Aindrias Moynihan

Fianna Fáil · Cork North-West

Activity on Health — 502 events (38 lobbying · 403 questions · 98 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-15
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025

  A bill to provide for a period of paid leave in order to enable employees to participate in health screening programmes; for that purpose to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997; to extend the protection against unfair dismissals conferred by the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2015; to provide for the consequential amendment of certain other Acts; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on a medication (details supplied) being available on the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17677/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on progressing a day care centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17678/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a NCPE re-commenced assessment will be completed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10188/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s procedure for the testing of beef and other meat products entering the Irish market for banned hormones; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7606/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the presence of oestradiol was found through routine testing in relation to the beef from animals treated with oestradiol, which was recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7607/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if she has had engagement with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland regarding the reason Brazilian beef was allowed to enter the Irish market in December 2025, while the results of the tests for oestradiol were not yet known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7608/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if consideration can be given to providing a funded scheme for blister packs for vulnerable and/or incapacitated patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5051/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for a full review and expansion of the current free HRT scheme to ensure medications for individuals who are HRT contraindicated are included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5050/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec Food

  • Prepared Consumer Foods Strategy for Ireland 2025-2035
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns EU AffairsAgriculture

  • Mercosur - Use of Antibiotics & Hormones in Beef Production
  • Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health

  • Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • ICSA Life Focus initiative to support farmer wellbeing and mental health
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  The Alzheimer Society of Ireland 3 returns Health

  • Create and awareness of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's Friends of ASI initiative within local communities to make them more welcoming to people impacted by dementia.
  • Encouraging elected representatives to take part and provide assistance in supporting local Alzheimer's Memory Walk events, which is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign by The ASI
  • Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns FinanceTaxation

  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Cork Simon Community Housing

  • Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  DEBRA Ireland Health

  • Debra contacted TDs and Senators to attend the launch of a review on the supports and services for Epidermolysis Bullosa and outlined recommendations for enhanced funding to improve supports and services. Copies of the recommendations and Debra 'asks' were provided
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

  A bill to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to ban the hunting of a fox or foxes; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 24–124
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed)

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 71–73
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Health (Waiting Lists) Bill 2024

  A bill to amend and extend the Health Act 2004 and for that purpose to provide for the conferral of additional functions on the Minister for Health in relation to setting of priorities and performance targets by that Minister in relation to maximum waiting times for health and personal social services; to amend the National Treatment Purchase Fund Board (Establishment) Order 2004 to provide for additional reporting, revised corporate governance and accountability arrangements; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up to date position on a medication (details supplied) being made available on the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71385/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on the MCAP review; the way in which and when the membership was constituted; the frequency with which they have met; and when they are due to report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64361/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on advancing the delivery of a day care centre at a building on the grounds of Macroom Community Hospital, Macroom, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64362/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status on a medication being available on the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52014/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the delivery of a daycare centre for Macroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52015/25]
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • IFA Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 Principles - Inspections/Penalties
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Danone Ireland Agriculture

  • Email to Deputy Aindrias Moynihan sharing the Danone UK & Ireland Impact Journey Progress Report 2024-2025.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Pharmacy Union Health

  • Veterinary Medicinal Product Medicated Fee and Fertiliser Regulation Act 2023
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Dog Control & Sheep Worrying
• 2025-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a treatment will be made available for a person (details supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49532/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on a medication being made available through the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48470/25]
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • TD's and Senators attended our Oireachtas day on the 12th June and met with NHI members.
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Farmer Mental Health & Wellbeing
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the waiting list for access to disability services for children, including assessments and therapy services; if she will provide a breakdown by region/health area and the age distribution of children on these lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42382/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on the Cross-Border Directive for each of the years 2023 to 2024, and to date in 2025; the number of patients treated under the Cross-Border Directive in each of the years 2023 to 2024, and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42438/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on contracting out radiotherapy treatment for public patients to private providers in CH04 for each of the years 2023 to 2024, and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42439/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to consider the use of private out of hours services or private 24-hour access doctors to alleviate the long delays in medical card patients accessing appointments with their GP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42440/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals currently wait listed for Cork University Maternity Hospital for a gynaecology appointment, by length of time waiting that is, up to 6, 12, 18 and over 18 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42441/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to provide the number of individuals currently wait listed for the complex menopause service in Cork, by the length of time waiting that is, up to 6, 12, 18 and over 18 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42442/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a medication (details supplied) is prescribed by the complex menopause service at CUMH for women who are HRT contraindicated; the status on this medication being available on the drugs payments scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42443/25]
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 86–69
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–86
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on further plans on expansion of the role of community pharmacists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34893/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health her plans on the ESRI’s publication of the second health service capacity report, and specifically, the plans to increase the number of GPs and nurses nationally to meet the needs of rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34892/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position of her Department’s focused talks with a union (details supplied) on the community pharmacy contract and associated services and arrangements, including fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34895/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the shingles vaccine will be made available free to immuno-compromised individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34896/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a rapid review will be carried out for inclusion of leqembi for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease on the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34897/25]
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022

  A bill to require pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment suppliers and their servants or agents, to declare payments, gifts, donations or other transfers of values provided to healthcare professionals or health care organisations on an annual basis.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 3 divisions

  A bill to provide for the admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres, of adult persons in certain circumstances and, for the involuntary admission of adult persons who meet the criteria for involuntary admission to such centres; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of adult persons to registered acute mental health centres; and, for those purposes, to provide for the establishment of mental health review boards; to provide for the care and treatment of adult persons in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to adult persons without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of adult persons who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the admission to and discharge from registered acute mental health centres of children on a voluntary basis and with parental consent; to provide for the involuntary admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres of children who meet the criteria for involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres by way of application to the District Court; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the treatment of children in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to children without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of children who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for applications to be made to court to provide for the entitlements of persons admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the continuation in being of the Mental Health Commission and the Inspector of Mental Health Services; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a register of acute mental health centres, a register of community mental health centres and a register of community mental health services for such centres and services registered under and in accordance with this Act; to provide for the regulation of mental health services including registered acute mental health centres, registered community mental health centres and registered community mental health services; to provide for the monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the provisions of this Act by the Mental Health Commission; to repeal the Mental Health Act 2001 and certain other enactments; to provide for the amendment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and certain other enactments; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 2 divisions

