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Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Dara Calleary
547. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the capital investments that have been sought by the Saolta group for Mayo University Hospital; the status of each application; the status of the planned capital development at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8468/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Dental Services
Dara Calleary
691. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the financial supports being put in place to assist dentists during the Covid-19 emergency; his views on the future of dental care in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5807/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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General Practitioner Contracts
Dara Calleary
653. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the extra allowances available to general practitioners who operate in Gaeltacht areas or in island communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3152/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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HSE Agency Staff
Dara Calleary
654. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the decision of the HSE to curtail physiotherapy and occupational therapy services in County Mayo by the cancelling of agency contracts on 28 February 2020 despite the length of current waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3153/20]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Dara Calleary
344. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists being experienced in County Mayo for orthodontic services; the measures he has taken to alleviate same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52667/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Commencement of Legislation
Dara Calleary
258. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the reason the minimum unit pricing provisions of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 have not been commenced; when they will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52387/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists
Dara Calleary
78. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when progress will be made on reducing waiting times in County Mayo for occupational therapy assessments especially for those under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48874/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Dara Calleary
80. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when he expects to see a reduction in the number of persons waiting more than a year for an outpatient appointment in Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48873/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Dara Calleary
292. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the substantial recommendations in a study by a company (details supplied) of the medicines reimbursement system; if the recommendations will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48698/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Occupational Therapy Data
Dara Calleary
369. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists by hospital; the number of occupational therapy vacancies by hospital and permanent vacancies and temporary vacancies, respectively; the number of occupational therapists employed by county in non-hospital settings; the number of occupational therapy vacancies by county in non-hospital settings by permanent vacancies and temporary vacancies, respectively; the number of occupational therapists on interview panels by county awaiting appointments as of 31 October 2019, in tabular form; and his views on the provision of occupational services nationwide. [46406/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Health Services Data
Dara Calleary
370. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the number of children on early intervention waiting lists for treatment for less than one year, for between one and two years and for over two years by speciality and county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46407/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Dara Calleary
450. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the recruitment plans of the HSE in 2020, particularly for healthcare assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44284/19]
Thu, 17 Oct 2019
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Dara Calleary
231. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre device for diabetes will be added to the long-term illness scheme. [42832/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Dara Calleary
373. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) that has issued to parents regarding cover for a therapist; if the HSE response issued to this Deputy is to indicate that resources are not sufficient to provide cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41831/19]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Dara Calleary
47. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when essential positions in therapy services in County Mayo will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41193/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Dara Calleary
293. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the status of the nursing homes support scheme and national placement list for a person (details supplied). [40992/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Dara Calleary
404. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 449 of 28 May 2019, to which the HSE failed to respond, when a child (details supplied) in County Mayo can expect an appointment with early intervention services namely occupational therapy, psychology and speech and language therapy; the reason appointments for the child with these services has been delayed; if an appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39762/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Disability Services Funding
Dara Calleary
134. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the status of a funding application made by an association to the HSE for funding to allow a person (details supplied) to return to the person's residential home. [39144/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Medical Card Reviews
Dara Calleary
138. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards reviewed in County Mayo in 2019, in tabular form; and the number refused on review. [39174/19]
Thu, 4 Jul 2019
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Hospital Services
Dara Calleary
201. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 14 May 2019, if in the period 1 January 2004 to 28 June 2019, the views of the chief medical officer or his agents were expressed either verbally or in a written or electronic form in relation to the operation of the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford and the standards at the facility; if the views of the CMO were ever sought in relation to correspondence or verbal reports received in relation to the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28669/19]