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Question· writtenPQ 637asked

637. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there is an investment in highlighting and informing the public about the dangers of endometriosis which is a particular issue with regard to women's health. [8963/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2014

637. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there is an investment in highlighting and informing the public about the dangers of endometriosis which is a particular issue with regard to women's health. [8963/14]

Question· writtenPQ 562asked

562. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will deliver all the entitlements and benefits of the restorative justice called for by Mr. Justice Quirke, that is, pensions and health care benefits. [9698/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2014

562. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will deliver all the entitlements and benefits of the restorative justice called for by Mr. Justice Quirke, that is, pensions and health care benefits. [9698/14]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Health if there is a body responsible for regulating the standards required for health care assistants to practice in the Irish health care system and if so, the name of same; the minimum qualifications required to practice as a health care assistant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8512/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2014

221. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Health if there is a body responsible for regulating the standards required for health care assistants to practice in the Irish health care system and if so, the name of same; the minimum qualifications required to practice as a health care assistant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8512/14]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on his engagement with health insurance providers regarding the increasing cost of private insurance, the need to encourage younger people to secure private insurance, and continued preparations towards the provision of a universal health care system. [7316/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2014

253. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on his engagement with health insurance providers regarding the increasing cost of private insurance, the need to encourage younger people to secure private insurance, and continued preparations towards the provision of a universal health care system. [7316/14]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health to outline the actions he will take to improve awareness and knowledge of sexual health and healthy sexual relationships, particularly among young persons, in view of the debate on the age of sexual consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7272/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2014

248. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health to outline the actions he will take to improve awareness and knowledge of sexual health and healthy sexual relationships, particularly among young persons, in view of the debate on the age of sexual consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7272/14]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to his indication in a speech of 8 February 2014 to the Family Lawyers Association of Ireland that he has commenced work with a view to enshrining the principles of open disclosure in legislation, if a specific Bill from his Department will be published; if such a Bill would be in addition or complementary to the Health Information Bill, which, as was indicated in a response to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 6 February 2014, will contain provisions to afford some degree of protection for health care personnel in line with the Madden report; if he will confirm when the legislation he referred to in his speech will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7448/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2014

213. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to his indication in a speech of 8 February 2014 to the Family Lawyers Association of Ireland that he has commenced work with a view to enshrining the principles of open disclosure in legislation, if a specific Bill from his Department will be published; if such a Bill would be in addition or complementary to the Health Information Bill, which, as was indicated in a response to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 6 February 2014, will contain provisions to afford some degree of protection for health care personnel in line with the Madden report; if he will confirm when the legislation he referred to in his speech will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7448/14]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeline her Department envisages for broadening the representation on Túsla, the Child and Family Agency, to include a full range of services, including public health nursing, as recommended by the task force on the establishment of a child and family agency in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7171/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2014

187. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeline her Department envisages for broadening the representation on Túsla, the Child and Family Agency, to include a full range of services, including public health nursing, as recommended by the task force on the establishment of a child and family agency in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7171/14]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which all services are due to be transferred to the Child and Family Agency, including public health nursing and child mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6639/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2014

28. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which all services are due to be transferred to the Child and Family Agency, including public health nursing and child mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6639/14]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to address the dangers of the Neknomination Internet craze in view of the recent tragic consequences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6694/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2014

2. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to address the dangers of the Neknomination Internet craze in view of the recent tragic consequences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6694/14]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

588. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the establishment of the healthy Ireland council; the number of positions available; if he will provide a full job description of the roles available; when recruitment is likely to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2014

588. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the establishment of the healthy Ireland council; the number of positions available; if he will provide a full job description of the roles available; when recruitment is likely to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/14]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health in view of the fact that Judge Quirke was explicit in recommending that health care should apply to each of the women who were admitted to and worked in a designated Magdalen laundry, the way he envisages bringing this about in order that women are entitled to health services equivalent to those provided with a Health (Amendment) Act card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6261/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2014

577. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health in view of the fact that Judge Quirke was explicit in recommending that health care should apply to each of the women who were admitted to and worked in a designated Magdalen laundry, the way he envisages bringing this about in order that women are entitled to health services equivalent to those provided with a Health (Amendment) Act card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6261/14]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health when he expects full compliance with Directive 2011/24/EU of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients' rights in cross-border health care, which was due to be transposed into Irish law on 25 October 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6184/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2014

569. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health when he expects full compliance with Directive 2011/24/EU of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients' rights in cross-border health care, which was due to be transposed into Irish law on 25 October 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6184/14]

Question· writtenPQ 564asked

564. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the protocols put in place for the new child and family agency in dealing with service providers such as child and adolescent mental health services and public health nursing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6964/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2014

564. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the protocols put in place for the new child and family agency in dealing with service providers such as child and adolescent mental health services and public health nursing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6964/14]

Question· writtenPQ 556asked

556. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is concerned at the high number of child psychologist positions that are vacant in our health care system; and if she has raised this issue with the Department of Health. [6663/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2014

556. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is concerned at the high number of child psychologist positions that are vacant in our health care system; and if she has raised this issue with the Department of Health. [6663/14]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the terms of the ex gratia scheme to which eligible women must agree if they are to receive compensation contain a provision which states that applicants who are determined to be eligible under the scheme and who have accepted the offer made to them and signed the acceptance form and statutory declaration will be granted access to a range of public health services within the State once the necessary legislation is in place; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this provision is contrary to commitments he articulated in Dáil Éireann regarding the provision of health supports for eligible women residing outside the State. [5273/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2014

28. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the terms of the ex gratia scheme to which eligible women must agree if they are to receive compensation contain a provision which states that applicants who are determined to be eligible under the scheme and who have accepted the offer made to them and signed the acceptance form and statutory declaration will be granted access to a range of public health services within the State once the necessary legislation is in place; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this provision is contrary to commitments he articulated in Dáil Éireann regarding the provision of health supports for eligible women residing outside the State. [5273/14]

Question· writtenPQ 675asked

675. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if the public health (standardised packaging of tobacco) Bill 2013 will be subject to notification procedure to the European Union, which one must follow pursuant to directive 98/34/EC; the date on which he will submit the Bill to the European Commission under this procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5395/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2014

675. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if the public health (standardised packaging of tobacco) Bill 2013 will be subject to notification procedure to the European Union, which one must follow pursuant to directive 98/34/EC; the date on which he will submit the Bill to the European Commission under this procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5395/14]

Question· writtenPQ 642asked

642. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the plans that have been developed in his Department to date for bringing any and all of the highly skilled workforce from Mount Carmel Hospital into the public health workforce, as intimated by him when he said we will certainly be looking at every possibility and way of bringing them into the public sector if we can; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5106/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2014

642. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the plans that have been developed in his Department to date for bringing any and all of the highly skilled workforce from Mount Carmel Hospital into the public health workforce, as intimated by him when he said we will certainly be looking at every possibility and way of bringing them into the public sector if we can; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5106/14]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when the cross-border health care directive will be implemented; the reason for the delay in implementing this directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4681/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2014

203. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when the cross-border health care directive will be implemented; the reason for the delay in implementing this directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4681/14]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health the number of public health centres managed by the Health Service Executive in the HSE mid-western health board area of Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary; the cost excluding staff costs of maintaining these buildings including water and property rates, electricity, insurance, heating, telephone-broadband, security, alarm costs, cleaning, repair and maintenance of office equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4679/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2014

202. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health the number of public health centres managed by the Health Service Executive in the HSE mid-western health board area of Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary; the cost excluding staff costs of maintaining these buildings including water and property rates, electricity, insurance, heating, telephone-broadband, security, alarm costs, cleaning, repair and maintenance of office equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4679/14]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his assessment of the impact of the appointment of a liquidator at Mount Carmel Hospital, Dublin, on the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4583/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2014

197. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his assessment of the impact of the appointment of a liquidator at Mount Carmel Hospital, Dublin, on the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4583/14]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of the ex gratia scheme for women who were admitted to and worked in Magdalen Laundries, if he can clarify the section access to medical services which states that the women will be granted access to a range of public health services within the State once the necessary legislation is in place; if his attention has been drawn to the possible issues facing women who live in jurisdictions outside the Irish State who have signed the acceptance forms; if these persons will still be entitled to health care services in their own jurisdictions; if he will provide an update on the issue of access to health services for Magdalen women living abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4585/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2014

151. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of the ex gratia scheme for women who were admitted to and worked in Magdalen Laundries, if he can clarify the section access to medical services which states that the women will be granted access to a range of public health services within the State once the necessary legislation is in place; if his attention has been drawn to the possible issues facing women who live in jurisdictions outside the Irish State who have signed the acceptance forms; if these persons will still be entitled to health care services in their own jurisdictions; if he will provide an update on the issue of access to health services for Magdalen women living abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4585/14]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the action his Department and the Health Service Executive have taken to raise awareness of anaphylaxis; if he will provide support to persons at risk and their families; his plans to step up these support measures; if any legislation is planned; if any other agencies under the aegis of his Department are pursuing measures in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4430/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014

189. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the action his Department and the Health Service Executive have taken to raise awareness of anaphylaxis; if he will provide support to persons at risk and their families; his plans to step up these support measures; if any legislation is planned; if any other agencies under the aegis of his Department are pursuing measures in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4430/14]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the roll-out of primary health care centres around the country; and if he will clarify which centres have been completed and are operational, which are at planning stage and which have not moved on to the planning stage. [4423/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014

184. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the roll-out of primary health care centres around the country; and if he will clarify which centres have been completed and are operational, which are at planning stage and which have not moved on to the planning stage. [4423/14]

