Alan Dillon

Fine Gael · Mayo

Activity on Health — 512 events (40 lobbying · 429 questions · 62 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
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Home and Community Care Ireland Health

  • Meetings on general home care issues
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Pender & Associates Ltd Health

  • Engagement relating to the needs of oral healthcare
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health

  • Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland 2 returns Health

  • NHI met with Minister Dillon following correspondence to the Minister in relation to the issues the nursing home sector are having with the 50:50 rule in the Employment Permits Legislation. Also, discussed at this meeting was the review of the Minimum Annual Remuneration Thresholds.
  • NHI wrote to Minister Dillon on the 50:50 legislation and also the recently announced Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) roadmap which was released on 2 December 2025.
• 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

  • AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 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
• 2025-11-03
  LOBBY
  Drury Health

  • Request for meeting to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Pender & Associates Ltd Health

  • Engagement in relation to work permit regulations
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  Cuala Senior Care Limited Health

  • Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  DHR Consultancy Limited Health

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research
• 2025-08-18
  LOBBY
  Samaritans Ireland Health

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research – which included the following asks:
• 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
  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health

  • Spoke at launch of Westport Autism-Friendly Town which was attended by number of public officials
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
  • Zero alcohol product advertising
• 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
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
• 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.
• 2025-05-14
  LOBBY
  Cuala Senior Care Limited Health

  • Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
• 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
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-02-19
  LOBBY
  Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Health

  • Email to TDs advocating for youth mental health policies to be included in the Programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Epilepsy Ireland Health

  • Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health

  • Engagement with Oireachtas members re new development funding for medicines due for reimbursement in 2025.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
• 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
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Mayo IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Chronic Pain Ireland Health

  • General Election to pledge support to add chronic pain key asks to the programme for government
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

  • Seeking the inclusion of specific commitments on children's palliative care in Programme for Government 2025.
• 2025-01-10
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Implementation of the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy and Investment in Services for People with Neurological Conditions
• 2025-01-09
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy 2 returns Health

  • Sage Advocacy's Mayo Mapping Project and Programme for Government
  • Programme for Government
• 2024-11-21
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland Health