  A bill to provide for the admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres, of adult persons in certain circumstances and, for the involuntary admission of adult persons who meet the criteria for involuntary admission to such centres; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of adult persons to registered acute mental health centres; and, for those purposes, to provide for the establishment of mental health review boards; to provide for the care and treatment of adult persons in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to adult persons without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of adult persons who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the admission to and discharge from registered acute mental health centres of children on a voluntary basis and with parental consent; to provide for the involuntary admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres of children who meet the criteria for involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres by way of application to the District Court; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the treatment of children in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to children without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of children who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for applications to be made to court to provide for the entitlements of persons admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the continuation in being of the Mental Health Commission and the Inspector of Mental Health Services; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a register of acute mental health centres, a register of community mental health centres and a register of community mental health services for such centres and services registered under and in accordance with this Act; to provide for the regulation of mental health services including registered acute mental health centres, registered community mental health centres and registered community mental health services; to provide for the monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the provisions of this Act by the Mental Health Commission; to repeal the Mental Health Act 2001 and certain other enactments; to provide for the amendment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and certain other enactments; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-05-28
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

  A bill to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to ban the hunting of a fox or foxes; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Fórsa trade union Health

  • Emails, letters, including letters to two Ministers, phone calls and an online meeting was organised with the aim of seeking more funding for the healthcare system, and to support unions in being consulted regarding the pay and numbers strategy in the Health Service Executive. There were discussions in relation to the then impending Pay & Numbers dispute including possible solutions with some TDs.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health

  • Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Epilepsy Ireland Health

  • Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Re-launch All Party Group on Rare Diseases. Update on the need for a new National Strategy for Rare Diseases, including background data on rare diseases in Ireland and the challenges that people living with rare diseases face.
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if she would consider expanding the free HRT scheme to include medications prescribed for menopausal symptoms for women with contraindication to HRT products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24050/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24051/25]
• 2025-05-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Health

  • National meals on Wheels Information Day to highlight the work of the Network and of Meals on Wheels providers
• 2025-05-01
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Support for the Delivery of the Commitment within the Programme for Government to rollout the remaining community Neuro-Rehabilitation teams
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the rationale on the restriction on the types of MRIs offered under GP access to community diagnostics; the reason below-the-knee MRI is no longer available under this type of diagnostics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21339/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of clinical and support staff assigned to CAMHS in each of the CHO areas, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13937/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each CHO area who are waiting on initial CAMHS services, for zero to six months, six to 12 months 12 to 18 months and 18-plus months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13938/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to include a medication (details supplied) as part of the free HRT roll-out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10122/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on a medication (details supplied) to be made available through the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10121/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  National Infertility Support and Information Group Health

  • As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024), widening criteria for publicly funded treatment, workplace support. This will need to be fully funded.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Budget 2025 Priorities - Cork North IFA
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  GSK Health

  • To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-02
  LOBBY
  MSD Health

  • Health Policy Development for New Programme for Government
• 2024-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for the up-to-date position from HIQA on a letter issued to them from his Department on the future role for foster carer's under the draft national standards for children’s social services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43587/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for expanding the current supports in terms of mental health services across third level education facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40031/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a circular (details supplied) applied to the HSE and other departments of health-funded agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/24]
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider establishing a specific farmer's mental health strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38175/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for the continuation of entitlement to a medical card to automatically be available to children who turn 16 years old and domiciliary care allowance discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35933/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when investigations will complete on providing approval for a medication (details supplied) on the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35936/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for expansion of women’s health services to include free hormone replacement therapy services/products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35937/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

  A bill to prohibit the sale by retail of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21 years; and for those and other related purposes, to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 and the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people with disabilities currently employed in the HSE; if the same figures are available for the years 2020 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29225/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of Cervical Check smear testing samples contracted out to foreign laboratories for testing for the years 2022, 2023 and to the end of June 2024; to provide these figures also as a percentage for the same time periods of the total number of smear tests carried out by Cervical Check, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29762/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on the cross-Border Directive for each of the years 2022 to 2023, and to date in 2024, in tabular form; the number of patients treated under the cross-Border Directive in each of the years 2022 to 2023, and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29763/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on contracting out radiotherapy treatment for public patients to private providers in CH04 for each of the years 2021 to 2023, and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29764/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of active day centres in each county; the population and demographics of each county compared to the number of active day centres, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29765/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the use of private out-of-hours services or private 24-hour access doctors to alleviate the long delays in medical card patients accessing appointments with their GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29766/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for expanding the current supports in terms of mental health service across third level education facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29803/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for current and continued investigations on providing approval for a medication (details supplied) on the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27047/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists taking part in the dental treatment services scheme; the number who have discontinued in each of the past three years; his plans to increase participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27055/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures that are being taken to ensure sufficient residential respite services are available for families in a health area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26064/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for the urgent reinstatement of podiatry services for a town in County Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25737/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position of a review and updating of the national carers' strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25386/24]
• 2024-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [22344/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health how many children from April 2024 with type 1 diabetes to date are awaiting access to technology such a glucose monitors and insulin pumps in the South/South West Hospital region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19915/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the difficulties experienced by the HSE community dental service in recruiting staff; the measures that are being taken to reduce the long wait times for children awaiting orthodontic treatment in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19914/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking to promote people's personal health and wellbeing though sport and physical activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17026/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the severe staff shortages in all hospitals in the South/South West hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19925/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of reduction of out-of-hours and rural GP services in mid Cork, with patients having to travel long distances with local facilities closing (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19926/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to outline what engagement has taken place with other Departments to discuss supports that can be made available to healthcare workers with long- Covid who are unable to return to employment; if discussion has taken place with the Department of Public Expenditure National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to extend the special scheme while new supports can be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17670/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he can provide details of the current levels of staffing for Cork University Hospital's paediatric epilepsy services; the number of positions which are currently vacant; the number of recruitment processes which are underway (if any) to fill these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18031/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the progress being made in establishing and rolling out a healthy eating education programme for primary schools; her plans to expand the provision of the School Meals Programme to all primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16380/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for current and continued investigations on providing approval for a medication (details supplied) on the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14085/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason the understanding and managing adult ADHD programme was not chosen for funding by the HSE for 2024; what supports he intends to provide to it in its place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11517/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the cold cap services not being made available to cancer patients in CUH; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13248/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the new drug, Veoza, can be made available on the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9695/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for an update on Macroom day care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9696/24]
• 2024-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure that home supports can be put in place for people currently waitlisted for these services in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9703/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion _ · 72–60
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the new drug Veoza will be available in Ireland on the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/24]
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education what measures are being taken to support positive mental health in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6401/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [3806/24]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health in what areas in acute hospital settings AI technology is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2032/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure adequate GP services available in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2031/24]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 74–58
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2023-11-15
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to supply home supports to all people approved and waitlisted in the Cork-Kerry community healthcare area; to lift the recruitment freeze on securing additional home support workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49046/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health how many patients are awaiting discharge from all hospitals under the South/South West Hospital Group due to no home supports being in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49047/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [42590/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 113–10
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023

