Written Answers Nos. 1671-1685
1671. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the supply of two medications, amitriptyline and dalmane (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17678/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMylan, the company responsible for supplying Dalmane to the Irish market, notified the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of a shortage of the product, citing the unavailability of the active ingredient as the reason. Multiple countries are impacted. The company expects resupply of the product to occur in October 2023. There are alternative treatments available with the same indication as Dalmane. Patients should discuss alternative treatments with their prescriber.
Regarding Amitriptyline, the HPRA has not received notification for shortages of amitriptyline-containing medicines from the different companies that supply the medicines in Ireland.
Unfortunately, medicine shortages are a feature of modern health systems worldwide which have been exacerbated by recent worldwide events. There are a multitude of reasons why a medicine may not be available including: shortages of raw materials; manufacturing difficulties; sudden unexpected increase in demand; or product recalls due to potential quality issues. Ireland has a multi-stakeholder medicine shortage framework in place, coordinated by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), to prevent, wherever possible, and to manage medicine shortages when they occur. The Department of Health maintains regular contact with the HPRA regarding medicines shortages.
The HPRA publishes a list of medicines currently in short supply on its website (Medicines Shortages (hpra.ie) with the reason for the shortage and expected dates for the return of supply. The information is available to assist healthcare professionals in managing medicine shortages when they arise and reduce their impact on patients. The information relating to shortages on the HPRA website is dynamic and changes depending on the current information.
1672. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when the person (details supplied) will receive their urgent medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17679/23]
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.
1673. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason that the pandemic special recognition payment still has not been paid to staff of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17681/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
1674. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive their Covid-19 recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17684/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.
1675. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 8 March 2023, if a response will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17689/23]
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.
1676. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of 9 March 2023, if a response will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17690/23]
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.
1677. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if he made the decision to include a book (details supplied) on the HSE developed “Relationships and Sexuality Education 1” reading list for children as young as 12 years of age; and if not, who within the HSE or his Department made the decision. [17691/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE offer supports to the Department of Education and its agencies and aegis bodies in terms of resources for educational curricula, including RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education).
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1678. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1522 of 21 March 2023, if he will support the consistent use of a separate symbol on medical charts to indicate pregnancy after loss in all maternity units, as well as an alert symbol and notice indicating that women and their partner are experiencing a bereavement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17702/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1679. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people on CAMHS waiting lists by CHO and length of wait for January and March 2019-2023, inclusive, in tabular form. [17719/23]
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.
1680. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 15 February 2023, which has not been answered by the HSE; if Cork University Hospital has engaged a substantial number of management consultants to work with the management team there; if so, the number of management consultants engaged by the hospital; the estimated cost of these consultants; and if he will expedite a response. [17721/23]
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.
1681. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when HSE arrears will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17724/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been requested to respond directly to the Deputy.
1682. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason staff of an organisation (details supplied) , both current and former, are still waiting for the Covid pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17725/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
1683. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health when the primary care centre project in Ballyhaunis was first approved; when the tendering process was opened and concluded; when the design phase was completed; when did construction initially commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17730/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1684. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17731/23]
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.
1685. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for surgery in St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17732/23]
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.