  • Boost breastfeeding support, deliver timely interventions for children with developmental delays, Expand childhood mental health services to meet growing demands
• 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
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of a tender process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31302/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when construction will recommence on a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31307/24]
• 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 Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a shortage of tyvense medication, which is used to treat conditions such as a ADHD; the measures his Department is taking to ensure an adequate supply of this vital medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29828/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if fee increases are being considered to (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28244/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of an extension to a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28321/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason pharmacies are experiencing a shortage of ipramol; the measures being taken to ensure there is a significant supply in pharmacies and hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26041/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason over-the-counter probiotic berberine is now unavailable and only available as a prescription or over the counter in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26042/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he plans to provide further supports and services for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia; if the HSE plans to recognise these Illnesses as physical illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26047/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will recognise ankylosing spondylitis as a disease, as those suffering receive a disease modifying drug, however under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, this illness is not recognised as a disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26048/24]
• 2024-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a psychologist assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the HSE is releasing the home care packages; how long it will take to clear the backlog of home care packages for those in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19527/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for SLT services for primary care team in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16178/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be paid the pandemic special recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14392/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what steps are being taken to expedite the appointment of six shift leaders at the intensive care unit of Mayo University Hospital, in line with the HSE's national clinical programme for adult critical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14671/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason Mayo University Hospital currently does not have approval to recruit ICU shift leads, despite the critical role they play in ensuring patient safety, quality of care and safe staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14672/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure that Mayo University Hospital is not an outlier compared with hospitals in Sligo, Letterkenny, and Galway, which have shift lead staff in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14673/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for resolving the issue relating to the appointment of six shift leaders at the intensive care unit of Mayo University Hospital and ensuring the safe running of its ICU department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14674/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how many people have been diagnosed with long-Covid since the start of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11829/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he plans to extend the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers suffering from long-Covid past March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11830/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the consideration being given to the establishment of a helicopter emergency medical system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12329/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if doctors are part of paramedic teams who attend road traffic collisions; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12330/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to train emergency teams and paramedics who attend serious road traffic collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12331/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the specifics of the enhanced community care pathway for cardiology at Mayo University Hospital; the investments made by his Department and the HSE since 2020 in dedicated cardiac care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12386/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the enhancements in the number of cardiology consultants, staffing, and bed allocation at Mayo University Hospital to improve the treatment of cardiac patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12387/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of staff working within Mayo University Hospital compared to pre-Covid times across all its five directorates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12388/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the new CT scanner project at Mayo University Hospital; when the exiting scanner will be replaced to have two functional scanners operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12389/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by his Department and the HSE to recognise pre-hospital emergency medicine as a sub-specialty in Ireland, given its recognition and effectiveness in the UK NHS and other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12390/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how his Department and the HSE plans to integrate doctors into the critical care helicopter emergency medical service considering the positive impact of such integration in the UK NHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12391/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being considered by his Department and the HSE to expand the scope of practice in the National Ambulance Service, to include treatments necessary to save lives at the scene of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12392/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what plans are in place to provide training for critical care trauma interventions in the National Ambulance Service, given their proven effectiveness in the UK's HEMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12393/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will consider leveraging the evidence and experience of the group of Irish pre-hospital personnel working in the UK to improve pre-hospital care in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12394/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the current funding and resource allocation for Mayo University Hospital, specifically for neurological services; what steps are being taken to ensure that access to a consultant neurologist is equally distributed across the country and Mayo patients can have local access for inpatient treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12440/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what measures are being considered to ensure that the care received by patients does not depend on where they live, specifically for neurological services; the steps that will be taken to expedite the appointment of a consultant neurologist at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12441/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of a dedicated Intestinal Failure Unit in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11298/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health in relation to the current status of Parliamentary Questions within the Health Service Executive; if the HSE can quantify the accumulated backlog of unanswered Parliamentary Questions; the anticipated processing time for addressing outstanding responses; when the HSE expects to resume normal representative activities; and the expected waiting period for a Deputy to receive a response to their query. [11323/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [7873/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what measures are in place to increase the number of home care providers and home help professionals in community healthcare networks versus the level of demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9723/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an update on the re-commencement of construction at Ballyhaunis Primary Care Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9724/24]
• 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 Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide an outline of the treatment available for dementia patients in County Mayo, including investments in services and strategic plans to improve these services further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9289/24]
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the nature of the communication that has been made with the developers of a primary care centre (details supplied); specifically the directives given to them regarding the necessity to restart construction activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7868/24]
• 2024-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will clarify a matter concerning sensors (details supplied) used by type 1 diabetes pump users. [7177/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for vascular surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5215/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide clarification on when the youth mental health pathfinder project will be implemented; when the Government will place a pathfinder unit on a statutory footing through section 12 of the Public Service Management Act, 1997 and provide budgetary allocations for the implementation of this project. [5655/24]
• 2024-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies and the level of developmental assessment needs within services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3196/24]
• 2024-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the average weekly appointments seen for services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3197/24]
• 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
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide information on why the public fertility treatment system does not provide for male fertility specialists, despite the fact that infertility affects both men and women equally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2994/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will take the necessary steps to ensure that policy related to the public fertility treatment system in Ireland provides equal treatment and care for both men and women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2995/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to detail what measures are being taken to acknowledge and address male fertility issues in order to improve the overall success rates of fertility treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2996/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide a current policy document or procedure outlining the HSE’s stance on feeding in the community with regard to an elderly individual in receipt of home support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3015/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if feeding is required by a service user in the community home help system, the expected waiting time for a service user to be assessed; what this assessment comprises; if it includes speech and language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3016/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when construction will recommence on Ballyhaunis Primary Care Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2013/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to provide additional bed capacity at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2012/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how many discretionary medical cards were granted in Mayo in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54963/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he can clarify the position surrounding a business (details supplied) as to when they ceased their delivery of services, the number of home help support impacted, the contingency plan put in place and if staff were remunerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53300/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he can confirm employees of a company (details supplied) received a Covid recognition grant from the Department of Health for its Mayo and Galway staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53301/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the most recent information and a specific timeline for implementation of recommendations contained within the McHugh report in supporting student nurses and midwives; if he can clarify the disbursement of enhanced allowances promised to student nurses and midwives, both for 2023 and for the previous year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53790/23]
• 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 · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide a clear and updated timeline on when the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022, inclusive of the surrogacy provisions, will be presented before the Oireachtas Health Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49499/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to explain the causes of the current delays with the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022, inclusive of the surrogacy provisions; what steps are being taken to expedite the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49500/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49782/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the capital projects associated with Mayo University Hospital, the ED and 75-bed ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48458/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when construction will recommence on Ballyhaunis primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48457/23]
• 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
