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Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michelle Mulherin
509. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if a 70% to 90% blockage of an artery of a patient is deemed to be an urgent case to be afforded priority in having a surgical procedure to have a stent inserted; if so, the length of time a patient may expect to wait; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24383/14]
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michelle Mulherin
510. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the length of the waiting time for a patient to access cardiology in-patient treatment at University College Hospital in the public health care systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/14]
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michelle Mulherin
518. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for cardiology inpatient treatment at Galway University Hospital; the length of time he expects it will take to reach the national special delivery unit target where no patient is waiting longer than eight months for inpatient treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24436/14]
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
216. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23913/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Nursing Home Beds
Michelle Mulherin
731. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of empty beds currently in community nursing homes in County Mayo; the total capacity of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22246/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Nursing Home Beds
Michelle Mulherin
732. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of empty beds currently in private nursing homes in County Mayo; the total capacity of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22247/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Michelle Mulherin
871. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the medical and surgical appliances that are supplied without charge to a person with a medical card who is suffering from spina bifida; the criteria used to decide if a medical or surgical appliance will be supplied free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22949/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Michelle Mulherin
872. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the medical and surgical appliances that are supplied without charge to a person with a long-term illness card and who is suffering from spina bifida; the criteria used to decide if a medical or surgical appliance will be supplied free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22950/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Medical Card Appeals
Michelle Mulherin
640. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appeal against the refusal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if it can be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21431/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michelle Mulherin
401. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the person who monitors the operation of health care systems and standards in special schools where pupils have acute health care needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20145/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michelle Mulherin
402. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of special schools that are block grant funded by the Health Service Executive to assist with nursing health and hygiene related costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20147/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Health Services Staff
Michelle Mulherin
403. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of special schools that have full-time or part-time nurses; the number of those that are nurses in the direct employment of the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20148/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
789. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a continuing delay in processing a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason the applicant's P21 is being rejected by the assessor; the reason documents which cannot be provided to the applicant by the Revenue Commissioners are being sought; if the application will be expedited due to the medical needs of the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18921/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
798. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo and if it will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18987/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Counselling Services
Michelle Mulherin
200. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending the counselling in primary care service to non-medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17158/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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General Medical Services Scheme Payments
Michelle Mulherin
495. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health to set out the medical tests and examinations that are not covered by the medical card scheme for which a general practitioner is entitled to charge a fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14694/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Medical Card Eligibility
Michelle Mulherin
1018. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was withdrawn in November 2013 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13090/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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HIQA Staffing
Michelle Mulherin
242. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the internships available with the Health Information and Quality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9979/14]
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Reviews
Michelle Mulherin
206. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a review of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8437/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Mobility Allowance Review
Michelle Mulherin
751. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the progress being made to reintroduce a motorised transport grant scheme and a mobility allowance for persons with severe mobility problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8135/14]
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Health Services Funding
Michelle Mulherin
29. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide assurances that the necessary investment will be made in the refurbishment of St. Augustine's, McBride and D'Alton community nursing units in County Mayo in order that they will meet Health Information and Quality Authority standards after 2015, thus allowing these facilities to stay open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6702/14]
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Appeals
Michelle Mulherin
245. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appeal against the refusal of a medical card in respect of a child (details supplied); if it will be expedited in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7241/14]
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
663. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited due to the person having a serious illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5268/14]
Thu, 30 Jan 2014
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Medical Card Eligibility
Michelle Mulherin
190. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the refusal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4566/14]
Thu, 30 Jan 2014
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Medical Card Reviews
Michelle Mulherin
191. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was withdrawn in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4567/14]
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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National Lottery Funding Applications
Michelle Mulherin
700. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason an organisation (details supplied) was refused funding in the 2013 Department of Health national lottery fund scheme; and the way the decision can be appealed. [3665/14]
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Medical Card Reviews
Michelle Mulherin
511. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card is being reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo when their circumstances have not changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52813/13]
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Michelle Mulherin
543. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance given to students in higher education who are over 23 years, have no income and are financially dependent on their parents, who suffer from serious illnesses, resulting in high-cost, regular prescription payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53092/13]
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
Michelle Mulherin
438. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51725/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Departmental Schemes
Michelle Mulherin
218. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health when he will introduce the scheme to replace the motorised vehicle grant scheme for persons with disabilities; if this will be done as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47524/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Michelle Mulherin
527. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if he will place Addison's disease on the list of illnesses that are covered by the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41839/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Community Care Provision
Michelle Mulherin
536. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if the necessary investment will be made for the refurbishment of the St. Augustine's, McBride and D'Alton community nursing units, County Mayo, in order that they will meet the Health Information and Quality Authority standards after 2015, thus allowing these facilities to stay open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41921/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Michelle Mulherin
1285. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the criteria that applies to an Irish citizen aged over 70 years who is in receipt of a British pension and is seeking a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36882/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Health Services Expenditure
Michelle Mulherin
1562. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the amount of the budget provision for 2013 pursuant to Section 39 of the Health Act 2004; the amount of funding allocated in particular to County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38542/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Health Services Expenditure
Michelle Mulherin
1563. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the budget provision intended for 2014 pursuant to Section 39 of the Health Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38543/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Health Services Expenditure
Michelle Mulherin
1564. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of groups and organisations in County Mayo that have benefitted from funding pursuant to Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 for 2013; the nature and types of groups and organisations and the service they provide in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38544/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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National Lottery Funding Disbursement
Michelle Mulherin
653. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the criteria used to assess an application to the Department of Health national lottery fund during 2012 by an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo; the grounds for failure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31634/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
656. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31681/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
657. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31682/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
Michelle Mulherin
690. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place to cover travel expenses of patients availing of treatment abroad facilitated by the Health Service Executive and in particular in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32074/13]
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Michelle Mulherin
221. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited as soon as possible in view of extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26000/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michelle Mulherin
660. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo has been cancelled at Sligo General Hospital; when the operation will be rescheduled; if it will be expedited in view of the fact that the operation has to be carried out within a short time while earlier test results are still valid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25578/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
607. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23652/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michelle Mulherin
612. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been waiting for an ophthalmology appointment with the outpatient clinic at University College Hospital Galway since 14 November 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23728/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Michelle Mulherin
670. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the processing of the application will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24266/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Hospital Appointment Status
Michelle Mulherin
674. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an appointment with a vascular doctor in University College Hospital; Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24303/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Universal Health Insurance Provision
Michelle Mulherin
675. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health when the universal health care system will be introduced; the progress that has been made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24305/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Michelle Mulherin
678. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application to the Health Service Executive for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24314/13]
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Nursing Home Services
Michelle Mulherin
260. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health his plans to invest in and upgrade facilities in five community nursing homes to meet the Health Information and Quality Authority standards post 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23457/13]
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Nursing Home Services
Michelle Mulherin
261. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health in view of our growing aging population, the provision for places in community nursing homes in County Mayo that will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23463/13]