Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

323. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number and location of existing primary care facilities throughout County Kildare including those already operational, and those promised or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9923/24]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current or proposed regime governing new or orphan drugs, the number of such drugs under review or examination at the moment; the number to be approved in the course of the next year; the extent to which reimbursement will be in line with demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9924/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

325. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the total number of children currently awaiting orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9925/24]

Hospital Procedures

Bernard Durkan

326. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which surgery is readily available for the removal of cataracts in this jurisdiction; the number of such surgical interventions undertaken here in the last twelve months; the plans to extend this service in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9926/24]

Ambulance Service

Bernard Durkan

327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that response times for ambulance services are as fast as possible with particular reference to the north Kildare area; whether the service has enough personnel on hand to adequately respond to all calls in a timely manner from the nearest HSE national ambulance station at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9927/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of patients currently awaiting cardiovascular treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9928/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

329. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full extent of the number of patients currently on orthopaedic waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9929/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

330. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which cancer patients awaiting treatment are able to receive treatment as and when required; the extent of any waiting lists in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9930/24]

Health Strategies

Bernard Durkan

331. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which women's health specifically remains central to the provision and delivery of a reliable level and quality of health services in all areas throughout the country without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9931/24]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to outline the ongoing efforts underway to enhance the quality and scale of community and institutional mental health services with particular reference to the need to achieve quality of service in line with the requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9932/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

611. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a bed for further testing and procedures can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9236/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when provision can be made for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8574/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

296. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be extended for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8576/24]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the HSE can support and fund mental health service carers in the future, with particular reference to services provided by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8578/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8582/24]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is intended to facilitate the family of a person (details supplied) in respect of fair deal scheme charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8261/24]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

608. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can urgently be admitted to Beaumont Hospital, who is currently in Blanchardstown Connolly Hospital since 12 February 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7980/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

617. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for ophthalmic assistance via medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/24]

Health Strategies

Bernard Durkan

550. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is actively enforcing the relevant provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 and the EU 2016 Tobacco Products Directive Regulations in non-traditional retail outlets such as mobile phone shops, computer repair centres, gift shops and discount stores which sell vapes; the number of HSE enforcement visits conducted in these non-traditional outlets in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5485/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an application for a discretionary medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) can be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4347/24]