Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to a primary care centre in Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26987/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of primary care centres in County Kildare; the current requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26988/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

364. 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. [26989/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

365. 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. [26990/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of health professionals likely to be covered by the regulations of health professionals Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26991/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the construction of the new maternity hospital; the degree to which the necessary preparations are being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26992/23]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

368. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in the construction of the new children's hospital; when completion is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26993/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

369. 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. [26994/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

639. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department continue to accelerate the programme of assessment in the case of children with or without special needs who may be in need of counselling, psychiatric or medical attention; if he will ensure a rapid processing of such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26386/23]

Care Services

Bernard Durkan

671. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the appropriate level of care at the highest possible level can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); if all appropriate avenues can be pursued to ensure that the required level of care is provided as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25725/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, to extend the special leave with pay for Covid-19 scheme, with particular reference to front-line healthcare workers who are still suffering from long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/23]

Pension Provisions

Bernard Durkan

819. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a pension and lump sum will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied), who recently retired as a clinical nurse manager on 31 March 2023, who has yet to receive any confirmation of payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24768/23]

Hospital Admissions

Bernard Durkan

429. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if it is considered satisfactory to wait ten hours to be assessed for a head injury in the case of a person (details supplied), who attended an accident and emergency department recently but who is also a returning patient to the hospital in the neurology department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23682/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

437. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding a current medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23699/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

470. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if long-term illness card/full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23997/23]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

657. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if emergency home help can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); if the appropriate contact can be made with the person's family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22704/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

658. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if dialectical behaviour therapy treatment is due to continue locally in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22705/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when speech and language therapy might be made available to a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22350/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

283. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress in respect of the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22354/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will indicate, notwithstanding the unsatisfactory reply to the previous Parliamentary Question, when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22357/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when appropriate urgent assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21879/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

369. 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. [20171/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

370. 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. [20173/23]

Departmental Schemes

Bernard Durkan

511. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if financial assistance can be given to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18978/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

546. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his Department's plans for providing the public with access to information about alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

547. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of people visiting askaboutalcohol.ie in search of information regarding alcohol in each year since 2018 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

548. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if information regarding alcohol is now deemed less important given the discontinuation of the 'Ask About Alcohol' website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

554. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for the fair deal scheme in the case of a person (details supplied), given their spouse is currently paying €1,145 per week for their care; when funding is likely to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19163/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

618. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if expenses for emergency dental care while abroad are recoupable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19551/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

17. 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 in order to ensure a seamless access to health services, including accident and emergencies, GPs and all public health services without restriction; the action(s) already taken in this regard; the anticipated remedial effect(s); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18530/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

19. 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 home care, general medical services, 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 to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18531/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

391. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains focused on enabling rehabilitation and methadone treatments for those who have been adversely affected by drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18853/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

392. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of rare and orphan drugs currently being evaluated for use in Ireland; the length of time that normally required for this process; the drugs that have taken an inordinate amount of time to evaluate and approve for use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18854/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure the availability of an adequate number of health professionals within the health services, including, but not limited to, consultants, GPs and nurses to meet the demand in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18855/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

394. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the health services can be co-ordinated in such a way as to ensure a modern response to patients' needs in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18856/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason for delay in dealing with the waiting lists of children seeking procedures for scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18857/23]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when the promised phase of the Naas hospital development plan will be activated in accordance with the original projections; when the facility will be completed and opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18858/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

397. 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. [18859/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

398. 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. [18860/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

399. 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. [18861/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

400. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree by which it is intended to reduce the numbers on hospital waiting lists by whatever means over the next twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18862/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

401. 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. [18863/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

402. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health 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. [18864/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

403. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the provision of primary care centres throughout County Kildare is ongoing, with particular reference to the needs of Maynooth, a university town with a potential population of 40,000, Celbridge, with a growing population of up to 30,000, and Leixlip, with a growing population of up to 30,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18865/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

404. 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. [18866/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which any shortcomings in the health services such as overcrowding at accident and emergency departments, lack of adequate accommodation, insufficient numbers of staff at various levels have been addressed throughout the health services, with a view to meeting the concerns of the public and internal staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18867/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

406. 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 Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18868/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the priorities of his Department in the current year with a view to ensuring a high quality of hospital and community care service at all levels; the extent to which particular areas of sensitivity are being targeted with a view to resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18869/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to continue the ongoing need to upgrade the health services to meet the needs of an increasing population including the shortage of GPs, the need to retain staff at all levels and the ability to meet any challenges that might arise throughout the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18870/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full medical card might be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18871/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot qualify for a full medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in issuing all remaining pandemic recognition payments, with particular reference to cases that were upheld on appeal and eligible for payment; if a timeline for payment can be indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18571/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a GP can be assigned to an infant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18610/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

1396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for fair deal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16533/23]

Hospital Procedures

Bernard Durkan

347. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which treatment at James Connolly Hospital is progressing satisfactorily in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16040/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

348. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16043/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, for a minor injuries unit in north County Kildare, with particular reference to rapid population growth in this area, that many GPs are not taking on new patients, and the need to free up the local emergency department services for more urgent cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15576/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

724. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); if the matter can be reviewed urgently, given the medical circumstances of the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15308/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

