Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

National Treatment Purchase Fund

Bernard Durkan

329. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate what steps have been taken to ensure that patients seeking treatment for cataracts can expect to have their needs met in the shortest possible timeframe, whether the national treatment purchase scheme is being used to assist the most urgent cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2326/24]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

330. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the degree to which he and his Department continue to evaluate the needs of patients seeking various treatments such as cardiology, oncology, endoscopy, urology and neurology treatments; the efforts being made to ensure urgent patients are being treated as quick as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2327/24]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

331. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the immediate efforts that continue to be made to review the most acute hospital waiting lists throughout the country on a regular basis in order to target those areas particularly affected by long waiting lists and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2328/24]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the action being taken to ensure there will be an adequate number of GPs in all areas throughout the country to ensure universal access to healthcare when needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2329/24]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

333. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the extent to which adequate mental health provision is being provided to ensure the availability of an adequate number of residential places to meet the current and ongoing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2330/24]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

334. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the action being taken to ensure the retention of junior medical doctors and nurses once qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2331/24]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

335. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the progress to date in filling all positions available including maternity leave cover in the CH07 area; the number of position likely to be filled in the near future to ensure continuity of care for the local community
; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2332/24]

Departmental Policies

Bernard Durkan

336. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the proposed best protection for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, within the public health sphere to ensure their protection to the best possible standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2333/24]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

337. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which efforts are being made to replace GPs where the incumbents have retired leaving vacancies throughout the country; the number of such vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2334/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

338. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which dental patients can have their requirements met and progressed as quickly as possible with particular reference to medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2335/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

339. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the extent to which eligibility for medical cards for those diagnosed with serious or life threatening illness can be upgraded to take account of the individual circumstances of their case not based on financial eligibility but hardship grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2336/24]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

340. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the various changes and requirements needed to fully introduce Sláintecare are being pursued at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2337/24]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

1491. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if all outstanding matters relating to the fair deal scheme affecting the estate of a person (details supplied) have now been finalised, given probate cannot be finalised until final decision issues from the HSE fair deal scheme section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56472/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

1556. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment can be offered to the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56829/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

1596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the shortfall in reimbursement for treatment abroad in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57149/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1614. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment and appropriate care will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57233/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1727. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for a hospital procedure for a person (details supplied) is likely to be rescheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1575/24]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

1749. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a home care package will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/24]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

1801. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if every effort will be made to put in place the nine additional homecare package hours allocated to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1925/24]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

519. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the extension to previously promised facilities at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56246/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

520. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been advised to seek possible treatment for his condition abroad given that he has lived in this country and has been employed here, and whose home is in this country for many years, who is a patient of Tallaght hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56276/23]

Hospital Procedures

Bernard Durkan

302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider the application/request for assistance towards hospitalisation/treatment for cataracts in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54418/23]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

335. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the ongoing treatment at Blanchardstown Hospital in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54409/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

336. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the eleven-year-old son of a person (details supplied) qualifies for dental benefit/assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54415/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

497. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate if and when a medical card can be provided in the case of the spouse of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53159/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

498. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of November 2003 in the case of a person (details supplied), if my previous question constitutes a request for a review/reversal of the previous decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53160/23]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

510. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if every effort can be made to put in place the nine additional home care package hours allocated to a person (details supplied); the timeframe for when these additional hours will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50676/23]

Hospital Procedures

Bernard Durkan

480. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an urgent appointment for a person (details supplied) for a cataract removal can be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49275/23]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

564. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when it might be expected that homecare provision will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49803/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

591. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the correct procedure to be followed to renew a discretionary GP card in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49880/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have identified blockages in the delivery of health services, with particular reference to addressing such issues in any way possible in order to ensure a seamless access to health services including A&Es, GPs and all public health services without restriction; if he will outline the actions already taken in this regard and any further action planned in the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48152/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor, assess and remedy any shortcomings in the delivery of health services, whether in regard to access to homecare, general medical services, and capacity requirements in whatever area, with a view to resolution in the short term in order to make the health services in this country a more attractive place in which to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48153/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to augment child and adult mental health services in CHO7; if the precise measures deemed to be necessary are being taken forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49253/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

323. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a refusal for medical card can be reviewed and reversed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49219/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is expected to improve the mental health facilities available in CHO7 in respect of each category of patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49242/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

325. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which persons in need of drug rehabilitation programmes have access to same, with a view to reducing their dependency on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49243/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

326. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which plans are in hand to ensure an adequate GP service throughout County Kildare, given the number of GPs retiring and the existing and future demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49244/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is intended to ensure the availability of full medical cards for those with life changing or terminal conditions, given the degree to which such families are under stress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49245/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate staffing has or is being achieved at all levels throughout the health services, with a view to ensuring maximum operational levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49246/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

329. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the various changes and requirements needed to fully introduce Sláintecare are being pursued at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49248/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

330. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which access to various medicines remains equally available to those in this jurisdiction, as compared with the rest of the single market in Europe, and at a similar price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49249/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

331. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent of the network of primary care centres throughout County Kildare in existence, proposed or at planning stage; the extent to which replacement of previous facilities is anticipated; if new centres will reflect the population increases in such a way as to ensure that a modern efficient network is available in County Kildare and throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49250/23]

Disease Management

Bernard Durkan

332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on any plans that may be under way to ensure adequate support is provided to home dialysis-patients in the context of the current energy and cost-of-living crisis to ensure that they continue to receive their lifesaving and sustaining treatment at home and can afford same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49251/23]

Emergency Departments

Bernard Durkan

333. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if adequate emergency beds can be provided wherever required but particularly in accident and emergency hospitals on call where ambulances are queuing up while awaiting the admission of a patient; if he will identify the precise steps required to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49252/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an urgent stepdown bed can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); if all efforts can be made to ensure that proper provision for this patient is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48201/23]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

286. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a home care provision or nursing home support scheme will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47203/23]

Food Safety

Bernard Durkan

287. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which ongoing inspections of food and food products for export continues to ensure the highest possible standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47255/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, to make melatonin available to patients through the medical card GMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46856/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment can be offered to a child (details supplied); what options are available in this case, whose case it appears cannot be dealt with under the schools programme, who required treatment during Covid and who had to go private for same due to the urgent nature of the treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46874/23]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

503. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in determination of application for additional home help support in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46088/23]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

602. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the measures that his Department and the HSE are taking due to the increase in the outbreaks in head lice, scabies and bed bugs across the country; if there is a reason for the increase in such outbreaks; if any specific measures will be put in place to avoid any further outbreaks due to people returning to this jurisdiction from abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46620/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

593. 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. [45177/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent assistance through CAMHS can be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45187/23]

Care Services

Bernard Durkan

500. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if assistance can be given to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43614/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

351. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for free dental treatment on foot of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43417/23]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that regular and programmed carer service continues to be available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43425/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a school dental check-up will take place in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42097/23]

Primary Care Services

Bernard Durkan

553. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to ensure the continuation of speech and language services at Kilcock primary healthcare centre given the local demand for the continuation of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41195/23]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

554. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a homecare package will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied); if the necessary arrangements can be put in place as soon as possible to facilitate their return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41197/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

584. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance, if any, available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41482/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

31. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health what steps have been taken to address the patient waiting list in respect of scoliosis; the number of patients that have been facilitated to date in 2023; the number still awaiting treatment; when it is expected that their needs are likely to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40702/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

44. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which ongoing measures are taking place to deal with the issue of waiting lists in all hospitals throughout the country in respect of all procedures; if steps have been taken to fill the various vacant posts which might facilitate this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40701/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

277. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when medical card eligibility income thresholds might be upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40915/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

278. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which ongoing emphasis is placed on the need to reduce hospital waiting lists throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40916/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which provision is being made for patients in need of scoliosis treatment in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40917/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

280. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the proposals to reduce waiting lists for patients expecting scoliosis treatment in the shorter term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40918/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

281. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health what steps have been taken to ensure that patients seeking treatment for cataracts can expect to have their needs met in the shortest possible timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40919/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which he and his Department continue to evaluate the needs of patients seeking various treatments such as cardiology, oncology, endoscopy, urology and neurology treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40920/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

283. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the efforts that continue to be made to review the most acute hospital waiting lists throughout the country on a regular basis, in order to target those areas particularly affected by long waiting lists/delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40921/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision is being made to replace the number of GPs retiring/resigning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40922/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate mental health provision is being made to ensure the availability of an adequate number of residential places to meet the current and ongoing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40923/23]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

286. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the upgrading of Naas Hospital, with particular reference to the intention to meet oncology and endoscopy as well as other requirements in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40924/23]

Eating Disorders

Bernard Durkan

287. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the full extent of treatment will continue to be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40948/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

883. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1005 of 8 November 2022, if a case manager has been appointed and met with the family of a person (details supplied); the steps currently being taken to provide them with the care required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39514/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

990. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the process to be followed to apply for reimbursement for an urgent cataract removal operation which had to be carried out at short notice in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40342/23]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1706. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in completing assessment for ADHD in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1734. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be urgently treated for cataract removal; the likely waiting time for such a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38255/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1755. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an urgent appointment with the urology department of Tallaght Hospital is likely to be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38392/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1759. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the availability of suitable and appropriate mental health treatment in the case of the daughter of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38400/23]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

1104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when six genomic resource associate roles will be appointed to support clinical genetic services at CHI, Crumlin, in an effort to reduce the current two-year waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35646/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

816. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a discretionary medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34128/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

817. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an appointment with a specialist doctor can be urgently facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

850. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of people, other than those in prison, currently involved in drug rehabilitation programmes; the extent of the programmes, whether first-time involvement or not in such programme; the number of persons who have been involved in such programmes more than once or more than five programmes in the past twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34352/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the financial assistance, if any, available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32945/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

584. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health how contact can be made with the school dental service by the parents of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32208/23]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

666. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the preparedness of Ireland for the forthcoming influenza seasons with specific reference to people over 65 years of age; whether there are any plans to introduce an increased vaccine schedule to this most at-risk cohort; if there are plans to undertake health technology assessments for this cohort; when same is likely to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32651/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the HSE pandemic bonus payment, who was contracted as a GP in a HSE Covid assessment hub in Tallaght and Kildare treating patients with Covid in PPE and who is having difficulty receiving confirmation as to whether they would be eligible for this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent orthodontic treatment will be facilitated in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31712/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

443. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a decision to refuse a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) might be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31965/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

445. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate, notwithstanding the recent replies in the case of a person (details supplied), the extent to which efforts are being made to grant a full medical card, given the need to issue a full medical card on hardship grounds given that they were the victim of hospital misadventure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31985/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

446. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate, notwithstanding the recent replies in the case of a person (details supplied), the extent to which efforts are being made to grant a full medical card given their continued needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31986/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

391. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can assist the mother of a person (details supplied) who is psychotic and requires urgent residential care; if arrangements can be urgently made for such care to be provided as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30465/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress, if any, in respect of an application for a medical card in case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29057/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

1192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the ongoing plans, if any, to have the athletic therapy profession in Ireland regulated, given the ARTI was formed in 2009 and serves as the governing body for certified athletic therapists in Ireland; if athletic therapy can be included within the regulation process with a view to provision of care services within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27762/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

10. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to raising the income threshold for qualification for medical cards, with particular reference to persons who may be suffering from life-changing or life-threatening conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26657/23]

Substance Misuse

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which persons in need of drug rehabilitation programmes have access to same, with a view to reducing their dependency on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26658/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

358. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is expected to improve the mental health facilities available in CHO 7 in respect of each category of patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26983/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which school health examinations continue, including dental and ophthalmic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26984/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the ongoing progress on the Naas General Hospital project, with particular reference to the promised extension of services and buildings thereat; the degree to which these proposals have advanced in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26985/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which consideration has been given to a primary care centre in Maynooth, County Kildare, which is a university town with a rapidly expanding population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26986/23]