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Question· writtenPQ 813asked

813. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support clients at the end of 2023 and to data in 2024, broken down by community healthcare organisation, CHO, and local health office, LHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36975/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

813. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support clients at the end of 2023 and to data in 2024, broken down by community healthcare organisation, CHO, and local health office, LHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36975/24]

Question· writtenPQ 780asked

780. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if updated guidance for GPs on best practice prescription of codeine containing medicines has been issued recently; if not, if new guidelines are being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36771/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

780. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if updated guidance for GPs on best practice prescription of codeine containing medicines has been issued recently; if not, if new guidelines are being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36771/24]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if it is considered good health policy to deny a person (details supplied) a contribution towards their treatment, who received private ophthalmic treatment for cataracts, given the delay in being seeing and urgent nature of the requirement to have treatment, and that their sight loss was so rapid as to leave them confined to their home twenty-four-seven, given that the public health system should be in a position to deal with such patients and that, as a result, they are being financially penalised for the urgent nature of their treatment which would otherwise be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

758. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if it is considered good health policy to deny a person (details supplied) a contribution towards their treatment, who received private ophthalmic treatment for cataracts, given the delay in being seeing and urgent nature of the requirement to have treatment, and that their sight loss was so rapid as to leave them confined to their home twenty-four-seven, given that the public health system should be in a position to deal with such patients and that, as a result, they are being financially penalised for the urgent nature of their treatment which would otherwise be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/24]

Question· writtenPQ 756asked

756. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if work has begun on a new Sláintecare implementation strategy; the timeline he is working towards for publication of a new plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36637/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

756. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if work has begun on a new Sláintecare implementation strategy; the timeline he is working towards for publication of a new plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36637/24]

Question· writtenPQ 755asked

755. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if work has begun on a new Sláintecare action plan; the timeline he is working towards for publication of a new plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36636/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

755. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if work has begun on a new Sláintecare action plan; the timeline he is working towards for publication of a new plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36636/24]

Question· writtenPQ 709asked

709. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason Ireland does not have an osteoporosis programme, given it is one of the most prevalent and disabling diseases in Ireland and accounts for almost 10% of the healthcare budget. [36458/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

709. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason Ireland does not have an osteoporosis programme, given it is one of the most prevalent and disabling diseases in Ireland and accounts for almost 10% of the healthcare budget. [36458/24]

Question· writtenPQ 682asked

682. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the model of care for dual diagnosis; the funding given to the model of care; the roll-out plan for the model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36231/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

682. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the model of care for dual diagnosis; the funding given to the model of care; the roll-out plan for the model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36231/24]

Question· writtenPQ 660asked

660. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 877 of 11 June 2024, to provide an update on the regulations being developed under Section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; the timeline his Department is working towards in enacting the necessary statutory instrument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36086/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

660. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 877 of 11 June 2024, to provide an update on the regulations being developed under Section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; the timeline his Department is working towards in enacting the necessary statutory instrument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36086/24]

Question· writtenPQ 654asked

654. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he plans to increase payments to nursing homes under the National Treatment Purchase Fund to compensate for the higher payments due to health care assistants under the Medical Review and Assessment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36063/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

654. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he plans to increase payments to nursing homes under the National Treatment Purchase Fund to compensate for the higher payments due to health care assistants under the Medical Review and Assessment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36063/24]

Question· writtenPQ 651asked

651. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Health his views on the banning of the use of sunbeds, given the high incidence of skin cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed each year, and an upward trajectory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36047/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

651. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Health his views on the banning of the use of sunbeds, given the high incidence of skin cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed each year, and an upward trajectory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36047/24]

Question· writtenPQ 638asked

638. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he intends to ban the use of commercial sunbeds, given that research has shown the increased likelihood of melanoma in those who use them; if he is aware that An Tánaiste has recently said they should be banned; the steps being taken to do so; to provide a timeframe for the ban; if there plans for a public awareness campaign as to the danger of using them in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35998/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

638. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he intends to ban the use of commercial sunbeds, given that research has shown the increased likelihood of melanoma in those who use them; if he is aware that An Tánaiste has recently said they should be banned; the steps being taken to do so; to provide a timeframe for the ban; if there plans for a public awareness campaign as to the danger of using them in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35998/24]

Question· writtenPQ 617asked

617. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a facility (details supplied) in Kilkenny; the time frame for works and a potential contract, as it seems this situation is ongoing, and given that this was an equestrian premises, it is very worrying that people may be housed there; his views on whether this is suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36537/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

617. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a facility (details supplied) in Kilkenny; the time frame for works and a potential contract, as it seems this situation is ongoing, and given that this was an equestrian premises, it is very worrying that people may be housed there; his views on whether this is suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36537/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1945asked