  A bill to prohibit persons from engaging in certain conduct in safe access zones, that is to say, in certain areas in and adjacent to certain healthcare premises; to make provision for enforcement in respect of engaging in conduct prohibited in such safe access zones, and to provide for offences in relation to such prohibited conduct; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 111–10
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if pharmacist services can be expanded to aid in alleviating some of the pressures currently experienced in GP services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40264/23]
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure adequate GP services are in place for Cork north-west; if he is aware of the difficulties that people are experiencing in securing a GP in their area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has been notified of any changes to SouthDoc services in the Cork/Kerry region over the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40265/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an MRI scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39394/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a CT scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39395/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a bone scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39396/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an angiogram in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39397/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electroencephalogram in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39398/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39399/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an ultrasound scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39400/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39401/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the level of contact he has had with the domestic waste industry regarding waivers being available to people with health issues and who use incontinence products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35700/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the current level of mental health supports available for persons with eating disorders in the County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35701/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to address the shortage of GPs for County Cork; how many individuals are waitlisted for GP services currently in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35702/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will meet next. [32450/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the status of the provision of community neurorehabilitation teams in community healthcare organisation, CHO, area 4; what funding, if any, has been allocated to increase these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32324/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if an appropriate permanent facility compliant with infection, prevention and control measures can be secured in the Macroom area as a matter of priority to provide those living with dementia the vital day services they require (details supplied). [30777/23]
• 2023-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health is next due to meet. [28080/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the measures being taken to address the issue of attracting general practitioners to rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26707/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the new expanded criteria to qualify for a GP card will be in place; the reason for delay in this being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26706/23]
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

  A bill to amend the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 to provide for abortion on request prior to foetal viability; to abolish the 3 day waiting period for abortion on request; to allow for abortion on grounds of fatal foetal abnormality that are likely to lead to the death of the foetus either before or within a year of birth; to allow for abortion where there is a risk to the life, or of serious harm to the health, of the pregnant woman; and to decriminalise the provision of abortion.

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 67–64
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–74
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to address the current delays with CAMHS services in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25938/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24894/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24895/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24896/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24897/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24898/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography, ERCP, in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24899/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24900/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an electrocardiogram, ECG, in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24901/23]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the provision of new addiction services are planned for development this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18540/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to reclassify the drug pregabalin, marketed as lyrica, as a class C or controlled drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18539/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [13067/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [9745/23]
• 2023-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for shortage in supply of a medication prescribed for HRT (details supplied); if he was aware that individuals currently have to go to Northern Ireland to get their prescriptions fulfilled for this product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9354/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the process by which pregnant women experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting, hyperemesis gravidarum, can obtain the drug Cariban; the reason the drug cannot be prescribed by GPs through the drugs payment scheme; the number of Cariban prescriptions that have been processed through the drugs payment scheme to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7436/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department are taking to ensure our competitiveness in securing medicines that are currently experiencing supply issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7670/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of GP practices in Cork; the number who are participating in the under 6 scheme; the number of practices advertised by the HSE as participating; the number of modifications to that HSE list since it was initially published; the reason the various modifications were made; the level of confidence in the accuracy of the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7867/23]
• 2023-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the seven-day services will be operational at a premises (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6163/23]
• 2023-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances involved in single vehicle accidents in each of the regions in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5929/23]
• 2023-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can have the medication saxenda liraglutide made available under their medical card, given their medical treatment for cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3469/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to address the issue of shortage of supplies for penicillin; if pharmacists can have the facility to change prescriptions to another form of antibiotic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62713/22]
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists taking part in the dental treatment services scheme; the number who have discontinued in each of the past three years; his plans to increase participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62032/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the delays for persons accessing and securing appointments in high street opticians for routine eye tests and eye care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61365/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the public health reforms that he announced in April 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60933/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health last met. [58896/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001 and for that purpose to provide for the right of minors over the age of 16 to consent to mental health treatment and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 60–75
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being considered in the short-term to alleviate current long wait times in the accident-and-emergency department of Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52438/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider expanding pharmacist services currently provided, in order to aid in alleviating the pressures currently experienced with GP services and hospital services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52437/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the drug semaglutide will be made available to a person’s (details supplied) medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51752/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the online application issue with the European Health Card due to new medical cards and drugs payment cards now not having PPSNs which in turn has resulted in people making applications for the European health card online not having their PPSN recognised; the engagement that he has had with the Department in charge of European health card applications to have this online application issue resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50779/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [48121/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when additional funding will be made available to an organisation (details supplied); the engagement that he has had with the Minister for Education to progress the service level agreement or other oversight arrangement in place for this organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37652/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortfall of funding for an organisation (details supplied); the measures that are being considered to ensure that full service is available for this organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the level of contact that he has had with the domestic waste industry regarding waivers being available for persons with health issues and who have to use incontinence products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37717/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on increasing the means test criteria on medical card applications given the current rising cost of living and the difficulties that low to mid-income families are currently experiencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37650/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average processing times for those on the urgent list awaiting treatment for orthopaedic services in the South West Hospital Group in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37709/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average processing times for those on the routine list awaiting treatment from orthopaedic services in the South West Hospital Group in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37710/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average processing times for those on the urgent list awaiting cataract treatment in the South West Hospital Group in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37711/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average processing times for those on the routine list awaiting cataract treatment in the South West Hospital Group in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37712/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average processing times for those on the urgent list awaiting treatment from gynaecology services in the South West Hospital Group in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37713/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties of those in need of homecare packages; if his attention has further been drawn to the difficulties many have in sourcing these packages and that many of the packages granted are for less hours than would be appropriate to the need; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact this shortfall in hours is being decided on the basis of resources available rather than on the need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37715/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has satisfied himself with the level of mental health supports that are in place for persons with eating disorders in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37716/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the Agency and Ageing in Place in Rural Ireland report produced by University College Cork, UCC, and Age Action; her plans for supporting older people in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27789/22]
• 2022-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied that all third level institutions have sufficient mental health and well-being measures in place for their students; his consideration on the recent ESRI research report on mental health in young adults; the further measures that are being considered to increase the current levels of supports available in third-level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36747/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on increasing greater access nationally to see and treat gynaecology clinics, specialist menopause clinics and endometriosis services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27166/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the continuing worldwide shortage in supply of HRT products; the recent updates that are available from the Health Products Regulatory Authority regarding the restoration of HRT supply lines in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27167/22]
• 2022-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if greater funding can be made for the day-to-day upkeep of societies (details supplied) given that many are struggling to keep these programmes going; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26850/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are additional resources being allocated to the child and adolescent mental health services to deal with the long delays experienced in dealing with referrals to the service in Cork city and county, especially children being referred with complex and urgent needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16977/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being considered to resolve the staffing issues for the child and adolescent mental health service, especially given that the Ukraine crisis is expected to lead to increase demands on the service in Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16978/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if catering staff in hospitals and healthcare settings qualify for the pandemic bonus payment. [13126/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the current wait times for children awaiting orthodontic services in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7878/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the current wait times experienced by women for gynaecological services in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7877/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being considered in relation to the difficulties of those in need of homecare packages; the measures that are being considered to address the current difficulties experienced in sourcing these packages given many packages being granted are for fewer hours than would be appropriate to the need of the person; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current shortfall in the hours offered is being decided on the basis of resources available rather than the need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7879/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure that there are no delays in primary medical certificate applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7880/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the booster roll-out to children under 14 years of age given the changes in the EU Digital COVID Certificate requirements for travel abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7881/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied that all third-level institutions have sufficient mental health and well-being measures in place for their students; the further measures that are being considered to increase the current levels of supports available in third-level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6460/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [4902/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76
• 2021-12-15
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021 · 2 divisions

