PQ Responses - October 19th 2021

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PQ 43813-21 - Holly Cairns

To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that all maternity hospitals and units are following the HSE guidelines permitting partners to attend.

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PQ 43955-21 - Duncan Smith

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the primary care centre in Swords, County Dublin as of October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 45215-21 - Neale Richmond front page preview

To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to ongoing issues regarding progressing disability services in a school (Carmona School, Glenageary, Dublin); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 48619-21 - Aindrias Moynihan

To ask the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to address the issue in relation to the recruitment of psychologists for CAMHS in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 48659-21 - Thomas Gould

To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the significant delays in accessing treatment due to the reconfiguration of children’s disabilities teams in Cork.

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PQ 48666-21 - Sorca Clarke

To ask the Minister for Health the details of the additional resources applied per centre to reduce waiting lists for preliminary team assessment as per the statement made by him on 28 September 2021 in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 48667-21 - Sorca Clarke

To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in CHO8 that received a preliminary team assessment and were referred onward to an intervention pathway and are awaiting appointment for same.

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PQ 48708-21 - Michael Moynihan

To ask the Minister for Health the supports provided to assist adult day services for persons with disabilities to return to full capacity by 22 October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 49952-21 - Denis Naughten

To ask the Minister for Health the number of capital projects approved under the winter planning within the Covid-19 pandemic October 2020–April 2021 plan; the projected number of additional beds to be provided; the number of projects completed to date; the additional beds provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50367-21 - Joe O'Brien

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment of the remaining four epilepsy nurse specialist posts of six agreed in 2018 for the implementation of the Pregnancy Prevention Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50369-21 - Ivana Bacik

To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the HSE recommended medication cariban should be added to the approved drugs list under the drugs payment scheme; his views on whether the drug should be made available on the medical card; and the treatments available under each scheme to treat hyperemesis gravidarum.

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PQ 50373-21 - Dara Calleary

To ask the Minister for Health the staffing levels at Ballina District Hospital, Swinford Community Hospital and Belmullet Community Hospital on 1 October 2020 and 1 October 2021 ( with a breakdown for each hospital at management level, nurses showing permanent nurse working as opposed to assigned to in each hospital, and agency nurses available, healthcare asistants, administrative support staff, catering staff, maintenance staff and other staff in tabular form); the way these staffing levels compare to other community and district hospitals across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50378-21 - Catherine Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the number of debt collectors and or debt collecting agencies engaged by the HSE in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021 in respect of the collection of fees and charges on patients; the yield raised by these agents in respect of their tasks; the number that have involved litigation proceedings; the policy in respect of hiring debt collection agents; and if there is a policy in place for providing a system in which a schedule of payments can be set out.

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PQ 50381-21 - Colm Burke

To ask the Minister for Health the current position in respect of the supply of wheelchairs and other medical devices for 28 children in the children’s community health network areas 4 and 5; when the appropriate funding will be made available in order to deal with the waiting time which is in excess of 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50448-21- Carol Nolan

To ask the Minister for Health if an organisation (Transgender Equality Network Ireland) is still in receipt of funding from either the HSE or his Department; if it has had its funding suspended as was reported in July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50450 21 - Ivana Bacik

To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of recommendations from the full health technology assessment of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system.

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PQ 50456-21 - David Cullinane

To ask the Minister for Health the reason there are no transitional care services for adolescents using insulin pump therapy at University Hospital Waterford; his plans to provide this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50461-21 - Pauline Tully

To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for the appointment of a permanent doctor to the general practitioner practice in Swanlinbar, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50464-21 - Jackie Cahill

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the issuing of free access to the FreeStyle Libre device for all adult diabetics; his plans to remove the age limit for free access to this device; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50486-21 - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

To ask the Minister for Health the number of doctors and nurses working in the community ophthalmology service in County Donegal in each of the years 2001 to 2021, in tabular form.

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PQ 50487-21 - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

To ask the Minister for Health the number of doctors and nurses working in the ophthalmology service at Letterkenny University Hospital in each of the years 2001 to 2021, in tabular form.