1945. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health how the decision to pursue the appointment of a director of psychology post in the South West Regional Health Area is in line with the recruitment cap imposed by the Government's Pay and Numbers Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35939/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1945. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health how the decision to pursue the appointment of a director of psychology post in the South West Regional Health Area is in line with the recruitment cap imposed by the Government's Pay and Numbers Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35939/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1922asked

1922. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the cost of the new women’s health building in front of Austin Stack Park, Tralee; if it is correct that further works need to be carried out to ensure that the building is fire compliant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35886/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1922. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the cost of the new women’s health building in front of Austin Stack Park, Tralee; if it is correct that further works need to be carried out to ensure that the building is fire compliant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35886/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1908asked

1908. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider expanding the long-term illness scheme to more conditions such as early onset Alzheimer’s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1908. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider expanding the long-term illness scheme to more conditions such as early onset Alzheimer’s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1902asked

1902. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the HSE South/South West review of 2018-2019, relating to the location of a post-acute specialist regional rehabilitation unit for the south/south west, carried out by an external expert (details supplied) in February 2017; if he will report on the status of such a report; and if Mallow General Hospital is being considered as an option as a location for a post-acute specialist regional rehabilitation unit the South/South West Hospital Group, HSE. [35714/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1902. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the HSE South/South West review of 2018-2019, relating to the location of a post-acute specialist regional rehabilitation unit for the south/south west, carried out by an external expert (details supplied) in February 2017; if he will report on the status of such a report; and if Mallow General Hospital is being considered as an option as a location for a post-acute specialist regional rehabilitation unit the South/South West Hospital Group, HSE. [35714/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1895asked

1895. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the number of funded and staffed high-dependency unit beds in each hospital part of RCSI hospital group in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [35669/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1895. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the number of funded and staffed high-dependency unit beds in each hospital part of RCSI hospital group in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [35669/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1886asked

1886. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of people who were removed from public healthcare waiting lists as a result of having passed away, and the numbers who had removed themselves from public healthcare waiting lists as a result of opting to pay for private healthcare treatment, for each of the past five years, in tabular form. [35593/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1886. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of people who were removed from public healthcare waiting lists as a result of having passed away, and the numbers who had removed themselves from public healthcare waiting lists as a result of opting to pay for private healthcare treatment, for each of the past five years, in tabular form. [35593/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1885asked

1885. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of DNAs (did not attend) outpatient hospital appointments at each public hospital; the number of additional measures he is taking to reduce DNAs to reduce lengthy waiting lists in order that those in need of urgent and timely healthcare receive it, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35592/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1885. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of DNAs (did not attend) outpatient hospital appointments at each public hospital; the number of additional measures he is taking to reduce DNAs to reduce lengthy waiting lists in order that those in need of urgent and timely healthcare receive it, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35592/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1875asked

1875. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when a health centre in Donegal (details supplied) will be refurbished in order that a full service can resume in the centre which is essential to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35525/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1875. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when a health centre in Donegal (details supplied) will be refurbished in order that a full service can resume in the centre which is essential to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35525/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1829asked

1829. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will recognise myalgic encephalomyelitis under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35216/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1829. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will recognise myalgic encephalomyelitis under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35216/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1818asked

1818. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of menopause services; the number of clinics available throughout the public health service; the contact details for each menopause clinic; and the waiting times for a first appointment at each menopause clinic, in tabular form. [35170/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1818. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of menopause services; the number of clinics available throughout the public health service; the contact details for each menopause clinic; and the waiting times for a first appointment at each menopause clinic, in tabular form. [35170/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1813asked

1813. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 21 March 2024, if a review has been carried out into the impact of the cessation of child developmental checks under the national healthy childhood programme for children in areas of Dublin mid-west (details supplied) due to staff shortages in the public health nursing service; if so, if the report will be made available; and if not, if a review will be considered at the earliest opportunity in order to assess the real consequences of the lack of service provision in the area. [35146/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1813. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 21 March 2024, if a review has been carried out into the impact of the cessation of child developmental checks under the national healthy childhood programme for children in areas of Dublin mid-west (details supplied) due to staff shortages in the public health nursing service; if so, if the report will be made available; and if not, if a review will be considered at the earliest opportunity in order to assess the real consequences of the lack of service provision in the area. [35146/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1768asked

1768. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that those who are certified by a consultant as having a medical condition as a result of long Covid are granted full medical card cover. [34804/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1768. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that those who are certified by a consultant as having a medical condition as a result of long Covid are granted full medical card cover. [34804/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1763asked

