Anne Rabbitte

Fianna Fáil · Galway East

Activity on Health — 587 events (77 lobbying · 465 questions · 72 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
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  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2026-01-21
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  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Orphan Medicines - The access challenge & consequences for those affected
• 2026-01-21
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  The Asthma Society of Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-21
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  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
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  AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health

  • Alexion - Joint Committee on Health session on the treatment of rare diseases
• 2026-01-20
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

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

  • Croi held a roundtable discussion on 10 October 2025 - with Mairead Farrell, Sean Kyne, John Connolly and Anne Rabbitte.
• 2026-01-20
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  College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health

  • Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns; correction of a public campaign by a major mental health advocate organisation & correspondence to Senators.
• 2026-01-20
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  The Psychological Society of Ireland Health

  • Sent PSI press release to multiple Senators, highlighting key pre-budget priorities including increasing the mental health budget, extending CAMHS eligibility to age 25, culturally competent services, and zero restraint/seclusion with statutory advocacy.
• 2026-01-20
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  Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health

  • Lobbying by Chime, Ireland's national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, for a national hearing care plan
• 2026-01-20
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  Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health

  • Provision of audiology services and eye care services
• 2026-01-20
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  Mental Health Reform 2 returns Health

  • Mental Health Bill 2024
  • Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
• 2026-01-19
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  Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health

  • Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
• 2026-01-19
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  The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health

  • Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
• 2026-01-16
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  Simon Communities of Ireland Housing

  • AV Room
• 2026-01-16
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  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2026-01-15
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  DEBRA Ireland Health

  • Debra contacted TDs and Senators to attend the launch of a review on the supports and services for Epidermolysis Bullosa and outlined recommendations for enhanced funding to improve supports and services. Copies of the recommendations and Debra 'asks' were provided
• 2026-01-07
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  Polio Survivors Ireland Health

  • Organised and invited TDs and Senators to AV Room event in Leinster House, to mark World Polio Day 2025
• 2026-01-07
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  COPD Support Ireland Health

  • We organised a lunch with Oireachtas members in the members restaurant of Leinster House to discuss the results of our membership survey, vaccinations for patients, integrated model of care, Sustainable funding for COPD, Regional considerations and Personal experience of COPD
• 2026-01-06
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  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Establishment of a cross-party group to raise awareness of neurological conditions
• 2026-01-05
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  FASD Ireland CLG 2 returns Health

  • Meeting with TD's/Senators
  • Invitation to speak at FASD Ireland & RCSI Research Launch
• 2025-09-22
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  Sage Advocacy Health

  • Information regarding the advocacy supports provided by Sage Advocacy for survivors of institutional abuse.
• 2025-09-21
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  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Awareness
• 2025-09-20
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  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
• 2025-09-19
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  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Migrant communities access to healthcare
• 2025-09-19
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  The Wheel Community

  • The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oireachtas committees and several attended in person.
• 2025-09-18
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  Mental Health Reform Health

  • The Mental Health Bill
• 2025-09-18
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  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs

  • YAP Ireland National Event 2025
• 2025-09-18
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  The Wheel Community

  • Policy staff from The Wheel were invited to address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development regarding our Pre-Budget Submission 2026.
• 2025-09-15
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  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-09-12
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  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-12
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  Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health

  • Lobbying by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association for the establishment of a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis and the additional services needed.
• 2025-09-02
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  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Emails to seek support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre
• 2025-09-01
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  Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health

  • Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant and ILFA members made representations to John Lahart who supported the launch of the prospectus report in Leinster House AV Room on the 11th June 2025
• 2025-05-21
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  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 members of Seanad Eireann.
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-21
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  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm 2 returns Health

  • Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
  • Engaged with Minister Rabbitte on implementation of the Autism Innovation Strategy
• 2025-05-21
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  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs

  • YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
• 2025-05-20
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  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Awareness
• 2025-05-19
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  MSD Health

  • Advocacy on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Policy in Ireland
• 2025-05-16
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  Down Syndrome Ireland Health