1156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a new GP can be facilitated in the case of persons (details supplied) who have been unable to source local GP care and require care for repeat prescriptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12356/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1307. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients with severe asthma currently being treated with anti-IL-5 therapies; if any additional funding has been put in place for new patients in 2023; the number of patients he expects to be treated in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12853/23]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

1396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has conducted any tests on disposable vapes currently on sale in Ireland following the discovery of non-compliant stock on the UK market where some brands were found to exceed maximum nicotine levels by as much as 50% in excess of the permitted level; if he has been informed of the results of any tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13254/23]

Departmental Properties

Bernard Durkan

349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health total number of vacant, disused or decommissioned properties owned by the HSE or Department of Health which potentially could be used for accommodation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12206/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

350. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12230/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

351. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a full medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health arising from the recent meetings between the HSE and a company (details supplied), if an agreement has been or is likely to be reached in relation to the drug, kaftrio, which is eagerly and anxiously awaited by parents and children alike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10684/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which a refused medical card application in the case of a person (details supplied) can be reviewed given the health circumstances of their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10787/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the procedure in place to ensure an adequate coverage of GPs to replace those retiring and provide a service to new residents who have not yet been able to source a GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10792/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the availability of speech and language therapy in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10796/23]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

595. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment can be offered to the son of a person (details supplied); the options that are available in this case, which cannot be dealt with under the schools programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9789/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an alternative GP could be found for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9403/23]

Cancer Services

Bernard Durkan

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is intended to address issues raised by the Irish Cancer Society and the HSE in respect of the availability of rapid treatments for certain illnesses, the treatment of which cannot be postponed as well as ensuring the availability of new and orphan drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6211/23]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

153. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he might be in a position to introduce a plan to deal with the most urgent health issues at the present time such as adequacy of staffing levels throughout the service, waiting lists, access to GP services, availability of rare and orphan drugs and bed shortages as required throughout the country in line with the ever-recurring issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7685/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an need for autism will be carried out in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5003/23]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the manner in which it is intended to reduce waiting lists for those potentially suffering from life threatening or life changing condition with particular reference to delays arising in the aftermath of Covid-19, if immediate preparations can be made to address these issues in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6212/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

390. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the drugs currently available and approved throughout he HSE for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and other similar conditions, medication for which is awaiting approval in this country or in the EU; when it is expected those still waiting for approval are likely to become available to patients likely to require the treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7961/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

391. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will give a personal direction to ensure that patients with life threatening illnesses are offered medical cards without incessant reviews on financial grounds or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7962/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

392. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting time for a patient between triage and access to doctor in all accident and emergency departments throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7963/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he remains satisfied that reimbursement in respect of new and orphan drugs and other emergency drugs is sufficiently speedy and capable of meeting the demand; if he has identified any shortcomings; if so, when these will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7964/23]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to augment child and adult mental health services in CH07; if the precise measures deemed to be necessary are being taken forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7966/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of active recruitment campaigns for positions within CH07; when he expects such campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7967/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

397. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants for medical cards granted in the past twelve months to date; the number refused or under investigation in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7968/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

398. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which all hospital building proposals are sufficiently in hand to meet the urgent demand in all hospitals throughout the country; the progress of each project in the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7969/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

399. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the programme for the provision of primary care centres throughout County Kildare having regard to those already in operation, those planned and approved or those pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7970/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

400. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which it is intended to ensure that primary care centres are provided throughout County Kildare with particular reference to growing population centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7971/23]

Hospital Overcrowding

Bernard Durkan

401. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he hopes to set up an emergency management team to deal with overcrowding and hospital accident and emergency departments, with particular reference to ensuring that the highest possible standards prevail when dealing with the inflow of patients by facilitating their access to emergency treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7972/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

402. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason for delay in dealing with the waiting lists of children seeking procedures for scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7973/23]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

403. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can take steps to counter the difficulties of obtaining and retaining professional staff throughout the health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7974/23]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

207. 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. [7707/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

418. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which school medical examinations continue on time in all areas throughout the country including Kildare North; the degree to which adequate follow-up takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5505/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

321. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a medical card renewal can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3919/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

322. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of a medical card renewal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3923/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

487. 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. [2713/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

488. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on any plans that are under way to ensure to include home dialysis-patients in the long-term illness scheme, as they carry out their own lifesaving and sustaining treatment at home at a significant savings to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2714/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

501. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting dermatology service in each of the main hospitals; the extent to which modern services continue to be made available through the private or public sector; if the most efficient use of both services is being availed of at present; if administrative changes are required to maximise the availability of expertise in this area with a view to dramatically reducing the number of patients on hospital waiting lists for dermatology services; the new services or technologies that have been deployed recently for dermatology; the hospitals, if any, that are not using such new services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2770/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

502. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when tonsillectomy might be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2771/23]

Departmental Reviews

Bernard Durkan

578. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when he will publish the national review of cardiac services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2987/23]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

592. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an increased home care package can be provided as soon as possible in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3119/23]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if speech and language therapy sessions will be commenced by 30 April 2023 in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2452/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

326. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be reimbursed in respect of procedures they availed of under the cross- border directive, given the procedures took place in Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2562/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which efforts have been successful towards resolving the difficulties in providing the appropriate new medicine kaftrio for the 35 children who directly greatly benefit from its use and whose parents are extremely concerned at the long, drawn-out nature of the discussions with the drug firm (details supplied); if immediate steps will be taken to resolve the impasse in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2563/23]