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide clarity on the outcome of discussions around concerns on the treatment of GMS income within a contractual GP partnership arrangement and any possible impact on tax revenue following new proposals by the Revenue Commissioners to prohibit GMS income being mandated to partnerships or employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47314/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the status of the new adaptation training programme for overseas nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47351/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how many overseas healthcare assistants have registered as nurses in Ireland since the introduction of the new adaptation training programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47352/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will outline what measure will be provided in Budget 2024 for trainee educational psychologist completing a doctorate who are currently on placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47355/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the national clinical plan will provide support for type 1 diabetic patients under the age of 18 years through the deployment of continuous glucose monitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47510/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer from 2020-2023 in Ireland; the average age, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47710/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if, considering that a high volume of breast cancer cases is oestrogen-driven and many women experience hormonal changes from the age of 40 years onwards, he will consider extending BreastCheck screening to all women from 40 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47711/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to introduce legislation that bans the use of vaping products in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47982/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm whether individuals with type 1 diabetes who are public patients can access insulin pump technology and continuous glucose monitoring equipment through the EU Treatment Abroad Scheme in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48669/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if, regarding the availability of treatment for type 1 diabetes in Ireland, he will explain the role of the EU Cross Border Directive in facilitating reimbursements for patients seeking automatic insulin pump technology treatment abroad, especially when such treatment is available in their home Member State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48670/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the existence of a policy initiative within his Department addressing the concerning increase in vaping among primary and secondary school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48673/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide clarity on the decision in budget 2024 regarding funding for new treatments; how this aligns with Government commitment to healthcare advancements and the well-being of its citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46071/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide clarification in relation to the ground-breaking treatments, such as Sotatercept, which show potential in revolutionising the care for conditions like pulmonary hypertension; if this drug will be funded through budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46072/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown on waiting lists (details supplied) for County Mayo, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46487/23]
• 2023-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an accurate timeline on the development of the emergency department in Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45916/23]
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [45023/23]
• 2023-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if compulsory overtime is taken into consideration when calculating pensions within the ambulance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44313/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there is a proposal not to fund any new medicines that are approved for Irish patients in 2024; if so, the justification for this proposal; and the impact this will have on patients with cancer or rare diseases, and children in Ireland. [43482/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the amount the Government spent on new medicines in each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023; and the projected spend on new medicines in 2024, if the current spending is cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43483/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendations made by an organisation (details supplied) on the reimbursement of new medicines; which recommendations have been implemented to date; which recommendations have not been implemented to date; and the timeline for implementing the remaining recommendations. [43484/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the Government's priorities for funding new medicines; how the Government balances the need to provide access to new medicines with the need to be fiscally responsible; and the Government's plans to ensure that all patients in Ireland have access to the medicines they need, regardless of their ability to pay. [43485/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if transfers can be made for families who are on the waiting list for surgery in Temple Street Hospital for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44057/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [41424/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an update from the State Claims Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42163/23]
• 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
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what mediation process is in place for developers and contractors who cannot fulfil their signed agreements in capital building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41268/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what contingency plans are in place for developers who cannot fulfil their obligations due to rising construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41269/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what steps his Department and the HSE can take when a contracted developer fails to complete a project due to cost inflation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41270/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given in Budget 2024 to increase funding for people with diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41435/23]
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an update on his Department’s latest work in tackling overcrowding in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40744/23]
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how many primary care centres had construction halted due to increased construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40745/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health whether there are drugs available, or there are any plans to make available, drugs for the long-term illness Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a chronic, long-term, incurable disease, on the HSE reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39490/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if employees of a company (details supplied) will be entitled to the Covid-19 recognition payment, having worked throughout the pandemic to support acute mental health services. [40190/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will clarify whether key management personnel in an organisation (details supplied) consisting of the members of the Board, the chief executive officer, the executive directors, the divisional managers or management personnel receive compensation such as car allowances or get a car leased under their contractor of employment, health insurance, or any other applicable remuneration other than basic pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39061/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed update on the construction of the Ballyhaunis primary care centre; when works will recommence and the expected completion time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38221/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown on the allocation of €330,000 of funding within CHO 2 for each community and voluntary organisations in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon to maintain existing level of service for drugs and inclusion health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38453/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress with the new emergency department at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38454/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the Dental Council will approve a Ukrainian dentist (details supplied) to start the process of registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38793/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the appointment of six shift leads will be made to a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39072/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when planning permission will be granted to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33214/23]
• 2023-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive their Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31662/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1130 of 13 June 2023, if he accepts that patient safety is of paramount importance and introducing a temporary short-term digital solution for the community that does not integrate with the hospital, as a substitute for a fully functioning electronic health record and which in his reply he acknowledges is critical for safer and more integrated care, the objectives of the ECC's two Integrated Care Programmes, the ICPCD and ICPOP, are seriously compromised and as a consequence pose a clinical risk to patient safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30849/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1130 of 13 June 2023, when he anticipates the fully functioning electronic health record will be introduced and operational within the HSE, which he acknowledges is critical for better, safer and more integrated health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30850/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an-up-to date review on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31027/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an up-to-date review on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31028/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for a reply on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31029/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for a reply on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31030/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for a reply on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31031/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for a reply on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31032/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when an HSE settlement discussion will be put in place for a person (details supplied) and-or a hearing date be set for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30298/23]
• 2023-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how many dentists in County Mayo are available under the dental treatment services scheme; to outline the dentists in County Mayo, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29973/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health regarding the funding allocation for public nursing homes under the HSE's jurisdiction, if there has been an increase in funding per resident in 2023 for public nursing home; if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29494/23]
• 2023-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will meet next. [28354/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health in view of his Department's decision to fund the recruitment of an additional 3,500 skilled staff for the Enhanced Community Care Programme, 1,500 of whom are specialist staff to deliver urgently needed integrated care across community-hospital setting for older persons and chronic disease, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is impossible to deliver such services because of the refusal of his Department to provide the necessary funding for a fully functioning integrated electronic health record system (integrating hospital and community systems) and that the absence of such a system completely undermines the programme and poses a significant clinical risk to patient safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27239/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28150/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health given the obligations stipulated by the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act of 2017, can he provide an update on the progress of the review concerning the nature of services performed by community pharmacies; if discussions will be held with community pharmacies about restoring their dispensing fees to a flat fee model in line with the precedent set before the recession-induced cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28470/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health considering that community pharmacies were linked to the public sector agreements through FEMPI legislation when pay cuts were implemented, but are currently not aligned with the public sector for pay restoration, the measures in place to ensure that community pharmacist pay is restored in congruity with public sector pay arrangements; if he will address the reimbursement for escalating administrative tasks related to the complex operation of community drug schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28471/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will consider expanding the role of pharmacists in the Irish health system to include the prescription of some medicines under agreed protocols with GPs to alleviate long GP waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26667/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when construction will recommence on Ballyhaunis primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26666/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the National Youth Mental Health Task Force, in particular the youth mental health pathfinder project; if a pathfinder team is now in place; if so, the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26850/23]
• 2023-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in relation to expediating the emergency department at Mayo University Hospital. [26752/23]
• 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
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when respite services at a hospital (details supplied) will be fully opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24014/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the future plans in place to increase bed capacity and resources for respite services in Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24015/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to open respite beds (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24016/23]
• 2023-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene as indicated in Dáil Éireann to resolve the impasse between the HSE, landlord and contractor(s) where construction work continues to be halted on a multi-million euro primary care centre in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/23]
• 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
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the building works programme for a school (details supplied); if she can commit to prioritising this school based on health and safety matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20204/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of funding including all annual operational, clinical and one-off funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) in partnership with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19299/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a hip replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19549/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a hip replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19595/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to increase the numbers of GPs in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18578/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the emergency department expansion and additional bed capacity works at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18579/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the current Covid vaccinations programme advice for vulnerable people and the elderly and those who required future boosters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18303/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the assessment that has been undertaken by his Department on the proposed "Europe's Beating Cancer Plan" that would impose EU-wide labels on alcohol products; if these measure will impact any unilateral measures proposed under the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/23]