  • Email regarding medical care for people with Down syndrome
• 2025-05-15
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  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.
• 2025-05-15
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  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health

  • Reached out to former Health and Disability Committee members to invite to AV room briefing
• 2025-05-01
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  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
• 2025-04-29
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  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Emails to seek support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre
• 2025-04-29
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  Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health

  • Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework
• 2025-02-04
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  Arthritis Ireland Health

  • Arthritis Ireland invited ministers to attend a launch and demonstrate support for research report detailing the financial burden of living with arthritis.
• 2025-01-21
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  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm 3 returns Health

  • Met with Minister Rabbitte to discuss the work of AsIAm and autism policy in Ireland
  • Engaged with Minister Rabbitte's office on ambitions to maintain and expand AsIAm services in 2025
  • Engaged with Minister Rabbitte's office on the roll-out of the AAC Support Programme
• 2025-01-21
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  Pender & Associates Ltd Health

  • Sharing views on issues of concern to home care sector
• 2025-01-21
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  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
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  Rehab Group 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Letter signed by CEOs of all organisations in the ODG including Rehab CEO Barry McGinn (Chairperson NDSA) outlining response to Budget 2025 and priorities for Programme for Government. Letter signed by the following CEOs: Elaine Teague (CEO, DFI), Derval McDonagh (CEO, Inclusion Ireland), Des Kenny (Chair, Independent Living Movement Ireland), Philip Watt (Interim CEO, Mental Health Reform), Alison Harnett (CEO, National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers)
  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
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  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.
• 2025-01-20
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
• 2025-01-20
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  GSK Health

  • Older adults RSV pathfinder programme
• 2025-01-20
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  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Seeking Funding for Therapy Services delivered by Sensational Kids
• 2025-01-20
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  Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Health

  • IASLT issued a statement on recruitment concerns associated with the HSE Pay and Numbers strategy.
• 2025-01-20
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  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health

  • Correspondence to political stakeholders regarding MFI's General Election Manifesto.
• 2025-01-20
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  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
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
• 2025-01-17
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  Disability Federation of Ireland Health

  • Personal Assistance Services
• 2025-01-17
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  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-01-17
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  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Mental Health Reform's Mental Health Hustings
• 2025-01-17
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  Ability West Community

  • Public Meeting on future of Tuam's Toghermore site, hosted by Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
• 2025-01-16
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  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

  • Seeking the inclusion of specific commitments on children's palliative care in Programme for Government 2025.
• 2025-01-16
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  Inspired Health

  • The need for more funding in relation to respite care for people with Intellectual Disabilities
• 2025-01-16
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2025-01-16
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  Cuala Senior Care Limited Health

  • Sharing views on issues of concern to home care sector
• 2025-01-15
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns HealthEnvironmentSports and Recreation

  • Fair Deal & Support for Older People
  • Health - Primary Care Services - Rural Ireland
  • Water
  • Recreational Routes
• 2025-01-15
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  St.Christopher's Services Ltd. Health

  • Visit from Minister Anne Rabbitte
• 2025-01-15
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  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Launch event held in the National MS Care Centre
  • MS Ireland attended photocalls with Ministers Anne Rabbitte Stephen Donnelly to launch successful NAI Budget Campaign
• 2025-01-10
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  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Implementation of the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy and Investment in Services for People with Neurological Conditions
• 2025-01-10
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  Parkinson's Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Various politicians were lobbied to support increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland.
  • Various politicians were lobbied to support Parkinson's Ireland's election asks including increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland, recruitment of additional Parkinson's nurses, investment in regional neurology services and research..
• 2025-01-07
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  Galway Centre for Independent Living Health

  • Highlighting the lack of affordable accessible transport for Galway city and county.
• 2024-12-09
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  DEBRA Ireland Health

  • To inform the relevant parties we lobbied earlier in the year of the outcome of Prebudget Submission following a meeting with Minister Stephen Donnelly, who has agreed to support the submission.
• 2024-11-20
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  Viatris Ireland Health

