Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

372. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have identified the most serious deficiencies in the delivery of the health services; the plans that are in place to address these issues in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27120/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

373. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the concerns of parents of children with mental health problems are regularly monitored with a view to ensuring the availability of adequate residential places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27121/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the issues that he and his Department have identified as being the most crucial in ensuring the availability and retention of staff at various levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27122/22]

Hospital Facilities

Bernard Durkan

375. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the future development plans for Naas General Hospital; the position in relation to planning permission and any other factors which might affect the issue of early provision of the accommodation required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27123/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

376. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when Sláintecare is likely to be implemented in-full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27124/22]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which out-of-hours general practitioner services are sufficient in all areas throughout the country; the areas of most concern; the proposals for a resolution of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27125/22]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

378. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which homecare continues to be adequately staffed and supported in order to reduce pressure on hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27126/22]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

379. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which orthodontic services are being made available evenly throughout the country; the areas of greatest need in this regard at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27127/22]

Disease Management

Bernard Durkan

380. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision is being made to ensure the availability of early intervention for patients with scoliosis or spina bifida; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27128/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which rare and orphan medicines continue to be tested and make available here; the extent to which progress is slow on any particular medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27129/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

382. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which his attention has been drawn to the difficulties affecting the availability of medical devices throughout the country; if measures are in hand to resolve any issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27130/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

383. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if it is intended to add any issues relating the availability of medical devices to the agenda of the next European Union Health Council Meeting that is due to take place on 17 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27131/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

391. 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. [27181/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

692. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the medically recommended number of homecare hours can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

387. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when medical card renewal will take place in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25643/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

388. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25644/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

389. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when psychological assessment and counselling is likely to be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25646/22]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the assessment of special needs in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24089/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

353. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when supervised residential accommodation will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24092/22]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

354. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will retain their current level of home support hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24093/22]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

355. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the provision that will be made to provide respite support for a person (details supplied) who recently turned 18 years of age in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

356. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when funding will be put in place for a person (details supplied) in Co. Kildare for a residential place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24095/22]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

674. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when urgent and appropriate treatment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

689. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which provision continues to be made for pharmaceutical companies providing for rare and orphan diseases; the extent to which applications are in hand for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22639/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

690. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications that remain on hand for approval for drugs to treat rare and orphan diseases; the length of time taken to process such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22640/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

693. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a wheelchair will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22670/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

697. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by a group (details supplied) in regard to ensuring a high-quality level of service on an ongoing basis; his proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/22]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

522. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress in relation to any ongoing HSE investigations into any tobacco products currently on the market in Ireland for having a characterising flavour of menthol, contrary to the EU Tobacco Products Directive; if the investigations have concluded and the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22211/22]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

523. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans if any to address legislation that permits the sale of menthol cigarettes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22212/22]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when arrears for nursing home care for 31 January to 29 March 2022 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21351/22]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1442. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a procedure to remove cataracts will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19596/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1482. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of drug users referred to a methadone or similar programme over the past five years; the extent to which the outcome was satisfactory from the point of view of a reduction or cessation of dependency on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19786/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1483. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason that it is held that an increased use of illegal drugs by drug users is deemed to be successful; if it is anticipated that the usage is increased, that supply is increased and that families all over the country continue to suffer as a result; if methadone treatment is sufficiently safeguarded to bring about a reduction in drug use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19790/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1484. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the use of illegal drugs continues throughout Ireland notwithstanding the various measures in place to curtail the activity; if efforts are being made to measure the extent of the availability of such drugs on the street to the obvious detriment of drug users and addicts throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19793/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1485. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the various drug task forces are combatting the rise in drug abuse all over the country, with particular reference to open trading, injecting and usage of same; if it is possible to evaluate policy with a view to requiring that a reduction in use can be shown on foot of treatment programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19795/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

1490. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of drug task forces throughout the country; the extent of their operation over the past five years; the amount offered in support; the number of successful outcomes achieved in terms of a reduction in the reliance on drugs; the degree to which methadone is effective or ineffective as seen over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19815/22]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

865. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when arrears for nursing home care from 31 January to 29 March will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18221/22]