  A bill to provide for pain relief for the foetus in certain cases of termination of pregnancy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 107–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 103–37
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 87–48
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021

  A bill to provide for the continuation in operation for a further period, which may be extended in certain circumstances, of certain provisions of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020, the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020, the Health (Amendment) Act 2020 and the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021, in the public interest and having regard to the continuing manifest and grave risk to human life and public health posed by the spread of the disease known as Covid-19 (and variants of the virus that causes that disease) in order to mitigate, where practicable, the effects of the spread of that disease; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of measures being taken to tackle obesity; the work that has been undertaken with key stakeholders to introduce a public health (obesity) Act including examining restrictions on promotion and advertising aimed at children; the timeframe for the introduction of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60416/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of public health consultants working in the health service; the way this compares with the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59361/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the progress being made on delivery of a seven-day service for (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59358/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–63
• 2021-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being considered in relation to current difficulties of those in need of homecare packages; the engagement he has had to date with the relevant stakeholders on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59484/21]
• 2021-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the new public health model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59485/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health is next due to meet. [57354/21]
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

  A bill to amend the Education Act 1998 and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a medical card; if their application will be re-examined for a medical card to issue given the deteriorating nature of their condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53965/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the public health obesity Bill which was pledged under the Programme for Government. [54544/21]
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Health (Amendment) Act 2020

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 82–43
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 82–44
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–66
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked 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. [48619/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked 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. [50764/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the assisted human reproduction Bill will be published; the steps being taken to create legislative framework to govern surrogacy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51070/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the level of contact he has had with the domestic waste industry regarding waivers being available for persons with health issues and who have to use incontinence products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38601/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being adopted to ensure early intervention assessments are carried out in a timely manner given that scope of assessment for children is from 0 to 4.11 years of age; the current wait time from screening assessments being carried out to receiving appointment for direct assessment for service to ensure the necessary supports can be in place when commencing primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36298/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on antigen testing usage for return of indoor hospitality to ensure that non-vaccinated persons can be included in proposed return of indoor dining and drinking for this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37658/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties of those in need of home care packages; if his attention has further been drawn to the difficulties many have in sourcing these packages and that many of the packages granted are for less hours than would be appropriate to the need; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact this shortfall in hours is being decided on the basis of resources available rather than on the need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38599/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the level of mental health supports that are in place for persons with eating disorders in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38600/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when zolgensma gene therapy will be approved for reimbursement for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39158/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 74–68
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021

  A bill to— A. make, on a temporary basis, exceptional provision, in the public interest and having regard to the manifest and grave risk to human life and public health posed by the spread of the disease known as Covid-19 and variants of that disease and in order to mitigate, where practicable, the effect of the spread of that disease; to amend the Health Act 1947 for that purpose; to provide for the lawful operation of certain indoor premises subject to certain conditions notwithstanding restrictions in place in relation to such premises under that Act; to provide, for those purposes, for a robust and enforceable system of verification of the health status of certain persons, including vaccination or recovery status; to confer a power on the Minister for Health to prescribe matters related to the foregoing; to provide for enforcement; and to provide for related matters; B. amend certain provisions relating to pre-travel requirements in respect of certain persons arriving in the State; to amend the period to be spent by a person in quarantine at a designated facility in certain circumstances; to make provision in relation to the power of the Minister for Health to make regulations in relation to tests that may be taken for the purpose of detecting Covid-19 in the context of the requirement to quarantine at a designated facility and to confer a power on that Minister to prescribe the purpose for which such a test may be taken; to provide that quarantine at a designated facility shall not be required for certain persons arriving in the State in certain circumstances and to confer a power on the Minister for Health to make regulations in relation to those circumstances; for those purposes, and for related purposes, to amend the Health Act 1947; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the implementation of the consultant-led public health model in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37663/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the consideration that is being taken in relation to the extension of a service (details supplied) to be a seven-day service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36281/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the engagement she has had with the Minister for Health given the current lifting of Covid-19 restrictions to ensure that the Gaeltacht summer colleges will be able to fully operate in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25115/21]
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–50
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–68
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 77–51
• 2021-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he has had with third-level Institutions to ensure that 2020-2021 first-year students who have not attended their courses due to distance learning can have on-campus accommodation options available to them for next year given that they have not had the opportunity to make connections with their peers and seeking accommodation will be more difficult; the measures being taken to consider the ongoing mental health and well-being issues these students will continue to experience due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26994/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the engagement he has had with the Minister for Health in relation to utilising Defence Forces personnel in the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccinations nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25112/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional mental health supports being provided for students in light of the Covid-19 restrictions; if he is monitoring the way these supports operate; if the supports are reaching students in distress; if there are modifications planned to delivery of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17274/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to deal with the backlog of primary medical certificates due to application progression only recommencing recently due to recent High Court action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17318/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the consideration being given to ensure that gyms can be prioritised in the schedule being considered for reopening of society given the well-being and mental health benefits of exercise for persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11264/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to higher Covid-19 risk rates among immunosuppressed patients; if the vaccination allocation plan has been reviewed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11359/21]
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

