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Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
554. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE ophthalmologist registrars working in Mullingar Regional Hospital in 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [9582/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
555. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE vacancies by job title at St. Joseph's Campus, Longford; and when each vacancy will be filled, in tabular form. [9583/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
556. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the list of Hospitals that used outsourced private cardiology services for both diagnosis and treatment. [9584/23]
Wed, 15 Feb 2023
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Sorca Clarke
194. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if given the population, Athlone is being considered as a location for the provision of a hospital. [7622/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
546. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the total number of people on outpatient waiting lists at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar in 2022. [6496/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
547. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children on outpatient waiting lists at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar in 2022. [6497/23]
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
256. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the purported 552-week waiting list for children awaiting tonsilitis assessment and surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5047/23]
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Sorca Clarke
319. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of Section 39 agencies that have not submitted the necessary paperwork which would ensure payment of €1,000 pandemic bonus to frontline workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3895/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Substance Misuse
Sorca Clarke
492. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the engagement he has had with the HSE since the cessation of the Midlands Youth Drug and Alcohol Services Extern service on 31 December 2022; the timeline for the commencement of the new service, considering young people in the midlands have been without this vital service and support since before Christmas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2726/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Hospital Appointments Status
Sorca Clarke
603. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will issue to a person (details supplied). [3187/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
613. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of young adults on the waiting list for respite services in County Longford. [3247/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Hospital Staff
Sorca Clarke
614. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE orthopaedic staff nurses working at both CHI Crumlin and Temple Street in the years 2020 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [3248/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Sorca Clarke
615. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding provided to each level 4 hospital in 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [3249/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Hospital Staff
Sorca Clarke
616. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE genetics nurses working in the cancer genetics department of St. James's Hospital in 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [3250/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Vaccination Programme
Sorca Clarke
647. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been brought to the memo from the HSE sent to early learning, childhood service providers and schools to be distributed to parents and guardians regarding the flu vaccine for children aged 2 years to 12 years, and the accompanying schedule for vaccination centres providing this vaccine; the reason pharmacies providing the flu vaccine to children are excluded from mention in this memo and not considered as an alternative to vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3372/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
1233. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for speech and language therapy in the medical centre, Ballyminion, Longford will issue to a person (details supplied). [63496/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
1234. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for speech and language therapy appointments in County Longford. [63497/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
1235. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of speech therapists assigned to County Longford; if that number is sufficient to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63498/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Departmental Inquiries
Sorca Clarke
1241. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if his Department have provided him with the details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of Sodium Valproate; and if so, when he intends to bring a Memo for Government on this issue. [63529/22]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Sorca Clarke
300. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the efforts his Department is taking to ensure all front-line workers employed by a Section 39 have received the promised pandemic bonus of €1,000 before Christmas 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62846/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
241. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the services currently available to those diagnosed with Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder; the way families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62368/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Sorca Clarke
257. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the special Covid pandemic bonus will be paid to healthcare staff who worked for private companies on the front line during the Covid pandemic given the length of time that has passed since the announcement and the valuable work that these staff carried out in the private sector during the pandemic. [62432/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Sorca Clarke
527. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will issue to a person (details supplied). [62157/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Sorca Clarke
605. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are awaiting an assessment for dyspraxia by county in tabular form. [60472/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
765. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the alternative interim arrangements that his Department will implement, given that the Midlands Youth Drug and Alcohol Service is to cease at the end of 2022 (details supplied). [58149/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Sorca Clarke
1051. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of the Covid-19 booster vaccine by CHO area. [54723/22]
Thu, 27 Oct 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Sorca Clarke
307. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if he will make a commitment that the pandemic bonus payment of €1,000 will be paid to all those entitled to receive it by the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54080/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
657. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the services and or supports that are available to women in hospital following a miscarriage, in relation to pregnancy loss and stillbirth per CHO area; and the referral pathways upon discharge in tabular form. [53249/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Sorca Clarke
646. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health about the availability of STI-testing kits in CHO 8. [48237/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Sorca Clarke
647. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of breasts pumps available in each maternity unit in tabular form. [48238/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
648. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number and type of therapist posts that are currently advertised; and the average length of time to fill therapy posts by therapy discipline. [48239/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
658. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the extended free contraception scheme will come into effect. [48356/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Sorca Clarke
659. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the extended free general practitioner care for children will come into effect. [48357/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Sorca Clarke
660. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he or his Department have had with general practitioners and organisations representing general practitioners; and the additional resources that will be provided to general practitioners in order for them to meet the needs of those that are now eligible for the extended free contraception scheme. [48358/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Sorca Clarke
661. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he has had with general practitioners and organisations representing general practitioners; and the additional resources that will be provided to general practitioners in order for them to meet the needs of those now eligible for the extended free general practitioner care for children given that many in rural communities are struggling currently to get a general practitioner or to obtain an appointment. [48359/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
471. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting an occupational therapy assessment in each LHO area in CHO8; the number waiting for treatment in each LHO area in CHO8; and the number in each category waiting for more than 12 months. [46779/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
472. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently waiting for a bed in a residential unit in each LHO area in CHO8; and the number of persons waiting for more than 12 months in tabular form. [46780/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Sorca Clarke
510. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he has had with representatives of general practitioners regarding work practice changes since Covid-19; the availability of face-to-face appointments specifically for medical card patients. [45602/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
1871. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he has had with the HSE regarding a treatment abroad scheme application by a person (details supplied) [40889/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Departmental Properties
Sorca Clarke
1872. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the actions and engagements that his Department has taken to date to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency in all buildings under his Department. [40914/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Ambulance Service
Sorca Clarke
2050. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of community paramedic projects per county for each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if there are any forthcoming pilot projects. [41914/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
2051. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of menopause clinics in each CHO area, in tabular form. [41915/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Medicinal Products
Sorca Clarke
2052. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to increase hormone replacement therapy supplies. [41916/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
2053. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the extent of the waiting list period for those on waiting lists for menopause clinics, in tabular form. [41917/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
2054. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of menopause specialists in Ireland. [41918/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Sorca Clarke
861. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) to the treatment abroad scheme. [39546/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Thalidomide Victims Compensation
Sorca Clarke
111. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he has had with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance in relation to his proposal to bring forward a Bill to provide life-long health and social supports to the survivors of thalidomide. [37667/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Hospital Staff
Sorca Clarke
188. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he has had with an organisation (details supplied) and the HSE regarding the serious staff shortage across multiple departments in Regional Hospital Mullingar. [37666/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Dental Services
Sorca Clarke
288. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the desirable staffing ratios in public dental practices within CHO8 between dentists, dental nurses, hygienists and technicians. [36468/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Hospital Staff
Sorca Clarke
289. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-term equivalent epilepsy nurses working in each hospital in the years of 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [36469/22]