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PQ 50488-21 - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

To ask the Minister for Health the number of administrative and secretarial staff working in the ophthalmology service at Letterkenny University Hospital in each of the years 2001 to 2021, in tabular form.

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PQ 50489-21 - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

To ask the Minister for Health the numbers of patients in County Donegal on the waiting list for the community ophthalmology service.

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PQ 50490-21 - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients in County Donegal on the waiting list for the ophthalmology service at Letterkenny University Hospital.

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PQ 50491-21 - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

To ask the Minister for Health the interim arrangements that have been put in place at the Letterkenny University Hospital community ophthalmic service in view of all three physicians having left the facility.

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PQ 50492-21 - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

To ask the Minister for Health when a full service will be restored at the Letterkenny University Hospital community ophthalmic service.

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PQ 50508-21 - Alan Kelly

To ask the Minister for Health the number of children that are waiting for scoliosis procedures by county in tabular form.

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PQ 50513-21 - Mairéad Farrell

To ask the Minister for Health when respite services in County Galway will recommence in full, given that such services have resumed in other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50514-21 - Denis Naughten

To ask the Minister for Health the way in which those who are housebound and over the age of 80 years or housebound and under the age of 80 years but who are immunocompromised, will be administered the Covid-19 booster vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50518-21 - Mark Ward

To ask the Minister for Health if there is funding available to statutory bodies that provide mental health services to refer persons to community and voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50519-21 - Mark Ward

To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been put in place to retain clinicians in CHO7; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50521-21 - Réada Cronin

To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently on orthodontic waiting lists in north County Kildare; the number waiting greater than six months, one year and three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50524-21 - Louise O Reilly

To ask the Minister for Health the reason there has been no correspondence or update from medical management, despite several communications, as to the reason Tipperary University Hospital does not have access to PCRS in order to prescribe entresto; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50542-21 - Jim O'Callaghan

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO 6; the corresponding figures in each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50551-21 - Dara Calleary

To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for homecare support in each local health office area in CHO 2; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50552-21 - Willie O'Dea

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO3; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50553-21 - Willie O'Dea

To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for homecare support in each local health office area in CHO3; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50568-21 - Catherine Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the locations of feeding clinics across the State supporting persons with disabilities who have difficulties swallowing and are prone to choking due to their disabilities.

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PQ 50570-21 - Catherin Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for patients awaiting an appointment at the falls clinic in Tallaght University Hospital; and the number of patients on the waiting list.

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PQ 50571-21 - Catherine Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for eye examinations in County Kildare.

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PQ 50572-21 - Catherine Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of recruiting 15 additional full-time eye clinic liaison officers.

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PQ 50573-21 - Catherine Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of recruiting 12 additional adult eating disorder teams.

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PQ 50574-21 - Catherine Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the hospitals which have a TRASNA telemedicine stroke machine installed; if each machine is operational; and the uses in each case for the machine.

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PQ 50579-21 - Cormac Devlin

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the expenditure of the remaining €3.94 million in 2021 for specialist eating disorder services; the progress that has been made on the recruitment of the necessary specialist posts and the creation of additional multidisciplinary teams in order to progress the eating disorder model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50580-21 - Cormac Devlin

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the expenditure of €3 million as part of the National Service Plan 2021 and implementation of the proposal to reduce and provide a pathway to eliminate the practice of accommodating young persons with serious disabilities in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50594-21 - Pat Buckley

To ask the Minister for Health the expected costs, work and timeline for renovation or refurbishment of the Owenacurra Mental Health Centre in Midleton, County Cork.

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PQ 50596-21 - Paul Donnelly

To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address the shortage of staff and resources at Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50601-21 - Pádraig O'Sullivan

To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to outsource children for scoliosis surgery; his views on the wait times for scoliosis surgery; the number of children waiting in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50602-21 - Pádraig O'Sullivan

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO 4; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50603-21 - Paul Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will urgently fill the four unoccupied positions for epilepsy nurse specialist posts agreed in 2018 for the implementation of the pregnancy prevention programme.

