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Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Gino Kenny
578. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 924 of 2 November 2021, the status of the discussions and consideration mentioned in the reply regarding the availability of the EU Digital Covid Certificate for those who have been medically advised not to take the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3106/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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State Examinations
Gino Kenny
820. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education the arrangements for the 2022 junior cycle exams; her views on the significant difficulties experienced by this cohort who have yet to have an uninterrupted school year since their entry into secondary education as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; if there will be accommodations in view of this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1918/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Gino Kenny
828. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education the status of the new build for a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that students are being deprived of the level of subject choices provided in other secondary schools due to the fact that the facilities are not available to deliver a full range of subjects; when the new building will be fully functional for students; if she will take all steps to ensure that this is made a priority for those who need this educational facility urgently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2087/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Death Certificates
Gino Kenny
1047. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection if there have been changes to the way a person registers the death of a family member such as changes in an extension of the three month deadline or changes with walk-in offices if there must be an appointment during Covid-19 restrictions. [1916/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Health Service Executive
Gino Kenny
1333. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will conduct a review of service and staffing levels across the health service and ensure that extra permanent posts are sanctioned to ensure that the service can increase its capacity on a permanent basis to deal with non-Covid-19 care and the almost one million persons on waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2628/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Health Services
Gino Kenny
1334. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will conduct a review of service and staffing levels across the mental health service and ensure that extra services and extra permanent posts are sanctioned to ensure that the mental health service can increase its capacity on a permanent basis to deal with the mental health crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2629/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Health Services
Gino Kenny
1415. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if thighplasty is available as a treatment post weight loss via the HSE public system. [63167/21]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Living Wage
Gino Kenny
1505. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many healthcare and social care workers are slipping into poverty as a result of low wages; his views on the contribution that these workers, many of whom are on the frontline have made during the Covid-19 pandemic; the steps that will be taken to address issue of low pay for workers in these sectors; the further steps that will be taken to ensure they have a living wage; his further views on the fact that low pay is forcing many to leave these sectors to seek alternative higher paid employment and the gap that is left in the sectors as a result of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63442/21]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Health Services
Gino Kenny
1530. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the improvements his Department is making in the area of healthcare for trans persons; his views on whether the current waiting time of over two and a half years to be first seen is unacceptable; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this has declined further during the Covid-19 pandemic; his views on the immense negative impact this is having on the mental health of pre transition trans persons given the rates of both suicidal ideation and attempts in this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63499/21]
Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Gino Kenny
375. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a timeframe for the provision of a permanent ASD unit in a school (details supplied); if there are plans for a purpose-built facility on the grounds of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62434/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Gino Kenny
86. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will request that the European Union support a waiver under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, TRIPS, at the meeting of the World Trade Organization from 30 November to 3 December 2021 to ensure that all persons can have access to the Covid-19 vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59507/21]
Tue, 7 Dec 2021
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Medicinal Products
Gino Kenny
572. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the new clinical review of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme will commence; if he will provide details of the parameters of the review; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60247/21]
Tue, 7 Dec 2021
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Medicinal Products
Gino Kenny
573. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants who have registered their interest in participation in the Medical Cannabis Access Programme; the number of patients who have been registered on the programme; the number of patients currently in receipt of cannabis products under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60248/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Hospital Services
Gino Kenny
97. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the total payments made by the State to private hospitals and other private health service providers in 2020 and to the end of October 2021; and the projected cost in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59506/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Hospital Services
Gino Kenny
99. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of ICU beds currently being sourced from private hospitals; and the monthly cost to the Exchequer of these beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59505/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Hospital Procedures
Gino Kenny
115. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that no other transplant operations are cancelled due to lack of ICU bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59508/21]
Thu, 2 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Gino Kenny
176. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of ICU beds currently being sourced from private hospitals; the monthly cost to the Exchequer of these beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59515/21]
Thu, 2 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Gino Kenny
177. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the total payments made by the State to private hospitals and other private health service providers in 2020 and up to the end of October 2021; the projected cost in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59516/21]
Thu, 2 Dec 2021
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Hospital Procedures
Gino Kenny
178. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that no other transplant operations are cancelled due to lack of ICU bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59517/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Gino Kenny
493. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason cancer patients at St. James’s Hospital were asked to attend the hospital recently for a Covid-19 booster vaccination but instead received an additional vaccination (details supplied) and were informed that they would be invited back in six months for a booster shot; the reason they received a vaccination card which showed that they had received an additional Covid-19 vaccination dose while the Covid-19 booster dose box was left unchecked; the difference between these two categories; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this has caused a level of confusion and anxiety amongst vulnerable patients; if another layer of treatment has been introduced; the reason there appears to be no information available on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56824/21]