• 2023-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he is taking to support the number of college entrants to speech and language courses in the disability and mental health sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15668/23]
• 2023-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the ongoing discussions with the HSE and section 39 workers regarding pay scale negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15847/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how he intends to strengthen HIQA's enforcement powers to regulate acute general hospitals against nationally mandated standards under the Health Act 2007; how serious non-compliant findings reported to the HSE and the Department of health are addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10992/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the mechanism and decision process used for projects related to Covid-19 where acceleration of capital projects delivery was prioritised for additional acute hospital capacity, critical care capacity and intermediate care within the HSE; how delivery of critical emergency department capital expansion projects can follow similar accelerate programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11538/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [8624/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to use a facility (details supplied) as suitable accommodation for families or individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8467/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to alleviate the backlog for patients of all ages to access dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7725/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the delivery of an extension to A&E at Mayo University Hospital as a project that can be delivered on an accelerated programme given its importance to the people of Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7724/23]
• 2023-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason the medical laboratory in Mayo University Hospital is unable to diagnose vitamin D blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6209/23]
• 2023-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the approximate cost of a vitamin D blood test through a GP; if he intends to streamline doctor fees charged to patients nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6210/23]
• 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
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [2028/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the Saolta group accepts the serious consequences to a hospital (details supplied) if the withdrawal of college trainees occurs on 1 July 2023 due to a failure in compliance to the national clinical programme for anaesthesia towards training accreditation from the College of Anaesthesiology of Ireland, and the knock-on effect concerning adequate on-call cover for acute emergency services, especially maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63408/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on HSE national funding through the national clinical programme and acute hospitals for four new consultant anaesthesiology posts at a hospital (details supplied) supported by the Saolta Group in April 2022 to allow the recommended on-call rota cover of two consultants and two NCHDs; the reason that the hospital is an outlier and has not been prioritised like similar model 3 hospitals in Sligo and Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63409/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown for each of the nine HSE regional capital and estates offices (details supplied) to carry out the delivery of the HSE Capital Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1630/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the progress that his Department has made in the recruitment and or appointment of a dedicated official in his Department with responsibility for coordinating rare disease policy; if he will provide an update on the current plans to fill this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1711/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of an updated national rare disease plan as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency capital works projects completed and the costs associated in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1953/23]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including supplements and over-the-counter medicine that are prescribed by a doctor, on the drug medical schemes in view of the cost-of-living crisis and the cost of over-the-counter medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62882/22]
• 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 Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if all of the recommendations of a person (details supplied) have been implemented in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62250/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to issues within an organisation (details supplied); the actions that will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62251/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the plans that are in place by the HSE to improve certain services (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62252/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of discussions in respect of section 39 workers and those who work with people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61346/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to increase home help hours for the elderly; the steps that are being taken to increase the number of homecare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61345/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if a permanent registrar will be appointed to the renal unit at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60450/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will set up a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO-2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60468/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to Mayo University Hospital under the winter plan; the way this compares to other hospitals in the West/North West Hospitals Group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60643/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to a hospital (details supplied) for the CT scanner replacement project; the status of the CT installation process outlining; and when the new CT scanner will be operational. [60644/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason HIQA has not inspected a nursing unit (details supplied) following a request to do so by the provider, which requires additional bed capacity to meet growing demands in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60645/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of the formal capital investment proposal submitted for the provision of single room en-suite bed capacity at a hospital (details supplied) and a timeline for completion of this project. [60646/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of acute inpatient beds on wards A, B and C at a hospital (details supplied); the number of beds in these wards currently not in use and closed; the reason that these beds are not in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60647/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the planned expansion of the footprint of the emergency department at a hospital (details supplied) through the addition of seven treatment bays in the new modular build outlined in HIQAs report has been completed; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60648/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE are satisfied that corrective actions to non-compliant findings and HIQA key recommendations have been implemented following HIQA’s inspection on 29 September 2020 with the subsequent report published on 17 December 2020 for a hospital (details supplied); and if he will provide an update on the HSE's ongoing work to improve and maintain infection prevention and control measures in community and acute healthcare setting at this hospital. [60649/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will outline the precise work completed on project review 1 tasks for a hospital (details supplied); if the HSE has submitted the preliminary business case and brief and project cost estimate to his Department for technical review. [60650/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the preliminary design stage 1 report has been approved; when the HSE expects approval of scheme design for a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60651/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the design team appointed through the procurement process for a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60652/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1661 of 8 September 2022, the progress that has been made with prospective developers on the provision of the primary care centre scheduled for an area (details supplied); the timeline for delivery of this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60653/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will outline workforce planning details to provide full restoration of day care services at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar to pre-pandemic levels when fully re-opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58847/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been granted home help hours in County Mayo but who are waiting on staff to provide the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56234/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting on home help hours in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56236/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a speech and language therapist will be appointed to an area in County Mayo (details supplied). [56290/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on home help for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55958/22]
• 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
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he has any plans to make changes to the medical card application forms to support those with chronic diseases such as arthritis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54811/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health following on from the recent positive expansion of Westdoc services in the east of County Galway, when the service might be expanded to areas west of Galway city, such as Moycullen to Oughterard. [55190/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a timeline of admission for (details supplied) to the National Rehabilitation Centre, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53917/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the efforts by his Department to address issues regarding farmer mental health given that a recent study to coincide with agri mental health week found that almost one quarter of Irish farmers are at risk of taking their own life, and another recent UCD study showed that 80% of rural farmers suffered from mental distress and depression. [53205/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the number of GP resources and funding allocated to out-of-hours urgent GP care in the recent winter service plan for 15,000 patients in areas (details supplied) currently outside of the Westdoc GP co-op. [53132/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to avoid further private nursing homes closures following inflationary cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53136/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when he intends to increase funding to private nursing homes under the fair deal scheme to maintain services and manage inflationary increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53137/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures that are included in the €144 million temporary assistance payment scheme for private nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53138/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CAMHS waiting lists from County Mayo and CHO2, respectively, in 2021 and to date in 2022; the length of time that each child has been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53512/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the future investment that will be provided in mental health service in primary care across County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53513/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health presentations to the accident and emergency department at Mayo University Hospital in 2021 and to date in 2022, by out-of-hours presentation or not, age and gender in tabular form. [53514/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been introduced in County Mayo to provide better access to affordable housing for persons with mental health disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53515/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of services, investment and future funding in advocacy and outreach services for persons with mental health difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53516/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of services, investment and funding provided to advocacy and outreach services for young persons and adults with mental health difficulties in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53517/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of meetings and expenses allocated to members of a forum (details supplied) payable by the HSE in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50403/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the funding that has been provided for MS sufferers in Budget 2023; if he has included a request by an organisation (details supplied) for additional funding from the HSE to provide an additional 1220 additional bed nights at a centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50423/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps that the HSE has taken alongside the Department of Health and the National Treatment Purchase Fund to address the cost-differential between private and public nursing homes, following a value-for-money review including nine recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48096/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his proposals to address the cost increases relating to inflation to private and voluntary nursing homes; and the way that his Department and the National Treatment Purchase Fund will address these challenges to ensure that private and voluntary nursing homes remain operational. [48097/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices in County Mayo that accepted medical card patients in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48525/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the provision of the primary care centre scheduled for Bangor Erris, County Mayo; the timeline for delivery of this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42569/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic recognition payment to the list of six non-HSE/non-section 38 organisation types covered by the Government decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42942/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the annual financial supports being provided to