Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Laboratory Facilities

Gerry Adams

431. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the value of the service level agreement between the HSE and a laboratory (details supplied) for the analysis of biochemistry and haematology blood tests. [28035/18]

Laboratory Facilities

Gerry Adams

432. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the locations of laboratories for the analysis of biochemistry and haematology blood tests. [28036/18]

Laboratory Facilities

Gerry Adams

433. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff employed in each laboratory for the analysis of biochemistry and haematology blood tests in each of the years 2013 to 2017; and the staffing level at each laboratory. [28037/18]

Medical Card Data

Gerry Adams

389. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards that have been issued to persons with addresses in County Louth. [26675/18]

Medical Card Data

Gerry Adams

390. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who had an oral examination in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [26676/18]

Medical Card Data

Gerry Adams

391. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who received one filling in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [26677/18]

Medical Card Data

Gerry Adams

392. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who received two fillings in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [26678/18]

Medical Card Data

Gerry Adams

393. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who had teeth extracted in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [26679/18]

Dental Services

Gerry Adams

394. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he is working with a group (details supplied) to revise the dental scheme available to medical card holders. [26680/18]

Passport Applications Data

Gerry Adams

163. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of new applications and renewal applications for Irish passports that have come from Northern Ireland since 1 January 2018; and the number of these applications that are being processed in the system. [24490/18]

Passport Services

Gerry Adams

164. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the system through which elected representatives can communicate with the Passport Office; and his plans to review this system to better improve it. [24491/18]

Passport Services

Gerry Adams

165. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the consideration he is giving to the need for a new and dedicated passport service located in Northern Ireland. [24492/18]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Gerry Adams

495. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a Palestinian citizen who is married to an Irish citizen is eligible to apply for Irish citizenship. [24866/18]

Psychological Services

Gerry Adams

832. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of the 114 assistant psychologist posts and 20 psychologist posts that have been filled (details supplied); the locations in which these posts will be based; when the remaining posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25284/18]

Psychological Services

Gerry Adams

833. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the impact the announced psychologist posts will have for children and young persons that are trying to access CAMHS services in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25285/18]

Counselling Services Provision

Gerry Adams

834. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the status of the undertaking of the HSE to examine the scope for improved ways of working through a service improvement initiative for counselling in primary care (details supplied); the outreach the HSE has undertaken with community service providers in each CHO area; the locations in which the HSE envisages these services will be rolled out; the estimated cost of same; and when the HSE expects the scoping exercise to be completed. [25286/18]

Counselling Services Provision

Gerry Adams

835. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a computerised cognitive behavioural programme; the engagement that has taken place with healthcare providers in each CHO area in advance of the initiative; the locations in which the programme will be rolled out; the additional resources that will be provided to enable same; the estimated overall cost of the programme; and when it is expected to be operational. [25287/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Gerry Adams

836. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health when he plans to introduce a dedicated mental health telephone and text line in 2018 in addition to a pilot telepsych initiative that will deliver mental health treatment and therapies online; the specific areas in which the phone, text and pilot service will be rolled out; if additional resources will be provided for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25288/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Gerry Adams

897. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if patients that have undergone bariatric surgery are entitled to a follow-up surgery to remove excess skin; the number of patients on the waiting list for assessment for skin removal surgery; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of patients that have been assessed and referred for this surgery awaiting treatment; the length of time they have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25507/18]

Hospital Procedures

Gerry Adams

898. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the hospitals in which skin removal operations are carried out; and the medics who perform the procedure. [25508/18]

Hospital Procedures

Gerry Adams

899. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of operations for the removal of excess skin following bariatric surgery that have been carried out in each of the past five years; the number that were carried out to date in 2018; and the number scheduled for the remainder of 2018. [25509/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Gerry Adams

900. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if it is HSE policy that patients requiring plastic surgery following cancer treatment are prioritised over patients requiring similar surgery following bariatric surgery. [25510/18]

Hospital Appointments Delays

Gerry Adams

937. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting assessment for surgery to remove excess skin following bariatric surgery; when they will be called for an assessment; and if necessary, when further surgery will be scheduled. [25624/18]

Psychological Services

Gerry Adams

346. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting appointments for psychology services by county and age; and the length of time they have been waiting in tabular form. [23190/18]

Addiction Treatment Services

Gerry Adams

444. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if funding streams are available for a counselling service for persons in County Louth with drug and alcohol addictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23690/18]

Medicinal Products Availability

Gerry Adams

159. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he has received a request to meet with an organisation (details supplied) regarding access for MS sufferers to new medications; and if he will meet with the organisation. [23016/18]

Health Services

Gerry Adams

130. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the location in which blood tests taken in general practice and at Louth County Hospital are analysed. [22730/18]

Hospital Services

Gerry Adams

131. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the staffing complement in the phlebotomy laboratory at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; if staff have recently left; and if so, if they will be replaced. [22731/18]

Hospital Services

Gerry Adams

132. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the circumstances which would impact on the speed at which the venesection unit in Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, would receive blood test results. [22732/18]

