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Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has read the recent study on water quality across the Barnett Shale in Texas in the United States of America, which appeared in the peer-reviewed Environmental Science and Technology, and which found that, near to hydraulic fracturing centres, drinking water has more chemicals and carcinogens; in view of this study, and the extensive scientific research that has found hydraulic fracturing to have substantial risks and negative consequences for public health, the environment, and the climate, if he is satisfied with the fact that Ireland is currently considering the viability of this practice through the Environmental Protection Agency study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31792/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

108. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has read the recent study on water quality across the Barnett Shale in Texas in the United States of America, which appeared in the peer-reviewed Environmental Science and Technology, and which found that, near to hydraulic fracturing centres, drinking water has more chemicals and carcinogens; in view of this study, and the extensive scientific research that has found hydraulic fracturing to have substantial risks and negative consequences for public health, the environment, and the climate, if he is satisfied with the fact that Ireland is currently considering the viability of this practice through the Environmental Protection Agency study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31792/15]

Question· writtenPQ 570asked

570. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to provide details on his discussions with the Northern Ireland Government to ensure that the introduction of minimum unit pricing as part of the proposed public health (alcohol) Bill will happen in tandem with similar minimum unit pricing regulations in Northern Ireland; his plans to ensure that a joint approach by both Governments is taken to the introduction of minimum unit alcohol pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30165/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2015

570. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to provide details on his discussions with the Northern Ireland Government to ensure that the introduction of minimum unit pricing as part of the proposed public health (alcohol) Bill will happen in tandem with similar minimum unit pricing regulations in Northern Ireland; his plans to ensure that a joint approach by both Governments is taken to the introduction of minimum unit alcohol pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30165/15]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will consider developing a national policy to provide parents and families access to appropriate, professional and qualified support when the death of a child occurs in a health care setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29314/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2015

195. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will consider developing a national policy to provide parents and families access to appropriate, professional and qualified support when the death of a child occurs in a health care setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29314/15]

Question· writtenPQ 684asked

684. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health his plans to merge the Child Health Care Services in County Galway; if so, the reasons for same; the consultation that has taken place with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29127/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

684. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health his plans to merge the Child Health Care Services in County Galway; if so, the reasons for same; the consultation that has taken place with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29127/15]

Question· writtenPQ 655asked

655. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the Saolta University Health Care Group has advertised for a consultant urologist for Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal; if the advertisement has yet to be placed; when he expects same to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

655. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the Saolta University Health Care Group has advertised for a consultant urologist for Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal; if the advertisement has yet to be placed; when he expects same to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/15]

Question· writtenPQ 607asked

607. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the Health Service Executive on biosimilar medicines in each of the years from 2010 to 2014, and its estimated expenditure in 2015; his views on the increased use of biosimilars within the Irish health care service; the measures he plans to introduce to facilitate this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

607. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the Health Service Executive on biosimilar medicines in each of the years from 2010 to 2014, and its estimated expenditure in 2015; his views on the increased use of biosimilars within the Irish health care service; the measures he plans to introduce to facilitate this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/15]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time, mean and median, for an ophthalmic inpatient treatment in the Saolta University health care group; if he will confirm that the group has the necessary specialist personnel required to carry out ophthalmic procedures; if not, when this situation will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28690/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

603. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time, mean and median, for an ophthalmic inpatient treatment in the Saolta University health care group; if he will confirm that the group has the necessary specialist personnel required to carry out ophthalmic procedures; if not, when this situation will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28690/15]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the number of persons, in tabular form, who have been on waiting lists, for elective surgery within the Saolta University health care group for up to three months, three months-plus to six months, six months-plus to nine months, nine months-plus to 12 months, 12 months-plus to 18 months, and in excess of 18 months, including numbers for ophthalmic procedures detailed separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28687/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

602. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the number of persons, in tabular form, who have been on waiting lists, for elective surgery within the Saolta University health care group for up to three months, three months-plus to six months, six months-plus to nine months, nine months-plus to 12 months, 12 months-plus to 18 months, and in excess of 18 months, including numbers for ophthalmic procedures detailed separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28687/15]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for orthopaedic procedures within the Saolta University health care group, as at June in each of the years 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28683/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

601. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for orthopaedic procedures within the Saolta University health care group, as at June in each of the years 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28683/15]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on his recent estimations of the amount of funding that is required to fix our failing healthcare systems, including funding for acute hospitals, emergency rooms, community care, nursing home care, residential care for those with disabilities, and residential detoxification services, per heading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28353/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

534. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on his recent estimations of the amount of funding that is required to fix our failing healthcare systems, including funding for acute hospitals, emergency rooms, community care, nursing home care, residential care for those with disabilities, and residential detoxification services, per heading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28353/15]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the laws in place governing the immediate reporting by health care professionals of adverse drug reactions in regard to Roaccutane, since its authorisation in 1983; if he will make it a criminal offence if adverse drug reactions are not reported immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28329/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

532. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the laws in place governing the immediate reporting by health care professionals of adverse drug reactions in regard to Roaccutane, since its authorisation in 1983; if he will make it a criminal offence if adverse drug reactions are not reported immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28329/15]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

499. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs whether he has plans to merge the child health care services in County Galway; if so, the reasons for same; the consultation that has taken place with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

499. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs whether he has plans to merge the child health care services in County Galway; if so, the reasons for same; the consultation that has taken place with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/15]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that new data from Medical Aid for Palestinians show that 17 hospitals, 56 primary health care facilities and 45 ambulances were damaged or destroyed during Israel's attack on Gaza in July 2014, that the total cost of the conflict to Gaza's health care system is estimated at $50 million, and that 511 Palestinians died after their ambulances were obstructed; and if he will raise the issue with his Israeli counterpart. [28358/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2015

99. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that new data from Medical Aid for Palestinians show that 17 hospitals, 56 primary health care facilities and 45 ambulances were damaged or destroyed during Israel's attack on Gaza in July 2014, that the total cost of the conflict to Gaza's health care system is estimated at $50 million, and that 511 Palestinians died after their ambulances were obstructed; and if he will raise the issue with his Israeli counterpart. [28358/15]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if any evaluation has been completed throughout the public health system with a view to determining the precise scale and location of the backlog in respect of the various procedures in the public hospital system; if any additional accommodation is likely to be required in the short and medium term; if adequate procedures are in place to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28192/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if any evaluation has been completed throughout the public health system with a view to determining the precise scale and location of the backlog in respect of the various procedures in the public hospital system; if any additional accommodation is likely to be required in the short and medium term; if adequate procedures are in place to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28192/15]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of orthodontists operating in the public health system; the number of children receiving treatment; the number pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28174/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of orthodontists operating in the public health system; the number of children receiving treatment; the number pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28174/15]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if Ireland has responded directly to any of the concerns raised by various European Union member states to the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 during the European Union notification procedure; if there has been any follow-up correspondence on this issue from or to any of the European Union member states in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28002/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015

189. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if Ireland has responded directly to any of the concerns raised by various European Union member states to the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 during the European Union notification procedure; if there has been any follow-up correspondence on this issue from or to any of the European Union member states in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28002/15]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 29 April 2015, the progress to date at resolving the issue of outstanding payments for unsocial hours or twilight payments for health care staff in certain regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27654/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015

17. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 29 April 2015, the progress to date at resolving the issue of outstanding payments for unsocial hours or twilight payments for health care staff in certain regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27654/15]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which he has identified a shortage of nursing staff throughout the public health service as a contributory cause of overcrowding at accident and emergency units; if the various initiatives he has taken, or proposes to take, will adequately address this issue in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27601/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015

16. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which he has identified a shortage of nursing staff throughout the public health service as a contributory cause of overcrowding at accident and emergency units; if the various initiatives he has taken, or proposes to take, will adequately address this issue in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27601/15]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health how money is found to fund procedures under the cross-border health care directive when money for similar procedures here can be restricted due to funding restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2015

176. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health how money is found to fund procedures under the cross-border health care directive when money for similar procedures here can be restricted due to funding restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/15]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if funding for procedures under the cross-border health care directive is sourced from the overall annual budget allocated to the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27886/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2015

175. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if funding for procedures under the cross-border health care directive is sourced from the overall annual budget allocated to the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27886/15]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that has been spent by the Health Service Executive in refunding persons in accordance with the cross-border health care directive in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27885/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2015

174. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that has been spent by the Health Service Executive in refunding persons in accordance with the cross-border health care directive in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27885/15]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of all public hospitals from 2011 to 2015, inclusive, using private facilities to provide treatment for oncology services; the number of public health patients who have been treated using private facilities; the cost of same; and the locations where it has taken place. [27548/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015

417. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of all public hospitals from 2011 to 2015, inclusive, using private facilities to provide treatment for oncology services; the number of public health patients who have been treated using private facilities; the cost of same; and the locations where it has taken place. [27548/15]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

387. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care staff of certain specialties (details supplied) currently on the public payroll in whole-time equivalent terms; and the number, in whole-time-equivalent terms, who are active in primary care, that is, not on maternity leave or long-term sick leave, or other long-term leave, or diverted to other health care settings [27462/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015

387. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care staff of certain specialties (details supplied) currently on the public payroll in whole-time equivalent terms; and the number, in whole-time-equivalent terms, who are active in primary care, that is, not on maternity leave or long-term sick leave, or other long-term leave, or diverted to other health care settings [27462/15]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

366. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the way the European cross-border health care directive will operate in County Louth, giving hospital waiting lists in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27354/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015

366. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the way the European cross-border health care directive will operate in County Louth, giving hospital waiting lists in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27354/15]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of sexual abuse allegations reported from 1990 to date in 2015; the number that have been investigated; and that have gone before the criminal courts; the number of health care employees convicted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27099/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015

315. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of sexual abuse allegations reported from 1990 to date in 2015; the number that have been investigated; and that have gone before the criminal courts; the number of health care employees convicted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27099/15]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health regarding a meeting in his Department on 27 February 2015, at which it was stated that an application for the appointment of a general surgeon with an interest in gastrointestinal surgery was to be made by the Saolta university health care group for Letterkenny General Hospital in County Donegal, if this application was made by the group; if an appointment has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26933/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015

305. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health regarding a meeting in his Department on 27 February 2015, at which it was stated that an application for the appointment of a general surgeon with an interest in gastrointestinal surgery was to be made by the Saolta university health care group for Letterkenny General Hospital in County Donegal, if this application was made by the group; if an appointment has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26933/15]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health regarding a meeting in his Department on 27 February 2015 at which it was stated that it is proposed that consultants from the Saolta university health care group would travel to Letterkenny General Hospital in County Donegal as a medium to long-term solution in alleviating pressure on breast cancer services at the hospital, if this measure has been successfully introduced; the frequency of these visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26930/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015

303. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health regarding a meeting in his Department on 27 February 2015 at which it was stated that it is proposed that consultants from the Saolta university health care group would travel to Letterkenny General Hospital in County Donegal as a medium to long-term solution in alleviating pressure on breast cancer services at the hospital, if this measure has been successfully introduced; the frequency of these visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26930/15]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26576/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015

216. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26576/15]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26575/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015

215. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26575/15]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26574/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015

214. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when this much needed health care facility will be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26574/15]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when he expects this much needed health care facility to be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26573/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015

213. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the provision of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if a centre will be provided; when works are scheduled to start; when he expects this much needed health care facility to be in place, as it was originally projected to open in quarter two of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26573/15]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health in relation to orthodontic health care under the cross-border directive, the amount that has been paid out under this scheme to date; the estimate of the amount to be paid in 2015 and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015

475. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health in relation to orthodontic health care under the cross-border directive, the amount that has been paid out under this scheme to date; the estimate of the amount to be paid in 2015 and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/15]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health in relation to the cross-border directive in respect of orthodontic health care, the section in the budget out of which these funds are coming; if it will result in longer waiting lists for persons who are not in a position to avail of the cross-border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015

474. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health in relation to the cross-border directive in respect of orthodontic health care, the section in the budget out of which these funds are coming; if it will result in longer waiting lists for persons who are not in a position to avail of the cross-border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/15]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Health if certain public health services are unavailable to persons (details supplied) who lose a medical card due to exceeding the income thresholds, assuming they have the affordability to pay for any service required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25698/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015

405. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Health if certain public health services are unavailable to persons (details supplied) who lose a medical card due to exceeding the income thresholds, assuming they have the affordability to pay for any service required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25698/15]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance if persons may claim tax relief on invoices relating to orthodontic health care under the cross-border directive, as well as receiving a refund from the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015

218. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance if persons may claim tax relief on invoices relating to orthodontic health care under the cross-border directive, as well as receiving a refund from the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/15]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in recognition of the fact that many persons being cared for by persons in receipt of carer's allowance, especially those with a disability, may also be in daily attendance at day care, health care or learning centres and that the majority of the care is provided and received outside of daytime business hours, if she will consider making a small increase in the maximum number of hours a person in receipt of carer's allowance may work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26339/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015

207. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in recognition of the fact that many persons being cared for by persons in receipt of carer's allowance, especially those with a disability, may also be in daily attendance at day care, health care or learning centres and that the majority of the care is provided and received outside of daytime business hours, if she will consider making a small increase in the maximum number of hours a person in receipt of carer's allowance may work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26339/15]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the number of meetings that have taken place of the islands health care committee of the Health Service Executive; the number of meetings the committee has had with Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25250/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015

189. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the number of meetings that have taken place of the islands health care committee of the Health Service Executive; the number of meetings the committee has had with Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25250/15]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if there is any mechanism in place to reimburse necessary health care expenditure after an application for a medical card has been made but before it is granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25243/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015

188. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if there is any mechanism in place to reimburse necessary health care expenditure after an application for a medical card has been made but before it is granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25243/15]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

500. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Irish humanitarian aid allocated for health care can be used to provide abortions for women and girls raped in conflict areas; if there is any prohibition in the use of development aid in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2015

500. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Irish humanitarian aid allocated for health care can be used to provide abortions for women and girls raped in conflict areas; if there is any prohibition in the use of development aid in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/15]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding public health concerns in connection with lead in pipes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25105/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2015

488. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding public health concerns in connection with lead in pipes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25105/15]

Question· writtenPQ 453asked

453. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway who is in critical need of orthopaedic surgery, who has been on a waiting list for surgery since February 2014, who suffers from chronic continuous pain, and who has no possibility of returning to work prior to surgery, will be able to access treatment in another eurozone country, in terms of European Union (Application of Patients Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare) Regulations 2014; the way applicants can access their entitlements under Statutory Instrument No. 203, as amended by Statutory Instrument No. 65 of 2015; if the person, in this case, requires prior authorisation as per the conditions laid out in section12 of the Statutory Instrument No. 203 of 2014; if so, the application process, both as a general rule, and with specific application to the case in point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24884/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2015

453. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway who is in critical need of orthopaedic surgery, who has been on a waiting list for surgery since February 2014, who suffers from chronic continuous pain, and who has no possibility of returning to work prior to surgery, will be able to access treatment in another eurozone country, in terms of European Union (Application of Patients Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare) Regulations 2014; the way applicants can access their entitlements under Statutory Instrument No. 203, as amended by Statutory Instrument No. 65 of 2015; if the person, in this case, requires prior authorisation as per the conditions laid out in section12 of the Statutory Instrument No. 203 of 2014; if so, the application process, both as a general rule, and with specific application to the case in point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24884/15]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason CORU – Health and Social Care Professionals does not have a specific part of its organisation to assist social workers and whistleblowers, similar to the system which operates with the Health and Care Professions Council in England, in view of the fact that the Health Service Executive and Túsla - Child and Family Agency are the two largest corporate organisations in the State, and the largest employers of social workers, charged with investigating abuse, given that social workers clearly need special protection when conflicts arise; and his plans to introduce such a system. [24469/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2015

230. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason CORU – Health and Social Care Professionals does not have a specific part of its organisation to assist social workers and whistleblowers, similar to the system which operates with the Health and Care Professions Council in England, in view of the fact that the Health Service Executive and Túsla - Child and Family Agency are the two largest corporate organisations in the State, and the largest employers of social workers, charged with investigating abuse, given that social workers clearly need special protection when conflicts arise; and his plans to introduce such a system. [24469/15]

Question· writtenPQ 645asked

645. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his view on the existence of a religious ethos in hospitals and other health services; his views that this has a negative impact on employment equality in healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23787/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2015

645. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his view on the existence of a religious ethos in hospitals and other health services; his views that this has a negative impact on employment equality in healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23787/15]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns for the proper and timely care of oncology patients at the centre of excellence at University Hospital Galway in the Health Service Executive west area, where it has been confirmed by the Saolta University Healthcare Group that a total of 95 oncology clinics have been cancelled since January 2015, impacting on 866 oncology patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22812/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2015

166. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns for the proper and timely care of oncology patients at the centre of excellence at University Hospital Galway in the Health Service Executive west area, where it has been confirmed by the Saolta University Healthcare Group that a total of 95 oncology clinics have been cancelled since January 2015, impacting on 866 oncology patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22812/15]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if funding has been allocated for the provision of defibrillators on foot of the publication of Health Technology Assessment of Public Access Defibrillation by the Health Information and Quality Authority on 1 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22808/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2015

165. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if funding has been allocated for the provision of defibrillators on foot of the publication of Health Technology Assessment of Public Access Defibrillation by the Health Information and Quality Authority on 1 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22808/15]

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