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Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
David Cullinane
489. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of approved posts attached to each critical care bed at each location within Children’s Health Ireland in each January in each of the years 2012 to 2024, by staff grade, in tabular form; and the number of vacancies at each point. [8706/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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National Children's Hospital
David Cullinane
490. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of naming the new children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8707/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Martin Browne
491. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if a financial assessment of the costs of repurposing a hospital (details supplied) has been carried out or considered; if an estimate is available or can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8713/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Contracts
Robert Troy
492. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he is confident that all contracts put to tender are awarded to companies that meet the tender criteria; and if it were to be identified where one clearly did not meet the stated criteria in the tender specifications, what the recourse would be. [8714/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Service Executive
Louise O'Reilly
493. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that residents living in HSE-owned properties at a location (details supplied) cannot access grants or any other supports for insulation or upgrading their homes; if he is aware that the residents are living in houses that are in an extremely poor state of repair but cannot get their landlord (the HSE) to carry out any necessary internal repairs; if he plans to support the residents or to arrange for the repairs to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8715/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael Healy-Rae
494. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); what options are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8717/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael Healy-Rae
495. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8720/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Medicinal Products
Jackie Cahill
496. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health if romosozumab, which is used to treat women with severe osteoporosis, is also approved by the EMT for use in Ireland for men with severe osteoporosis (details supplied); if romosozumab is approved by the EMT to be used under medical supervision by a registered consultant in Ireland for a 45-year-old male with severe osteoporosis with a very high risk of bone fracture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8732/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services
Mairéad Farrell
497. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the practices of the national gender service that consultants are concerned would be affected by a potential ban on conversion therapy, as referenced in a newspaper article (details supplied) in June 2023. [8744/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services
Mairéad Farrell
498. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason the national gender service believes a conversion therapy ban would make it impossible to develop a children's service as referenced in a newspaper article (details supplied) in December 2023. [8745/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ambulance Service
Ivana Bacik
499. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting times for ambulance arrival; and if he will supply a breakdown of average wait times in each county. [8752/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Prescription Charges
Ivana Bacik
500. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove prescription fees for medical cardholders. [8757/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Commission
Willie O'Dea
501. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the regulation of CAMHS, which would ensure that recommendations on governance and clinical reform made by the Mental Health Commission can be implemented by the HSE and the State; if he will allow the Mental Health Commission to monitor the implementation of any such recommendations and allow it to publish an annual report on progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8759/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Legislative Process
Michael Ring
502. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if proposed amendments (details supplied) will come before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8761/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
503. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding special leave with pay for front-line healthcare workers who are suffering with long Covid; if a further extension or an alternative support scheme is being considered for those in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Healthcare Policy
Kathleen Funchion
504. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health the status of an update for survivors of the vaginal mesh controversy; if a scheme or some level of assistance will be offered to women left in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8771/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Policy
Richard Boyd Barrett
505. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the reason the long-term illness scheme only includes mental health conditions for persons under 16 years of age; his plans to extend this beyond 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8798/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Service Executive
Ged Nash
506. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health the way in which the HSE plans to award a tender for a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8803/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Admissions
Colm Burke
507. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the total number of inpatients admitted to Bantry General Hospital in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; the average length of stay for each patient, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8806/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Admissions
Colm Burke
508. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the total number of outpatients who attended Bantry General Hospital in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8807/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
Paul Kehoe
509. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health if plans are in place to expand the HSE national pilot for ADHD in adults, which is currently restricted to three CHOs, to provide access to assessments and therapies to adults throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8820/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Waiting Lists
David Cullinane
510. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients removed from hospital waiting lists through validation processes for each year 2019 to 2023, by reason for removal, in tabular form. [8822/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Primary Medical Certificates
Darren O'Rourke
511. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 84, 89, 94, 96, 113, 131 and 148 of 24 November 2023, regarding a case (details supplied) as it related to the primary medical certificate and the disabled drivers and passengers scheme, the alternative supports that are in place until the planned review takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8835/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Services
Catherine Connolly
512. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the expert review of the paediatric orthopaedic surgery service at CHI; the timeline for the completion of the review; if he has received any interim reports to date; if so, his plans for the publication of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8844/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Legislative Measures
Thomas Pringle
513. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when the promised mental health Bill will be brought forward for debate on Second Stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8848/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Legislative Measures
Thomas Pringle
514. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if the promised mental health Bill will address the registration or regulation of community mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8849/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Legislative Measures
Thomas Pringle
515. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if the promised mental health Bill will implement the recommendations contained in the independent review of the provision of child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, in the State by the Inspector of Mental Health Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8850/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services
Paul Donnelly
516. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses, vehicles and doctors based in each D-Doc treatment centre in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if these numbers will be further increased this year. [8858/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Paul Donnelly
517. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when phase one of the development of the major trauma centre at the Mater hospital will be completed. [8859/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Dental Services
Paul Donnelly
518. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists and dental nurses working in primary care centres within CHO7 in each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8860/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ambulance Service
Paul Donnelly
519. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of hazardous emergency response vehicles in the national ambulance service fleet in each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8861/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Services
Paul Donnelly
520. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who attended each outpatients clinic at CHI Temple Street in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8862/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Dental Services
Michael Healy-Rae
521. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will expediate a dental appointment for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8891/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Éamon Ó Cuív
522. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the reason for reducing support for women with breast cancer by reducing their allowance to access prosthetic bras following a mastectomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8892/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Fergus O'Dowd
523. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to detail any changes in available public funding for wigs or hairpieces and post-mastectomy products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8911/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Verona Murphy
524. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting appointments for primary care psychology in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8912/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Primary Care Centres
Duncan Smith
525. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health what services are currently provided in Balbriggan primary care centre; what additional services are planned to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8916/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Colm Burke
526. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will take the necessary steps to extend the temporary scheme of paid leave for public health service employees unfit for work post Covid infection as a matter of urgency in view of the fact the scheme is due to end on 31 March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8920/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Dental Services
Duncan Smith
527. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there is any provision to encourage the establishment of dental practices in towns currently without them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8924/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
528. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in emergency medicine based at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8954/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services
Duncan Smith
529. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to establish a minor injuries clinic on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal. [8955/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
530. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE orthopaedic registrars based at Roscommon University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8956/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
531. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians working in Monaghan General Hospital in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [8957/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
532. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE theatre nurses working in CHI Temple Street in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if this number will be further increased. [8958/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Duncan Smith
533. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the refurbishment works that were carried out at Bantry General Hospital in 2022 and 2023; and to detail the refurbishment works that are likely to commence at this hospital during 2024. [8959/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Duncan Smith
534. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the average waiting period for occupational therapists within primary care services in County Offaly. [8960/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
535. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists working in University Hospital Limerick in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8961/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Primary Care Centres
Duncan Smith
536. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of a primary care centre in New Ross, County Wexford, and the services that will be provided when it opens. [8962/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
537. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons working in Portlaoise regional hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8963/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Services
Duncan Smith
538. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the Rotunda Maternity Hospital on access to private diagnosis in each of the years 2020 to 2023, inclusive, by firm, in tabular form. [8964/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Dental Services
Duncan Smith
539. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the names of dentists within CHO 9 currently accepting new medical cardholders, in tabular form. [8965/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
540. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in each community hospital within Galway in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8966/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Charges
Duncan Smith
541. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the revenue generated by car parking charges at Mullingar General Hospital in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [8967/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Duncan Smith
542. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Waterford waiting to be assessed for a carer; and the timeframe for when they will be assessed. [8968/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
543. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in cardiothoracic surgery at Cork University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8969/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Admissions
Duncan Smith
544. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of patients treated in Nenagh General Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8970/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Equipment
Duncan Smith
545. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of portable cardiac echo machines in use at University Hospital Waterford. [8971/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
546. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE ophthalmologist registrars working in Sligo University Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8972/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
547. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in intensive care medicine at Galway University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8973/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ambulance Service
Duncan Smith
548. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles available on a 24-7 basis in County Cavan in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8974/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ambulance Service
Duncan Smith
549. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE advanced paramedics based in County Kerry in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8975/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
550. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency department nurses working in Tallaght University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [8976/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
551. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for an appointment through the counselling in primary care service, by CHO area and by time waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8988/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
552. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who received counselling from the counselling in primary care service, by year since 2019 and by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8989/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
553. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of counselling sessions delivered by the counselling in primary care service, by year since 2019, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8990/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
554. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the cost of the counselling in primary care service, by year since 2019; the average cost of delivering a session, inclusive of staffing and administration costs, in the same period; the funding allocated to the counselling in primary care service per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8991/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
555. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when an ex gratia payment will issue to a former employee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8996/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Bríd Smith
556. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a programme designed to help and support people with ADHD has been unexpectedly cut by the HSE (details supplied); the reason funding was cut; if he will consider sanctioning the funding in order that this important work can be resumed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ambulance Service