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PQ 50606-21 - Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO5; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50607-21 - Barry Cowen

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO8; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50608-21 - Barry Cowen

To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO8; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50609-21 - Michael Moynihan

To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO4; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50611-21 - Brendan Smith

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health Office area in CHO1; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50612-21 - Brendan Smith

To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for homecare support in each local health office area in CHO1; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50622-21 - Seán Haughey

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO9; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50623-21 - Seán Haughey

To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for homecare support in each local health office area in CHO9; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50624-21 - Verona Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the provisions his Department is taking for the implementation of a crisis resolution team for County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50625-21 - Verona Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the vacancies within the CAMHS south Wexford services that are presently with the national recruitment service; the actions his Department is actively taking to provide adequate staffing levels to CAMHS south Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50626-21 - Brian Stanley

To ask the Minister for Health the current progress of the Abbeyleix nursing unit; the new projected timeline for major capital works including an extension; and the estimated cost.

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PQ 50627-21 - Brian Stanley

To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in the past 12 months to the school dental scheme in counties Laois and Offaly.

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PQ 50637-21 - Sean Canney

To ask the Minister for Health when chiropody services will be made available in Athenry, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50641-21 - David Cullinane

To ask the Minister for Health if he will list each waiting list which exists for services provided by the HSE which is not reported by the National Treatment Purchase Fund.

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PQ 50657-21 - Alan Kelly

To ask the Minister for Health the number of secure mental health places that exist in the State; the locations of same; the number taken up as of 12 October 2021; and the number that are vacant by location in tabular form.

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PQ 50664-21 - Paul Donnelly

To ask the Minister for Health the primary care centres or health centres that are currently accepting emergency walk in dentistry services in tabular form.

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PQ 50665-21 - Paul Donnelly

To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant paediatric ophthalmologists currently working in the public health services in each of the past four years in tabular form

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PQ 50666-21 - Paul Donnelly

To ask the Minister for Health the hospitals that can treat patients who suffer with agoraphobia in tabular form.

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PQ 50672-21 - John Paul Phelan

To ask the Minister for Health the current status and projected timeframe for a new build hospital ( a replacement long stay St Columbia’s Geriatric Hospital at Thomastown, Co Kilkenny); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50674-21 - Paul McAuliffe

To ask the Minister for Health the cost of the type 2 diabetes cycle of care programme since its inception; the number of persons that currently avail of the programme; the number of general practitioners that provide the programme; if the programme has been evaluated; if an audit of the programme has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50686-21 - Willie O'Dea

To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are only three neurology nurse specialists based at the mid-west regional centre for neurology in UHL instead of the recommended 11; his plans to deal with this shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50692-21 - Jennifer Whitmore

To ask the Minister for Health the status of his efforts to reduce maternity restrictions at maternity hospitals nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50708-21 - James Lawless

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO7; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50737-21 - Michael McNamara

To ask the Minister for Health when the eight extra neurology nurse specialists will be appointed for University Hospital Limerick in view of a campaign by an organisation (given the Neurological Association of Ireland’s campaign for 100 extra Neurology Nurse Specialists across Ireland); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50764-21- Aindrias Moynihan

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the new model for public health medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50772-21 - Steven Matthews

To ask the Minister for Health his views on the adequacy of existing mental health supports for children in County Wicklow; the number of children under 18 years of age who are waiting three months or longer to see a psychologist following a referral from a general practitioner; the steps he is taking to reduce the wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50794-21 - Holly Cairns

To ask the Minister for Health the details of progress made in addressing the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders Goals 2021.

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PQ 50795-21 - Holly Cairns

To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address children waiting for initial contact with children’s disability network teams in the west Cork network

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PQ 50796-21 - Christopher O'Sullivan

To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of chiropodists in West Cork; and the measure that are been taken to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50797-21 - Paul McAuliffe

To ask the Minister for Health his progress to date in lowering the waiting times for assessment of needs in Dublin 9 and 11;; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50798-21 - Paul McAuliffe

To ask the Minister for Health the measures he has taken to allow partners to attend maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50801-21 - Rose Conway-Walsh

To ask the Minister for Health the current number of beds in Belmullet district hospital; his plans to increase this number in advance of winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50802-21 - Rose Conway-Walsh

