Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41619/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

406. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41620/21]

Foreign Birth Registration

Bernard Durkan

460. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42728/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

472. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42906/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

657. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal for an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41550/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

659. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a weekly payment will be backdated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41609/21]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

661. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the living alone allowance given that the person has a UK pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41658/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

664. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41721/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

668. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41890/21]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

669. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41891/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

670. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); when the appeal is likely to be brought to a conclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41892/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

699. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the payment of illness benefit can continue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42357/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

700. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will accept a request for an appeal and an oral hearing in respect of the decision made in the case of a person (details supplied); if the extent of this condition now entitles them to a invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42363/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

713. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a supplementary welfare allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42613/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

715. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a carer’s allowance will be made payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42671/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

716. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the way an alleged overpayment of maternity benefit has occurred in the case of a case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42690/21]

Community Employment Schemes

Bernard Durkan

721. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a request to retain a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with particular reference to the fact that both employee and employer wish to maintain the status quo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42825/21]

Community Employment Schemes

Bernard Durkan

722. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a request to retain a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with particular reference to the fact that both employee and employer wish to maintain the status quo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42826/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

872. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41554/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

882. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current or expected residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41719/21]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

889. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a case pursuant to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41862/21]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

910. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the request to set-aside a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42360/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

918. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42578/21]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

919. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date to regularise their status in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42579/21]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

920. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position in relation to the determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42580/21]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

921. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of visa applications in the case of persons (details supplied); when visas can expect to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42584/21]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

942. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42835/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

996. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when EU digital Covid-19 certificates will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) whose certificates are required for travel to Malta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41512/21]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1014. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which efforts are being made to upgrade and expand children and adolescent mental health services with particular reference to the need for early assessment, diagnosis and support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41553/21]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

1039. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the precise criteria around the rights of partners at the birth of their child; if decisions are made on an individual basis or on foot of general policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41639/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

1040. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he has been appraised of expressions of dissatisfaction from expectant mothers who have had difficulty arranging for their partners to be present at maternity hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41640/21]

Departmental Correspondence

Bernard Durkan

1061. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he has received submissions from a group (details supplied) with particular reference to the efforts of such carers throughout the Covid-19 outbreak; if any particular issues have been raised with reference to staffing levels in public or private nursing homes or other settings in which patients were deemed to be at high-risk during the Covid-19 pandemic; his views on whether particular attention needs to be paid to specific areas in the aftermath of the pandemic with a view to optimising the level of protection for staff and patients throughout the public and private sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41710/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

1062. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it was possible to ensure the availability of the highest possible standards of care and attention for older patients throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; if specific deficiencies were identified with a view to resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41711/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

1063. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which families of patients and staff have had access to social workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic with a view to the identification of possible challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41712/21]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

1064. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the effects of alternatives to tobacco smoking with particular reference to the need to ensure that alternatives do not lead to a return to tobacco smoking; if there have been any indications of an increase in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41713/21]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

1065. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department continues to monitor smoking trends with particular reference to any return to tobacco smoking which may or may not be attributable to alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41714/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

1116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he is preparing plans to overhaul the various hospital and treatment waiting lists in respect of various elective procedures which have accumulated during the Covid-19 pandemic with a view to putting in place a realistic programme to enable the health services meet their requirements now and in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41791/21]

Primary Medical Certificates

Bernard Durkan

1117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the procedure to be followed to obtain a primary medical certificate; if there are any current delays in obtaining same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41793/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when the full range of support and required services will be provided in person to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41821/21]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when appropriate access to a psychologist will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); when arrangements can be made for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41822/21]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when the full range of supports, including primary care psychology support, will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41860/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when arrangements for assisted living and sheltered accommodation will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41872/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a new drugs payment scheme card will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41873/21]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

1152. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the options available to a person who had a severe reaction to their first Covid-19 vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41877/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the most appropriate method of transport for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42148/21]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

1284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if additional home help will be allocated to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/21]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

1285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an extension to a current hospital stay may be granted to facilitate additional medical assessment as to such a time that family members who are currently in mandatory isolation may contribute to an in-person assessment in the case of a person (details supplied); if a more realistic offer of home help hours may be provided as to the current offer due to the exception health needs of family members in the residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42362/21]

Departmental Staff

Bernard Durkan

1524. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which staff shortages at district veterinary offices have been recognised with particular reference to Kildare; if he plans to augment staffing levels to cater for an increased workload; if so, when such an improvement can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41703/21]

Forestry Sector

Bernard Durkan

1525. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the administrative difficulties associated with the issue of tree felling licenses has been fully resolved to the satisfaction of stakeholders in the industry; if building timber supplies have been enhanced in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41704/21]

Animal Diseases

Bernard Durkan

1526. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which ongoing efforts continue to be made to identify the sources of bovine TB in certain areas throughout the country; if particular steps have been taken to address issues arising from areas showing the highest level of reported outbreaks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41705/21]

Animal Diseases

Bernard Durkan

1527. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of bovine TB outbreaks by county in each of the past ten-years to date; the action or research taken with a view to identifying the causes of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/21]

