Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Written answers only for all sittings
Page 29 of 73
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
694. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 355 of 27 November 2018, when a reply will issue. [1054/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
739. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1372/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Health Services
John McGuinness
743. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if benefit schemes and supports for persons with Wolfram syndrome will be put in place to cover such needs as medical devices, dietary demands, transport to services and personal medical requirements; the supports and services automatically available to date; if he will request the HSE to engage directly with persons (details supplied) to determine their needs and ensure that both are in receipt of the full range of entitlements and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1380/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
John McGuinness
767. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the progress in relation to the approval process for the drug Nusinersen, also known as Spinraza; if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; the type of care and medication that his Department and-or the HSE will fund in this case; if he will meet the parents of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1464/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Health Services Staff
John McGuinness
814. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the action being taken by the HSE to accommodate and redeploy staff from Saint Patrick's Centre, Kells Road, County Kilkenny; the number of staff involved; the number redeployed to date or accommodated by other agreements; if staff have opted for redundancy; if so, the number; if the Labour Court recommendations have been considered by all stakeholders; if so, the actions to be taken or the actions taken to date; his plans to support the workers who have given loyal service over a number of years and feel abandoned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1785/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Wild Atlantic Way Project
John McGuinness
941. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to date of the Wild Atlantic Way cycle project under each heading in which payments have been made; if there are outstanding costs; the tendering process involved; the number of bidders who participated in the process; his plans for the future of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1440/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Public Services Card
John McGuinness
1106. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she will take to allow the public services card to be used as identification for customers of credit unions who have no other means of identification. [1416/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
written
Illness Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
1118. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for an illness benefit by a person (details supplied). [1745/19]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
written
Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
387. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a school transport option has not been put in place for a person (details supplied). [52943/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
written
Hospital Procedures
John McGuinness
443. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if intensity-modulated radiation treatment as recommended by a consultant will be arranged and expedited in the case of a person (details supplied). [53299/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
written
Patient Data
John McGuinness
173. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount held or managed by the patients' private property account central unit; the way in which this fund is invested and safeguarded; the amounts held on behalf of each organisation within its remit by county; if the fund comes under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General; the number of individual cases in which the Circuit Court's direction was sought in circumstances in which the HSE used in excess of €5,000 of client funds in a single calendar year; the number of families refused access to the funds of a family member in circumstances in which the funds were being used to benefit the owner of the fund; the number of persons who have had welfare benefits or cut-off due to the funds held on their behalf; the way in which the fund is used for end of life care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52292/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
174. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an operation will be arranged at WUH for a person (details supplied); if the matter will be expedited; and the reason the person has had to wait for nine years. [52294/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
written
Home Care Packages Provision
John McGuinness
369. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a long-term home care package will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [51873/18]
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
written
Emergency Departments Services
John McGuinness
47. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, will be provided with 24-7 emergency medicine consultant cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50793/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
written
Superannuation Schemes
John McGuinness
166. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of injury warrants paid in the past five years; if there are conditions attached to these injury warrants; the range of conditions that must be met before qualifying for a warrant; the reason injury warrants are refused; and the number of refusals issued in the past five years. [50401/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
written
School Transport Eligibility
John McGuinness
188. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school transport option has not been put in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will address the matter without delay. [50152/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
written
Home Care Packages Data
John McGuinness
309. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of care packages and care hours provided under all home care tenders by county in September and October 2018; the comparative information for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50150/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
written
Hospital Equipment
John McGuinness
310. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a MRI scanner for St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the funding required. [50151/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
written
Hospital Procedures
John McGuinness
414. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his views on the concerns being raised on the use of MAGEC rods for patients who have undergone operations for scoliosis; if there is a formal tracking register for patients who have had MAGEC rod implants; his plans to respond to the concerns being expressed about these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50738/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
written
Commissions of Investigation
John McGuinness
432. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the progress of the Farrelly commission of investigation; if staff giving evidence to the commission who are employed by section 38 and 39 organisations will have their jobs protected; if the costs associated with their absences from work are covered by the HSE; if a reply will issue to queries raised in this regard through correspondence he received on 19 November 2018; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the refusal of the HSE to address this issue will result in key witnesses not being able to attend and give evidence at future hearings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50875/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
written
Health Services Staff Recruitment
John McGuinness
433. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in appointing a nurse to administer medication on a daily basis to a person (details supplied) at home; if the delay in making the arrangement is a cause of the person being kept as a patient at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny; and if a resolution of this issue will be expedited [50877/18]
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Administration
John McGuinness
159. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [49954/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Education and Training Boards Administration
John McGuinness
223. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the details of a series of matters relating to an invitation to tender for the supply of goods to a further education and training centre in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48915/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data
John McGuinness
300. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal involving the Irish Prison Service; the length of time that each has been waiting for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49014/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data
John McGuinness
301. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and name of those who serve on the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal; the number of cases dealt with each year; the cost per year of the tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49015/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Applications
John McGuinness
318. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for processing an application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal by a person (details supplied); and the process involved. [49409/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
355. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment for a cataract operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and the reason they have not been called to date as promised at the time of their assessment [48914/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
356. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a place will be made available for a person (details supplied) in a community home in Kilkenny city; his views on whether persons fitting this profile should be given priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48916/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
357. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding paid to an organisation (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for services in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason a sustainable long-term care plan was not put in place; the reason the family has had no support services for the past 11 years; if a long-term plan for funding will be put in place by the HSE in agreement with the person's mother; and if the matter will be expedited. [48917/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
358. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [48918/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Health Insurance Data
John McGuinness
380. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount outstanding in payments due from private health insurers to public hospitals; the details of the amount due to each hospital (details supplied); if there is a system in place in each hospital to ensure that the full amount is claimed from health insurance companies and that the hospital is not under-billing; the number of bed nights that are partially paid for or rejected by insurers in public hospitals in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49013/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Disability Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
555. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied). [48919/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
written
Illness Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
556. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied) will be approved; if supplementary welfare will be approved while they are waiting; if there are arrangements with the Australian authorities for the person to benefit from their seven years work in Australia which ceased due to injuries from an assault. [48920/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
written
Disability Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
596. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied). [47689/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
written
Illness Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
612. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied) will be approved; if supplementary welfare will be approved while they are waiting; and if there is an arrangement with the Australian authorities for the person to benefit from their seven years work in Australia. [47890/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
written
Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
144. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding issued to an organisation for services in respect of a person (details supplied); the period involved; the attendance record of the person; the amount of funding paid to an organisation in County Kilkenny in respect of another person; the period involved; the attendance record of the person; the reason a sustainable long-term care plan was not put in place; the reason the family has had no support services for the past 11 years; and if a long-term plan with funding will be put in place by the HSE in agreement with the children's parent. [46208/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
written
Paediatric Services
John McGuinness
145. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an immediate appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) with the paediatric services at Kilcreene Hospital, Kilkenny; and if correspondence from the person's parents, school and general practitioner will be considered. [46209/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Service Provision
John McGuinness
71. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a secondary school place will be provided for a person (details supplied) in a city school; and if their parent will be informed in view of the fact that preparations must be made for them relative to the change of school. [46055/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
written
Education and Training Boards Administration
John McGuinness
101. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information on an education and training centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46111/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
written
Blind Welfare Allowance
John McGuinness
134. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the blind person's allowance will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); the reason this payment was ceased in this case; the financial and other supports available to persons diagnosed with Wolfram syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46056/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
written
Respite Care Services Provision
John McGuinness
139. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a place will be made available in Kilkenny city in one of the community homes for a long-term client of an organisation (details supplied); if he or she will be accommodated at a facility; the reason the family has not received respite services for over 12 months; the Minister's plans to provide respite services in counties Kilkenny and Carlow for the future and in the short-term; his further plans to provide one-to-one services for clients such as persons who have medical, psychological and mobility problems and have been in care for most of their lives; his views on whether persons fitting this profile should be given priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46110/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
written
Child Abuse
John McGuinness
157. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 484 of 3 July 2018, if she has received the data from Tusla as committed to in the reply; if she will direct Tusla to reply to this Deputy in view of the fact the agency has not responded; if there is a process within Tusla to fully investigate the way in which a complaint was handled dating back to 1998 and having significant repercussions to date; if Tusla will investigate the complaints of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46093/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
written
Illness Benefit Payments
John McGuinness
163. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive an illness benefit payment and all arrears due. [45991/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
written
Education and Training Boards Staff
John McGuinness
250. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the entitlements that will arise for temporary day instructors that are employed by education and training boards, ETBs, and are paying pension related deductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44645/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
written
Mental Health Services Staff
John McGuinness
501. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to fund an increase of staff required at a centre (details supplied); if a counselling service and dementia adviser service will be provided at the centre; if more adequate accommodation will be approved with an improved transport service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44643/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
written
Health Services Reports
John McGuinness
502. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the Chief Medical Officer's report on the issues raised on the use of vaginal mesh is now completed; and the timeframe for completion of the report and a decision on his Department's response. [44646/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
written
Nursing Home Subventions
John McGuinness
503. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the level of funding needed by a care home (details supplied) to enable it to meet the costs of improving the home to meet new standards associated with the care and security of residents and the standard and level of pay that should be paid to those employed there; if the funding received under the section 39 grant will be increased to meet the rising costs and demand of operating such a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44647/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
written
Mental Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
552. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the community health services will engage directly with a person (details supplied); if the department of psychiatry will assess them as requested by their general practitioner; if the HSE will explain the reason a person did not arrange a home assessment as requested; and if the matter will be expedited in view of the circumstances. [44868/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
written
Disability Support Services Provision
John McGuinness
555. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a bed will be provided at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, for a person (details supplied). [44891/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
written
Medical Card Drugs Availability
John McGuinness
689. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had the medication prescribed for them by a general practitioner and consultant restricted in quantity by the HSE and-or medical card managers; if the medical direction being followed by the person outweighs the view and direction of others not medically qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45517/18]