Question· writtenPQ 715asked

715. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the building designated to be used as a public health centre in Portumna is now infested with vermin and is unfit for the purpose for which it was provided; the action that has been taken to rectify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3812/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

715. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the building designated to be used as a public health centre in Portumna is now infested with vermin and is unfit for the purpose for which it was provided; the action that has been taken to rectify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3812/14]

Question· writtenPQ 698asked

698. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health to set out the different types of nursing grades in the public health sector; the number of nurses working in a managerial and co-ordinating position throughout the public health sector; and the median salary of nurse managers and co-ordinators. [3659/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

698. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health to set out the different types of nursing grades in the public health sector; the number of nurses working in a managerial and co-ordinating position throughout the public health sector; and the median salary of nurse managers and co-ordinators. [3659/14]

Question· writtenPQ 680asked

680. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan was refused home help; the way he or she can access home help; the way he or she can change the public health nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3574/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

680. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan was refused home help; the way he or she can access home help; the way he or she can change the public health nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3574/14]

Question· writtenPQ 675asked

675. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the reason flu vaccination rates for Irish persons with chronic medical conditions-risk groups were just below 29% in 2009-2010 - the most recent available data - compared with 70% in the Netherlands; and the reason vaccination rates among health care workers here reached only 18% in 2011-12, down from 26.5% in 2009-10. [3490/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

675. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the reason flu vaccination rates for Irish persons with chronic medical conditions-risk groups were just below 29% in 2009-2010 - the most recent available data - compared with 70% in the Netherlands; and the reason vaccination rates among health care workers here reached only 18% in 2011-12, down from 26.5% in 2009-10. [3490/14]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made in the promised establishment of a national health innovation hub following the achievements of the Cork demonstrator project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4187/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

339. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made in the promised establishment of a national health innovation hub following the achievements of the Cork demonstrator project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4187/14]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will restore the community welfare service walk-in service to the public health centre in Athy, County Kildare, thereby ensuring residents in this RAPID town continue to have direct access to community welfare officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3681/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

128. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will restore the community welfare service walk-in service to the public health centre in Athy, County Kildare, thereby ensuring residents in this RAPID town continue to have direct access to community welfare officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3681/14]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will restore the community welfare service to the public health centre at Athy, County Kildare thereby ensuring that residents in this RAPID town continue to have direct access to community welfare officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3323/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2014

123. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will restore the community welfare service to the public health centre at Athy, County Kildare thereby ensuring that residents in this RAPID town continue to have direct access to community welfare officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3323/14]

Question· writtenPQ 620asked

620. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of persons prosecuted under the Public Health Tobacco Act 2002 for selling a tobacco product to persons aged under 18 years in each of the past five years; his plans to increase the penalties for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2530/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2014

620. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of persons prosecuted under the Public Health Tobacco Act 2002 for selling a tobacco product to persons aged under 18 years in each of the past five years; his plans to increase the penalties for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2530/14]

Question· writtenPQ 877asked

877. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the unsatisfactory situation on Inishturk Island, County Mayo, where on occasions when the full-time public health nurse is absent residents of the island are not provided with a locum nurse (details supplied); in view of the fact that an absence of a locum nurse is contrary to his policy the action he will take to address this issue; his plans to have a locum nurse allocated to Inishturk when necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1445/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

877. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the unsatisfactory situation on Inishturk Island, County Mayo, where on occasions when the full-time public health nurse is absent residents of the island are not provided with a locum nurse (details supplied); in view of the fact that an absence of a locum nurse is contrary to his policy the action he will take to address this issue; his plans to have a locum nurse allocated to Inishturk when necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1445/14]

Question· writtenPQ 818asked

818. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health if his Department was made aware by a hospital or health care group of its intention to use one hospital facility (details supplied) as financial collateral for the development of a private hospital; when it was made aware of this; if any record exists in his Department relating to this matter; if his Department consented at official or ministerial level to such an arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1061/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

818. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health if his Department was made aware by a hospital or health care group of its intention to use one hospital facility (details supplied) as financial collateral for the development of a private hospital; when it was made aware of this; if any record exists in his Department relating to this matter; if his Department consented at official or ministerial level to such an arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1061/14]

Question· writtenPQ 765asked

765. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if he will include the restrictions on sunbed use to persons with type one and type two skin in the Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55409/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

765. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if he will include the restrictions on sunbed use to persons with type one and type two skin in the Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55409/13]

Question· writtenPQ 746asked

746. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health when Directive 2011/24/EU of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients' rights in cross-border health care will be fully transposed into Irish law. [55240/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

746. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health when Directive 2011/24/EU of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients' rights in cross-border health care will be fully transposed into Irish law. [55240/13]

Question· writtenPQ 737asked

737. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if his Department has carried out a regulatory impact analysis on the proposed Public Health Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Bill 2013; the persons involved in this analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55202/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

737. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if his Department has carried out a regulatory impact analysis on the proposed Public Health Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Bill 2013; the persons involved in this analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55202/13]

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