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Question· writtenPQ 597asked

597. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if the membership of the public health nutrition sub-committee convened to generate the Food Safety Authority of Ireland report "Vitamin D – Scientific Recommendations for Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Older Adults in Ireland" included specialist expertise in the areas of immunology, virology, infectious disease or geriatric medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44478/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

597. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if the membership of the public health nutrition sub-committee convened to generate the Food Safety Authority of Ireland report "Vitamin D – Scientific Recommendations for Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Older Adults in Ireland" included specialist expertise in the areas of immunology, virology, infectious disease or geriatric medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44478/20]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of infrastructure projects currently under way in each hospital group; the cost of each project; and the expected date of completion in tabular form. [44371/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

580. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of infrastructure projects currently under way in each hospital group; the cost of each project; and the expected date of completion in tabular form. [44371/20]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of local community health infrastructure projects completed in 2020 by CHO; if they are in primary care, social care or mental health; and the cost of each in tabular form. [44369/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

578. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of local community health infrastructure projects completed in 2020 by CHO; if they are in primary care, social care or mental health; and the cost of each in tabular form. [44369/20]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of local community health infrastructure projects currently under way by CHO; if they are in primary care, social care or mental health; the cost of each; and the expected date of completion in tabular form. [44368/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

577. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of local community health infrastructure projects currently under way by CHO; if they are in primary care, social care or mental health; the cost of each; and the expected date of completion in tabular form. [44368/20]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

563. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to awarding a consultant contract to existing specialists in public health medicine as per the recommendations of the Crowe Horwath report, the Scally report and the report of the Covid-19 nursing homes expert panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44305/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

563. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to awarding a consultant contract to existing specialists in public health medicine as per the recommendations of the Crowe Horwath report, the Scally report and the report of the Covid-19 nursing homes expert panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44305/20]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to reduce the three-year waiting list to see a paediatric rheumatologist; when the third paediatric rheumatologist will be employed; the outcome of the meetings (details supplied) on the matter of increased risk of juvenile arthritis in children with Down's syndrome in November 2019; the way his Department is raising awareness of the increased risk of juvenile arthritis in children with Down's syndrome to general practitioners and other healthcare professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44250/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

536. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to reduce the three-year waiting list to see a paediatric rheumatologist; when the third paediatric rheumatologist will be employed; the outcome of the meetings (details supplied) on the matter of increased risk of juvenile arthritis in children with Down's syndrome in November 2019; the way his Department is raising awareness of the increased risk of juvenile arthritis in children with Down's syndrome to general practitioners and other healthcare professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44250/20]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

530. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for appointments in CAMHS; the average waiting times by community healthcare organisation, CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44241/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

530. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for appointments in CAMHS; the average waiting times by community healthcare organisation, CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44241/20]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 596 of 8 December 2020, the position regarding the creation of multidisciplinary teams, MDTs, in community healthcare organisations 6, 7 and 9; the position regarding recruitment and appointment of optometrists, orthoptists and other support staff to deliver care in these teams; the locations of the MDTs; the anticipated delivery time frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44237/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

527. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 596 of 8 December 2020, the position regarding the creation of multidisciplinary teams, MDTs, in community healthcare organisations 6, 7 and 9; the position regarding recruitment and appointment of optometrists, orthoptists and other support staff to deliver care in these teams; the locations of the MDTs; the anticipated delivery time frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44237/20]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports will be given to businesses in the restaurant and pub trade that have invested in outdoor seating and heaters in order to comply with the public health measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44575/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

229. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports will be given to businesses in the restaurant and pub trade that have invested in outdoor seating and heaters in order to comply with the public health measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44575/20]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports will be given to businesses in the restaurant and pub trade in counties Carlow and Kilkenny that have invested in outdoor seating and heaters in order to comply with the public health measures and ensure the utmost safety to patrons and customers. [44549/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

223. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports will be given to businesses in the restaurant and pub trade in counties Carlow and Kilkenny that have invested in outdoor seating and heaters in order to comply with the public health measures and ensure the utmost safety to patrons and customers. [44549/20]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps being taken to ensure that all employers are adhering to public health advice to allow employees to work from home unless it is absolutely necessary particularly in relation to staff with underlying health conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43784/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

176. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps being taken to ensure that all employers are adhering to public health advice to allow employees to work from home unless it is absolutely necessary particularly in relation to staff with underlying health conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43784/20]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if research is being undertaken by her Department on the impact of remote working in towns and villages since the beginning of the public health restrictions. [43980/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2020

7. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if research is being undertaken by her Department on the impact of remote working in towns and villages since the beginning of the public health restrictions. [43980/20]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE plan for an educational messaging strategy to explain the development and speed in bringing the Covid-19 vaccine to reality, assurances regarding public health and safety and the importance of maximising the take-up of the vaccine when it is offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44002/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2020

347. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE plan for an educational messaging strategy to explain the development and speed in bringing the Covid-19 vaccine to reality, assurances regarding public health and safety and the importance of maximising the take-up of the vaccine when it is offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44002/20]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will consider granting a nominal retention bonus to nurses, midwives and healthcare workers who have worked throughout Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43715/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2020

297. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will consider granting a nominal retention bonus to nurses, midwives and healthcare workers who have worked throughout Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43715/20]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether the lack of payment for student nurses and midwives will result in nursing and midwifery studies becoming less desirable; his further views on whether healthcare courses should be made more attractive to study following from a global pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44075/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2020

260. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether the lack of payment for student nurses and midwives will result in nursing and midwifery studies becoming less desirable; his further views on whether healthcare courses should be made more attractive to study following from a global pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44075/20]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education if she will consider amending the current public health Covid-19 guidance to ensure that the HSE informs school principals of positive Covid-19 cases, regardless of parental consent, to help protect teachers and other students in the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43630/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2020

167. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education if she will consider amending the current public health Covid-19 guidance to ensure that the HSE informs school principals of positive Covid-19 cases, regardless of parental consent, to help protect teachers and other students in the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43630/20]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports and resources will be given to businesses in the restaurant and pub trade that have invested heavily in outdoor seating and heaters in order to comply with the public health measures to ensure the safety of patrons and customers. [44003/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2020

37. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports and resources will be given to businesses in the restaurant and pub trade that have invested heavily in outdoor seating and heaters in order to comply with the public health measures to ensure the safety of patrons and customers. [44003/20]

Question· writtenPQ 634asked

634. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the details of the rapid review of previous progress of Healthy Ireland that was undertaken by his Department; the details of the extensive stakeholder engagement; the details of the review of goals for alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43522/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

634. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the details of the rapid review of previous progress of Healthy Ireland that was undertaken by his Department; the details of the extensive stakeholder engagement; the details of the review of goals for alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43522/20]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

622. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1370 of 8 September 2020, the reason there are no dedicated neuropsychology posts for children or adults in the HSE South East community healthcare organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43472/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

622. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1370 of 8 September 2020, the reason there are no dedicated neuropsychology posts for children or adults in the HSE South East community healthcare organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43472/20]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will arrange for a public health nurse to call again to a person (details supplied); if this can be arranged as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

585. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will arrange for a public health nurse to call again to a person (details supplied); if this can be arranged as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/20]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a person who attends and pays for a consultation with a private consultant can then be referred to the top of a public waiting list by that consultant without incurring fees should the medical need be great enough. [43190/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

548. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a person who attends and pays for a consultation with a private consultant can then be referred to the top of a public waiting list by that consultant without incurring fees should the medical need be great enough. [43190/20]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

491. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent consultant posts currently unfilled in the Saolta University Health Care Group, by hospital and specialty; the number of such posts which are filled on a temporary, locum or agency basis, respectively; the number which are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42903/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

491. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent consultant posts currently unfilled in the Saolta University Health Care Group, by hospital and specialty; the number of such posts which are filled on a temporary, locum or agency basis, respectively; the number which are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42903/20]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no age limit regulating the sale of vape products; and his plans to rectify the situation. [43374/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

472. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no age limit regulating the sale of vape products; and his plans to rectify the situation. [43374/20]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

468. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if there are age limits in Ireland on the consumption of energy drinks which can contain concentrated amounts of caffeine or other stimulants; if not, if there are plans to introduce age limits for energy drinks for those under 16 years of age as is the case in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43031/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

468. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if there are age limits in Ireland on the consumption of energy drinks which can contain concentrated amounts of caffeine or other stimulants; if not, if there are plans to introduce age limits for energy drinks for those under 16 years of age as is the case in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43031/20]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

421. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will examine a payment or bursary system to ensure that nursing and midwifery graduates are not graduating with high levels of debt given the high level of emigration by graduate nurses and midwives; if he will address the lower level of pay for these graduates compared to graduates of other healthcare disciplines with whom many of them share classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43422/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

421. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will examine a payment or bursary system to ensure that nursing and midwifery graduates are not graduating with high levels of debt given the high level of emigration by graduate nurses and midwives; if he will address the lower level of pay for these graduates compared to graduates of other healthcare disciplines with whom many of them share classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43422/20]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to provide a bursary to nursing students whilst on work placement to cover living costs and loss of earnings due to the danger of cross contamination whilst working in a healthcare environment. [43148/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2020

102. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to provide a bursary to nursing students whilst on work placement to cover living costs and loss of earnings due to the danger of cross contamination whilst working in a healthcare environment. [43148/20]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

447. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if all student occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and radiology students will be paid for the work they carry out in hospital and healthcare settings as part of mandatory placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42791/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

447. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if all student occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and radiology students will be paid for the work they carry out in hospital and healthcare settings as part of mandatory placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42791/20]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

445. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if student nurses and student healthcare workers will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine based on occupational data from his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42789/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

445. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if student nurses and student healthcare workers will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine based on occupational data from his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42789/20]

Question· writtenPQ 440asked

440. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to a monetary bonus payment for all healthcare workers as an acknowledgement of their hard work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42766/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

440. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to a monetary bonus payment for all healthcare workers as an acknowledgement of their hard work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42766/20]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

429. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the reason the target percentage of patients undergoing a non-urgent colonoscopy within 13 weeks was changed from 70% to 65% in the 2020 HSE Services Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42724/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

429. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the reason the target percentage of patients undergoing a non-urgent colonoscopy within 13 weeks was changed from 70% to 65% in the 2020 HSE Services Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42724/20]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health Report on Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome published in May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42611/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

412. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health Report on Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome published in May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42611/20]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the most recent discussions that have been held with the Departments of Health in Northern Ireland and in the UK concerning the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42215/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

197. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the most recent discussions that have been held with the Departments of Health in Northern Ireland and in the UK concerning the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42215/20]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of the Healthy Weight for Ireland Obesity Policy and Action Plan given the impact of Covid-19 public health measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41918/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

195. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of the Healthy Weight for Ireland Obesity Policy and Action Plan given the impact of Covid-19 public health measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41918/20]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the commencement of measures in the public health alcohol legislation which is aiming to reduce harm associated with irresponsible consumption of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

159. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the commencement of measures in the public health alcohol legislation which is aiming to reduce harm associated with irresponsible consumption of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/20]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health when he will honour the Programme for Government commitments to create and implement a general health policy for trans persons based on a best practice model for care in line with the World Professional Association of Transgender Healthcare and deliver a framework for the development of national gender clinics and multidisciplinary teams for children and adults. [41490/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

150. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health when he will honour the Programme for Government commitments to create and implement a general health policy for trans persons based on a best practice model for care in line with the World Professional Association of Transgender Healthcare and deliver a framework for the development of national gender clinics and multidisciplinary teams for children and adults. [41490/20]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if, due to Brexit much doubt is cast over the European Union cross-border directive, if the Government will put a bilateral agreement in place for the EU Cross Border Directive on Health with the UK or at the very least Northern Ireland; and if not, if Irish citizens will be directly disadvantaged as a result of the UK decision to leave the EU and be forced to travel to mainland Europe to avail of the vital healthcare scheme or stay on the island and bide their time on waiting lists. [38263/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

145. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if, due to Brexit much doubt is cast over the European Union cross-border directive, if the Government will put a bilateral agreement in place for the EU Cross Border Directive on Health with the UK or at the very least Northern Ireland; and if not, if Irish citizens will be directly disadvantaged as a result of the UK decision to leave the EU and be forced to travel to mainland Europe to avail of the vital healthcare scheme or stay on the island and bide their time on waiting lists. [38263/20]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the proposals in place to increase the number of public health nurses in view of the fact that the numbers have increased by less than 5% over the past five years while there has been a 20.9% increase in all other areas across the healthcare sector across the same time frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41273/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

137. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the proposals in place to increase the number of public health nurses in view of the fact that the numbers have increased by less than 5% over the past five years while there has been a 20.9% increase in all other areas across the healthcare sector across the same time frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41273/20]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the way in which the Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out across the country; if a new database will be developed to ensure a professional tracking system for both shots of the vaccine; if the programme will be rolled out by the public health regions; the role general practitioners will play in this roll-out; if there will be a prioritisation of vulnerable groups; if so, the order of this prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42366/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

136. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the way in which the Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out across the country; if a new database will be developed to ensure a professional tracking system for both shots of the vaccine; if the programme will be rolled out by the public health regions; the role general practitioners will play in this roll-out; if there will be a prioritisation of vulnerable groups; if so, the order of this prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42366/20]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the progress of the women’s health taskforce which is aiming to improve women’s health outcomes and experiences of healthcare in terms of health promotion and public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41876/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

125. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the progress of the women’s health taskforce which is aiming to improve women’s health outcomes and experiences of healthcare in terms of health promotion and public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41876/20]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health his plans for recruitment across the public health regions to ensure they can chase down the SARS Cov2 virus, to learn all there is to learn from this work and to help protect the population from Covid-19 and from future pandemics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42365/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

113. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health his plans for recruitment across the public health regions to ensure they can chase down the SARS Cov2 virus, to learn all there is to learn from this work and to help protect the population from Covid-19 and from future pandemics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42365/20]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will provide full details of the first deal with the private hospitals in the fight against Covid-19; if there has been a value for money analysis of this deal; his plans to permanently increase the public healthcare capacity in order to not risk the overwhelming of the service in another wave of Covid-19 and do not have to buy services from the private hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42364/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

107. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will provide full details of the first deal with the private hospitals in the fight against Covid-19; if there has been a value for money analysis of this deal; his plans to permanently increase the public healthcare capacity in order to not risk the overwhelming of the service in another wave of Covid-19 and do not have to buy services from the private hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42364/20]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the Sláintecare programme is being enacted; the progress to date in this regard; the targets achievable in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42501/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the Sláintecare programme is being enacted; the progress to date in this regard; the targets achievable in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42501/20]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health when a terminal illness card will be provided for persons with less than two years to live will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42343/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2020

105. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health when a terminal illness card will be provided for persons with less than two years to live will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42343/20]

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