organisations such as an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo; if there are plans to develop a funding plan to create additional capacity to address business cases and emergency and future care needs; if there are plans to introduce adequate multi-annual budgets provided as well as capital funding and funding for transport and therapy supports; the steps being taken to increase funding for children’s respite provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41271/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists in County Mayo who are on the medical card dental scheme; the number who are accepting new patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41864/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the additional measures that have been implemented to support patients who are looking for a dentist who accepts medical cards; the enhancement that his Department has made to resolve the issue that medical card holders are facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41865/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the issues pertaining to the sourcing of community pharmacists; the standards that apply for retaining same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41867/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied); the stage that the project is currently at; the estimated timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38876/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the ownership of a building (details supplied); if any engagement has taken place on the sale of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38877/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare workers and amount paid county-by-county under HSE HR Circular 012/2022 as part of the pandemic bonus payment in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39535/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress in relation to the Disability Capacity Review to 2032; and the way that he intends to remediate the significant levels of unmet need for those with intellectual disabilities and their families that receive support from an organisation (details supplied) in Mayo. [37654/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will address the significant challenges in the delivery of home care service in County Mayo; and the measures that he is taking to resolve the recruitment backlog. [37655/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the progress within his Department on the appointment of a Chief Pharmacy Officer. [37049/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason that it takes on average 116 days more than the European Union average to make new cancer medicines available; and the steps that his Department and the HSE are taking to resolve this delay in making these new cancer medicines available in a more time efficient manner. [37050/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason that it takes on average 870 days approval in Ireland and 636 days European Union average to make new orphan medicines available; and the steps that his Department and the HSE are taking to resolve this delay in making these orphan medicines available in a more time efficient manner. [37051/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the renal unit at Mayo University Hospital will have a dedicated full-time general practitioner assigned to support patients and nurses to deliver the best in care following reports that the contract of a person (details supplied) is not being renewed. [37052/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the Government intends to implement a Covid-19 vaccine for children under five years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37269/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the estimated timeline for the delivery of an accident and emergency department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37272/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the National Cancer Control Programme will endorse an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37634/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his views on the serious consequences and impact to Mayo University Hospital of the loss of training accreditation from a professional body (details supplied) with the withdrawal of college trainees on 1 July 2023; if HSE national funding for four new consultant anaesthesiology posts to allow the recommended on-call rota cover of two consultants and two non-consultant hospital doctors is not approved before 1 September 2022; the way that he intends to resolve this matter with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37637/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide the reason that funding was approved for Sligo University Hospital and Letterkenny University Hospital for additional consultant anaesthesiology posts; and the reason that it is acceptable for Mayo University Hospital to become an outlier in a group (details supplied) with the delay in approval of a business case to similar posts to address clinical deficiencies and comply with national standards. [37638/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children clinically diagnosed with autism in County Mayo; the established teams in places to provide intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37772/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance the options that are available for those who have a long-term yet non-life-threatening illness (details supplied) who are unable to secure health insurance due to that; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33941/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if funding or grant assistance is available for a person seeking admission into a private addiction treatment facility (details supplied) and who is not in a position to afford such treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33940/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason surgery has been cancelled four times for a person (details supplied); when this surgery will take place; the reason behind the cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32664/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed timeline for the resumption of day care services for the elderly at Sacred Heart Hospital Castlebar; the reason for the delay; the reason that the HSE has not published plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32750/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of the respite service for the elderly at Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar; the number of beds and average wait times for planned respite services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds and locations provided by Community Healthcare West across County Mayo; the way that the HSE manages this service through referrals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32752/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the extent that Ireland’s efforts to host and take care of Ukrainian refugees will be supported by the EU Commission through CARE and REACT-EU; the level of funding that has been requested by Government; and the way that Ireland will utilise access to these EU funds to spend across infrastructure, housing, equipment and services in employment, education, social inclusion, healthcare and childcare. [24510/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the routine dental care for children scheme for third, fourth and fifth class pupils at a school (details supplied) will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27886/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of primary and special schools that avail of HSE wrap-around services in speech and language and occupational therapy for children with disabilities and special educational needs in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27033/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of capital projects associated with Mayo University Hospital specifically the emergency department expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27032/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will consider increasing the screening age limit for bowel and breast screening from 69 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24517/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to resolve the nationwide issue medical card holders are facing when trying to obtain a dentist appointment; and if the HSE will reimburse medical card holders on production of dentist receipts. [24933/22]
• 2022-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the replacement of the CT scanner at Mayo University Hospital under the Equipment Replacement Programme 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25450/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the general practitioner card for children under eight years of age as announced in budget 2022 will be brought into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24145/22]
• 2022-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Defence the measures that have been taken to ensure the health and well-being, particularly mental health, of Irish Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23833/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of those in County Mayo who are diabetic pump patients in tabular form. [22217/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of Consultant Applications Advisory Committee-approved consultant posts across each speciality at Mayo University Hospital; the basis on which they are filled as per the Doctors Integrated Management E-system by discipline and tenure; the number on post-2012 pay rates; the number of each type of contract, that is, A, B and C across specialties filled and or allocated for all posts; the number of posts budgeted for which have yet to be CAAC approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19383/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided on capital funding projects for Mayo University Hospital; the efforts that are being made to accelerate the delivery of works to the emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the level of bed capacity for CAMHS in County Mayo; if there are plans to expand the service and increase the number of beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17057/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when day care services for the elderly will resume at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar; and the interim measures that are being considered by the HSE to provide off-site services for many users who desperately need this service. [17230/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the precise work done to date by the HSE and his Department to comply with the rules governing public spending on State capital projects in respect of the expansion of the emergency department at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15979/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the public waiting list in County Mayo for ophthalmology, cataracts, knee and hip replacements/orthopaedics and urology, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16106/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the HSE has completed the process of assessing children registered with Western Care who have been transferred over to the direction and management of the children’s network managers in County Mayo; the outcomes that have been identified as part of this assessment; the service requirements that have been identified for the three children’s disability network teams in County Mayo; the additional resources that are needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the way he plans to address the funding discrimination being applied in the resourcing of nursing home residential care under the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16178/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to provide equivalent pay conditions for staff providing equivalent care in the nursing home sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16179/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults currently waiting for respite services in County Mayo that include planned respite, overnight respite at home, regular part-time care at weekends, regular part-time care on alternate weekends and occasional respite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16180/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the length of time that children and adults are currently waiting for respite services in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16181/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of beds that are available for children and adults across County Mayo for respite services; the location of each respite unit that is available for children and adult disability users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16182/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the extent of work his Department and the HSE are undertaking in developing a cohesive plan dealing with long Covid patients; the level of investment that has been provided to support a nationwide network of multidisciplinary long Covid clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/22]
• 2022-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the mileage rates or motor expenses in place for public health nurses; the provisions that are provided for in their contracts of employment considering their level of travel and particularly in rural areas; if any review will take place due to current fuel costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15233/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if an organisation will be considered for the recognition payment for frontline healthcare workers (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14216/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of the Covid-19 recognition payment; when it will be paid; the frontline workers and healthcare workers that will be included in the scheme; the amount of Exchequer funding that will be ring fenced for these payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14376/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated to the ophthalmology paediatric eye pathway for children requiring further assessment after childhood health screening; the efforts that are being undertaken to address the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12418/22]
• 2022-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on his engagements on the whole-of-Government youth mental health pathfinder unit; the governance, legal complexities and issues that have been raised in relation to the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11401/22]
• 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
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to add motor neurone disease to the list of illnesses covered by the long-term illness scheme. [10109/22]
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide funding for research into motor neuron disease. [10108/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if design team services have been appointed for a proposed emergency department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9612/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that day services for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients have yet to reopen in County Mayo (details supplied); if there are proposals to ensure such services reopen in line with the rest of society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7953/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the extension of the emergency department and associated works at Mayo University Hospital; the steps that are being taken to accelerate the project timeline; if progress has been made on replacing the CT scanner at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7952/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if another round of the fund to develop sensory gardens will be opened; if so, when new applications will be accepted; if similar funding streams are currently open to applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7450/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he plans to publish the regional enterprise plans; the funding that will be linked to the plans; the efforts that are being made to increase in-person IDA site visits to western counties following the easing of public health measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7000/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an overview on patient waiting lists for cataract surgery in the HSE west region; the number that are waiting; the efforts that are being considered to reduce waiting periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6134/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals to replace the CT scanner at Mayo University Hospital; the details on the age of the scanner and the associated performance KPIs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6135/22]
