Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
481. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that internationally, March is endometriosis awareness month; if it is recognised here; if not, the reason therefor; his plans to change same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12104/18]
View answer482. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans for investment in highlighting and informing the public regarding endometriosis. which is estimated to affect one in ten women worldwide; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12106/18]
View answer485. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of excision surgeons here who can carry out the necessary surgery on a person with endometriosis by hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12109/18]
View answer486. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the supports and care plans in place for persons with endometriosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12110/18]
View answer487. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the funds allocated to the research and treatment of endometriosis here over the past decade by amount and location in which funding was spent, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12111/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 481, 482 and 485 to 487, inclusive, together.
The National Women and Infants Health Programme has been established within the HSE to lead the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services across primary, community and acute care.
In relation to the queries raised regarding endometriosis, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