Health Services

Gerry Adams

133. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of blood tests that were taken in general practice and at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, in 2017; and the location in which blood tests were analysed. [22733/18]

Psychological Services

Gerry Adams

134. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the waiting list for screening appointments with the primary care clinical psychology service in County Louth; and the length of time they have been waiting. [22734/18]

Psychological Services

Gerry Adams

135. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the waiting list for initial assessment with the primary care clinical psychology service in County Louth; and the length of time they have been waiting. [22735/18]

Psychological Services

Gerry Adams

136. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the waiting list for intervention with the primary care clinical psychology service in County Louth; and the length of time they have been waiting. [22736/18]

Hospital Staff

Gerry Adams

145. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 16 May 2018, the discipline and grades of the former staff who have resigned unexpectedly at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and the way in which this has contributed to the delay in the expansion of the minor injuries unit. [22803/18]

Hospital Staff

Gerry Adams

146. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the recruitment initiatives undertaken in order that the minor injuries unit at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, be appropriately staffed to enable treatment of paediatric patients over five years of age. [22804/18]

Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements

Gerry Adams

503. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an Irish citizen (details supplied) can exchange a New Zealand driver licence with permission to drive vehicles in classes 1 to 5 for an Irish driver licence with the same entitlements. [22310/18]

School Inspection Reports

Gerry Adams

116. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns which have been raised regarding the school management by teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Louth. [21617/18]

Hospital Services

Gerry Adams

136. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 23 January 2018, when Louth County Hospital will begin seeing patients over five years of age at the minor injuries unit; if additional staff have been recruited to facilitate same; if there will be appropriate advertising to notify persons of such changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21533/18]

Disability Activation Projects

Gerry Adams

548. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when applicants to the Ability programme will be informed of the result of the application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21250/18]

School Accommodation

Gerry Adams

112. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Louth which have prefabs on site. [20277/18]

School Accommodation

Gerry Adams

113. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Louth which have more than one prefab. [20278/18]

School Accommodation

Gerry Adams

114. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location of schools in County Louth which utilise prefabs on their site. [20279/18]

School Furniture Provision

Gerry Adams

115. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to national schools to purchase essential equipment such as dining tables and chairs. [20280/18]

Health Services Provision

Gerry Adams

166. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to provide annual rheumatology assessment for children with Down's syndrome. [20244/18]

General Practitioner Contracts

Gerry Adams

325. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Louth who have been assigned a general practitioner by the HSE. [19954/18]

General Practitioner Contracts

Gerry Adams

326. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners registered in County Louth in each of the past five years. [19955/18]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Gerry Adams

342. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of women in County Louth who were misinformed that their cervical smear tests were normal. [20015/18]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Gerry Adams

343. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if the 2014 audit of cervical smear tests contained tests of women in County Louth. [20016/18]

Hospital Transfers

Gerry Adams

242. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Louth will receive a transfer from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda to the National Rehabilitation Hospital. [18704/18]

Hospital Beds Data

Gerry Adams

243. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. [18705/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Gerry Adams

244. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a bed in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. [18706/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Gerry Adams

245. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Louth waiting for a bed in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. [18707/18]

Hospital Facilities

Gerry Adams

246. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the capacity in the redeveloped National Rehabilitation Hospital; and when this facility will become operational. [18708/18]

Hospital Beds Data

Gerry Adams

250. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of beds allocated in the National Rehabilitation Hospital for persons with an acquired brain injury for the past five years, in tabular form. [18720/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Gerry Adams

123. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for assessment for juvenile arthritis; and the number of children in County Louth awaiting such an assessment. [18124/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Gerry Adams

124. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children diagnosed with juvenile arthritis who are awaiting treatment; the number of children in County Louth diagnosed with juvenile arthritis who are awaiting treatment; and the length of time they have been waiting. [18125/18]

Health Screening Programmes

Gerry Adams

125. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if the routine screening of children with Down's syndrome for arthritis has been considered. [18126/18]

Health Services Staff

Gerry Adams

126. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking in order to meet the WHO recommendation that there should be a minimum of six paediatric rheumatologists in the State. [18127/18]

Civil Registration Service

Gerry Adams

404. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the reason for the closure of the Dundalk civil registration office; the length of time the office has been closed; the steps he is taking to reopen the office; when it will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/18]

Garda Reports

Gerry Adams

86. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the report of An Garda Síochána into the fatal shooting of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16532/18]

Defence Forces Equipment

Gerry Adams

131. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of an application to install an automatic external defibrillator at a location (details supplied) in County Louth. [15701/18]

Defence Forces Equipment

Gerry Adams

132. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if permission has been granted to install an automatic external defibrillator at defence sites; and if so, the location of same. [15702/18]

Work Permits Applications Data

Gerry Adams

606. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for employment permits by persons at a centre (details supplied) made since the Supreme Court ruling granting asylum seekers the right to work; and the number of these applications that have been successful. [14998/18]

General Practitioner Contracts

Gerry Adams

661. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the status of reforms to the general practitioner contract in view of his recent public statement committing to same. [15030/18]

General Practitioner Contracts

Gerry Adams

662. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health when the most recent formal contract negotiations with general practitioners were undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15031/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

663. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a medical card in County Louth assigned to a general practitioner by the HSE having been unable to find a general practitioner themselves in the past six, 12 and 18 months, respectively. [15032/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

664. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a general practitioner only card in County Louth assigned to a general practitioner by the HSE having been unable to find a general practitioner themselves in the past six, 12 and 18 months, respectively. [15033/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

665. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons holding a medical card in County Louth assigned to a general practitioner by the HSE having been unable to find a general practitioner themselves who were returned to the HSE by a general practitioner in the past six, 12 and 18 months, respectively. [15034/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

666. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons holding a medical card in County Louth registered with a general practitioner in the county; and the number registered with a general practitioner outside the county. [15035/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

667. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons holding a general practitioner only card in County Louth registered with a general practitioner in the county; and the number registered with a general practitioner outside the county. [15036/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

668. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons holding a medical card in County Louth waiting to be assigned to a general practitioner by the HSE; and the length of time these persons have been waiting. [15037/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

669. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons holding a general practitioner only card in County Louth waiting to be assigned to a general practitioner by the HSE; and the length of time these persons have been waiting. [15038/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

670. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if there are persons who hold a medical card in County Louth who do not have a general practitioner. [15039/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

671. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if there are persons who hold a general practitioner only card in County Louth who do not have a general practitioner. [15040/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

672. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners registered within County Louth; the number of these unable to accept new patients; and the number eligible to retire in 2018. [15041/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

673. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners who have retired from practising in County Louth in each of the years 2016 and 2017 and to date in 2018. [15042/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

674. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of new general practitioners who have commenced practising in County Louth in each of the years 2016 and 2017 and to date in 2018. [15043/18]

Medical Card Data

Gerry Adams

675. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Louth who hold a medical card and a general practitioner only card, respectively. [15044/18]

Medical Card Applications

Gerry Adams

676. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Louth awaiting a decision on a medical card application. [15045/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

684. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his views on the cap in place for north east doctor on credit, NEDOC, visits from persons who were not registered with a general practitioner; the NEDOC services in CHO8 applying this cap; and the actual caps in each of these services in CHO8. [15098/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

685. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the consultation that has taken place between NEDOC and his Department following media reports that services covering counties Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan have been inundated with persons unable to register with a general practitioner in those areas. [15099/18]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Gerry Adams

686. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if NEDOC services in County Louth are directing persons who are not registered with a general practitioner in the area to emergency departments for alternative treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15100/18]

Health Services Provision

Gerry Adams

203. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation plan promised under National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011-2015; and if a working group to develop this plan has been established [14350/18]

Disease Incidence

Gerry Adams

204. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Louth that have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. [14351/18]

Health Services Data

Gerry Adams

205. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the services in County Louth for persons with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease; and the number of staff involved [14352/18]

Health Services Provision

Gerry Adams

206. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the needs of persons with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. [14353/18]

Cross-Border Health Services Provision

Gerry Adams

207. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the extent of North-South co-operation for treatment of persons who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14354/18]

Health Services Provision

Gerry Adams

208. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the correspondence received by Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas from an association (details supplied) which sets out three key requirements for persons with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14355/18]

School Patronage

Gerry Adams

265. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the ownership of a school (details supplied) in County Louth will be clarified. [13852/18]

Planning Data

Gerry Adams

337. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of enforcement notices issued by Roscommon County Council under section 154 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, specifically relating to unauthorised developments, in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13191/18]

Educational Supports

Gerry Adams

277. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if assistance can be provided to a group (details supplied) in County Louth that is providing language supports to Lithuanian students preparing for the leaving certificate examinations. [12886/18]

School Closures

Gerry Adams

137. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and the future viability of the school and deployment of staff. [11145/18]

School Closures

Gerry Adams

138. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the outcome of a meeting that was scheduled to take place in September 2017 between his Department, school authorities and the patron of a school (details supplied) in County Louth. [11146/18]

Respite Care Services Provision

Gerry Adams

270. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 6 February 2018, the funding the HSE is providing in respect of a home care package for a person (details supplied). [10899/18]

Ambulance Service Data

Gerry Adams

333. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of intermediate care vehicles deployed to 999 calls in the north east ambulance sub region in each of the years 2015 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11144/18]

Home Help Service Data

Gerry Adams

334. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on home help hours in CHO Area 8; the number of persons waiting in County Louth; and the length of time these persons have been waiting for home help hours. [11147/18]

Home Help Service Data

Gerry Adams

335. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours which were allocated to persons in CHO Area 8 in each of the years 2011 to 2017, and to date in 2018; and the number which were allocated to County Louth for the same period. [11148/18]

Home Help Service Data

Gerry Adams

336. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the amount of which funding was allocated to provide home help hours in CHO Area 8 in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the amount of which was allocated to home help hours in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11149/18]

Regeneration Projects

Gerry Adams

632. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to County Louth under the regeneration programme since its commencement. [10937/18]

Regeneration Projects

Gerry Adams

633. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding that has been drawn down each year by Louth County Council under the regeneration programme since its inception. [10938/18]