  • Update from Viatris Ireland on data submitted to the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) arising from the HIQA public consultation undertaken regarding the Health Service Executive (HSE) Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme, and the subsequent report issued by HIQA.
• 2024-11-19
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  Migraine Association of Ireland Health

  • HSE 2025 addtional funding under S39 scheme
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a Health and Safety Authority notice was erected at a location (details supplied); the relevance of such a notice to the building and community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44083/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of hiring 100 nurse specialists across neuro services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41683/24]
• 2024-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing the number of consultant neurologists by at least six; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41684/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address a pension abatement liability being faced by a worker (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38575/24]
• 2024-09-26
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  Asked Education

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education the funding for mental health/counselling support provided to a school (details supplied); the number of hours this translates to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38304/24]
• 2024-09-24
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  SOS KILKENNY CLG Health

  • a letter to Minister Anne Rabbitte concerning underfunding of SOS Kilkenny and the critical cashflow situation faced by the organisation in October unless HSE confirm cashflow for remainder of the year
• 2024-07-23
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for a first appointment; the length of time they have been waiting to see an audiologist in CHO 2, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31289/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be seen by an audiologist in CHO 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31290/24]
• 2024-07-23
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the funding provided for all capital projects in Galway since 2020, broken down by the location, details of projects and final cost, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32028/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to enable the out-of-hours GP services in Galway since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32029/24]
• 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
• 2024-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the preparations his Department and the HSE are making to ensure that every baby in Ireland is tested for spinal muscular atrophy in the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme, as per his announcement in November 2023; when testing will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27304/24]
• 2024-06-26
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a parent with two children (details supplied) and others with type 1 diabetes who are on Medtronic sensors must now replace the sensor at their own expense in the event of failure due to technical difficulties, problems with insertion, or accidently being knocked off the body due to a cutback in monthly supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27573/24]
• 2024-06-18
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the medical cards for two children (details supplied); the reason they are being reviewed given the HSE said it would not be doing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26035/24]
• 2024-05-28
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be called for bilateral knee replacement; if he has been placed on the NTPF waiting list for surgery in a private facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23919/24]
• 2024-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for a first audiologist appointment in CH02; the length of time they have been waiting to see an audiologist in CHO2, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/24]
• 2024-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be seen by an audiologist in CHO2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18458/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a patient (details supplied) can expect to be called for the fitting of a permanent device to aid blood filtration; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of medical cards for persons (details supplied); the reason the cards were reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17132/24]
• 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
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he can request a response in relation to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 8 November 2023 surrounding the appointment of an audiologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4206/24]
• 2024-01-30
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he can request a response in relation to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 8 November 2023 surrounding the appointment of an audiologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4206/24]
• 2024-01-24
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  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the stage of approval the drug tabrecta is at; the timeline for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57081/23]
• 2024-01-17
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the complaint lodged (details supplied); the options open to a person in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1948/24]
• 2023-11-28
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who suffers from ADHD has been declined a long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52215/23]
• 2023-11-28
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 661 of 20 June 2023, if he will request the HSE issue a response to the question (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52477/23]
• 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
• 2023-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a grant for hearing aids, when they are in receipt of the State pension (non-contributory), live alone, have a full GMS card and the deterioration in their hearing has become a health and safety issue within their home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48931/23]
• 2023-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for a first appointment; how long they have been waiting to see an audiologist in CHO2, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48929/23]
• 2023-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be seen by an audiologist in CHO2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48930/23]
• 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 Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a patient (details supplied) has been placed at the beginning of another waiting list following the retirement of a consultant in University Hospital Galway, despite numerous referral letters being sent by their GP outlining the extreme deterioration of their condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47593/23]
• 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 Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the fitting of a permanent AV fistula is covered under GMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46596/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in each CHO area for the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023 that are waiting to have a permanent AV fistula fitted; how long each patient has been waiting in each CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46598/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his response to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45223/23]
• 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
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay (details supplied) in the admission of a young patient following a complex brain surgery who requires much-needed rehabilitation to aid progression; where on the list the patient is; when it is expected the patient will be admitted to the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38128/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason the public service record of a person (details supplied) is not being considered on entry point level given they have a pervious service record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29362/23]
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health whether a dentist can charge a medical card holder a fee for dental work due to the time elapsed since their last visit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26111/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of dentists that take medical cards in east Galway, in tabular form. [20571/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of dentists that take medical cards in Galway county and city, in tabular form. [20572/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2022-12-14
  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
• 2022-11-09
  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
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-02
  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
• 2021-11-24
  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
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Health (Amendment) Act 2020