  Bill entitled an Act, to make exceptional provision, in the public interest and having regard to the manifest and grave risk to human life and public health posed by the spread of the disease known as Covid-19 and variants of that disease and in order to mitigate, where practicable, the effect of the spread of that disease; to amend the Health Act 1947 to make further and better provision for the enforcement of regulations under section 31A of that Act; to provide for the mandatory quarantine of persons coming into the State from certain areas from where there is known to be sustained human transmission of Covid-19 or any variant of concern, or from which there is a high risk of importation of infection or contamination with Covid-19 or any variant of concern by travel from that area; to provide for the designation of such areas by the Minister; to provide for the mandatory quarantine of persons coming into the State who fail to comply with certain requirements relating to testing for the disease; to provide for the designation of facilities for such quarantine; to provide for the conveying of persons to those facilities; to provide for the making of service agreements to facilitate such quarantine; to provide for alternatives to such quarantine for persons coming into the State where such persons indicate an intention to apply for international protection or where such persons are children who are not accompanied by an adult; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–86
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 125–5
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 131–11
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to higher Covid-19 mortality rates among kidney patents; if the vaccination allocation plan has been reviewed in this regard; the level of engagement with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9074/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the HSE national renal office statement that in-centre haemodialysis patients should be considered similar to people aged 65 and older who are residents of long-term care facilities in terms of prioritisation for the first wave of Covid-19 vaccination given patients are extremely medically vulnerable and have a very high mortality risk; if he will place these patients in cohort 1 for vaccination against Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9161/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the Crowe Horwath report on public health medicine. [6972/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures and initiatives he has taken to support well-being during Covid-19. [6973/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 393 of 3 June 2020, if HR circular 037/2019 has been fully implemented; if the review to examine whether it has been applied to all affected individuals has been completed; if so, the findings of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5194/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 394 of 3 June 2020, if HR circular 027/2019 has been fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5195/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the amount of Healthy Ireland funding allocated to local authorities; the level of oversight by his Department to ensure associated infrastructure was provided; the amount of funding that was carried forward from these years that was unspent; if funds were returned by local authorities in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5754/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being considered or undertaken to address mental health issues experienced by school leavers and third level students due to difficulties they are experiencing during the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions; the way in which students are being identified who are at risk of increased mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42353/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being considered in relation to difficulties of those in need of homecare packages; his plans to address the current difficulties experienced in sourcing these packages and that many packages being granted are for less hours than would be appropriate to the need; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current shortfalls in hours offered is being decided on the basis of resources available rather than the need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42354/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the consideration being taken on a service (details supplied) being extended to a seven-day service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40759/20]
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 85–53
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020

  A bill to make further and better provision in relation to the enforcement of regulations under section 31A of the Health Act 1947; for that purpose, to make provision in relation to the prosecution of certain offences consisting of contraventions of those regulations, to provide for the payment of fixed sums by persons alleged to have committed certain such offences in lieu of their being prosecuted for those offences; to provide for the giving of directions by members of the Garda Síochána in certain circumstances; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–43
• 2020-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a business case regarding the resourcing for colorectal stoma clinical nurse specialists has been submitted by the CHI at Crumlin; the level of consideration for funding of this service that is being taken to form part of the HSE service planning process for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32248/20]
• 2020-10-22
  VOTE
  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he has had with colleges and third level institutions to ensure that the recent allocation for mental health funding is benefiting all students needing assistance in view of the fact that most are studying remotely and could be based anywhere countrywide; the way in which students are being identified by colleges for the assistance; the way in which the funding is being measured by his Department to ensure that all students in need of assistance are benefitting from the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31313/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the inclusion of a drug for a person (details supplied) on their long-term illness card in view of the fact that this is prescribed by their consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25740/20]
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans for the elimination of HPV-related cancers; the strategies that will need to be implemented in the coming twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19360/20]
• 2020-07-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if access under the long-term illness scheme will be expanded to include all persons with type 1 diabetes on the scheme for a monitoring system and associated devices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17465/20]
• 2020-07-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the sanction and approval of a monitoring system and associated devices (details supplied) to all recipients in receipt of a full medical card with type 1 and type 2 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17466/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if HR circular 037/2019 has been fully implemented; if not, when it will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12796/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if HR circular 027/2019 has been fully implemented; if not, when it will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12797/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the CervicalCheck and BreastCheck clinics will be operational; the way in which the backlog for appointments will be dealt with in view of the importance of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12259/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the 5km to 20km outlined in phase 3 of Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business could be extended from 5km to 50km for rural areas in view of the fact distances to travel to essential services are further to reach than in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10189/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when cocooning groups will be able to shop for essential items in view of the fact it is not listed in the Roadmap of Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10190/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if businesses not listed in phases 2 and 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business could be considered for reopening if a satisfactory plan for these businesses to adhere to social distancing guidelines can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10191/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the contingency plans and protocols in place since 14 March 2020 to allow SouthDoc services respond to the challenges posed by Covid-19 will be reviewed with consideration for resumption of normal service for counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10264/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans for implementation and expansion of ASD and disability services for persons over 18 years of age; the subsidised transport options that can be made available to those over 18 years of age with a disability who cannot avail of their free travel entitlement due to not being able to use the bus service on their own and no other option being available to them; if his attention has been drawn to the fact these persons may be living at home with aged parents and require an alternative transport option available to them to enable their attendance at day care and learning facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8896/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for the reopening of learning and disability services for adults and children that are closed due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8067/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has conducted health research on 5G; the status of a national risk assessment of technologies or equipment involved with the roll out of 5G networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6545/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason the dietician service in Ballincollig, County Cork, was withdrawn from the chronic disease management programme; when the service will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4211/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a procedure will take place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4456/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the ban on menthol cigarettes; when the measure will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5473/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the draft legislation for the proposed changes to the fair deal scheme has been prepared and is ready to be introduced to Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3020/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reconfiguration of services for children with autism in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3021/20]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of courses (details supplied) provided in the various hospital group areas to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53410/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have the items noted in their assessment of need report implemented by South Lee ASD services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50216/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce waiting lists for gynaecological treatment at Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48861/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce the waiting list for ophthalmology treatment in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48862/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the Bill to give effect to the proposed changes to the fair deal scheme will come before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the full extent of the proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47578/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the wait times for prostate brachytherapy nationally in each centre of excellence by hospital and waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46313/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the wait times for prostate brachytherapy nationally in each centre of excellence from 1 January to 31 October 2019, by hospital and month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46314/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the wait times for prostate brachytherapy nationally in each centre of excellence for 2018, by hospital and month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46315/19]
• 2019-11-06
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a budget will be allocated for the redevelopment of Macroom Community Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41367/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to reduce the time persons are spending on ophthalmology waiting lists in counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41368/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the national out of hospital cardiac arrest steering group report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41319/19]
• 2019-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the corrective and preventative actions that have been put in place under the diabetic retina screen programme to ensure the correct results are issued to the correct patient, in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40232/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the start date for the new endocrinologist for the paediatric diabetes service in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39785/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the management plans in place to help teenage patients transition into adult diabetes services at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39786/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the Bill to give effect to the proposed changes to the fair deal scheme will come before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the full extent of the proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36616/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be scheduled for a cataract operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34535/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been added to the waiting list for cataract operations in counties Cork and Kerry in the past year; the number who were removed from the waiting list; the number from the waiting list whom the HSE treated in 2018; the extent of use of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, for their treatment; the number of persons from counties Cork and Kerry who availed of the cross-border directive for cataract treatment in 2018; the number of persons the HSE were notified of who had died while waiting for cataract operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34540/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic treatments carried out nationally by month, over the past year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34550/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic treatments carried out in County Cork by month, over the past year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34551/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued nationally by month over the past year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34552/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued in County Cork by month over the past year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34553/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications refused nationally by month over the past year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34554/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications refused in County Cork by month over the past year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34555/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–81
  • ✓ voted for Amendment again put: motion passed · 78–41
• 2019-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the level of cover available to general practitioners in County Cork who may wish to take leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28609/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the corrective and preventative actions put in place to ensure the diabetic retina screening programme delivers accurate and timely results to service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27984/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will request a review on the way in which the diabetic retina screening programme delivers results to service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27985/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of practices likely to benefit in view of the recent announcement of €2 million per annum investment to support general practitioner practices in areas of high deprivation; the areas of high deprivation that will benefit from this funding in tabular form; the way in which the areas of high deprivation are being quantified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27624/19]
• 2019-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of negotiations on the new general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24406/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the heads of the Bill to give effect to the proposed changes to the fair deal scheme will be published soon; the full extent of these proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23591/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average time for the release of results to patients under the various screening programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20922/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the policy for the release of results to patients under the national diabetic retina screen programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20923/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when legislation to give effect to the proposed changes in the fair deal scheme outlined in the media in February 2018 will come before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the full extent of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19179/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

