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Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Mary Butler
809. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the person or organisation that makes the decision on whether insulin pump therapy is appropriate and clinically required for a person with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36987/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
811. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are waiting for a dose adjustment for normal eating, DAFNE, carbohydrate counting course for adult diabetic patients attending University Hospital Waterford; the length of time they have to wait for that course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36992/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Mary Butler
812. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 898 of 17 May 2016, if an examination of the service to provide a permanent consultant physician in acute medicine in endocrinology has been undertaken at University Hospital Waterford; if a permanent second endocrinologist will be provided at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36993/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Mary Butler
813. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when University Hospital Waterford will be allocated an adult dietician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36994/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Mary Butler
814. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to see an endocrinologist at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36995/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Health Services Provision
Mary Butler
816. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for existing type 1 diabetes patients being called back to see the diabetes consultant; the recommended number of reviews and visits per year; when people can expect to be called back after their last visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37001/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Occupational Therapy
Mary Butler
866. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Waterford on a waiting list for occupational therapy; the number of children in County Waterford awaiting occupational therapy services for up to 12 months, 24 months and 36 months and over, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37127/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Mental Health Services Data
Mary Butler
867. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities in County Waterford in each of the years from 2007 to 2016, and to date in 2017; the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities with a residential address in County Waterford in each of the years from 2007 to 2016, and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37128/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Mary Butler
1031. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if the proposed paediatric endocrinologist for University Hospital Waterford has been appointed; if a contract has been offered to a person; if so, when will the consultant be appointed; the start date for the consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37630/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Mary Butler
1032. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if a paediatric diabetes dietician is employed at University Hospital Waterford; if not, the timeframe for a dietician to be appointed to the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37631/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Mary Butler
1033. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health further to the appointment of a second temporary consultant endocrinologist in April 2016 at University Hospital Waterford, the net effect on reducing waiting times for diabetic persons at the outpatient department at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37632/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Mary Butler
1034. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health further to the appointment of a second temporary consultant endocrinologist in April 2016 at University Hospital Waterford, the impact this has had on persons who have been waiting more than two years for an appointment; the likelihood that all persons will be seen on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37633/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
1157. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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TAMS Payments
Mary Butler
1328. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a TAMS grant payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37974/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Fishing Industry
Mary Butler
1428. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the culture and knowledge required for eel fishermen either for commercial fishing or scientific research fisheries needs to be safeguarded for the future; his plans to have the issue examined in co-operation with IFI, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and fishermen that have the necessary knowledge of this ancient method of fishing and identity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37045/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Teacher Training Provision
Mary Butler
257. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore grants for student teacher attendance at mandatory Gaeltacht courses. [34945/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Student Support Schemes
Mary Butler
258. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to invest in third level mental health counselling for budget 2018. [34946/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Mary Butler
259. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to overturn the decision in budget 2014 to impose the new pro rata student contribution. [34947/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Mary Butler
260. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reinstate the State contribution to fund apprenticeship fees. [34948/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
662. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied) at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34954/17]