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Questions and answers for all sittings
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Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Health Insurance
Brendan Griffin
360. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding private health insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15061/17]
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
148. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14630/17]
Wed, 22 Mar 2017
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Proposed Legislation
Brendan Griffin
223. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for his views on a matter (details provided); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14505/17]
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Hospital Records
Brendan Griffin
923. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide medical assessment records in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in view of the fact the person has experienced difficulty accessing their own records; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13662/17]
Thu, 9 Mar 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
196. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a date for a cataracts operation will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12449/17]
Thu, 9 Mar 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Brendan Griffin
203. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the drug Respreeza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12464/17]
Thu, 9 Mar 2017
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Home Help Service Provision
Brendan Griffin
253. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if additional home help hours will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12759/17]
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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Hospital Services
Brendan Griffin
47. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a dedicated obstetrics theatre at UHK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12035/17]
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Brendan Griffin
109. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the approval of the cystic fibrosis drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco for the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12036/17]
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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Health Insurance Prices
Brendan Griffin
189. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce measures to reduce the costs of health insurance in view of the further planned price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12207/17]
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
Brendan Griffin
195. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will consider giving persons on waiting lists for more than one year an optional financial contribution towards the cost of a private consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12236/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Medical Card Data
Brendan Griffin
490. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the expected number of additional persons who are currently in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance who will receive a medical card once the necessary legislative changes are made, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11324/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Home Help Service Data
Brendan Griffin
491. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the total number of home help hours provided during 2016, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11328/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
591. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive an appointment to have braces fitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11734/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Disability Support Services
Brendan Griffin
623. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a nursing package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
187. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has been formally diagnosed here and in Germany as being a sufferer of Lyme disease has not received any further contact from the HSE since November 2016 despite having informed the HSE of the positive diagnosis at that time; if he will intervene with the HSE to ensure the person receives the treatment that is required immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10868/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
188. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason diagnostics here for Lyme disease appear to be at odds with those of other countries such as Germany; the measures he is taking to ensure that persons with Lyme disease are accurately diagnosed; his views on cases in which persons with Lyme disease are being told in error that they are Lyme disease negative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10869/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
189. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the efforts he is making to make the public aware of the risk of Lyme disease; if he will increase public awareness of the methods of contraction, the symptoms, the treatments available and the consequences of not treating the condition; the amount the HSE spends annually on public awareness surrounding Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10870/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Medicinal Products
Brendan Griffin
245. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if reports have been received from the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health in respect of medical cannabis; his plans to bring forward legislation to make medical cannabis available on prescription; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10529/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Respite Care Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
518. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding respite care in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9582/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
519. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be provided a date for heart surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9583/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
526. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be given a date for an ear, nose and throat appointment in Mallow General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9613/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
576. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a date for an operation will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9885/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Griffin
589. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a dedicated obstetrics theatre at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10057/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Death Certificates
Brendan Griffin
457. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a death certificate is not available in respect of a person (details supplied); if the matter will be investigated in order that the next of kin can receive closure; if there is information available in respect of the cause of death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8400/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Brendan Griffin
484. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending the fair deal scheme to allow persons to remain in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8622/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Voluntary Sector Funding
Brendan Griffin
340. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide financial assistance to a body (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6656/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Legislative Measures
Brendan Griffin
464. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6005/17]
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Brendan Griffin
274. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to streamline surrogacy laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5296/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Hospital Services
Brendan Griffin
136. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a dedicated obstetrics theatre at University Hospital Kerry, UHK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4255/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
468. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a hip operation will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3833/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
581. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4377/17]
Thu, 26 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
136. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3566/17]
Thu, 26 Jan 2017
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Drugs Payment Scheme
Brendan Griffin
164. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding pharmaceutical drug distributors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3671/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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National Drugs Strategy
Brendan Griffin
231. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Government's policy on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3434/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Health Services Expenditure
Brendan Griffin
398. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive, HSE, is funding the provision of accommodation at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Respite Care Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
407. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is being charged for long-term respite care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2616/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Mental Health Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
422. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available to open a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2650/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
436. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2682/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Health Insurance Levy
Brendan Griffin
443. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact risk equalisation charges on health insurance policies are being categorised as Government levies by health insurers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2711/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
449. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a date for a cataract operation will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2792/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
480. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when medical card cover will be extended to recipients of the domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2967/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Respite Care Services Availability
Brendan Griffin
497. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if respite care services for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3156/17]
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Brendan Griffin
222. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to reduce the number of patients not presenting for outpatient appointments in the public health system; the annual cost of this nationally; the number of no shows per annum nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2403/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Health Care Policy
Brendan Griffin
207. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the health care system here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2159/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Emergency Services
Brendan Griffin