  A bill to give further effect to Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications as amended by Council Directive 2006/100/EC of 20 November 2006, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1430/2007 of 5 December 2007, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 755/2008 of 31 July 2008, Regulation (EC) No. 1137/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 279/2009 of 6 April 2009, Commission Regulation (EU) No. 213/2011 of 3 March 2011, Act concerning the accession of the Republic of Croatia, Commission Regulation (EU) No. 623/2012 of 11 July 2012, Council Directive 2013/25/EU of 13 May 2013, Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 and Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2016/790 of 13 January 2016 and, for that purpose, to amend the Dentists Act 1985, the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, the Pharmacy Act 2007, the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 and the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011; to make provision for certain other amendments to those Acts; to make provision for certain amendments to the Health Act 1953, the Health Identifiers Act 2014 and the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 102–2
• 2019-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons removed from hospital waiting lists in County Cork for orthopaedic, ophthalmological and gynaecological services for failing to respond to a validation letter in the past 18 months; the number of those persons back on those waiting lists, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16893/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance staff who have been suspended over the past year; the number on suspension; and the length of time each suspension has lasted. [16418/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the length of time it took to investigate and conclude each ambulance staff suspension in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16419/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place to bring ambulance staff suspensions to a conclusion; if there are agreed timelines for these procedures; if so, if they are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16420/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the compassionate access programme for medicinal cannabis will be available; if it is planned to accommodate persons currently using licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16421/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of negotiations on the new general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15351/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting times for persons waiting for ophthalmology services in the County Cork area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12403/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase ophthalmology services at the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12402/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when he expects the legislation to give effect to the proposed changes in the fair deal scheme will come before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the full extent of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10692/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason no investigation has been conducted over the past nine months since ambulance staff were suspended (details supplied); when an investigation will commence; and the expected duration of same. [8514/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion failed · 53–58
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the report of the national out of hospital cardiac arrest steering group will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8144/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be brought forward to implement the proposed changes in the fair deal scheme outlined in February 2018; the full extent of the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6326/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to lower the number of persons on the waiting list for orthopaedic treatment in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5387/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the age restriction will be ceased and a monitoring system and associated devices (details supplied) made free and accessible to all persons with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5386/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who renewed their medical card online; the number who commenced online renewal but did not complete the process; the number who requested paper forms for renewal; the completion rate for paper renewals; the number who did not respond to renewal correspondence in County Cork and nationally in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5749/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3645/19]
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

  A bill to amend the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 to establish specific criteria applicable for orphan medicinal products for the purposes of the Health Service Executive making a relevant decision regarding adding an item to the Reimbursement List

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 83–51
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the waiting period for applications for medical cards; the number of medical cards issued in north west County Cork in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53479/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the delay experienced by children awaiting services at the paediatric diabetes clinic at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50836/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the waiting times experienced by women for gynaecological services in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50837/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 9 divisions

  A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the proposed changes in the fair deal scheme outlined in the media in February 2018 will be implemented as part of budget 2019; the full extent of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50194/18]
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

  A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–88
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 6–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–84
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–89
• 2018-11-29
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

  A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 22–61
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–71
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

  A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if extra funding will be provided to facilitate extra hours of speech and language therapy at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48367/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the length of time it takes to approve new MS drugs here; the MS drugs in the approval process; the length of time they have been undergoing approval; and the steps he is taking to reduce that time and improve access for persons with MS [47086/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–69
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting lists for gynaecological procedures at Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43542/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting lists in hospitals in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43543/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if access under the long term illness scheme will be expanded to include all persons with type 1 diabetes on that scheme for a monitoring system and associated devices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43348/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018

  A bill to provide for and regulate termination of pregnancy; to make provision for reviews at the instigation of a pregnant woman, or a person on her behalf, of certain medical opinions given in respect of pregnancy; to make available without charge certain services to women for the purpose of termination of pregnancy in accordance with this Act and, for that purpose, to amend the Health Act 1970 and certain other enactments; to provide for offences in respect of the intentional ending of the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to amend the Bail Act 1997; to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 and provisions of certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-03
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

  A bill to provide for the minimum price per gram of alcohol, to confer the power on the Minister for Health to, by order, increase that price, to provide for the labelling of alcohol products including the inclusion of health warnings and the alcohol content and energy content of alcohol products on alcohol product containers, to provide for restrictions in relation to the advertising and sponsorship of alcohol products, to provide procedures in relation to the exposure for sale and advertising of alcohol products in specified licensed premises, to confer power on the Minister for Health to make regulations for the purpose of prohibiting or restricting the sale of alcohol products in certain circumstances, to provide for enforcement measures, to provide for the repeal of certain provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 and the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, and to provide for related matters

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–65
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when proposed changes in the fair deal scheme outlined in the media in February 2018 will be implemented; the full extent of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39605/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39870/18]
• 2018-09-26
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 · 2 divisions

  A bill to provide for the minimum price per gram of alcohol, to confer the power on the Minister for Health to, by order, increase that price, to provide for the labelling of alcohol products including the inclusion of health warnings and the alcohol content and energy content of alcohol products on alcohol product containers, to provide for restrictions in relation to the advertising and sponsorship of alcohol products, to provide procedures in relation to the exposure for sale and advertising of alcohol products in specified licensed premises, to confer power on the Minister for Health to make regulations for the purpose of prohibiting or restricting the sale of alcohol products in certain circumstances, to provide for enforcement measures, to provide for the repeal of certain provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 and the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, and to provide for related matters

