Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a prosthesis will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2566/23]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

1196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if access to a local GP will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63332/22]

Residential Institutions

Bernard Durkan

1197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when consistent access and visitation will be facilitated between persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63338/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an emergency medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63344/22]

Substance Misuse

Bernard Durkan

1323. 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. [63820/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

1354. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full home care package as required in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63907/22]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

1363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a local family GP can be sourced for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63944/22]

Departmental Inquiries

Bernard Durkan

1533. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when the inquiry will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1643/23]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1534. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services for anyone affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1644/23]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

1627. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an application for the fair deal scheme can be reassessed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1891/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1640. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when cataract surgery will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1943/23]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

295. 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. [62832/22]

Care Services

Bernard Durkan

304. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if all avenues are being pursued to facilitate the full home care package as required in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62863/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

390. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the drugs that are currently available and approved by the HSE for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and other similar conditions, the medication which is awaiting approval in this country or in the European Union; when is it expected that those drugs 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. [63112/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the availability to the fullest possible extent of medications to treat cystic fibrosis; the extent to which such drugs are readily available having been tested and approved at European and national level; the extent to which kaftrio is readily available to patients who require its use as a matter of urgency; if there are any issues surrounding its availability which require his intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62748/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when the drug kaftrio will be made available in the case of the children of a person (details supplied); if the drug can be made available as a matter of urgency given the extent of the negotiations that have occurred heretofore; if there is any action that he can take to ensure its immediate availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62749/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

550. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a home care package will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61750/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

37. 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. [61275/22]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which every effort is being made, similar to the co-ordinated efforts displayed in the fight against Covid-19, to ensure the recovery of the health services and the overhaul of long waiting lists; if the delivery plan can be coordinated in such a way as to achieve major objectives in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61276/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

345. 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. [61609/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

346. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will initiate a special winter plan to cater for the homeless or those who find themselves unable to meet the challenges of the winter months for whatever reason in such a way as to minimise the challenges they face; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61610/22]

Hospital Overcrowding

Bernard Durkan

347. 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. [61611/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

348. 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 in relation to same; when these will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61612/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

349. 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. [61613/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

350. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to augment child and adult mental health services in CHO 7; if the precise measures deemed to be necessary are being taken forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61614/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

351. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants for medical cards granted in the past 12months to date; the number who were refused or who are under investigation in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61615/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that patients with serious life-threatening conditions have had their applications for a medical card approved with sufficient expediency given the nature of their condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61616/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

353. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if patients with a life-threatening condition are likely to have their application for a medical card issued with sufficient expedition having regard to their medical needs and expected compassionate response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61617/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

354. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which hospital building programmes and extensions are sufficiently in hand to meet the urgent demand such as at Naas hospital, County Kildare and other hospitals throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61618/22]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

355. 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. [61619/22]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

356. 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. [61620/22]

Hospital Overcrowding

Bernard Durkan

357. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he intends to set up an emergency management team to deal with overcrowding and hospital 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. [61621/22]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

358. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which outreach children’s hospital facilities are operational at present in Blanchardstown and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61622/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

359. 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. [61623/22]

Infectious Diseases

Bernard Durkan

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the prevention of infectious diseases continues satisfactorily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61624/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress in the hospital building programme in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61625/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

362. 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. [61626/22]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of children currently awaiting orthodontic treatment; when such services are likely to be provided; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61627/22]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can provide orthodontic treatment for children in such a way as to prevent future dental problems for the adults of tomorrow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61628/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which surgery is readily available for the removal of cataracts in this jurisdiction; the number of such surgical interventions undertaken here in the past 12 months; the plans to extend this service in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61629/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

366. 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. [61630/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if early intervention services will be urgently provided in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61108/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

543. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if homecare support can be provided in the case of the daughter of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60279/22]

Special Educational Needs

Bernard Durkan

607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when speech and language therapy sessions will be provided in the name of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60507/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

331. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if emergency status will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); if a full medical card will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60135/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

335. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent residential living and or care can be facilitated in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59931/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can qualify for emergency treatment, currently not available under the GMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60133/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

696. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when sacituzumab-govitecan will be approved for use by the HSE to urgently assist patients with cancer treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59319/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an emergency medical card will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58688/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

325. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an emergency medical card might be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58689/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the grounds upon which evusheld which is used to prevent Covid-19 was not considered for emergency authorisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58186/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

694. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a home care package will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) who has recently been discharged from Blanchardstown Hospital and requires additional home help while recovering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57877/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

695. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when urgent cranioplasty surgery will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57898/22]

Care Services

Bernard Durkan

313. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when extra homecare help hours can be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57229/22]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an assessment to provide home help can be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55941/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

320. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which a supportive programme is being made available in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56032/22]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the procedure in place for ensuring that NIAC recommendations are put into practice; the procedure to be followed to ensure the procurement of vaccines, as recommended by NIAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55691/22]

