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Thu, 30 May 2024
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
263. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a response will issue from the HSE to a representation reference (details supplied) submitted on 26 February 2024; if measures will be put in place to deal with the unacceptable delays in receiving timely responses from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24570/24]
Wed, 29 May 2024
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Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
172. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if an ex-gratia payment will issue to a widower of a former employee (details supplied) without the requirement of a grant of administration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24176/24]
Wed, 29 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
199. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24385/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Tobacco Control Measures
Brendan Griffin
277. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he is considering new measures in respect of vaping and the use of vaping products; if he is considering an outright ban on vaping; if so, the legal challenges and impediments that exist in this regard; the timelines he anticipates in respect of any actions he is considering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23430/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Health Service Executive
Brendan Griffin
251. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health what will happen with current HSE buildings in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22169/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
139. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a date for an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22051/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
143. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person will be seen at a clinic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22134/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
546. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person in County Kerry will be called for an appointment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21182/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Dental Services
Brendan Griffin
563. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a teenager in County Kerry (details supplied) will receive an appointment for braces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21299/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Hospital Procedures
Brendan Griffin
316. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if an operation will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21163/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
489. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry should expect to be called for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20172/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
496. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will explain a reduction in travel expenses for a HSE home help worker (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20187/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Brendan Griffin
505. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person in County Kerry (details supplied) will be assessed and will receive a new wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20207/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
563. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide a supplementary pension payment to two retired HSE workers in County Kerry who had their pensions reduced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20449/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
24. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health what progress has been made on outcomes for people who suffer stroke over the past 15 years; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of data, by region or county where available; what measures are being taken to reduce instances of stroke, intervene early for patients suffering stroke and what after care is available to rehabilitate people after stroke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19819/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Hospital Staff
Brendan Griffin
40. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date breakdown of all staffing types at West Kerry Community Hospital; the net recruitment progress that has been made in each category in each year since 2019; the current bed complement; the breakdown of bed types; how many people are currently waiting for a bed in the hospital; what recruitment efforts are being made for each category of staff, including healthcare assistants and nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19820/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
245. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date situation regarding physiotherapy services in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19552/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
256. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person in County Kerry (details supplied) will get a date for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19615/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
678. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person in County Kerry (details supplied) will be prioritised for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18994/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Dental Services
Brendan Griffin
164. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the new dental contract for medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18186/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Dental Services
Brendan Griffin
190. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the number and details of the dentists providing dental care to medical card holders in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18384/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Brendan Griffin
608. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if GP visit and medical card holders with underlying conditions should be charged for blood tests by their GPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17531/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Care Services
Brendan Griffin
294. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a bed will be made available through emergency community support for a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17156/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
141. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16826/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Brendan Griffin
170. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17013/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Brendan Griffin
697. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a mobility chair will be provided to a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16266/24]
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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Hospital Staff
Brendan Griffin
141. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15578/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Griffin
1546. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15046/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
1399. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12455/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Health Service Executive
Brendan Griffin
232. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) was in receipt of a large settlement package from the HSE; if a breakdown will be provided in relation to the payment; if he believes the figure is unacceptably high; if he is satisfied all correct procedures were followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11183/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Brendan Griffin
28. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the current breakdown of all staffing types at West Kerry Community Hospital; what net recruitment progress has been made in each category each year since 2019; the current bed compliment; the breakdown of bed types; how many people are currently waiting for a bed in the hospital; what recruitment efforts are being made for each category of staff, including healthcare assistants and nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9581/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Hospital Procedures
Brendan Griffin
53. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to non-elective surgeries in University Hospital Kerry; when such surgeries ceased; when they will re-commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9580/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
555. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when an ex gratia payment will issue to a former employee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8996/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Griffin
560. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the impediments that exist to the opening of more beds at West Kerry Community Hospital; if the recruitment of additional healthcare assistants is a feasible option in the event of additional nursing staff being unavailable for recruitment; if this option has been explored previously; if so, the outcome of any such exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Hospital Services
Brendan Griffin
287. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the cancellation of non-elective surgeries in UHK to date; when such surgeries will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8488/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Eating Disorders
Brendan Griffin
535. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when additional funding/services will be provided for the treatment of eating disorders (details supplied) in County Kerry. [7580/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
590. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7832/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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General Practitioner Services
Brendan Griffin
607. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for urgent assistance regarding the matter of securing a local doctor for Cahersiveen, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7976/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Medical Cards
Brendan Griffin
504. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if MRI scans on one hand has been removed from the general medical card scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5149/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Brendan Griffin
366. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the total number of recorded deaths in the State in each of the years 2018 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3612/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Griffin
56. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the opening of additional beds at West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2063/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Griffin
66. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the current number of beds open at West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle, County Kerry; what the full staffing complement is in each category of employee; how this compares with January 2023 and 2022; what efforts are being made to recruit more staff; what success these efforts have reaped in 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2064/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Hospital Staff
Brendan Griffin
315. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a consultant radiologist suspended from UHK before Christmas has been reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2269/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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General Practitioner Services
Brendan Griffin
316. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the current levels of GP cover on the Iveragh Peninsula; if he will formulate a plan to address the shortage of GPs in the area; if he will provide incentives for GPs to locate to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2270/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Hospital Overcrowding
Brendan Griffin
317. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the current practice at UHK where patients in the ED are moved on trolleys to wards when the trolley count reaches 20; if he can outline who sanctioned this practice; when it began; what the rationale is for this practice; what impact this is having on patient outcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2271/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Nursing Homes
Brendan Griffin
318. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health what progress he has made on ensuring that small private independent nursing homes can remain viable into the future; if he will address the lack of parity in the system in respect of subsidies provided to private and public establishments; if he acknowledges that there is unfairness built into the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2272/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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State Properties
Brendan Griffin
319. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding the future use of the Saint Finan's Hospital site and buildings in Killarney; what recent approaches have been made to the HSE regarding the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2273/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Medical Cards
Brendan Griffin
1612. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57228/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Medical Cards
Brendan Griffin
242. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the total number of medical cards in the State; a breakdown of the numbers in each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55703/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Medical Cards
Brendan Griffin
243. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the cost of the General Medical Services, GMS, in 2023; how it compares with 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55704/23]