Animal Diseases

Bernard Durkan

1528. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which animals or birds have been identified as potential carriers of bovine TB by county in each of the past five-years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41707/21]

Animal Diseases

Bernard Durkan

1529. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the results of any tests carried out on animals or birds arising from incidents of bovine TB by county over the past five-years to date; the actions taken or pending arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41708/21]

Veterinary Services

Bernard Durkan

1530. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which it is expected to make basic veterinary products available to the farming community through licenced providers as heretofore with particular reference to parasitic controls; if the EU in general has adopted a policy in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41709/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Bernard Durkan

1571. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the intentions of his Department and progress made to date in providing grant funding for agricultural bridges and underpasses for landholders whose farms are currently divided by road, rail, river or canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42358/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

807. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39170/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

808. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39172/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

814. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39358/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

818. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39511/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

832. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39810/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

841. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when passports will issue in the case persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40207/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

855. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40483/21]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

1323. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39107/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

1334. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39256/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

1335. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39263/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

1339. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the options available to regularise residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39429/21]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

1341. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when an extension will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) who supplied all relevant documentation via the Irish Embassy in Malaysia; when a decision on an extension request is likely to be reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39434/21]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

1342. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a visa extension will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39437/21]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

1345. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39555/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

1353. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if a person (details supplied) is eligible to apply for naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39797/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

1361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if an application for stamp 4 and regularisation of residency and eligibility for naturalisation will be re-examined in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39994/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

1374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40197/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

1375. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40198/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1420. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appropriate programme will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40479/21]

Disability Diagnoses

Bernard Durkan

1558. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the action being undertaken to ensure a diagnosis for autism for a child is achieved in the quickest timeframe possible to help ensure early intervention as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34273/21]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

1559. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking to increase the level of early intervention support and support from school age going teams being made available for children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34274/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1636. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the level of funding assigned to residential care provision for children with complex needs in each of the past five years to date; the extent to which each allocation has been fully utilised; the area in which expenditure was the most prevalent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34537/21]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

1768. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be arranged for a Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination centre in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35476/21]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1968. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36015/21]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

2044. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department continues to approve the Naas Hospital development plan with particular reference to the need to ensure the rapid advancement of the programme to facilitate the immediate and future needs of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36093/21]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

2241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which progress continues in the construction of the National Children’s Hospital in line with expectations; if any unforeseen obstacles to the project have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37138/21]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

2242. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the extension of facilities at Naas General Hospital remains an integral and necessary part of the capital programme; when the programme’s ambitions will be met in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37139/21]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

2332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when full home care support will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37410/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Bernard Durkan

2394. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the proposals to upgrade the IT system in his Department and the HSE and or subsidiary bodies with a view to maximising the protection against hackers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28646/21]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

2399. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he is in the process of coordinating the Covid-19 vaccination programme with a view to ensuring the most expeditious and strategic delivery of the most appropriate vaccines at the earliest possible time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7375/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

2400. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the health services continue to deal with non-Covid-19 related health issues including hospital admissions, home care, outpatient appointments and admissions for necessary surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7376/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

2401. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress in the implementation of the proposals contained in the Sláintecare report; the way that this will manifest itself in the months ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28647/21]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

2546. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the major hospital building programme is progressing in line with expectations; the extent to which the national children’s hospital, the national maternity hospital and other projects of a capital nature throughout the country such as Naas General Hospital are progressing in line with the urgency of their requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38104/21]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

2547. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which additional efforts are being made to ensure the availability of the Covid-19 vaccination to the remaining cohort of persons not vaccinated to date; if he will ensure the rapid attention to such cases in order to facilitate the safe early reopening of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38105/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

2548. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which preparations are in hand to overhaul backlogs and waiting lists in the health system that have become seriously more evident during the Covid-19 pandemic; when visible manifestations of such proposals are likely to become evident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38106/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

2549. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which school medical examinations have continued or will continue notwithstanding the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38107/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

2550. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full extent of the hospital waiting lists throughout all disciplines with particular reference to those areas with the highest numbers; his plans to address the issue in the shortest possible time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38108/21]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

2551. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which outstanding consultant posts have been filled or are likely to be filled in early date; the number of outstanding vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38109/21]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

2552. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in respect of the national children’s hospital including the facilities at Connolly Hospital and Tallaght Hospital; the extent to which the status of the projects are in line with expectation in terms of capacity and progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/21]

Health Strategies

Bernard Durkan

2553. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to avail of low interest loans to facilitate the upgrading of the health services in line with the expectations set out in the Sláintecare report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38111/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

2554. 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. [38112/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

2555. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional hospital beds that are required to overhaul the currently identified hospital waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38113/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

2556. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the treatment purchase scheme will play a role in a reduction in the currently identified hospital waiting lists across all disciplines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38114/21]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

2557. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which children’s health issues have continued to receive appropriate attention throughout the pandemic; if particular or specific action is required to address issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38115/21]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

2558. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses currently available to the health services, including those involved directly in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic; if specific issues have arisen in respect of replacements or retirees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38116/21]