General Register Office

Bernard Durkan

866. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a registration of birth will be complete in the case of a person (details supplied) whose parents have made a number of attempts to do same with no success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18222/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he anticipates an urgent reform of the health services to take into account the serious issues arising from Covid-19 and long waiting lists, in general and at accident and emergency departments, while incorporating Sláintecare, with a specific timetable and with a view to achieving the maximum level of confidence in the health services from the point of view of both the patients and those working within the services; if he will ensure that a properly co-ordinated approach is undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16969/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a full appraisal of the health services can be undertaken with a view to identifying possible weaknesses which need to be remedied in order to improve and expand the efficiency of the health services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16970/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to HSE CHO7 towards residential care places for those with disabilities and complex care needs in the last three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17134/22]

Disease Management

Bernard Durkan

387. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision continues to ensure the availability of medicines to treat orphan or rare diseases; the extent to which the provision is adequate based on experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17180/22]

Disease Management

Bernard Durkan

388. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is expected that rare diseases are likely to become treatable in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17181/22]

Disease Management

Bernard Durkan

389. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the testing of new drugs to treat rare or existing diseases continues to be a matter for attainment in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17182/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

390. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he is satisfied regarding the availability and existence of sufficient stocks of drugs to treat existing and new medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17183/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is expected to overhaul long waiting lists for various procedures in respect of scoliosis and spina bifida with particular reference to availing of every opportunity to reduce these waiting lists and to show results on a weekly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17263/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he proposes to co-ordinate the introduction of Sláintecare with the need to meet the ongoing and various needs of the health services and to ensure the introduction of Sláintecare continues and that the general quality of health services is improved in line with Sláintecare expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17264/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to ensure that delays in the provision of various health services are eliminated, having particular regard to the need for continued improvement in the services and greater awareness of the patient's circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17265/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

411. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full extent of the waiting lists for each procedure among the major general hospitals; when it is expected to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17266/22]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

412. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which ready access to treatment for patients requiring cardiovascular, endoscopy and oncology is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17267/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Bernard Durkan

413. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current position in regard to whether proposed extensions to various hospitals throughout the country, including Naas General Hospital, are being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17268/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

414. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the number of incidents of the various forms of cancer has been identified throughout the country, with particular reference to identifying the areas of greater or lesser incidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17269/22]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

415. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the new children’s hospital is progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17270/22]

National Maternity Hospital

Bernard Durkan

416. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress towards the provision of the new maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17272/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

417. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the health services throughout the regions can expect a universal level of investment and attention with a view to ensuring that every patient throughout the country can expect to receive a high level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17273/22]

Healthcare Policy

Bernard Durkan

418. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the quality and structure of the health services continues to be supported given the higher level of demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17274/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

419. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to ensure the retention of nursing staff in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17275/22]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

420. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to ensure the retention of hospital staff in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17276/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

421. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which a two-tier salary level exists within the health services; the basis of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17277/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

422. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which incremental salaries exist and are available to all staff within the health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17278/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

423. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which mental health services are being provided and augmented in line with specific needs in particular locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17279/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

424. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which CAMHS is being improved and expanded to take account of extra demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17280/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

425. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which CAMHS throughout north County Kildare is being expanded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17281/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

426. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which health services for children with special needs are being improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17282/22]

Eating Disorders

Bernard Durkan

427. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which health services for persons suffering from eating disorders are developing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17283/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to restore the psychological support services for children (details supplied) in the Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16805/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for a residential care place for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17044/22]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

633. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the date for the commencement of the expansion of the free general practitioner care scheme for children under seven years of age that was announced as part of budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15828/22]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

664. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when funding will be released under the nursing home support scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16003/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which children with disabilities can expect to receive adequate care and attention and access to services now and in the future; the degree to which his Department has identified issues of interest in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15680/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a mobility scooter will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15129/22]

Tobacco Control Measures

Bernard Durkan

811. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the average number of tobacco cigarettes and e-cigarettes smoked per day by Irish smokers in each of the years 2015 to 2021; the extent to which Irish rates differ compared to other European Union member states in the same time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13870/22]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

976. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason that financial assistance for a talking device for a child (details supplied) was refused; if the application will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14533/22]

Hospital Admissions

Bernard Durkan

1018. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can be moved to the Peamount Hospital St. Brid's unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14701/22]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

1069. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated to the National Immunisation Office in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the breakdown of same based on Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 related funding; the way that Ireland compares with other European Union states in terms of spending on national immunisation programmes as a percentage of the national healthcare budget; the extent to which his Department has undertaken any recent research to evaluate the social and economic benefits of national immunisation programmes or has reviewed any relevant research undertaken in other European Union states; if so, if he will publish the results of that research in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14956/22]

Vaccination Programme

Bernard Durkan

1070. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total budget allocated to vaccine public awareness campaigns in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the breakdown based on Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 related funding; the way this compares to the allocation for vaccine public awareness campaigns in terms of both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 related funding in other European Union states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14957/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

1071. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the amount and percentage of the amount spent on medicines by the State that related to generic medicines; his plans to increase the use of generics in Ireland; the saving achieved in generics in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14958/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

1072. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the amount and percentage of the amount spent on medicines by the State that related to biosimilar medicines; his plans to increase the use of biosimilar medicines in Ireland; the saving achieved in biosimilar medicines in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14959/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

1073. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he or his officials undertook in 2021 with organisations (details supplied) as part of the process to agree two new framework agreements on pricing and supply of medicines 2021-2025; the measures within these agreements to help reduce the cost of medicines in Ireland; the estimated savings for the State over the lifetime of each agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14960/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

1074. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the specific targets set out by his Department for increasing the use of generic medicines within the medicines market in Ireland; the extent to which Ireland compares to other European Union countries in the use of generic medicines; the estimated additional saving envisaged in 2022 by increased use of generic medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14961/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

1081. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it is intended to provide a comprehensive home care infrastructure throughout the country in the future; his views on the body that might be most suitable to operate such a service; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that home care provision is now a necessary part of the health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15002/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

528. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if hearing aids are covered for a person (details supplied) given they have a full medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12537/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

554. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an updated green folder incorporating the relevant documentation for the wedding on 16 July 2022 of persons will be furnished in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12630/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

626. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if assistance and treatment can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10897/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

627. 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. [10898/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

628. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the result of an assessment that was due to be carried out by the public health nurse for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10899/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

629. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10900/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

630. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10901/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

645. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have undertaken a full review of CAMHS services nationwide with a view to ensuring that an adequate and modern service is provided in each area regardless of the size of the population; the extent to which a proper diagnosis of conditions exists; if the appropriate medication or no medication is prescribed following a diagnosis; if steps have been taken or are in the course of being taken to investigate various complaints that have been made throughout the country regarding the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10937/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

646. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full extent of investigative or remedial programmes arising from shortcomings or complaints in relation to CAMHS services; if new or ongoing procedures have been put in place as a result of complaints; the response that has been given to various complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10938/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

707. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he proposes to overhaul CAMHS with a view to ensuring high quality early diagnosis, elimination of confusion which might suggest an alternative diagnosis; the steps in hand or to be taken to ensure the roll-out of a nationwide, high-quality CAMHS service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11206/22]

Hospital Transfers

Bernard Durkan

710. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a transfer to an alternative health care facility will be accommodated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11212/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

726. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for any assistance or contribution towards the purchase of necessary equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11254/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

727. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when the required intervention in respect of speech and language therapy will be provided in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11256/22]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

749. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if all investigative procedures can be undertaken with a view to early diagnosis in the case of a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11486/22]

First Aid Training

Bernard Durkan

791. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a pre-hospital emergency care council first aid responder updated certificate will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11686/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in the ongoing recruitment process for podiatrists for the HSE chronic disease management community hubs; when the number will be increased; the plan underway to improve podiatry services in County Kildare for persons with diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10176/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

663. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent assistance and treatment can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9047/22]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

668. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if tooth extraction in the local primary care centre can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9094/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

672. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will review an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); if consideration will be given towards granting a discretionary medical card given the health circumstances of the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9119/22]