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 82–44
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–66
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66
• 2021-06-02
  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
• 2021-02-25
  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
• 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
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce measures on public transport to ensure healthcare workers can get to work with capacity likely to become an issue as the country reopens; his further plans for healthcare workers to receive priority boarding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14042/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for orthodontic work in County Galway by waiting periods of zero to six months and one to two, three to four, four to five and over five years, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14016/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason teenagers are being left to stand outside while waiting to be seen in the CAMHS unit at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; if a temporary structure could be put in place to help facilitate socially distanced queuing that is less exposed; the protocol in place for persons left waiting at the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14019/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if there is a dedicated dementia unit in St. Brendan’s, Loughrea, County Galway; if so, if the unit is accepting new patients; if not, when it will be accepting new patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14040/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list for St. Brendan’s, Loughrea, County Galway; the length of time they will be waiting to be admitted; if they can be admitted to the dementia unit at St. Brendan’s as a matter of urgency due to a diagnosis of severe dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14041/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when he will be increasing the medical card gross income limits for those over 70 years of age which were due to be introduced in July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12963/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had their home help hours reduced from ten to five hours and then to three hours; if the hours will be increased again; the reason there has been such a delay in commencing the home help; when a person will be assigned to provide the home help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13111/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be provided with the special bed for their home due to their long-term illness; when it will be delivered to the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13112/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance if crèches will be able to add additional employees to the temporary wage subsidy scheme either for the purposes of increasing staff numbers to meet public health requirements or to substitute for members of staff who are not prepared to recommence work. [11748/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the HEA has not issued guidance to NCAD, Dublin, on the running of the MSc in medical device design, which normally runs through the summer until 20 August; the return date for students on the course; if they will be provided a refund in view of them being unable to fulfil in-class practical work; when summer courses are expected to commence more generally; the public health advice for running such courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12355/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the steps he and agencies under his remit are taking to minimise the impact of Brexit on the supply of medicines to patients here; the engagement he has had on the matter with the European Union; the details of discussions he is having on the matter with his ministerial colleagues in the UK Government; the measures he plans to put in place to help protect the medicines and pharmaceutical export sector in the event of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12043/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on medicines by the State; the amount or percentage that related to generics and biosimilars, respectively; his plans to increase the use of generics and biosimilars; the saving achieved in biosimilars and generics in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12044/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the preparations undertaken to prepare for a new national pricing and supply of medicines agreement in view of the fact that the current agreement expires in July 2020; the estimated savings that will be generated from the new agreement; the engagement he has had in the past 12 months with industry and other stakeholders on the matter; when negotiations will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12045/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if guidance will be provided to childcare providers that wish to make structural amendments or additions to their premises to meet Covid-19 health guidelines; and if these providers will need to reapply for fire certificates and planning permission. [11750/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention was drawn to the report by an organisation (details supplied); his views on whether greater reforms are possible to achieve more sustainable and affordable medicines for patients here; the engagement he or his officials have had on the matter with the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9830/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention was drawn to the report by an organisation (details supplied); his views on whether greater reforms are possible to achieve more sustainable and affordable medicines for patients here; the engagement he or his officials have had on the matter with the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9846/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the consultation he or his officials have had with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to medicines supply in the context of Covid-19; the steps that were taken to ensure that vital medical supplies were protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9861/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the steps he took during the response to Covid-19 to protect patients from medicines shortages; the engagement he has had on the matter with an organisation (details supplied) and other organisations; the engagement he has had at European level on the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9862/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a report by an organisation (details supplied); his views on whether greater reforms are possible to achieve more sustainable and affordable medicines for patients; the engagement he or his officials have had on the matter with the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9863/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which decisions will be made regarding childcare access in which there is an excess of demand, for example, if essential healthcare workers will receive priority to access. [8420/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if partners can attend the birth of their child in Portiuncula Hospital; the restrictions in place for the birthing process in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7557/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the partner of a woman in labour can attend the birth in University Hospital Galway; if an alternative person can attend if the partner is unable to attend; the advice being