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–55
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–56
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the negotiations of the general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38292/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the way in which persons are selected for review of their medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34614/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the procedure available to persons in cases in which a general practitioner refuses to take them in as part of their practice; the number of persons who have had to obtain access to a general practitioner in that way, in each county for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31435/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of ophthalmic treatments carried out nationally by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31577/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of ophthalmic treatments carried out in County Cork by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31578/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic treatments carried out nationally by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31579/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic treatments carried out in County Cork by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31580/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of gynaecological treatments carried out in County Cork by month the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31581/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of gynaecological treatments carried out nationally by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31582/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued nationally by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31583/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued in County Cork by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31584/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications refused nationally by month in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31585/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications refused in County Cork by month in the past three years in tabular form [31586/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) and the pharmaceutical industry with a view to ensure new medicines become available to persons with multiple sclerosis without delay. [30900/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive treatment for cataracts. [29240/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to reduce waiting lists for gynaecological services at Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28285/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps contained within the HSE waiting list action plans and initiatives for 2018 to reduce waiting lists for gynaecological services at Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28286/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the negotiations on the general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28086/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Sláinte an bhfuil oifigeach Gaeilge ceaptha dá Roinn; an post lánaimseartha atá ann nó an bhfuil dualgais bhreise ar an oifigeach Gaeilge; cén grád atá ag an oifigeach Gaeilge; an bhfuil sé nó sí ábalta a ghnó nó a gnó a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [27809/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will arrange a meeting with its officials, an organisation and the family representatives of a person (details supplied) to discuss the person's care plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24868/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a brain scan at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25007/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) has received a hearing aid from the HSE. [25133/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when proposed changes in the fair deal scheme outlined in the media in February 2018 will be implemented; the full extent of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25604/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23886/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment with the ASD services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23887/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if waiting lists for ophthalmology treatment in County Cork will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23463/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the proposed extension for Macroom hospital will advance to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23462/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for an operation. [23681/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if an application for a hearing aid by a person (details supplied) has been processed by the HSE. [21336/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) has been advised of a date for a hearing test by the HSE. [21338/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for an assessment of needs under the child and adolescent mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19361/18]
• 2018-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for an assessment of needs under the child and adolescent mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19362/18]
• 2018-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a home help service granted to a person (details supplied) will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19409/18]
• 2018-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to see a consultant. [18341/18]
• 2018-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for cataract treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18342/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting lists for orthopaedic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17007/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting lists for ophthalmology treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17006/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when works will commence on the new hospital in Cork city promised in the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17079/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the general practitioner contract discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14395/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a review has been conducted of procedures for issuing medical cards to persons with cancer as per the programme for Government; and if so, the findings and recommendations of the review. [14127/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacists that made late applications for payment for medical card prescriptions for 2008, 2009 and 2010; and the number of these claims approved, disapproved and outstanding in tabular form. [14128/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the procedure whereby pharmacists making late claims for payment of medical card prescriptions have their claims dealt with. [14129/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are outstanding claims for pharmacies for payment of prescriptions for 2008. [14130/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are outstanding claims for pharmacies for payment of prescriptions for 2009. [14131/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are outstanding claims for pharmacies for payment of prescriptions for 2010. [14132/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) who was self-employed and has been unable to work for a number of years due to ill health is entitled to the disability allowance or an invalidity pension; if the person's previous PRSI contributions whilst self-employed are sufficient for either payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9458/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to reduce waiting lists for ophthalmology services at the Mercy University Hospital Cork and the South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6295/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to reduce waiting lists for gynaecological services at the Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6296/18]
• 2018-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the commencement of Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. [4936/18]
• 2018-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the citizenship status of a person (details supplied) under the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. [4937/18]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a discretionary medical card will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53513/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the extra funding that will be provided to the National Ambulance Service in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53436/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the funding he will provide to the air ambulance service in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53437/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the HealthStat programme within the HSE commenced; if the programme is still active; if not, when it was terminated; the person or body that was responsible for the development of HealthStat; the overall cost of the HealthStat programme; the annual cost of the HealthStat programme for each year of its existence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53438/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the cost of the hospital inpatient enquiry scheme in each of the years 2006 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the annual cost in each of the years 2006 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53439/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if access to the long-term illness scheme for persons affected by hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53440/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a cataract operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53500/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if discretionary access to the long-term illness scheme will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53501/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a discretionary medical card will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53502/17]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when prescriptions dispensed by a person (details supplied) will be paid; the status of the claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53123/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to a group (details supplied) for 2015, 2016 and 2017; if all of these funds have been drawn down; if additional funding was requested; if so, the amount that was requested, approved and drawn down; the budget that is planned for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50344/17]
• 2017-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the expenditure of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, since its establishment; the expenditure on patient care; the administration costs; the number of persons who have been treated via the NTPF; the ten largest service providers engaged in terms of the number of persons treated; the ten largest service providers in terms of financial costs; the individual costs for each of these ten service providers; the five largest service providers in terms of the number of persons treated and the financial costs, respectively, in each of the years since the NTPF was established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49752/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to reduce waiting times for persons waiting for ophthalmology services in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40898/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to reduce waiting times for persons waiting for gynaecological services in Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40897/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to see a consultant. [36518/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of development for two centres (details supplied); the planned opening date for each of the two centres; and the planned opening times for the two centres. [34501/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the proposed satellite emergency and urgent care centres for children planned for Tallaght and Connolly hospitals in Dublin will have inpatient beds. [34502/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of beds the national children's hospital will have for the treatment of child and adolescent mental health issues incorporating eating disorders and acute CAMHS; the number of these beds that will be allocated for children in the greater Dublin area and for those living outside the greater Dublin area in view of a report presented to him on 7 July 2012. (details supplied) [34858/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the value of payments made to projects by Science Foundation Ireland in the overall area of health care in each of the years 2006 to 2015. [32575/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will temporarily reinstate a medical card for a person (details supplied). [32579/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will facilitate treatment of a person (details supplied) in a UK hospital and recoup the costs from its health insurer that has already agreed to pay for treatment. [32203/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the annual and operational cost in relation to the hospital inpatient inquiry system