To ask the Minister for Health the status of Mayo University Hospital in terms of waiting lists for inpatient and outpatients and the current nurse to patient ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50803-21 - Catherine Connolly

To ask the Minister for Health the engagement he has had with Saolta with regard to the vision and a masterplan for the Merlin Park University Hospital site, including clarification on the building projects completed there in the past five years; the building projects currently under construction; the building projects for which planning permission has been given but which have not yet commenced and further planned projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50804-21 - Catherine Connolly

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the promised updated implementation plan for the National Maternity Strategy; when the plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50807-21 - Neale Richmond

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the evaluation carried out by the HSE on the services of a school (Carmona School in Glenageary, Dublin); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50808-21 - Neale Richmond

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the re-implementation of services in a school (Carmona School, Glenageary, Dublin); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50809-21 - Pa Daly

To ask the Minister for Health the status of each capital expenditure projects planned with respect to University Hospital Kerry; and the timeline for their completion.

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PQ 50820-21 - Duncan Smith

To ask the Minister for Health his views on and the position regarding the 22 October 2021 lifting of maternity restrictions in hospitals across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50828-21 - Marc MacSharry

To ask the Minister for Health if more nurse specialists in neurology will be appointed in Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50830-21 - Claire Kerrane

To ask the Minister for Health if there are current vacancies in a facility (E-Mental Health Hub, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon ); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50831-21 - James O'Connor

To ask the Minister for Health if more nurse specialists in neurology will be appointed in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50834-21 - Donnchadh O'Laoghaire

To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the ongoing restrictions on partners attending at maternity hospitals.

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PQ 50841-21 - John Brady

To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time for surgery for scoliosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50871-21 - Marc Ó Cathasaigh

To ask the Minister for Health the ambulance protocols governing the tasking of ambulances covering cardiac episodes in the west County Waterford area during out-of-hours; if they are fit for purpose and provide for best patient outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50883-21 - Maurice Quinlivan

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who attended the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick in each of the years 2006 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50884-21 - Maurice Quinlivan

To ask the Minister for Health the progress of the development of the 96 bed modular unit at the University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50906-21 - Holly Cairns

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of an eating disorder service for adults in the region of counties Cork and Kerry; the numbers of whole-time equivalent staff being employed; the specialties they represent; and the planned location of the hub.

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PQ 50939-21 - Johnny Mythen

To ask the Minister for Health the total agency spend at Wexford General Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50940-21 - Johnny Mythen

To ask the Minister for Health the number of emergency department attendances at Wexford General Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50942-21 - Johnny Mythen

To ask the Minister for Health the number of in-patient hospital cancellations at Wexford General Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50943-21 - Johnny Mythen

To ask the Minister for Health the number of outpatient hospital cancellations at Wexford General Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50944-21 - Johnny Mythen

To ask the Minister for Health the number of operational beds at Wexford General Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50945-21 - Johnny Mythen

To ask the Minister for Health the number of times the full capacity protocol was initiated at Wexford General Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50959-21 - Joan Collins

To ask the Minister for Health the stage of negotiations on the consultant contract; the number of vacant public consultant positions in the health service; and if a breakdown of vacant public consultant positions will be provided.

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PQ 50960-21 - Pauline Tully

To ask the Minister for Health the plans he has considered to increase capacity at Cavan General Hospital to deal with likely emergency department overflows in winter 2021 to ensure that both scheduled and unscheduled care can take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50991-21 - Patrick Costello

To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a diabetes psychology resource to each community diabetes specialist team hub under the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease Implementation Guide; his views on whether access to psychosocial support in these teams should be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 50993-21 - Patrick Costello

To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide funding to appoint a clinical psychologist to the diabetes multidisciplinary team in Tallaght Hospital.