• 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
• 2022-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department and the HSE are providing to address the backlog in ophthalmology waiting lists for children: if his Department is considering empowering community optometrists to treat children over eight years of age in the public system for a specific period; and if not, if he plans to build capacity to address the waiting lists. [2843/22]
• 2022-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the national youth mental health task force, in particular the youth mental health pathfinder project; if a pathfinder team is now in place; if so, the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2844/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children in each county within CHO2 who are waiting for an assessment of needs including waiting times in tabular form; and when the HSE proposes that these assessment of needs will be resolved in the interests of children who require timely assessment and corresponding service intervention to address their needs. [63094/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns raised since 2016 by HSE staff at a health centre (details supplied) in relation to the provision of an ambulance bay, disabled parking bay, patient parking spaces and hand-rail to support entry into centre and adequate seating for the waiting room. [2405/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the policy on an issue (details supplied) regarding healthcare assistants and home helps employed through section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62490/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there is a plan in place to reimburse a person who paid for the recommended PCR test prior to travel back to Ireland from the UK (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62496/21]
• 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
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the efforts being undertaken to improve waiting times for paediatric orthopaedic care, in particular, for patients with spina bifida and hydrocephalus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61125/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when he will publish the HSE capital programme for 2022; and the projects, including timelines for start and completion dates, in tabular form. [61157/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the regularity with which he meets the HSE capital projects and estate team to review capital development proposals that progress through a number of approval stages in line with the public spending code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61158/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the national youth mental health task force, in particular the youth mental health pathfinder project; if a pathfinder team is now in place; if so, the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61159/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE grade and type of professionals working in the HSE capital and estates division, by community healthcare organisation, CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61160/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the HSE capital and estates division engage with external design consultancy companies on the delivery of capital projects compared with internal inhouse design reviews; the level of HSE expenditure in the past three years on external service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61161/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he has considered public private partnerships to deliver on the HSE capital programme commitment to help address the existing infrastructural deficits with regard to clinical, HIQA and building standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61162/21]
• 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
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to increases in average response times by the National Ambulance Service in the western region; the actions that are planned to increase the resources of the National Ambulance Service in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59471/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the additional bed capacity and capital projects will be delivered at Mayo University Hospital as part of the HSE Winter Plan 2021-2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59470/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide details on the improvements being introduced at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service; if she is giving consideration to further streamlining the granting and renewal of applications relating to healthcare workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57704/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason public health bodies are not being instructed to resume close contact tracing and informing close contacts due to the high level of numbers in primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56421/21]
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will consider resuming both local and national radio and television Covid-19 awareness campaigns based on the latest public health figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/21]
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if antigen tests will be supplied to preschools and crèches for testing close contacts of a confirmed Covid-19 case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56423/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the operations of a centre (details supplied); when it will be fully operational to pre-Covid-19 levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54589/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will consider allocating a locum doctor to provide consistent cover for a practice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54590/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections carried out the HSE and HSA Covid Compliance officers; the number of inspectors currently recruited per county; and if there are plans to increase enforcement particularly in view of this next wave of rising cases. [52089/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the fines issued or penalties that have been invoked under the Health Act 1947 (Operation of certain indoor premises) Regulations 2021 by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52090/21]
• 2021-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of patients with gestational diabetes in County Mayo in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51903/21]
• 2021-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure each pregnant woman diagnosed with gestational diabetes in County Mayo has access to a diabetes doctor and clinic in Mayo University Hospital; the number of doctors available to women in this category in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51904/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided on the commencement of changes to the nursing homes support scheme, the fair deal scheme; the benefits of these changes; if additional funding will be allocated for the fair deal scheme; if so, if this funding will help progress the expansion of the scheme or the introduction of a similar scheme for non-residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50817/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of a project (details supplied); the likely timeline involved; if consideration will be given to using the adjacent Covid-19 assessment unit at later point as an interim measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50816/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance the number of primary medical certificate applications that are currently pending appeal by county; the measures or additional resources being assigned to address this backlog; when requests of an appeal hearing will resume following the lifting of public health restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50394/21]
• 2021-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there is a proposal for the regulating and licensing of osteopaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50232/21]
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if a medical assessment can be redone due to the unsatisfactory way the original assessment took place in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49939/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of and the process for the commitment to introduce a statutory homecare scheme to ensure equitable allocation of resources to persons requiring homecare and licensing and regulation of homecare service providers to safeguard its provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48419/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE employed home help staff under CHO2 for counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon; the current annual budget for each county; the calculated HSE delivery care cost per hour compared to outsourced or private providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48420/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the way he plans to expand dementia day care services in County Mayo; the engagement his Department has had with organisations (details supplied) on increasing the delivery of services in the county through capital investment and nursing supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48530/21]
• 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
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of programme for Government commitments (details supplied); if they have been completed; if not, the timeline on their progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48004/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the way he plans to reduce inequalities with respect to access to patient services and health outcomes for members of the public who are diagnosed with coeliac disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47830/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will review the existing models of care for coeliac patients to drive efficiencies in their level of care and support a new pilot voucher scheme or pre-loaded payment card as a way of helping patients to access gluten-free staples from local supermarkets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47831/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of programme for Government commitments (details supplied); if they have been completed; if not, the timeline on their progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48009/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will address shortcomings in the delivery of ambulance services in County Mayo; the way this service compares to other services in the midlands and east of Ireland; the number of paramedics and vehicles assigned; the average wait time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48016/21]
• 2021-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the operation of the Mental Health and Well-being Strategy for the Defence Forces which was launched in 2020 and will run until 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47201/21]
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when home help will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46889/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the changes that are being proposed within the employment permits section of his Department to combat the acute skills shortage at present within the Irish labour market specifically construction, healthcare and hospitality; and the action plan that is being implemented at the pace required to meet the needs of many companies across all these sectors. [46104/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on his ongoing work with the Department of Health on workforce planning for the health service and the way the numbers studying in the healthcare area can continue to be increased in 2021 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46434/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the required managed access programme being developed by the HSE medicines management programme will be completed; if a drug will be included (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43498/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of a dedicated intestinal failure unit in Ireland; the assistance in place for those currently travelling to the United Kingdom for related treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41853/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there is a replacement prescription in place for roActemra patients (details supplied) that have now been taken off the medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40988/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he met with maternity hospitals recently regarding restrictions on partners; when his next expected engagement with hospitals will be especially in relation to Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34177/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the progress made by the HSE and his Department in provision of a new additional 50-bed ward block and emergency department at Mayo University Hospital as part of a major capital scheme for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34756/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when day care services are to resume at a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34917/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when HSE home help will resume in a case (details supplied); if the HSE has replaced the agency that previously covered the home help in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34918/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if a booster shot will be available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34919/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a significant delay in issuing pensions such as in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34923/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason referrals to a service (details supplied) have been ceased for autistic children without an alternative provision being put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35223/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when an early intervention assessment will take place in the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34890/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department and HSE Community Healthcare West have taken to recruit a temporary locum general practitioner following the resignation of a permanent general practitioner from the GMS practice in Kiltimagh, County Mayo. [28425/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the strategy for vaccine production to combat emerging Covid-19 variants and future pandemics. [16821/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the list of companies that manufacture and supply SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid test kits to Ireland that are fully in compliance with EU regulations and requirements and are authorised for personal use or commercial sale in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38736/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a business (details supplied) will be allowed to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39279/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the youth mental health pathfinder project; if a pathfinder national co-ordinator and regional leads are now in place; if so, the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31006/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the impact that the current IT difficulties within the HSE is having on a recruitment campaign (details supplied); if there is an obligation or intention to inform candidates on the existing panel that a new recruitment campaign is taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31271/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the HSE property review group will approve the proposed extension for Castlebar primary care centre; and the additional services this extension will provide. [28424/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the type of financial supports being provided to organisations such as an association (details supplied) in County Mayo; if there are plans to develop a funding plan to create capacity to address emergency and future care needs; if there are plans to introduce adequate multi-annual budgets provided as well as capital funding and funding for transport and therapy supports; the steps being taken to increase funding for children’s respite provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36255/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place for a person (details supplied); the reason the referral has been withdrawn; and the plan in place for services going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29619/21]