1100. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding to a first responders group (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41846/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Brendan Griffin
1314. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre device will be added to the long-term illness scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1694/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Medicinal Products
Brendan Griffin
1325. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1793/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Brendan Griffin
1332. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1822/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Nursing Home Inspections
Brendan Griffin
1337. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1839/17]
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Departmental Correspondence
Brendan Griffin
355. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40606/16]
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Medicinal Products Prices
Brendan Griffin
182. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the drug Kalydeco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40291/16]
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Medicinal Products Prices
Brendan Griffin
183. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the metabolic condition phenylketonuria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40322/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
433. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a date for an operation will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39613/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Brendan Griffin
502. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a sleep apnea machine will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39997/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Brendan Griffin
516. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the drug Respreeza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40043/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
327. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38527/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Audiology Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
211. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be prioritised for a hearing appointment. [38086/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
141. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a resignation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37870/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Health Services Funding
Brendan Griffin
155. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38009/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
156. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38068/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Brendan Griffin
593. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide resources to open additional long-stay beds at a community hospital (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37527/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Brendan Griffin
606. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37595/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Disability Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
629. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if additional personal assistant hours will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37738/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Home Help Service Provision
Brendan Griffin
184. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if additional home help hours will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Brendan Griffin
189. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 211 of 17 November 2016, if he will provide a timeframe regarding when the HSE will enter into further negotiations with the manufacturer in an effort to secure significant price reductions for the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36534/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Brendan Griffin
190. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36535/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Brendan Griffin
401. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the drug Kalydeco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35797/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Home Help Service Provision
Brendan Griffin
424. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if additional home help will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35939/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Brendan Griffin
211. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the drug Kalydeco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35559/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Health Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
446. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will cover the costs of an MRI scan for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who is unable to afford the private fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34458/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Brendan Griffin
458. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a residential centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34485/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Hospital Services
Brendan Griffin
483. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34585/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
223. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34110/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
245. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be provided with a date for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34222/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Mental Health Services Funding
Brendan Griffin
159. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33971/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Griffin
308. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a dedicated obstetrics theatre at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33344/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
339. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a date for a cataracts operation will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33480/16]
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
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Mental Health Act Review
Brendan Griffin
143. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his plans for reform of matters pertaining to involuntary admissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33215/16]
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
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Mental Health Services Funding
Brendan Griffin
145. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the increase in the mental health budget for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33219/16]
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Brendan Griffin
146. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when he will visit a home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33220/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Legislative Programme
Brendan Griffin
288. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the title of physiotherapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Brendan Griffin
290. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a date for an operation will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32619/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Mental Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
299. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding mental health nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32581/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Hospital Staff
Brendan Griffin
485. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the policy on the reversal of the financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, cuts imposed on the private sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32000/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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General Practitioner Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
465. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when free GP care will be extended to all children under 12 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30545/16]
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Pension Provisions
Brendan Griffin
69. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding public health pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29973/16]
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Medicinal Products
Brendan Griffin
219. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the making available of Orkambi free to cystic fibrosis sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29118/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
434. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when medical card cover will be extended to recipients of the domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28436/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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General Medical Services Scheme
Brendan Griffin
1010. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide approval under the GMS scheme for dental work in respect of a person (details supplied) who has a pre-existing health condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24403/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Hospital Charges
Brendan Griffin
1162. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if medical card cover in respect of a person (details suppled) will be backdated to cover the costs of a hospital stay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25080/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Nursing Staff Remuneration
Brendan Griffin
1163. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses that earn between €10,000 and €100,000 per year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25083/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Medicinal Products Prices
Brendan Griffin
1170. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding pharmaceutical pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25108/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Medicinal Products Prices
Brendan Griffin
1171. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding high cost medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25109/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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General Practitioner Services
Brendan Griffin
1180. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason general practitioners are unable to refer public patients for MRI scans in public hospitals; if will review this process given the fact it is available to private patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25147/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Mental Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
1382. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when further psychiatric nursing positions will be recruited at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25854/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Brendan Griffin
1385. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25888/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Brendan Griffin
1394. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25925/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Brendan Griffin
1414. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment in University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26011/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
605. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to discontinue the highly insensitive practice of requesting parents to provide medical evidence confirming their children's diagnosis of Down's syndrome for the review of medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22176/16]