Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

625. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is proposed to augment and provide improved youth mental health services throughout the country, with particular reference to assessment and availability of residential places in respect of individual cases that warrant comprehensive follow-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44626/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

626. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps taken or planned to address the serious deficiencies in child and adult mental health services; when he expects to be in a position to provide serious improvement in such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44627/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

627. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans for improvement in all aspects of mental psychiatric health services, with a view to ensuring availability and access to services throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44628/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

628. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when access to counselling will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44632/20]

Speech and Language Therapy

Bernard Durkan

629. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position on the restoration of speech and language and other therapies for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44634/20]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

497. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the clinical grounds on which referral for specialist services abroad has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied); the actions proposed, given that the course of treatment currently in place is not working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42925/20]

Cancer Services

Bernard Durkan

585. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will arrange for a public health nurse to call again to a person (details supplied); if this can be arranged as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/20]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the Sláintecare programme is being enacted; the progress to date in this regard; the targets achievable in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42501/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department expect to be able to deal with the backlog of elective procedures which has been caused by the Covid-19 crisis; if this can or will be done under the national treatment purchase scheme in Ireland or otherwise; if the private hospitals can be utilised for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42500/20]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

635. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the details of ongoing plans to provide better and more efficient access to paediatric rheumatology for children with special needs; the progress to date in securing an additional paediatric rheumatologist within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41457/20]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

637. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if patisiran medication will be provided to a person (details supplied); his plans to provide treatment for such patients should patisiran no longer be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41460/20]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

663. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which GP practices have been acquired by venture capital funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41746/20]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

664. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for a homecare package in the case of a person (details supplied); when same will be finalised given the health circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41749/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

669. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason the medical card has been removed from a person (details supplied); if the card will be reinstated in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41772/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

701. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a review of eligibility for a full medical card will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); if EU eligibility was considered as part of the most recent application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41925/20]

Disability Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if access to early intervention including required occupational therapy and speech and language therapy will be facilitated at an early date in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40923/20]

Addiction Treatment Services

Bernard Durkan

359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent detox services can be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40946/20]

Counselling Services

Bernard Durkan

371. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if counselling services can be facilitated once again to the daughter of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41011/20]

Health Services Access

Bernard Durkan

148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if it can be arranged for a public health nurse to call to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40566/20]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason melatonin was previously available to a person (details supplied) and now appears to be no longer available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40628/20]

Electronic Cigarettes

Bernard Durkan

681. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which evidence exists in regard to the safety of vaping as an alternative to tobacco smoking; if the practice is deemed to be a gateway by way of introduction to other abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39841/20]

Electronic Cigarettes

Bernard Durkan

682. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons by age group who are known to practising vaping at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39842/20]

Electronic Cigarettes

Bernard Durkan

721. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his views on whether vaping is habit forming; the consequences of same that have been identified by the health authorities from a public health perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40120/20]

Electronic Cigarettes

Bernard Durkan

722. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which vaping is deemed safe or otherwise; if specific safety standards exist in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40121/20]

Electronic Cigarettes

Bernard Durkan

723. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which regulations apply or are likely to be made in relation to vaping with particular reference to maintaining safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40122/20]

Electronic Cigarettes

Bernard Durkan

724. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the Healthy Ireland report deals with standards in vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40123/20]

Electronic Cigarettes

Bernard Durkan

725. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which vaping is proven to assist in the reduction of tobacco smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40124/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

807. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when appointments will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38024/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

817. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to replacing county boundaries with radius calculation when considering public health Covid-19 guidelines applicable to sports clubs, with particular reference to guidelines applicable to level 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38142/20]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

819. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which outstanding matters remain to be resolved in the context of negotiations with general practitioners, such as the award of consultancy status, the filling of vacant posts, the number yet to be filled and timescale for such, the position in regard to Government-only contracts, the availability of training positions and any further issues still outstanding or arising from FEMPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38146/20]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

820. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the recognition of public health general practitioners as consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38147/20]

Legislative Programme

Bernard Durkan

821. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a commencement order will be signed facilitating the operation of the Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Act 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38148/20]

Health Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when provision can be made to refer a person (details supplied) to the appropriate hospital setting to cater for a specific condition; if consideration will be given to referring the person to the United Kingdom in view that a suitable programme has been identified there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37235/20]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

702. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding approval of new or orphan drugs; the number of such drugs awaiting approval in the system; if Covid-19-related drugs are under consideration at present; if access to or reimbursement of Covid-19-related drugs is being expedited at a European or national level, in light of the ongoing pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36220/20]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

356. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a mobility scooter will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36108/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Bernard Durkan

357. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an application under the fair deal scheme will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36112/20]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when home help provision will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35675/20]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to meet the significant shortage of doctors at Naas General Hospital in the short term with particular reference to quickly addressing deficiencies in processing streams of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35686/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

713. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason the medication melatonin is no longer covered by the medical card scheme; if this decision can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34888/20]

HSE Staff

Bernard Durkan

85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of staff at all levels throughout the health services; the degree to which he has identified staff shortages at consultancy, nursing, general practitioner or other levels; his plans to address these issues in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33482/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he has put in place measures to address issues arising in the delivery of services in the context of Covid-19; if adequate resources remain available to address in full any issues arising having regard to the experience to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33483/20]

Audiology Services

Bernard Durkan

1187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that audiology services are minimally disrupted in view of the latest Covid-19 restrictions in view of the urgency of the appointments for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32561/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a new medical card will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32595/20]

Hospital Equipment

Bernard Durkan

1333. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when accessories for a hospital bed can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33183/20]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

1334. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full homecare package can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33184/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33659/20]

Health Services Funding

Bernard Durkan

1438. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he expects the 2021 Budget for his Department to meet in full the capital projects in addition to extra costs arising from Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33783/20]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

1439. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which he expects to increase staffing levels throughout the HSE in order to ensure the smooth delivery of services in all areas nationally with particular reference to the development of Sláintecare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33784/20]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1440. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the areas throughout the health services in respect of which he is most concerned in respect of the ability to deliver to the public a quality service in line with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33785/20]

Health Services Reform

Bernard Durkan

1441. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he is satisfied in the context of the development of the health services in line with the objectives of Sláintecare; if there are specific areas of concern in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33786/20]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

1442. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which a waiting list exists for orthodontic services; the plans in place to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33787/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1443. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the specific and short-term measures he plans in order to address deficiencies in the mental health services including child mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33788/20]

Special Educational Needs

Bernard Durkan

1444. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when he expects to be in a position to improve the quality and extent of support services for children with special needs including the provision of maternity leave cover for speech and language therapists in order to provide continuity of services for the children in respect of whom no such cover exists at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33789/20]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

1445. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which he expects to approve the recruitment of extra staff to various levels throughout the HSE with particular reference to areas in respect of which deficiencies in staff numbers have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33790/20]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

1446. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if in the absence of full-time appointments, temporary or interim appointments in respect of whole-time or part-time positions can be made in the short-term rather than the postponement of making full-time appointments particularly in respect of various professionals who have answered Ireland’s call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33791/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1447. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the processing of medical cards can be expedited with a view to minimising delays in which serious illness is concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33792/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

1448. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent of the waiting list for hip replacements; the plans in hand to overhaul such waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33793/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

1449. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent of the waiting lists in respect of coronary procedures and heart, lung and kidney transplants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33794/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

1450. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the HSE remains capable of dealing with further surges in Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33795/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

1451. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if particular lessons have been learned from the experience to date in dealing with Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33796/20]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

1452. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which efforts are being made to fill the various consultant positions throughout the HSE with a view to ensuring the provision of available and accessible services nationally without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33797/20]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

1453. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of orphan or new drugs currently awaiting approval to qualify for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33798/20]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

1454. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure the availability of access to Covid-19 vaccines here as soon as such vaccines are approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33799/20]

HSE Data

Bernard Durkan

1455. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of children suffering from mental health issues hospitalised throughout the HSE in each of the past ten years to date; the degree to which treatment has been made readily available in sufficient scale to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/20]

Health Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

1456. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which cataract treatments are available in all areas nationally without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33801/20]

Eating Disorders

Bernard Durkan

1457. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which services are readily available for children suffering from eating disorders nationally; the plans to improve the quality and extent of such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33802/20]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if prescription drugs ramilo for blood pressure and stugeron for vertigo are covered on a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31884/20]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a hospital bed including accessories can be provided for homecare in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32054/20]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

551. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which child mental health services are likely to be improved in line with the requirements as set out by indicators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31657/20]