1763. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if, in light of the increasing annual renumeration thresholds for health care assistants, he will ensure that there is a commensurate increase in the funding of public beds in private nursing homes through the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34769/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1763. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if, in light of the increasing annual renumeration thresholds for health care assistants, he will ensure that there is a commensurate increase in the funding of public beds in private nursing homes through the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34769/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1760asked

1760. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if the Government is working to ensure that TRIPS waivers are utilised in the context of future public health emergencies and are provided for in the WHO Pandemic Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34730/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1760. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if the Government is working to ensure that TRIPS waivers are utilised in the context of future public health emergencies and are provided for in the WHO Pandemic Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34730/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1758asked

1758. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health for an update on the efforts his Department is making with the HSE to ensure that developmental checks by the public health nurse resume in Old County Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34720/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1758. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health for an update on the efforts his Department is making with the HSE to ensure that developmental checks by the public health nurse resume in Old County Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34720/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1755asked

1755. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to islander healthcare in Bere Island and Cape Clear Island, and the need for 24-hour nursing cover, any progress has been made on sourcing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34717/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1755. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to islander healthcare in Bere Island and Cape Clear Island, and the need for 24-hour nursing cover, any progress has been made on sourcing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34717/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1749asked

1749. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to outline the policy of the HSE in relation to an employee who has been potentially exposed to measles; if they are required to take time off; and if that time is taken as sick days or as annual leave. [34685/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1749. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to outline the policy of the HSE in relation to an employee who has been potentially exposed to measles; if they are required to take time off; and if that time is taken as sick days or as annual leave. [34685/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1721asked

1721. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 207 of 20 June 2024, if a patient with complex needs (details supplied) meets the criteria for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34434/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1721. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 207 of 20 June 2024, if a patient with complex needs (details supplied) meets the criteria for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34434/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1720asked

1720. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health for how long the service of child health and developmental checks in community healthcare west, carried out by public health nurses, will be cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34431/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1720. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health for how long the service of child health and developmental checks in community healthcare west, carried out by public health nurses, will be cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34431/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1719asked

1719. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the reason for cancellations of child health and developmental checks carried out by public health nurse services in community healthcare west; given the importance of such checks and interventions, especially during a child’s early development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34430/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1719. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the reason for cancellations of child health and developmental checks carried out by public health nurse services in community healthcare west; given the importance of such checks and interventions, especially during a child’s early development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34430/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1711asked

1711. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the tests available for Lyme disease and further available treatment within the public health service following a diagnosis either in Ireland or abroad; the funding provided for both testing and treatment abroad where necessary; if he will consider further allocation of resources and funding in Budget 2025 for the testing and treatment of Lyme disease, to include any testing, treatment and travel outside the State where necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34405/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1711. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the tests available for Lyme disease and further available treatment within the public health service following a diagnosis either in Ireland or abroad; the funding provided for both testing and treatment abroad where necessary; if he will consider further allocation of resources and funding in Budget 2025 for the testing and treatment of Lyme disease, to include any testing, treatment and travel outside the State where necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34405/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1691asked

1691. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the exclusion by the HSE of health and social care professionals, HSCPs, from representation on the senior management team in the new HSE health regions; if his Department maintains a policy on integrated care and the HSE restructuring; if he will detail his engagement with HSE management in respect of same; his plans to intervene to see HSCPs included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34308/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1691. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the exclusion by the HSE of health and social care professionals, HSCPs, from representation on the senior management team in the new HSE health regions; if his Department maintains a policy on integrated care and the HSE restructuring; if he will detail his engagement with HSE management in respect of same; his plans to intervene to see HSCPs included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34308/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1689asked

1689. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that developmental checks are no longer taking place from Old Country Road public health nurses; if he will raise this with the HSE as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34289/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1689. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that developmental checks are no longer taking place from Old Country Road public health nurses; if he will raise this with the HSE as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34289/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1672asked

1672. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated for delivery of an adult ADHD service in Dublin north city and county; if his attention has been drawn to the fact Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County mental health services has not received resources for delivery of an adult ADHD service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34219/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1672. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated for delivery of an adult ADHD service in Dublin north city and county; if his attention has been drawn to the fact Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County mental health services has not received resources for delivery of an adult ADHD service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34219/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1671asked

1671. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will seek delivery of permanent funding costs of €8 million to enable the full roll-out of the specialist lymphoedema clinic model of care to all regional health areas as part of budget 2025 discussion and health service Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34217/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1671. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will seek delivery of permanent funding costs of €8 million to enable the full roll-out of the specialist lymphoedema clinic model of care to all regional health areas as part of budget 2025 discussion and health service Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34217/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1644asked

1644. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason sick people are being asked to travel long distances to meet community intervention teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34075/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1644. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason sick people are being asked to travel long distances to meet community intervention teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34075/24]

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