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PQ 50998-21 - Róisín Shortall

To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the recruitment of four unfilled epilepsy nurse specialist posts agreed in 2018 for the implementation of the Pregnancy Prevention Programme ( Six epilepsy nurse specialist posts were agreed in 2018 specifically for this purpose – but to date, only two of these have been recruited.); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51021-21 - Michael Healy Rae

To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the cost of zostavax (Minister, injections of Zostavax cost €286 per shot, it is not covered under a medical card, could I ask that they come under the payment of this also); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51023-21 - Jennifer Whitmore

To ask the Minister for Health the reason only one week was given for organisations to apply for the €1 million provided for sensory gardens announced on 5 October 2021 with a deadline of 12 October 2021; if he plans to extend the timeframe for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51044-21 - Claire Kerrane

To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 23 September 2021, the number of nursing homes and the number of residents by county to correspond with the average monthly payment made to private nursing homes under the National Treatment Purchase Fund which has been provided in tabular form.

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PQ 51076-21 - Violet-Anne Wynne

To ask the Minister for Health the plans that have been made to screen the women who otherwise missed a BreastCheck screening over the course of the past 19 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51077-21 - Violet Anne Wynne

To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the announced expansion of the medical assessment unit in Ennis General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51132-21 - Joe O'Brien

To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the removal of all restrictions for partners attending appointments with patients in maternity units; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51138-21 - Mark Ward

To ask the Minister for Health the services that are available for children and adults diagnosed with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51139-21 - Mark Ward

To ask the Minister for Health the clinical pathway to diagnosis for those suffering with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51140-21 - Mark Ward

To ask the Minister for Health the supports that are provided for persons with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51150-21 - Colm Burke

To ask the Minister for Health the measures that will be taken to improve access to the home dialysis pathway for those with chronic kidney disease in Ireland; if the provision of digital health solutions for home dialysis patients is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51151-21 - Colm Burke

To ask the Minister for Health the measures that are currently in place to elevate the importance of chronic kidney disease in the context of long-term conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51168-21 - James Lawless

To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to employ more neurology nurse specialists in Tallaght Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51183-21 - Dara Calleary

To ask the Minister for Health if private homecare providers are receiving State funding towards mileage for care assistants to travel to patients homes.

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PQ 51187-21 - Colm Burke

To ask the Minister for Health the percentage breakdown of Covid-19 vaccination uptake in each county; the number of persons in each county that have availed of the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51197-21 - Thomas Pringle

To ask the Minister for Health the current position regarding funding for the Cleary Centre capital project in Donegal Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51227-21 - Kieran O'Donnell

To ask the Minister for Health if a diabetes psychology resource will be provided to each community diabetes specialist team hub under the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease Implementation Guide; his views on whether access to psychosocial support in these teams should be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51229-21 - Kieran O'Donnell

To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to appoint a clinical psychologist to the diabetes multidisciplinary team in University Hospital Limerick as soon as possible.; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51231-21 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh

To ask the Minister for Health the cost to date to the HSE of the Covid tracker app; the average daily numbers checking in their Covid-19 status for each month since it was launched; the number of close contacts identified as a result of the app in each of the past 12 months,; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51240-21 - Rose Conway-Walsh

To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time for an ambulance in each county since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51245-21 - Paul Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a campaign (the Neurological Association of Ireland’s campaign for 100 extra neurology nurse specialists across Ireland which includes 17 extra nurses for Tallaght University Hospital); his plans to recruit the additional nurses needed nationally and in Tallaght University Hospital which based on catchment area, national and international guidelines should have 20 neurology nurses but currently only has 3.5.

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PQ 51266-21 - Bernard Durkan

To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which endoscopy facilities are sufficiently and readily available to ensure the minimisation of waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51268-21 - Bernard Durkan

To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed extension of facilities and buildings at Naas General Hospital; the extent to which the plans are in place or envisaged in order to alleviate the pressure in the short to medium-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51269-21 -Bernard Durkan

To ask the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres fully operational in County Kildare; the extent to which further centres are anticipated or planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51273-21 - Bernard Durkan

To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which children’s health issues have continued to receive appropriate attention throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; if particular or specific action is required to address any issues arising or any backlog which has occurred as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51284-21 - Verona Murphy

To ask the Minister for Health the current wait list for persons under 18 years of age awaiting orthodontic treatment in County Wexford; the breakdown of the numbers of persons waiting 24, 36 and 48 months and longer, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 51315-21 - Colm Burke

To ask the Minister for Health the way information is gathered on the number of persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; if the numbers of persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are collated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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