Autism Support Services

Bernard Durkan

552. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which support services for children with autism can be enhanced, with particular reference to various therapies, including speech and language therapy; if continuity of services for each child can be maintained within a short period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31658/20]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

553. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which child mental health services have been reviewed in an effort to ensure an adequate level of service to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31663/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

554. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which children with disabilities are on hospital waiting lists for various procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31664/20]

Disability Support Services

Bernard Durkan

555. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to co-ordinate support services in respect of children with disabilities in order to ensure an adequate and readily available services in all instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31666/20]

Medical Research and Training

Bernard Durkan

556. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which an evaluation has been done into requirements in respect of medical research nationally; his plans to expand the services in the future with particular reference to the experiences of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31669/20]

Medical Research and Training

Bernard Durkan

557. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate resources and expertise remain available to ensure sufficient emphasis and investment in medical science here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31672/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

583. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31074/20]

Nursing Home Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

587. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing home bed places currently available in private nursing homes in County Kildare; the number in public or voluntary homes; the level of occupancy in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31156/20]

General Medical Services Scheme

Bernard Durkan

588. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of GMS general practitioners currently in the GMS systems throughout north County Kildare; the number of vacancies or replacements required to bring staffing up to the optimum levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31157/20]

Nursing Home Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

589. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a policy decision has been made to reduce the number of beds and as a consequence patient accommodation in publicly funded nursing homes currently operated by the HSE in County Kildare and throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31158/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

714. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/20]

Guardians Ad Litem

Bernard Durkan

639. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been issued with a summons in respect of an alleged breach of guardian ad litem regulations given that they were unable to persuade their child otherwise; if instead urgent action will be taken in respect of their child; if immediate arrangements will be made to provide a course of adequate treatment for the child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28148/20]

Audiology Services

Bernard Durkan

658. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that audiology services are minimally impacted by Covid-19 with particular reference to ensuring regular testing, as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28266/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

392. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will activate all necessary means of attention and support for a person (details supplied); if the case will be immediately examined with a view to appropriate attention and treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28063/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Bernard Durkan

393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when applications for the fair deal scheme will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28065/20]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

758. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which he expects to meet the requirements of the hospital building programme including that which refers to Naas General Hospital and all other hospitals nationwide in respect of which planning permission has been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27259/20]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Bernard Durkan

759. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he expects to meet the costs of the health capital programme in all areas nationwide in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27260/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

878. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when urgent local psychology services will be made available to the population of Maynooth, County Kildare in view of the urgent need to provide such services and ensure fast and efficient access to services when required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26785/20]

Medical Waste Disposal

Bernard Durkan

973. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a clinical waste yellow bin will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27241/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Bernard Durkan

279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a Covid-19 test result will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26261/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the assistance and treatment that can be offered in the case of a person (details supplied). [25707/20]

HSE Staff

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which further interaction or discussion has taken place between the HSE and a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25709/20]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a home help package will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24573/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

42. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains satisfied that the public continue to strictly observe the Covid-19 protocols in respect of hand sanitisation, social distancing and reduction of interaction; the extent to which an assessment has been done of known breaches which have specifically led to new outbreaks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23662/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can ensure access to services such as elective procedures, mental health services, endoscopy and oncology treatments that have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis, including access to services for persons with special needs; if he has in place or in mind a specific action plan to deal with the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23663/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

662. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a reassessment of eligibility for a medical card can be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23371/20]

Disability Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

699. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when urgent psychology services and occupational therapy services will be made available to a person (details supplied) who applied for an assessment of need in January 2020; if their case can be urgently considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23521/20]

Disability Support Services

Bernard Durkan

748. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reinstate the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant, which has been closed to new applicants since 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23810/20]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

790. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE failed to input to the expert group on tobacco of the European Commission regarding breaches of the ban on menthol cigarettes when the issue was discussed by the group in June 2020; the reason menthol-flavoured tobacco products remain on shelves when the HSE has the power to remove them; the status of the investigation by the HSE into these breaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23994/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

825. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting scoliosis procedures; his plans to overhaul waiting lists in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24087/20]

Cancer Services

Bernard Durkan

826. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which cancer patients continue to receive appropriate treatment in time; the number on waiting lists for such treatment; his plans to meet their requirements in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24088/20]