and its operation by the Economic and Social Research Institute up to the end of 2013 and subsequently by the Healthcare Pricing Office for each of the years from 2007 to 2016, inclusive. [32583/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient beds in each of the three children's hospitals, namely Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght, respectively. [33077/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to close the children's facilities at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght as inpatient paediatric hospitals once the new national children's hospital is fully operational. [33078/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the regulations in place for approving vaping products; the time it takes to approve a product for sale here; and the stages it goes through for approval. [31236/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for ophthalmology services in County Cork; his plans for reducing waiting times for persons; and the options he has considered to deal with these waiting lists [27868/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has used the National Treatment Purchase Fund since its introduction to make a reduction in the waiting times for persons to avail of gynaecological services in CUMH. [27863/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the annual expenditure on health-care-related research; the annual expenditure into the components of Science Foundation Ireland, the Health Research Board, the National Cancer Registry, the hospital payment enquiry scheme system and its successor and all other recipients combined; and the overall expenditure in terms of finance between the largest ten institutions or beneficiaries in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [26674/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of beds planned for the national children's hospital; and the planned number of beds for use by children in the greater Dublin area, other counties and Northern Ireland respectively. [24287/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of beds available in the national children's hospital for children with tertiary or quaternary care and secondary or primary care; and the number of persons by greater Dublin area and all other areas. [24709/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the extent and nature of the use of the hospital inpatient inquiry in the work of the review group that reported to him in June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24710/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses who were removed from the active register for non-payment of a registration fee who have sought to be reinstated; the number who have requested refunds; the number of refunds that have been approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24711/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the Cork University Maternity Hospital gynaecological waiting list who have been receiving treatment through the National Treatment Purchase Fund since its introduction; and the level of reduction in the waiting list as a result. [23273/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures he is planning to take to reduce the ophthalmology outpatient waiting list in Cork. [23274/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason more than 1,000 Cork children under 18 years of age were waiting more than a year for occupational therapy assessment in January 2017. [20780/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that nurses were removed from the active register within two weeks of receipt of a final reminder notice to pay their annual retention fee, ARF, albeit that the reminder notice stated no action would be taken for 28 days following the date of issue from that final reminder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17655/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses that have been removed from the active register before the 28 day period from their final reminder notice date of 8 March 2017 had been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17656/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if nurses who had been removed from the active register within 28 days of their final reminder notice are now reinstated; if those who were removed before the expiry of the 28-day period but not yet reinstated will be reinstated without penalty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17657/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if those nurses who were forced to pay an additional €250 to be reinstated before the 28-day period of notice from their final reminder letter will be refunded the additional cost they were forced to incur to be reregistered [17658/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when an operation will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12640/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed improvement works for Macroom Community Hospital and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11829/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to have nurses on site in special needs schools (details supplied). [11830/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [11376/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans for paediatric neurologists here to have access to training and prescribing medicinal cannabis products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12176/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to address the delays in ophthalmology appointments in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12120/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to address the delays in ophthalmology appointments in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12121/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who has been waiting for an appointment for a cataract operation since 2014 will receive treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8890/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there will be a separate application process for the medical card for those in receipt of domiciliary care allowance or if it will be automatically granted to them; and the timeframe for when this process will commence. [8891/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to set out details of the waiting lists a person (details supplied) has been on since initial referral for cataract treatment in 2014. [7858/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason a person (details supplied) who has been on the urgent inpatient waiting list for hip replacement surgery since December 2015 has not yet received an appointment for the procedure; when the person will be treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7859/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason a person (details supplied) who has been on the routine outpatient waiting list for appointment since June 2016 has not received an appointment for a hip replacement procedure. [7860/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to speed up the provision of outpatient appointments in Cork hospitals in view of the fact that more than 5,000 persons were waiting more than 18 months for a consultation at the end of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4676/17]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to obtain outpatient appointments for the 11,468 persons waiting more than a year in Cork hospitals in October 2016. [38033/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the fact that latest figures indicate some 1,049 persons under 18 years of age are waiting more than a year for a first-time assessment for occupational therapy in counties Cork and Kerry. [38032/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has powers under statutory instrument or regulations to set or change the level of tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, acceptable in medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35378/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the contract for the supply of diabetic insulin pumps is due for renewal. [34348/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the diabetic insulin pumps for clients in Cork will be provided through a new contract or through the existing Medtronic contract. [34349/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a consultant will be able to choose or prescribe an alternative diabetic insulin pump to that supplied under contract to the HSE. [34350/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce gynaecology waiting times for inpatient and day cases in Cork University Hospital. [30663/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting more than a year for an outpatient consultation with a gynaecologist at Cork University Hospital. [30662/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ~ abstained on the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [24376/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason Autoimmune Hepatitis is not on the long-term illness scheme. [26254/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the list for the long-term illness scheme will be updated. [26255/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the list for the long-term illness scheme was last updated. [26256/16]
• 2016-09-16
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason Ankylosing Spondylitis is not on the list for the long-term illness scheme. [26257/16]
• 2016-07-20
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if additional funding has been made available for home help in County Cork; and if a person (details supplied) will receive additional home help hours. [23139/16]
• 2016-07-20
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if additional funding has been made available for home help in County Cork; and if a person (details supplied) will receive additional home help hours. [23140/16]
• 2016-07-20
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if additional funding has been made available for home care packages in County Cork; and if a person (details supplied) will receive additional night-time care. [23141/16]
• 2016-07-19
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22443/16]
• 2016-07-19
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the Cope Foundation in Cork will be able to access funding promised for post-21 day services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22444/16]
• 2016-07-12
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce gynaecology waiting times in Cork University Hospital. [20992/16]
• 2016-07-12
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to recruit additional gynaecologists in Cork University Hospital. [20991/16]
• 2016-07-05
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of purpose built theatres in Cork University Hospital for gynaecology surgery; and the number of hours each are used for each of the past six months [19403/16]
• 2016-07-05
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive occupational therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19405/16]
• 2016-06-02
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of personal assistant hours for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13824/16]
• 2016-06-01
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients, men, women and children with type 1 diabetes, attending the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group who are awaiting insulin pump therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13945/16]
• 2016-06-01
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time in the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group for insulin pump therapy, by hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13946/16]
• 2016-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of carbohydrate counting courses for type 1 diabetics the Health Service Service Executive will organise in County Cork in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13947/16]
• 2016-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the waiting time and the number of persons on the waiting list to see an endocrinologist for type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13948/16]
• 2016-06-01
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of cardiac patients attending the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group who are diabetics and awaiting an appointment with an endocrinologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13949/16]
• 2016-06-01
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his projections of the impact of the recently introduced health service recruitment bar on increased waiting list times for the care of type 1 and type 2 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13950/16]
• 2016-06-01
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health how long the Health Service Executive's recruitment bar will last; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13951/16]
• 2016-04-27
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health why a home help (details supplied), serving in a rural area where there is no public transport and depending on another person for transport to and from clients, is not paid travelling expenses. [8631/16]
• 2016-04-27
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when he will approve additional night nursing hours for persons (details supplied). [8632/16]
• 2016-04-27
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health why the Mallow intermediate care vehicle would be relocated to Cork city and the cover would be available to north County Cork, given that a paramedic ambulance is not available. [8634/16]