Parliamentary questions

Hospital Waiting Lists

Maurice Quinlivan

738. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24930/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Barry Cowen

739. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment with a consultant neurosurgeon in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. [24938/24]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Michael Healy-Rae

740. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an assessment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24944/24]

Hospital Services

Thomas Gould

741. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason services are being removed from MUH if adult beds in CUH may be needed to meet need for these services; and whether consideration has been given to retaining paediatric beds in MUH pending full capacity capability in CUH. [24945/24]

Health Services Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

742. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 2 May 2024, if he can clarify what is meant by “limited recruitment in very specific cases”; if he will elaborate on what kind of recruitment is permitted in such instances; if there are guidelines for such cases or circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24950/24]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Alan Kelly

743. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health when the new 24-bed block for Nenagh Hospital will be built [24953/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

744. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect to receive a new date for a procedure in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24974/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Ged Nash

745. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health the reasons hospitality/retail staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda who are employed by a company (details supplied) have been excluded from coverage of the pandemic special recognition payment; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24979/24]

Health Services Staff

Michael Healy-Rae

746. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the lack of availability of pathologists to carry out post mortems will be addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24991/24]

Health Services Staff

Michael Ring

747. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a dietitian will be appointed to a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24998/24]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Michael Ring

748. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health whether or not the intake of new patients to a facility (details supplied) has been suspended for the time being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24999/24]

Medicinal Products

Cathal Crowe

749. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring CGM sensors by the HSE; the number who were over 18 years of age in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25002/24]

Medicinal Products

Cathal Crowe

750. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring CGM sensors by the HSE; the number who were over 18 years-of-age in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25003/24]

Medicinal Products

Cathal Crowe

751. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for the medtronic guardian 4 continuous glucose monitoring CGM sensors by the HSE; the number who were over 18 years-of-age in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25004/24]

Medicinal Products

Cathal Crowe

752. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for the freestyle libre 1 and 2 glucose monitoring CGM sensors by the HSE; the number who were over 18 years-of-age in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25005/24]

Medicinal Products

Cathal Crowe

753. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for the GlucoRx Aidex glucose monitoring CGM sensors by the HSE; the number who were over 18 years-of-age in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25006/24]

Hospital Services

Róisín Shortall

754. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the status of the planned satellite hemodialysis unit at Ennis General Hospital; the timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25007/24]

Disease Management

Róisín Shortall

755. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); the steps he is taking to ensure that patients with chronic auto-immune disorders such as Sjögren's disease have access to appropriate and affordable dental care; his plans to reform the DTSS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25008/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Cathal Crowe

756. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of people attending diabetes clinics in each of the CHI Hospitals Group (CHI Crumlin, CHI Temple Street, CHI Connolly in Blanchardstown and CHI Tallaght) who are using insulin pumps, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25017/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Cathal Crowe

757. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of people attending diabetes clinics in each of the RCSI Hospitals (Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, Connolly Hospital, Cavan General Hospital, Louth County Hospital, Monaghan Hospital and Beaumont Hospital) who are using insulin pumps; how many insulin pump users are attending the paediatric diabetes centre; how many are attending the adult diabetes centre in each hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25018/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Cathal Crowe

758. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of people attending diabetes clinics in each of the Dublin Midlands Group Hospitals (Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Naas General Hospital, Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, Tallaght University Hospital and St. James’s Hospital) who are using insulin pumps; how many insulin pump users are aged between 0-18 years and greater than 18 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25019/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Cathal Crowe

759. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of people attending the diabetes clinics in each of the Ireland East Group Hospitals (Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny, Wexford General Hospital, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, St Columcille's Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital, Dún Laoghaire) who are using insulin pumps; how many insulin pump users are aged between 0-18 years and greater than 18 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25020/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Cathal Crowe

760. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of people attending the diabetes clinics in each of the Saolta Hospitals (University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park University Hospital, Sligo University Hospital, Letterkenny University Hospital, Mayo University Hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital and Roscommon University Hospital) who are using insulin pumps; how many insulin pump users are attending the paediatric diabetes centre and how many are attending the adult diabetes centre in each hospital, in tabular form;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25021/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Cathal Crowe

761. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of people attending the diabetes clinics in each of the South/South West Hospitals (Cork University Hospital, University Hospital Waterford, Kerry General Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, South Tipperary General Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Bantry General Hospital and Mallow General Hospital) who are using insulin pumps; how many insulin pump users are aged between 0-18 years and greater than 18 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25022/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Cathal Crowe

762. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of people attending the diabetes clinics in each of the UL Hospitals (in each of University Hospital Limerick, Ennis Hospital, Nenagh Hospital and St. John's Hospital) who are using insulin pumps; how many insulin pump users are attending the paediatric diabetes centre and how many are attending the adult diabetes centre in each hospital, in tabular form;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25023/24]

Health Services

Marc MacSharry

763. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Health when he will sanction funding for an increase in optometrists' fees, which currently do not meet the actual cost of providing a modern eye examination, given that the fees having not increased for over 20 years; and the timescale for the implementation of a national over 8s public eyecare programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25034/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Pádraig O'Sullivan

764. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive a date for scoliosis surgery considering she has been waiting for over a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25035/24]

Healthcare Policy

Charles Flanagan

765. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the circumstances in which puberty blockers can be currently administered to children; and whether, in the light of the recent publication of an expert report (details supplied), it is envisaged that any practical or legislative changes are envisaged [25038/24]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

766. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE posts allocated to cancer services as per his letter of determination to the HSE outlining his funding priorities following Budget 2024; the overall number of WTE posts allocated to health services for 2024; the number of WTE posts allocated to areas (details supplied) in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/24]

Ambulance Service

Pa Daly

767. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will consider opening an intake of paramedics into the National Ambulance Service, recruiting from individuals already on panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25049/24]

Health Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

768. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1282 of 20 March 2024; for an update on the reimbursement of pegvaliase; when a final decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25057/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

769. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the reason no response has been received from the HSE in relation to Parliamentary Question Nos 1201, 1202 and 1203 of 9 April 2024 about a child in County Donegal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25066/24]

Hospital Services

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

770. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the services currently available in Letterkenny University Hospital for adults and children who have diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25067/24]

Departmental Funding

Michael Creed

771. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the level of fees paid by his Department to optometrists for eye tests for medical card holders; when this fee was established; when it was last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25069/24]

Mental Health Services

Catherine Connolly

772. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the length of time that a service provider (details supplied) has been providing online mental health supports in Ireland; to detail the services they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25078/24]

Mental Health Services

Catherine Connolly

773. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the total annual cost to the exchequer for the provision of services by a provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25079/24]

Mental Health Services

Catherine Connolly

774. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health to detail the procurement process involved in the appointment of a provider (details supplied) for the provision of online mental health supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25080/24]

Mental Health Services

Catherine Connolly

775. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health to outline the skills requirements for those working for a provider (details supplied) who provide online mental health services to the public; if the HSE undertakes vetting of these providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25081/24]

Mental Health Services

Catherine Connolly

776. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of people referred to a provider (details supplied) since it began providing online mental health supports to-date in 2024; the number of people who have engaged with the platform; the number of hours of service provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25082/24]

Mental Health Services

Catherine Connolly

777. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health to provide the business case on which the decision was taken to provide online mental health supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25083/24]

Hospital Staff

Catherine Murphy

778. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in the National Rehabilitation Hospital in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if this number will be further increased this year. [25087/24]

Hospital Facilities

Catherine Murphy

779. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the refurbishment works that were carried out at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [25088/24]

Hospital Staff

Catherine Murphy

780. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE urology registrars at the Mater Hospital in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [25089/24]

Hospital Staff

Catherine Murphy

781. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE opticians working in Naas General Hospital in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [25090/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Catherine Murphy

782. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the facilities that are in place for diabetes patients for the safe disposal of used needles. [25091/24]

Hospital Staff

Catherine Murphy

783. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric ophthalmologist registrars at CHI Temple Street in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [25092/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Michael Healy-Rae

784. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for hearing aids will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25111/24]

Health Services

Jim O'Callaghan

785. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of significant concerns over lack of appropriate consultation and dialogue with doctors and their representative organisations over major changes in the ethics guidelines of the Medical Council which were not signalled to the profession and public in the launch and highlights document of the 9th edition of the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25113/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

786. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment with a gastroenterologist at St. James's Hospital, Dublin for a person (details supplied) and make a comprehensive statement on the case. [25117/24]

Hospital Services

Jennifer Whitmore

787. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that essential radiology scans for cancer care patients on maintenance treatments, which must happen at three-month intervals for optimum outcomes, have been delayed by up to seven months, as is the case with a person (details supplied); and that this delay means that consultants cannot ascertain the best course of action, which can be the difference between life or death for the patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25128/24]