Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Gender Recognition

Duncan Smith

134. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health for an update on his commitment to meet with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9447/24]

Medicinal Products

Duncan Smith

160. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to outline the level of expenditure on generic medicines and biosimilar medicines in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9574/24]

Medicinal Products

Duncan Smith

161. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the €330 million spent on newly reimbursed medicines since 2021 by wholesaler costs, dispensing fees and commercial payments at a net level to pharmaceutical suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9575/24]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

167. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to give a breakdown of public health nurses by year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 in Dublin South City (details supplied) with details on each health centre they are assigned to, and the areas they each cover to further detail how many public health nurse roles are unfilled in each district either though people leaving or temporarily due to career break or maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9604/24]

Driver Test

Duncan Smith

115. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the number of tests taken and the pass rate of all driving test centres in Dublin from 2022 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8946/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Duncan Smith

197. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the reason a pre-school (details supplied) is experiencing significant delays in receiving payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8712/24]

Direct Provision System

Duncan Smith

436. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the short and medium-term plans for Mosney direct provision centre; if there are any plans to transfer residents to other locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8914/24]

Childcare Services

Duncan Smith

438. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delay in the inspection by HIQA and Tusla of a crèche (details supplied); if he will ensure the process is prioritised due to the current pressure on child care waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8925/24]

Primary Care Centres

Duncan Smith

525. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health what services are currently provided in Balbriggan primary care centre; what additional services are planned to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8916/24]

Dental Services

Duncan Smith

527. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there is any provision to encourage the establishment of dental practices in towns currently without them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8924/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

528. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in emergency medicine based at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8954/24]

Health Services

Duncan Smith

529. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to establish a minor injuries clinic on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal. [8955/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

530. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE orthopaedic registrars based at Roscommon University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8956/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

531. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians working in Monaghan General Hospital in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [8957/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

532. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE theatre nurses working in CHI Temple Street in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if this number will be further increased. [8958/24]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Duncan Smith

533. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the refurbishment works that were carried out at Bantry General Hospital in 2022 and 2023; and to detail the refurbishment works that are likely to commence at this hospital during 2024. [8959/24]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Duncan Smith

534. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the average waiting period for occupational therapists within primary care services in County Offaly. [8960/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

535. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists working in University Hospital Limerick in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8961/24]

Primary Care Centres

Duncan Smith

536. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of a primary care centre in New Ross, County Wexford, and the services that will be provided when it opens. [8962/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

537. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons working in Portlaoise regional hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8963/24]

Hospital Services

Duncan Smith

538. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the Rotunda Maternity Hospital on access to private diagnosis in each of the years 2020 to 2023, inclusive, by firm, in tabular form. [8964/24]

Dental Services

Duncan Smith

539. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the names of dentists within CHO 9 currently accepting new medical cardholders, in tabular form. [8965/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

540. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in each community hospital within Galway in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8966/24]

Hospital Charges

Duncan Smith

541. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the revenue generated by car parking charges at Mullingar General Hospital in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [8967/24]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Duncan Smith

542. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Waterford waiting to be assessed for a carer; and the timeframe for when they will be assessed. [8968/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

543. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in cardiothoracic surgery at Cork University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8969/24]

Hospital Admissions

Duncan Smith

544. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of patients treated in Nenagh General Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8970/24]

Hospital Equipment

Duncan Smith

545. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of portable cardiac echo machines in use at University Hospital Waterford. [8971/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

546. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE ophthalmologist registrars working in Sligo University Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8972/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

547. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in intensive care medicine at Galway University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8973/24]

Ambulance Service

Duncan Smith

548. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles available on a 24-7 basis in County Cavan in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8974/24]

Ambulance Service

Duncan Smith

549. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE advanced paramedics based in County Kerry in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8975/24]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

550. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency department nurses working in Tallaght University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [8976/24]

Schools Building Projects

Duncan Smith

75. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the timeline of the delivery of a new special school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8258/24]

Bus Services

Duncan Smith

183. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if a bus service could be provided for residents in Portmarnock, Malahide and Swords that would terminate at Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7947/24]

Departmental Schemes

Duncan Smith

392. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection why funding for the 'voucher system' for deaf people has been withheld by the Citizen's Information Board for all events after 20 February 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8036/24]

Public Sector Pay

Duncan Smith

393. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection when employees in the Citizens Information Centre will receive approved pay rises given that its sister service, MABS, has had pay rises in place since 2022, even though both are funded by the same organisation, the Citizens Information Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8043/24]

Home Help Service

Duncan Smith

621. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) is provided home care supports again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8017/24]

Home Help Service

Duncan Smith

622. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if his Department could examine the circumstances surrounding the removal of home care support for persons (details supplied); if he will provide the details behind why these supports were stopped;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8018/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

149. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will review Circular 0011/2024, the Circular to the Management Authorities of Primary Schools, as schools (details supplied) are currently set to experience a reduction in their SET allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6831/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

150. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education to ensure that (details supplied) will not experience a reduction in their SET allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6832/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

154. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Swords provide ASD units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6854/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

155. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Portmarnock provide ASD units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6855/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

156. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Malahide provide ASD units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6856/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

157. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Donabate/Portrane provide ASD units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6857/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

158. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Kinsealy provide ASD units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6858/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

159. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how long waiting lists are for ASD units in Swords; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6859/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

160. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how long waiting lists are for ASD units in Portmarnock; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6860/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

161. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how long waiting lists are for ASD units in Malahide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6861/24]

Special Educational Needs

Duncan Smith

162. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education how long waiting lists are for ASD units in Donabate/Portrane; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6862/24]