if he will immediately sanction the recruitment of additional midwives to tackle the shortages in place at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12553/14]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the consultation process between his Department and the general public in relation to the advance health care directives and the new capacity legislation. [12284/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2014

205. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the consultation process between his Department and the general public in relation to the advance health care directives and the new capacity legislation. [12284/14]

Question· writtenPQ 575asked

575. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the amount per year for the past ten years that the Health Service Executive has spent on accommodation at a location (details supplied) for the public health nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12109/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

575. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the amount per year for the past ten years that the Health Service Executive has spent on accommodation at a location (details supplied) for the public health nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12109/14]

Question· writtenPQ 553asked

553. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will establish a State-wide education programme to alert teachers, health care professionals, citizens and parents about the dangers of anaphylaxis. [11994/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

553. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will establish a State-wide education programme to alert teachers, health care professionals, citizens and parents about the dangers of anaphylaxis. [11994/14]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when the EU cross-border health care directive will be implemented in full here; the impact this will have on those persons and groups seeking medical treatment abroad that is available here; the impact this will have on those persons and groups seeking medical treatment abroad that is not available here; the proposed method, process and timeline for implementation; the way in which the scheme will be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11617/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

514. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when the EU cross-border health care directive will be implemented in full here; the impact this will have on those persons and groups seeking medical treatment abroad that is available here; the impact this will have on those persons and groups seeking medical treatment abroad that is not available here; the proposed method, process and timeline for implementation; the way in which the scheme will be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11617/14]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the Magdalen laundries ex gratia scheme, the date on which women can expect pensions and health care; if women living abroad will receive health care coverage; if health care coverage will include private hospitals and services as currently enjoyed by Health (Amendment) Act cardholders; if and when an independent dedicated unit and helpline will be put in place to assist survivors; if the Government will set up a truth-finding investigation to establish the facts of the Magdalen laundries, as distinct from the McAleese committee which was set up to establish the facts of State involvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11164/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

151. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the Magdalen laundries ex gratia scheme, the date on which women can expect pensions and health care; if women living abroad will receive health care coverage; if health care coverage will include private hospitals and services as currently enjoyed by Health (Amendment) Act cardholders; if and when an independent dedicated unit and helpline will be put in place to assist survivors; if the Government will set up a truth-finding investigation to establish the facts of the Magdalen laundries, as distinct from the McAleese committee which was set up to establish the facts of State involvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11164/14]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Health the reason for the proposed introduction of legislation to provide for an advance healthcare directive; the way the legislation will assist in developing patient-centred care at the end-of-life; when the legal framework is expected to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10402/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

403. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Health the reason for the proposed introduction of legislation to provide for an advance healthcare directive; the way the legislation will assist in developing patient-centred care at the end-of-life; when the legal framework is expected to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10402/14]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health following the publication of the health care quality indicators in the Irish health system report last week, if he will outline the data outliers which gave rise to concerns regarding patient safety; the date on which his Department became aware of each safety concern; the date on which the Health Service Executive was informed of each safety concern and the corresponding date on which each hospital was contacted; the date on which his Department received a response back from either the HSE or hospital concerned; the follow up actions taken in each case; the date when each safety concern was addressed to the satisfaction of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10195/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2014

265. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health following the publication of the health care quality indicators in the Irish health system report last week, if he will outline the data outliers which gave rise to concerns regarding patient safety; the date on which his Department became aware of each safety concern; the date on which the Health Service Executive was informed of each safety concern and the corresponding date on which each hospital was contacted; the date on which his Department received a response back from either the HSE or hospital concerned; the follow up actions taken in each case; the date when each safety concern was addressed to the satisfaction of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10195/14]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to introduce legislation to regulate the growing tattoo industry; if it is his intention to do so in the interests of public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10121/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2014

257. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to introduce legislation to regulate the growing tattoo industry; if it is his intention to do so in the interests of public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10121/14]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the allocation of resources to health care by county and region and by type of spending, for example, human resources, infrastructure and so on. [10032/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2014

245. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the allocation of resources to health care by county and region and by type of spending, for example, human resources, infrastructure and so on. [10032/14]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that Mr. Justice Quirke's report clearly stated that survivors of Magdalen laundries should receive directly equivalent services to those provided to holders of the Health Amendment Act card; if he will clarify the reason the terms refer to public health services and public hospitals only; if all of the services that HAA cardholders enjoy will be provided for under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9576/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2014

21. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that Mr. Justice Quirke's report clearly stated that survivors of Magdalen laundries should receive directly equivalent services to those provided to holders of the Health Amendment Act card; if he will clarify the reason the terms refer to public health services and public hospitals only; if all of the services that HAA cardholders enjoy will be provided for under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9576/14]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health following the publication of the health care quality indicators in the Irish health system report last week, the date on which his Department became aware of the patient safety concern regarding Roscommon hospital; the date on which the Health Service Executive was informed of this concern and the corresponding date on which the hospital was contacted; the date on which his Department received a response back from either the HSE and-or Roscommon hospital; the follow-up actions that were taken; the date on which safety concerns were addressed to the satisfaction of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9918/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2014

254. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health following the publication of the health care quality indicators in the Irish health system report last week, the date on which his Department became aware of the patient safety concern regarding Roscommon hospital; the date on which the Health Service Executive was informed of this concern and the corresponding date on which the hospital was contacted; the date on which his Department received a response back from either the HSE and-or Roscommon hospital; the follow-up actions that were taken; the date on which safety concerns were addressed to the satisfaction of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9918/14]

Question· writtenPQ 664asked

664. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his Department will, on a temporary basis, supply a mobile public health facility for the King's Island area of Limerick city to deal with public health concerns following the recent severe flooding in the area. [9217/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2014

664. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his Department will, on a temporary basis, supply a mobile public health facility for the King's Island area of Limerick city to deal with public health concerns following the recent severe flooding in the area. [9217/14]

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