PQ Responses - January 26th 2023

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PQ 3778-23 - Johnny Guirke front page preview

PQ 3778-23 - Johnny Guirke

To ask the Minister for Health the number and proportion of overall patients currently waiting longer than the recommended timeframe for cancer surgery (lung, prostate, breast, pancreas, colorectal, stomach, bladder, stomach, brain, ovarian, cervical) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3779-23 - Johnny Guirke front page preview

PQ 3779-23 - Johnny Guirke

To ask the Minister for Health the number of cancer surgeries postponed or cancelled each month in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3781-23 - Johnny Guirke front page preview

PQ 3781-23 - Johnny Guirke

To ask the Minister for Health the total number of patients who had surgery for breast cancer; the number and proportion seen within the NCCP target timeframe for breast cancer surgeries in each quarter in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3782-23 - Johnny Guirke front page preview

PQ 3782-23 - Johnny Guirke

To ask the Minister for Health the total number of patients who had surgery for cervical cancer; the number and proportion seen within the NCCP target timeframe for cervical cancer surgeries in each quarter in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3791-23 - Martin Browne front page preview

PQ 3791-23 - Martin Browne

To ask the Minister for Health the status of plans to develop a proposed 60-bed unit planned for St. Patrick’s Hospital Cashel; the reasons for its delay; if he will provide an update on plans to progress the development going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3794-23 - Eamon Ó Cuív front page preview

PQ 3794-23 - Eamon Ó Cuív

To ask the Minister for Health the reason different rates of funding are being paid in respect of wigs and hair pieces to medical card holders residing in different areas in the country; if a breakdown of funding based on each local authority could be provided; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3803-23 - Richard O'Donoghue front page preview

PQ 3803-23 - Richard O'Donoghue

To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the length of time women are waiting for biopsy results that are sent to a laboratory in Waterford, and that it is a serious concern to these women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3808-23 - Sean Sherlock front page preview

PQ 3808-23 - Sean Sherlock

To ask the Minister for Health the status of the project for paramedics to treat patients in Mallow General Hospital; the number participating in the project to date; and the funding allocated to the pilot project.

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PQ 3837-23 - Sean Sherlock front page preview

PQ 3837-23 - Sean Sherlock

To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting to be seen by child and adolescent mental health services by CHO and LHO, in tabular form; and the length of time persons are waiting to be seen.

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PQ 3886-23 - Mark Ward front page preview

PQ 3886-23 - Mark Ward

To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the mental health crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; the number of positions that are filled; the number of positions that are left to be filled; the expected opening of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3892-23 - Jackie Cahill front page preview

PQ 3892-23 - Jackie Cahill

To ask the Minister for Health the criteria one must meet in order to qualify for free orthodontic treatment from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3893-23 - Jackie Cahill front page preview

PQ 3893-23 - Jackie Cahill

To ask the Minister for Health what options are available to children who have been refused free orthodontic treatment from the HSE; if there is an appeals process or an option to seek a second opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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PQ 3895-23 - Sorca Clarke front page preview

PQ 3895-23 - Sorca Clarke

To ask the Minister for Health the number of Section 39 agencies that have not submitted the necessary paperwork which would ensure payment of €1,000 pandemic bonus to frontline workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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