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the temporary assistance payment scheme for nursing homes will be continued beyond June 2021; if any engagement has taken place with nursing home representative organisations regarding the continuance of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29053/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of the disability capacity review; if the data from the report can be made available to allow stakeholder organisations form evidence-based policy proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27777/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline in relation an applicant by a person (details supplied) who applied for CORU recognition; the suggested timeline for such applications; the number of applications made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28252/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for FreeStyle Libre device that were submitted by individual hospitals for persons with diabetes over 21 years of age; the number that were approved and refused in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; if there are proposals to remove the age restriction on the device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27207/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the work his Department has undertaken to implement the youth mental health pathfinder project in terms of administrative, budgetary, governance and legal arrangements with the Department of Health to ensure a robust and workable model for the pathfinder unit is developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30999/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the circus sector can reopen following the most recent announcement on Resilience and Recovery: The Path Ahead; if there has been engagement with the circus sector considering the public health emphasis on larger event spaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30778/21]
• 2021-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that have been offered to IDA Ireland biopharmaceutical client companies to support technology transfers, validation, manufacture and supply of generic Covid-19 vaccines in response to the Irish public health crisis. [16821/21]
• 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
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to enable pharmacists to administer Covid-19 vaccines in pharmacies; if there has been engagement with the pharmacy sector on this issue; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25208/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the plans that exist for the anticipated 2021 cost savings from the recent HSE Medicines Management Programme preferred blood glucose strips for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes evaluation; if those savings are planned to fund the provision of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24572/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if a submission for funding to provide the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need was in the HSEs National Service Plan 2021; if a submission was received by the HSE primary care reimbursement service; if so, the details of the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24573/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he is expecting a submission for funding from the HSE primary care reimbursement service to provide the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need for inclusion in the National Service Plan 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24574/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he has received a submission from the HSE primary care reimbursement service recommending that the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is made available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24575/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of meetings that have been held in 2020 and to date in 2021 between the manufacturers of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system and the HSE primary care reimbursement service; the number of those meetings took place in relation to making the technology available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; the outcomes of these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24576/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delays on deciding to make the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; if a timeline can be provided on the likely pathway towards making it available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24577/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of persons estimated to have purchased electrical goods under the old European Union energy ratings for electrical goods prior to the current public health restrictions, but are still awaiting delivery of such goods following the change in energy ratings; the position which occurs in a situation in which high-rated items were purchased prior to the changes and lower-rated items are delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19358/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are plans for the return to sport; the engagement that has taken place with sporting organisations on the current public health restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19461/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has been in contact with the Minister for Health on the return to sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19462/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to address an issue with private health insurance policies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18785/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the Covid-19 vaccine drug product manufacturing and supply strategy to combat variants of the Covid-19 virus; the way in which vaccine booster supplies will be procured; if it is planned to use third party or generic manufacturers based here to ensure guaranteed vaccine supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of a hub (details supplied) for CHO 2; the location of the hub; the number and type of specialist multi-disciplinary teams of clinicians to be recruited; when in 2021 persons will have access to the hub and its services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19601/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of primary care centres (details supplied); the additional services that will be provided at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19603/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of primary care centres (details supplied); the services that will be provided at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19604/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of hubs (details supplied) for CHO2; the location of the hubs; the number and type of specialist multidisciplinary teams of clinicians to be recruited; when in 2021 persons will have access to the hubs and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19605/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the criteria used to determine a designated state for mandatory hotel quarantines; the process for choosing a designated state; if consultation takes place with those states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19706/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when designated states for mandatory hotel quarantines will be reviewed; the criteria that will be used to remove states from the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19707/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the legal mechanism allowing for mandatory hotel quarantine is due to expire; the issues that will be considered when it expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19708/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number vaccinated in a mass vaccine centre (details supplied); the number of cancellations; the number of no-shows within each group in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19720/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures in place in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 2 to ensure operational management and customer experience are improved (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19721/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if private ambulance services have been contracted by CHOs to support the National Ambulance Service roll-out of group 3 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19923/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of the key performance indicators or associated metrics that will be used to monitor the vaccination centres over the coming weeks and months that do not feed an us-versus-them approach to the roll-out of the vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19924/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason the HPV vaccine is not covered under the drug payment scheme; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20001/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for FreeStyle Libre submitted by individual hospitals for persons with diabetes over 21 years of age in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; the number approved and refused, respectively; if there are policy proposals to remove the age restriction on FreeStyle Libre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20449/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the chronic care model; if it will be extended to all persons with diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20450/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government has considered working with IDA biopharma industries to set up a vaccine manufacturing plant here for generic or third party manufacturing of Covid-19 vaccines; and the level of engagement he has had with the Health Products Regulatory Authority, HPRA, National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training, NIBRT, and manufacturing companies based here (details supplied) for site manufacturing of same. [16820/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure each graduating doctor from the six Irish medical schools in 2021 is given the chance to stay and work in Ireland; the way in which he plans to retain the 16 newly qualified doctors currently working at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14238/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to reprioritising An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces in the vaccine allocation strategy for the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14856/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the workforce planning for the delivery of the vaccination centre in County Mayo; the number of staff required to run the Breaffy, County Mayo vaccination centre; the number of personnel that will be recruited for this operation; the number that will be offered agency or HSE contracts; the duration of contracts offered; the entry level qualifications required; the type of training provided; if staff will be deployed from Mayo University Hospital or Community Healthcare West; if so, the areas from which they will be deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15686/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if a sector (details supplied) can operate during the current public health restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13720/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the rationale for not including children under 16 years of age who are at very high risk of developing severe Covid-19 higher on the list of the vaccine allocation strategy; the conclusion provided by the National Immunisation Advisory Council in conjunction with his Department on its recommendation to exclude them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the general practitioners' social deprivation financial supports ranking system; the number of applications by county based on five applicant practices; the number of successful applicants; the number of appeals; the number of unsuccessful applicants; the grants awards by county in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11931/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 686 of 27 January 2021, the rationale for the decision not to allocate funding for a service (details supplied); if this will be appealed; the time frame for funding to be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11960/21]
• 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