Pharmacy Services

Bernard Durkan

976. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a payment, now approved under the application under the discretionary hardship arrangement, in the case of a person (details supplied) will issue, given that the pharmacy has yet to dispense the required medication due to not receiving payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54441/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

1005. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to provide a person (details supplied) who suffers from cerebral palsy and who is incapable of living independently, with full-time care and assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54554/22]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

1048. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the actions currently in hand to ensure that older persons are protected against influenza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54685/22]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

1049. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health in the context of the current influenza season in the southern hemisphere, with Australia facing its worst flu season in five years, the steps he has in mind for this jurisdiction for the flu season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54686/22]

Health Promotion

Bernard Durkan

1050. 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. [54687/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

1243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the regulation of psychotherapy and counselling under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55608/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

308. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an emergency medical card application will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54113/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when speech, language and occupational therapy will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54117/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

669. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if required hearing aids are covered by a full medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) who appears to not be covered via PRSI stamps for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53319/22]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

695. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if increased home help will be facilitated in the case a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53470/22]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the status of the various hospital building/extension/replacement programmes in County Kildare and throughout the country with particular reference to the replacement of obsolete buildings, old-fashioned practices or facilities and the provision of a modern health service to meet the public demand of an increased population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52354/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which plans are in hand to improve the delivery of the health services and to use the experience of combatting Covid-19 to overhaul waiting lists, staff shortages, the use of theatres and associated issues with contribute to the delay in the delivery of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52353/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a person (details supplied) and her husband qualify for a full medical card which was previously withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52644/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when full medical cards may be restored in the case of two persons (details supplied) whose medical needs are numerous and demanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52645/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a full medical card may issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52650/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52652/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the delivery of health services in the community and throughout the hospital service is geared to meet the challenges of the coming winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52666/22]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

364. 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. [52667/22]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which nursing staff throughout the public hospital staff is adequate or otherwise to meet the requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52668/22]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the number of consultant vacant positions are being filled as a matter of urgency in order to meet the challenges of the coming winter and the future in the health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52669/22]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the regulations relating to junior hospital doctors such as emergency taxation arising from relocation are being updated to avoid same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52670/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

368. 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. [52671/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which Sláintecare provisions are currently embedded in the health service, with particular reference to the need to ensure regional representation on the Board of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52672/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which patients seeking a scoliosis surgery have been accommodated in the past twelve months; the degree to which it is now proposed to accelerate the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52673/22]

Primary Care Centres

Bernard Durkan

371. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres fully operational in County Kildare and throughout the country at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52674/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

372. 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. [52675/22]

Hospital Procedures

Bernard Durkan

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when urgent cranioplasty surgery will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) who needs to move to the National Rehabilitation Centre in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52225/22]

Hospital Procedures

Bernard Durkan

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a follow-up appointment is pending or forthcoming for a person (details supplied) who was supposed to be recalled within two weeks, following their appointment on 3 May 2022, for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52234/22]

Hospital Admissions

Bernard Durkan

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an orthopaedic bed can be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52247/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

717. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if Ireland will be participating in the European Union joint action on diabetes and cardiovascular disease initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51309/22]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

846. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if any emergency fund exists to assist with gaps in fair deal funding with particular reference to the case of a person (details supplied), who has no family and no assets and no means with which to clear her debt to the facility which now cares for her, who still has a debt outstanding after many months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51995/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

853. 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) whose case is considered a high priority; if all appropriate avenues can be pursued to ensure that the required level of care is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52046/22]

Special Educational Needs

Bernard Durkan

465. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which occupational therapy and speech and language therapy have been made available in the case of a child (details supplied) given that they have been deemed to suffer from a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51049/22]

Special Educational Needs

Bernard Durkan

466. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when speech and language therapy may be made available in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51058/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

619. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) is likely to be offered an urgent tonsillectomy having had eight infections in five months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49461/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

667. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an emergency medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) who suffers from a life-threatening illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49736/22]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the success to date in diagnosing a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49437/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

397. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to an application for a medical card in the name of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49440/22]

Public Sector Pensions

Bernard Durkan

687. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a HSE pension will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) who made their application over six months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48442/22]

Hospital Charges

Bernard Durkan

270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a deferral for the time being will be offered in respect of a debt (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47860/22]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when appropriate treatment will be made available in the appropriate hospital location in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been treated in James Connolly Hospital and is being referred to Beaumont Hospital; if the necessary arrangements will be made without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47413/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

532. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a payment for approved application under the discretionary hardship arrangement in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reinstated, which seems to have temporarily stopped given that the patient still requires the medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47068/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

537. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the plans that are under way to ensure that adequate support is provided to home dialysis patients in the context of the current 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. [47087/22]