David Cullinane
Question:418. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for audiology appointments in the CHO6 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48881/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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David Cullinane
Question:419. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for audiology appointments in the CHO7 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48882/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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David Cullinane
Question:420. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for audiology appointments in the CHO8 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48883/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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David Cullinane
Question:421. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for audiology appointments in the CHO9 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48884/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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Brendan Griffin
Question:422. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when zolgesma will be approved for use here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48897/21]
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The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Medical Aids and Appliances
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Réada Cronin
Question:423. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has made no provision in its budgets for the provision to a person (details supplied) of a brace; if he will request the HSE provide the €4,500 that is necessary for this brace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48909/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Disability Services
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Brendan Griffin
Question:424. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the budget provided to an association (details supplied) will be substantially increased in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48912/21]
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives.
The level of funding available for disability services for 2022 will be considered as part of the national estimates and budgetary process and HSE National Service Planning.
Departmental Funding
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Brendan Griffin
Question:425. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a substantially increased budget for respite services for persons using the services of an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48913/21]
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As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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Brendan Griffin
Question:426. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if information regarding potential avenues of capital State funding from his Department will be provided to a service (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48931/21]
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I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
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Jackie Cahill
Question:427. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 696, 697, 698; 711 and 747 of 15 September 2021, when the National Consultant Appointments Advisory Committee will decide on the proposal by a company (details supplied) for one permanent consultant post for the medical assessment unit Nenagh General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48936/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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Jackie Cahill
Question:428. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health his views on whether any other staffing positions are required other than the current proposal before the National Consultant Appointments Advisory Committee for one permanent consultant post for the medical assessment unit, Nenagh General Hospital; if not, if the unit is adequately staffed other than this pending consultant position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48937/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Departmental Properties
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Claire Kerrane
Question:429. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the status of a closed facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48950/21]
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As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
Patient Safety
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Michael Healy-Rae
Question:430. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address the serious situation in relation to patient safety (details supplied) in University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48955/21]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Hospital Waiting Lists
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Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:431. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) receives the medical attention they require; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48956/21]
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Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Abortion Services
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Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:432. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been carried out on the possible negative effects of the greater use of telemedicine during the Covid-19 pandemic for interaction with medical practitioners; if analysis has been carried out on the use of telemedicine for the prescription of abortion pills which was temporarily provided for as an emergency measure; if so, the results of such studies; if not, if it is planned to carry out such an analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48980/21]
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As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Vaccination Programme
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Cathal Crowe
Question:433. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the percentage of young girls and boys who received a dose of the HPV vaccine in 2020 and to date in 2021. [49018/21]
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The schools-based immunisation programme for the 2019/2020 academic year was completed with uptake rates for the HPV vaccine in that academic year recorded at 82% for the first dose of the vaccine and 77% for the second dose.
The programme for the academic year 2020/2021 was paused during the first few months of 2021 due to school closures and redeployment of staff to the COVID-19 immunisation programme.The inputting of uptake information for the schools-based programme was also delayed due to redeployment of administrative staff. However, Community Healthcare Organisations have reported that the vast majority of second level schools had their first dose of HPV vaccine delivered between October and December 2020.The current recorded uptake rate for the HPV vaccine, in the 2020/2021 academic year, is 73% for the first dose. As some areas are yet to input some or all of their data for both doses, and catch-up clinics are still ongoing, figures are expected to increase.