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if north County Mayo will be considered as an additional centre for the general population Covid-19 vaccine roll-out in County Mayo given that the Belmullet local electoral area had one of the highest rates of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9501/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for a foundation (details supplied); if the foundation will be included in the palliative care service plan for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10232/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant mental health staff posts in County Mayo in child mental health services; the details of each vacant post; the length of time each post has been vacant; the actions being taken to address issues with workforce planning in mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7940/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant mental health staff posts in County Mayo in adult mental health services per sector; the details of each vacant post; the length of time each post has been vacant; the actions being taken to address issues with workforce planning in mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7941/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children on primary care psychology waiting lists in County Mayo and CHO 2, respectively, in each of the years 2018 to 2020; and the length of time each child has been waiting. [7942/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CAMHS waiting lists in County Mayo and CHO 2, respectively, in each of the years 2018 to 2020; and the length of time each child has been waiting. [7943/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health presentations to the accident and emergency department at Mayo University Hospital in each of the years 2018 to 2020, by whether the presentation was out of hours or not, age and gender in tabular form. [7944/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the progress of the recommendations reported by the national task force on youth mental health in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7945/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Mayo awaiting homecare support at 1 February 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7946/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the national youth mental health task force, in particular the youth mental health pathfinder project; if a pathfinder team is now in place; if so, the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8098/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if progress has been achieved in appointing a national lead for youth mental health; if there has been progress with appointing leads for youth mental health in each community health organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8099/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of the establishment and locations of facilities (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8643/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department and the HSE are taking to introduce a cost-effective flexible car parking plan for all public hospitals groups for patients and visitors to cap the maximum daily charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8644/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with cystic fibrosis in County Mayo; the position of persons with cystic fibrosis with the condition in the vaccine roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7600/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) must pay a high cost for a weekly prescription; if there is an alternative to this medication that is funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6726/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if provisions are being made in respect of level 5 restrictions for persons who require access to services (details supplied) as a result of medical requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6167/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the category under which a group (details supplied) falls under the Covid-19 vaccination programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5742/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of staff working at Mayo University Hospital vaccinated against Covid-19 during January 2021, by grade, in tabular form; the number of staff yet to be vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4927/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of community assessment hubs in community healthcare organisation, CHO, west (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3690/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of engagement between community healthcare organisation, CHO, west and Westdoc (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3691/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on a HSE pilot scheme (details supplied); the budget for the scheme; the timeframe allowed for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3940/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of vaccine dosages supplied by the Saolta University Health Care Group to hospitals; the number of personnel who have received their first shot of vaccine; the decision process to determine the number of dosages to be supplied to each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3954/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of vaccines supplied to CHO West; the breakdown of these numbers supplied to counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon; the number of personnel who have received their first shot of vaccine within the primary care, mental health and well-being settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3958/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the rationale used to determine the allocation of the Covid-19 vaccine for a category of front-line workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4264/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if funding is available for families within the CHO 2 area in County Mayo for speech generated devices used by children who are non-verbal; if so, the available funding; the number of applications received for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2596/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the public health risk assessment conducted at a school (details supplied); the recommendation and control levels the public health team had outlined to the Department of Education following increased rates of Covid-19 transmission in the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44733/20]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of a recruitment process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1748/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to provide a bursary to nursing students whilst on work placement to cover living costs and loss of earnings due to the danger of cross contamination whilst working in a healthcare environment. [43148/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the maternity restrictions in Mayo University Hospital as there are currently no reported cases in MUH; his plans to allow birthing partners attend scans and births, as this is causing major anxiety to couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43353/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the Covid-19 report will be available on Mayo University Hospital; the recommendations that have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43354/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of projects (details supplied) related to commitments made within Project Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43469/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the Sláintecare estimate of 2,600 for new acute beds is provided for in the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41787/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a summary of the annual mental health budget in each of the years 2018 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41788/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated in 2020 and planned for 2021 to support services for the treatment of addictions, including alcohol addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42126/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to review progress and renew the Healthy Ireland strategy where necessary, given that we are now seven years into the Healthy Ireland planned timeframe of 2013-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42127/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide temporary discretionary medical cards to all cancer patients to offset medical charges for their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42128/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to issue medical cards or general practitioner visit cards to patients who have a listed long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42129/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the waiting list of 4 to 8 months for urgent paediatric scans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40531/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his Department will update Covid-19 advice for pregnant women to include the findings of The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and The Royal College of Midwives and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine that women who are 28 weeks pregnant and beyond are at an increased risk of becoming severely ill upon contraction of the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40532/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated for respite services for children with special needs in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40534/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for a decision on the approval of duodopa by the HSE; if any of the €50 million allocation for the approval of new medicines is being used for this consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40540/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the funding allocated to early intervention and school age disability services in County Mayo in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40541/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the occupational therapy and speech therapy staff resources allocated to disability services in County Mayo in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40542/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to fully reinstate the provision of early intervention and school age disability services [40543/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase staffing resources to disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40544/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the assessment criteria for respite for school aged children with autism spectrum disorder; the funding allocated for this respite in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38494/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of proposed primary care centres in towns (details supplied); the stage of the process they are in; and if there is funding allocated. [38486/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the feasibility study on Mayo University Hospital; the details of same; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38487/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to establish a renal dialysis unit in one of the current healthcare facilities in Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38488/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the male unit within the Ballina District Hospital; the planned actions the HSE are undertaking to avoid closure of this male unit; and the recruitment campaign being undertaken to get more nursing staff. [34034/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to extend the opening hours for primary health centres to elevate demand for acute accident and emergency hospital settings and address the trolley crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33609/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the new pharmacy contract and new community pharmacy services; when contract negotiations will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33608/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the waiting times being imposed on children and their parents when availing of State-provided orthodontic care; his plans to tackle the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33610/20]
• 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
  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
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if a health board pension can be paid fortnightly rather than monthly for a person (details supplied). [29521/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the waiting times being imposed on children and their parents when availing of State provided orthodontic care in counties Mayo and Galway; his plans to tackle the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26529/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for State-provided orthodontic care in counties Mayo and Galway; the number who have been categorised as having a high level of need for orthodontic treatment but have been subjected to a waiting time of 36 months and more; the number of orthodontists assigned to tacking general waiting lists in the counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26530/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to deal with the key recommendations and lessons contained within the publication of the Covid-19 Mayo University investigation report; the Department which will oversee implementing of solutions to the key findings; and the timeline for same [23724/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans extending the opening hours for primary health centres to elevate demand for acute accident and emergency hospital settings and address the trolley crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23850/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for reopening general practitioner clinics for routine medical assessment for patients who require a medical examination and have tested negative for Covid-19. [23851/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to deal with the key recommendations and lessons contained within the publication of the Covid-19 Mayo University investigation report; and the Department which will oversee implementing of solutions to the key findings; and the timeline for same. [23852/20]
• 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
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list for services within the HSE disability and community care services; when they will be allocated the supports they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16605/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a planning application will be lodged for the new emergency department at University Hospital Galway; the reason this urgently needed project is being delayed; the queries National HSE Estates have now in relation to the new emergency department and the proposed maternity and paediatrics department; when a planning application will be lodged for a new outpatients facility at Merlin Park to cater for lost facilities on the footprint of the planned emergency department; and when a planning application will be lodged to allow the decanting of emergency department facilities to the front of the existing facility in order for the new emergency department to be built. [16893/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to incentivise behaviour that supports Covid-19 national public health priorities, in particular remote working; and when the strategy for remote working to facilitate employees in working from home or from co-working spaces in rural areas will be published to support the retention of skilled young persons in rural communities. [15690/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed by the HSE (details supplied) within the administrative and front-line sectors; and the percentage spend on salaries for both sections with the HSE annual budget. [15122/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of the 2019 bed capacity programme, which previously included plans for ten additional beds in Mayo University Hospital; when the hospital will bring this extra capacity into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14163/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Mayo University Hospital emergency department development; if the steering group provided the requested information to the HSE on its application to ensure its inclusion in the HSE capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14164/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the capital expenditure projects planned for Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13469/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed extension to the emergency department at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13470/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the alternative mechanisms CORU and the Social Care Workers Registration Board plan for students of social care that have been unable to complete full placement hours to complete course requirements due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the associated restrictions (details supplied). [13471/20]