Parliamentary questions

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

283. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the efforts that continue to be made to review the most acute hospital waiting lists throughout the country on a regular basis, in order to target those areas particularly affected by long waiting lists/delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40921/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision is being made to replace the number of GPs retiring/resigning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40922/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate mental health provision is being made to ensure the availability of an adequate number of residential places to meet the current and ongoing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40923/23]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

286. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the upgrading of Naas Hospital, with particular reference to the intention to meet oncology and endoscopy as well as other requirements in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40924/23]

Eating Disorders

Bernard Durkan

287. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the full extent of treatment will continue to be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40948/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

883. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1005 of 8 November 2022, if a case manager has been appointed and met with the family of a person (details supplied); the steps currently being taken to provide them with the care required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39514/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

990. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the process to be followed to apply for reimbursement for an urgent cataract removal operation which had to be carried out at short notice in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40342/23]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1706. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in completing assessment for ADHD in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1734. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be urgently treated for cataract removal; the likely waiting time for such a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38255/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1755. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an urgent appointment with the urology department of Tallaght Hospital is likely to be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38392/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1759. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the availability of suitable and appropriate mental health treatment in the case of the daughter of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38400/23]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

1104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when six genomic resource associate roles will be appointed to support clinical genetic services at CHI, Crumlin, in an effort to reduce the current two-year waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35646/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

816. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a discretionary medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34128/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

817. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an appointment with a specialist doctor can be urgently facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

850. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of people, other than those in prison, currently involved in drug rehabilitation programmes; the extent of the programmes, whether first-time involvement or not in such programme; the number of persons who have been involved in such programmes more than once or more than five programmes in the past twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34352/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the financial assistance, if any, available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32945/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

584. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health how contact can be made with the school dental service by the parents of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32208/23]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

666. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the preparedness of Ireland for the forthcoming influenza seasons with specific reference to people over 65 years of age; whether there are any plans to introduce an increased vaccine schedule to this most at-risk cohort; if there are plans to undertake health technology assessments for this cohort; when same is likely to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32651/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the HSE pandemic bonus payment, who was contracted as a GP in a HSE Covid assessment hub in Tallaght and Kildare treating patients with Covid in PPE and who is having difficulty receiving confirmation as to whether they would be eligible for this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent orthodontic treatment will be facilitated in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31712/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

443. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a decision to refuse a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) might be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31965/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

445. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate, notwithstanding the recent replies in the case of a person (details supplied), the extent to which efforts are being made to grant a full medical card, given the need to issue a full medical card on hardship grounds given that they were the victim of hospital misadventure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31985/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

446. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate, notwithstanding the recent replies in the case of a person (details supplied), the extent to which efforts are being made to grant a full medical card given their continued needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31986/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

391. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can assist the mother of a person (details supplied) who is psychotic and requires urgent residential care; if arrangements can be urgently made for such care to be provided as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30465/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress, if any, in respect of an application for a medical card in case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29057/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

1192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the ongoing plans, if any, to have the athletic therapy profession in Ireland regulated, given the ARTI was formed in 2009 and serves as the governing body for certified athletic therapists in Ireland; if athletic therapy can be included within the regulation process with a view to provision of care services within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27762/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

10. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to raising the income threshold for qualification for medical cards, with particular reference to persons who may be suffering from life-changing or life-threatening conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26657/23]

Substance Misuse

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which persons in need of drug rehabilitation programmes have access to same, with a view to reducing their dependency on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26658/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

358. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is expected to improve the mental health facilities available in CHO 7 in respect of each category of patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26983/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which school health examinations continue, including dental and ophthalmic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26984/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the ongoing progress on the Naas General Hospital project, with particular reference to the promised extension of services and buildings thereat; the degree to which these proposals have advanced in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26985/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which consideration has been given to a primary care centre in Maynooth, County Kildare, which is a university town with a rapidly expanding population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26986/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to a primary care centre in Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26987/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of primary care centres in County Kildare; the current requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26988/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which plans are in hand to ensure an adequate GP service throughout County Kildare, given the number of GPs retiring and the existing and future demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26989/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is intended to ensure the availability of full medical cards for those with life changing or terminal conditions, given the degree to which such families are under stress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26990/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of health professionals likely to be covered by the regulations of health professionals Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26991/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the construction of the new maternity hospital; the degree to which the necessary preparations are being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26992/23]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

368. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in the construction of the new children's hospital; when completion is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26993/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate staffing has or is being achieved at all levels throughout the health services, with a view to ensuring maximum operational levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26994/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

639. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department continue to accelerate the programme of assessment in the case of children with or without special needs who may be in need of counselling, psychiatric or medical attention; if he will ensure a rapid processing of such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26386/23]

Care Services

Bernard Durkan

671. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the appropriate level of care at the highest possible level can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); if all appropriate avenues can be pursued to ensure that the required level of care is provided as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25725/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, to extend the special leave with pay for Covid-19 scheme, with particular reference to front-line healthcare workers who are still suffering from long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/23]

Pension Provisions

Bernard Durkan

819. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a pension and lump sum will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied), who recently retired as a clinical nurse manager on 31 March 2023, who has yet to receive any confirmation of payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24768/23]

Hospital Admissions

Bernard Durkan

429. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if it is considered satisfactory to wait ten hours to be assessed for a head injury in the case of a person (details supplied), who attended an accident and emergency department recently but who is also a returning patient to the hospital in the neurology department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23682/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

437. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding a current medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23699/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

470. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if long-term illness card/full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23997/23]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

657. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if emergency home help can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); if the appropriate contact can be made with the person's family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22704/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

658. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if dialectical behaviour therapy treatment is due to continue locally in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22705/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when speech and language therapy might be made available to a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22350/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

283. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress in respect of the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22354/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will indicate, notwithstanding the unsatisfactory reply to the previous Parliamentary Question, when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22357/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when appropriate urgent assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21879/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20171/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20173/23]

Departmental Schemes

Bernard Durkan

511. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if financial assistance can be given to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18978/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

546. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his Department's plans for providing the public with access to information about alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

547. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of people visiting askaboutalcohol.ie in search of information regarding alcohol in each year since 2018 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

548. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if information regarding alcohol is now deemed less important given the discontinuation of the 'Ask About Alcohol' website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

554. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for the fair deal scheme in the case of a person (details supplied), given their spouse is currently paying €1,145 per week for their care; when funding is likely to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19163/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

618. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if expenses for emergency dental care while abroad are recoupable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19551/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

17. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have identified blockages in the delivery of health services in order to ensure a seamless access to health services, including accident and emergencies, GPs and all public health services without restriction; the action(s) already taken in this regard; the anticipated remedial effect(s); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18530/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

19. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor, assess and remedy any shortcomings in the delivery of health services whether in regard to access to home care, general medical services, capacity requirements in whatever area, with a view to resolution in the short term in order to make the health services in this country a more attractive place to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18531/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

391. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains focused on enabling rehabilitation and methadone treatments for those who have been adversely affected by drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18853/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

392. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of rare and orphan drugs currently being evaluated for use in Ireland; the length of time that normally required for this process; the drugs that have taken an inordinate amount of time to evaluate and approve for use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18854/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure the availability of an adequate number of health professionals within the health services, including, but not limited to, consultants, GPs and nurses to meet the demand in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18855/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

394. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the health services can be co-ordinated in such a way as to ensure a modern response to patients' needs in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18856/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason for delay in dealing with the waiting lists of children seeking procedures for scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18857/23]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when the promised phase of the Naas hospital development plan will be activated in accordance with the original projections; when the facility will be completed and opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18858/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

397. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the proposed best protection for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, within the public health sphere to ensure their protection to the best possible standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18859/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

398. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which efforts are being made to replace GPs where the incumbents have retired leaving vacancies throughout the country; the number of such vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18860/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

399. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the various changes and requirements needed to fully introduce Sláintecare are being pursued at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18861/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

400. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree by which it is intended to reduce the numbers on hospital waiting lists by whatever means over the next twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18862/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

401. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which dental patients can have their requirements met and progressed as quickly as possible with particular reference to medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18863/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

402. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which eligibility for medical cards for those diagnosed with serious or life-threatening illness can be upgraded to take account of the individual circumstances of their case not based on financial eligibility but hardship grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18864/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

403. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the provision of primary care centres throughout County Kildare is ongoing, with particular reference to the needs of Maynooth, a university town with a potential population of 40,000, Celbridge, with a growing population of up to 30,000, and Leixlip, with a growing population of up to 30,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18865/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

404. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which access to various medicines remains equally available to those in this jurisdiction, as compared with the rest of the single market in Europe, and at a similar price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18866/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which any shortcomings in the health services such as overcrowding at accident and emergency departments, lack of adequate accommodation, insufficient numbers of staff at various levels have been addressed throughout the health services, with a view to meeting the concerns of the public and internal staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18867/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

406. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which women's health specifically remains central to the provision and delivery of a reliable level and quality of health services in all areas throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18868/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the priorities of his Department in the current year with a view to ensuring a high quality of hospital and community care service at all levels; the extent to which particular areas of sensitivity are being targeted with a view to resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18869/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to continue the ongoing need to upgrade the health services to meet the needs of an increasing population including the shortage of GPs, the need to retain staff at all levels and the ability to meet any challenges that might arise throughout the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18870/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full medical card might be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18871/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot qualify for a full medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in issuing all remaining pandemic recognition payments, with particular reference to cases that were upheld on appeal and eligible for payment; if a timeline for payment can be indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18571/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a GP can be assigned to an infant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18610/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

1396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for fair deal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16533/23]

Hospital Procedures

Bernard Durkan

347. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which treatment at James Connolly Hospital is progressing satisfactorily in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16040/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

348. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16043/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, for a minor injuries unit in north County Kildare, with particular reference to rapid population growth in this area, that many GPs are not taking on new patients, and the need to free up the local emergency department services for more urgent cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15576/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

724. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); if the matter can be reviewed urgently, given the medical circumstances of the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15308/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

1156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a new GP can be facilitated in the case of persons (details supplied) who have been unable to source local GP care and require care for repeat prescriptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12356/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1307. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients with severe asthma currently being treated with anti-IL-5 therapies; if any additional funding has been put in place for new patients in 2023; the number of patients he expects to be treated in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12853/23]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

1396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has conducted any tests on disposable vapes currently on sale in Ireland following the discovery of non-compliant stock on the UK market where some brands were found to exceed maximum nicotine levels by as much as 50% in excess of the permitted level; if he has been informed of the results of any tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13254/23]

Departmental Properties

Bernard Durkan

349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health total number of vacant, disused or decommissioned properties owned by the HSE or Department of Health which potentially could be used for accommodation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12206/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

350. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12230/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

351. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a full medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health arising from the recent meetings between the HSE and a company (details supplied), if an agreement has been or is likely to be reached in relation to the drug, kaftrio, which is eagerly and anxiously awaited by parents and children alike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10684/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which a refused medical card application in the case of a person (details supplied) can be reviewed given the health circumstances of their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10787/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the procedure in place to ensure an adequate coverage of GPs to replace those retiring and provide a service to new residents who have not yet been able to source a GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10792/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the availability of speech and language therapy in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10796/23]