Claire Kerrane
557. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of advanced paramedics working in the National Ambulance Service. [9007/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ambulance Service
Claire Kerrane
558. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of advanced paramedics working in the National Ambulance Service in 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2024. [9008/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ambulance Service
Claire Kerrane
559. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to advise when the National Ambulance Service (NAS) stopped training advanced paramedics; the rationale for this decision; if there was engagement with the Minister on this decision; if the NAS is aware that this decision means paramedics cannot upskill via the training which was available, and now cannot progress and advance to this level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9009/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Griffin
560. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the impediments that exist to the opening of more beds at West Kerry Community Hospital; if the recruitment of additional healthcare assistants is a feasible option in the event of additional nursing staff being unavailable for recruitment; if this option has been explored previously; if so, the outcome of any such exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
561. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if Glenwood House, Carrigaline, has opened as a residential mental health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9061/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
562. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if Garnish House, Cork, has ceased operating as a residential mental health service; the names of the services where residents are being or have been transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9062/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
563. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of building a set of residential mental health bungalows on the grounds of St. Stephen's Hospital, Glanmire, as set out in the HSE's current capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9063/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
564. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of building a new residential mental health service on the site of the Owenacurra Centre, Midleton, as set out in the HSE's current capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9064/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Ivana Bacik
565. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the position of his Department has changed since 2017 with respect to funding supports for post-mastectomy patients; the rationale for cutting the allowance for post-mastectomy products; and if he will review the decision to cut the allowance. [9066/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Nursing Homes
Alan Kelly
566. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if the new Nenagh community nursing home will be open before June 2024. [9071/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Willie O'Dea
567. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse the recently announced cut to funding for post-mastectomy products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9072/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Tobacco Control Measures
Colm Burke
568. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide data regarding the number of retail outlets registered to sell tobacco on the National Register of Tobacco retailers in 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9092/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Tobacco Control Measures
Colm Burke
569. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he has determined the annual fee to be set for retailers who wish to sell tobacco products or nicotine-inhaling products, as part of the recently enacted Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9093/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Tobacco Control Measures
Colm Burke
570. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an estimate of the revenue that would be raised annually if an annual €500 tobacco retailer licence fee per retail outlet was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9094/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Tobacco Control Measures
Colm Burke
571. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an estimate of the revenue that would be raised annually if an annual €200 electronic cigarette retailer licence fee per retail outlet was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Data
Colm Burke
572. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for tobacco cessation services per year from 2013 to 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9096/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Data
Colm Burke
573. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost of smoking to the State in terms of health spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9097/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Reports
Colm Burke
574. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department will be commissioning an updated 2024 report assessing the economic cost of smoking, following on from the 2016 ICF international report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9098/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Peter Fitzpatrick
575. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health why funding for post-mastectomy products has been cut (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9114/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Contracts
Violet-Anne Wynne
576. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the total amount paid to an out-of-hours GP service by his Department under a service level agreement in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9120/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Emergency Departments
Violet-Anne Wynne
577. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the current situation where 450,000-plus people in CHO 3 can only avail of one emergency department at UHL Dooradoyle, which is consistently the most overcrowded emergency department in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9122/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Patient Transport
Violet-Anne Wynne
578. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the cost of transporting patients in CHO 3 to haemodialysis treatment by taxi for each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9123/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Eating Disorders
Violet-Anne Wynne
579. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he will comment on the funding provided for treatment centres and specialist community services to support those with eating disorders in CHO 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9124/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Staff
Violet-Anne Wynne
580. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses and areas covered by each in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9125/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Eating Disorders
Violet-Anne Wynne
581. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist dieticians, nutrition specialists and therapists specialising in eating disorders who work out of Ennis General Hospital through the CAMHS services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9126/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
582. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Health if he will put in place a scheme for healthcare professionals suffering from ongoing complications from Covid-19 contracted in the course of their work during the pandemic to replace the special leave with pay scheme that is due to end on 31 March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9134/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Services
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
583. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when physiotherapy and occupational therapy services will be reinstated for patients and residents at a hospital (details supplied). [9149/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Data
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
584. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health to provide the number of patients, both long-term and short-term, who are resident in a hospital (details supplied), in tabular form. [9150/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Dental Services
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
585. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when dental services will be reinstated for patients and residents at a hospital (details supplied). [9151/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Healthcare Policy
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
586. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health to clarify the current policy of step down and convalescent patients being transferred from a hospital (details supplied). [9152/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Hospital Services
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
587. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when the day centre service will be reinstated to a hospital (details supplied). [9153/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Holly Cairns
588. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health for a monthly breakdown of waiting list numbers for each discipline and care group across each geographical area of the Cork-Kerry primary care services from January until December 2023, in tabular form. [9166/24]