Written Answers Nos. 341-363
341. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current residency status and potential for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25642/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on the information provided by the Deputy, I understand that the person concerned is an EU citizen.
As a Member State of the European Union (EU), Ireland offers freedom of movement to nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and certain family members. The relevant EU legislation in this regard is the ‘Directive on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States’ (Directive 2004/38/EC), which was published in 2004.
When an EU citizen comes to Ireland, they do not need to register with their local immigration office and they do not need a residence card to live here.
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Act.
Each application is assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received.
Applicants are required to have five years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals where the requirement is three years. In both cases, the final 12 months must be continuous residence in the State with up to six weeks allowed to facilitate foreign travel for business, family or holiday purposes.
Detailed information on Irish citizenship and the naturalisation process, along with the relevant application forms and guidance notes, is available on my Department's immigration website at: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/.
342. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1328 of 26 April 2022, the exact details of completed-building works and costs or other works of a premises (details supplied) since the HSE purchased it in January 2021; the exact details of any further projected-building works and costs or other works in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25407/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
343. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1328 of 26 April 2022, the reason a that a change in service requirement necessitating unforeseen building works was referenced in the response for a premises (details supplied), given that the original HSE rationale for the purchase of the premises was that it would replace a former community residence which included long-stay placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25408/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
344. 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. [25417/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
345. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of equipment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25424/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
346. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1374 of 26 April 2022, the progress of the development of thirty integrated care specialist ambulatory care hubs in the community; the number that are functional; the number that are staffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25428/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
347. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1374 of 26 April 2022, if the 17 whole-time equivalent acute CVD clinical nurse specialists and the 16 consultant cardiologist posts which have been funded to address acute hospital gaps have been filled; the progress that has been made to date in filling these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25429/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
348. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1374 of 26 April 2022, the number of integrated care cardiology teams that are needed; the locations in which they are needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25430/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
349. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 11 May 2022, if the specific action discussed at the Obesity Policy Implementation Oversight Group meeting of 24 March 2021 at which a breastfeeding position paper was noted as being needed was progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25431/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health is fully committed to promoting and supporting breastfeeding. We all know how important it is that our children get the best nutritious start in life and this is something all Government partners have prioritised in the Programme for Government.
Following discussion at the Obesity Policy Implementation Oversight Group on promoting breastfeeding in 2021, an analysis of the supports required to implement Breastfeeding in Ireland- A five-year Strategic Action Plan was carried out. A key action identified in the Action Plan is the appointment of dedicated full- time Lactation Consultants.
Last year the Department, through Healthy Ireland, made a significant investment by providing recurring annual funding of €1.58m euros for an additional 24 Lactation Consultants. This provides for the full complement of Lactation Consultants as set out in the Action Plan for hospital and community settings. These posts will help ensure timely skilled assistance for mothers who wish to breastfeed and will also support enhanced training, skills and knowledge to frontline staff.
By providing funding for the 24 Lactation Consultants, this fulfilled the action discussed at the Obesity Policy Implementation Oversight Group.
350. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 11 May 2022, the status of the recruitment of the additional 24 lactation consultants as announced by his Department in 2021; the locations in which these posts have been filled; the locations in which these posts are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25432/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
351. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [25437/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
352. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when an person (details supplied) will receive the pandemic bonus payment [25439/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
353. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapist vacancies within the primary care services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25440/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
354. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapist vacancies across the national primary care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25441/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
355. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapists within the HSE services who are due to retire in the next 24 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25442/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
356. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the cross-Departmental consultations that his Department had to address the necessity to increase third-level graduate places for the core specialist professions critically needed across the CAMHS and children's disability network team services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25443/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. I will survey the Department and the collated replies will be prepared into a full response to the Deputy as soon as possible.
357. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the replacement of the CT scanner at Mayo University Hospital under the Equipment Replacement Programme 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25450/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of healthcare equipment, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
358. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a new modified wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25498/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
359. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the way that the HSE funding for a service (details supplied) was reallocated after its closure in 2021 to other services locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
360. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the expected date of a person’s appointment (details supplied) in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [25509/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
361. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices that are signed up to the dental treatment services scheme for the past five years in tabular form, broken down by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25512/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
362. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25513/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
363. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for appointments; the number that are waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25514/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