offered by the HSE for such cases in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7700/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when childminders will be able to recommence providing services to parents that are healthcare workers, essential workers and all parents in their own homes and in the home of the child. [7608/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of claims submitted to the State Claims Agency relating to Covid-19; the number of expected claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5642/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that may be restricted from attending large social gatherings such as weddings as referenced in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business under phase 5 of community health measures; the meaning of to be restricted in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5813/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the projected number of smear tests that have not been carried out due to Covid-19 restrictions; the date normal operating times are expected to commence; the expected date for full capacity to be restored for carrying out smear tests; the plans in place to work throughs backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6145/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the public health advice available on the phased reopening of crèches as outlined in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, published on 1 May 2020; her plans to facilitate these reopenings; the way in which she aims to facilitate the lack of capacity due to an increase in social distancing that will be required in crèches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5641/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childminders can continue to care for children in their own home as opposed to going to the home of the child, as long as they are adhering to social distancing, hygiene and other public health advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5827/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State will be providing insurance cover and indemnity to those who sign up to the scheme to provide childcare in the homes of essential healthcare workers if no insurance cover can be secured elsewhere; if discussions had taken place with insurance providers before announcing the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5908/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a strategy is being developed to facilitate childminders restarting their service; if public health advice has been sought on this issue; the public health advice offered in order that childminding can restart; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6230/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the public health advice offered regarding grandparents having to mind their grandchildren when parents return to work in circumstances in which there is limited capacity or service at their normal childcare provider; the supports her Department is putting in place for such parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6385/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when St. Brendan’s community nursing unit, Loughrea, County Galway will be open to new respite admissions; if the legionella issue at the unit has been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3963/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds in the system by hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4321/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of ventilators the HSE has in each hospital in tabular form; if additional ventilators have been ordered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4436/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the stock levels of medical oxygen the HSE has in each hospital in tabular form; if additional medical oxygen has been ordered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4437/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the date on which the children’s part of the review of the operation of the Mental Health Act 2001 will be released; the reason it has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4502/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the progress being made in advancement of the Youth Mental Health Pathfinder project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4503/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of fair deal applications by persons (details supplied); the position of each on the waiting list; when the scheme will commence for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5072/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list for decompression surgery and a spinal fusion in Merlin Park University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2796/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for intervention support in Galway and Roscommon ASD, by one, two, three, four and more than five years, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2823/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children offered an outsourced assessment by Galway and Roscommon ASD in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2824/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the serious delays in the reimbursement of daratumumab Darzalex combination therapy (details supplied) for patients with multiple myeloma; the reason for the delay; when the therapy will be reimbursed and made available to patients here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the provision of an occupational therapist to assist a person (details supplied) as previously recommended by the local HSE services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2955/20]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason the combined immunotherapy treatment of ipilimumab and nivolumab is not funded as a first line treatment option for advanced renal cell carcinoma but appears to be funded for melanoma cancer; his plans to fund such a combined immunotherapy treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51099/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the expected number of hours to be provided for home help in 2020 in each CHO; the estimated level of funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51211/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours provided by external agencies by county in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the amount spent on external agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51212/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a nursing unit (details supplied) is not taking respite admissions at present; when it will be accepting same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51264/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a student (details supplied) who did not receive the HPV vaccine in 2018 due to an illness cannot be administered Gardasil 9 in 2019 and is being asked to take Gardasil 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51293/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason the level of reimbursement for a person (details supplied) is only €3,426 when the surgery costs £5,665 under the cross border directive; his plans to increase the level of reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49696/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason the position of ECC P142 permanent healthcare assistant, theatre at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, as advertised in September 2019 has not been filled even though a transfer request into the position has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49990/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason Tusla used the definition of a competent person in its guide to fire and planning requirements for early years services re-registration and change of circumstances process document as it is defined in the code of practice for inspecting and certifying buildings and works, as opposed to the definition outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50209/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason to date in 2019 more than 1,530 persons over 75 years of age have endured emergency department wait times of more than 24 hours at University Hospital Galway. [48773/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he does not include children with diagnosed mental health issues in the transport scheme for children with special educational needs; the cost of including such children in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48567/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if a child with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is entitled to a medical card regardless of the income of the parents in view of the fact it is a rare disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49026/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the provision of home help hours has been curtailed in some counties due to an embargo on the use of external agencies; if so, when the embargo came into place; when it will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46222/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver on the 2016 review of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts, which recommended changes to remuneration structures for community pharmacy contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45591/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of detained medicines that are bought over the Internet; and his views on the growing danger posed by illegally purchased medicines that typically can be of dubious quality, contaminated with unsafe fillers, have the wrong ingredients, not enough active ingredient or fake packaging. [45592/19]
• 2019-11-06
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the withdrawal of the school transport resource from a school (details supplied); if transport to the school is only provided for children with special educational needs as opposed to those attending due to mental health issues; if so, the policy this is based on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44337/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the commencement of the HSE genetics programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45590/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the review on personalised medicine will be completed; the date on which this will be available to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45589/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to undertake a public consultation with stakeholders on the development of the genetic healthcare strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45587/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the consultation he has had in 2019 with an organisation (details supplied); his views on the importance of investment in clinical research as a key priority to help achieve better outcomes for patients; his further views on the need for a public information campaign to inform persons regarding the value of health research; his further views on the role of genomics in developing personalised therapies for patients with rare or ultra-rare diseases; his policy plans in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44545/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on the health consequences arising from the delay in implementing a nationwide smoky coal ban; when he last raised the issue directly with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment; when he is scheduled to meet the Minister or his officials to discuss the issue; if his attention has been drawn to the recent report by the EPA on air quality here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44546/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide training for HSE staff on genetic screening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44667/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of patients that will benefit from whole genome sequencing; the steps he will take to ensure the adequacy of trained professionals to provide such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44668/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) will have to wait three years before gaining access to support services to aid in education; the position of the child on the waiting list for support services; the estimated date for the provision of supports; the interim supports that can be provided to the child's parents and school in order that the child can continue in education in a primary school setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44939/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided to each county under the HSE capital programme expenditure in each of the years 2016 to 2018 to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45212/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours provided in each county in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45213/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided to each county for mental health services in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45214/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided to each county for adult disability day services in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45215/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided to each county for adult disability residential services in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45216/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours and day-only respite sessions accessed by children and adults with a disability in County Galway in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and date in 2019; the number of requests for respite that were granted and refused in each of the years; the amount spent on respite in County Galway in each year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43053/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for speech and language assessments in primary care in CHO 2 in each county by periods (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43193/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for a hearing test in primary care in CHO 2 in each county by periods (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43194/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with an intellectual disability in residential care in County Galway in each year from 2014 to date in 2019, in tabular form; the number of adults with an intellectual disability waiting for residential care in County Galway at present; the length of time they have been waiting by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43195/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an eye test in primary care in CHO 2 in each county by periods (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43196/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for a dental test in primary care in CHO 2 in each county by periods (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43197/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an assessment of autism spectrum disorder in each county by periods (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43198/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an assessment of ADHD in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43199/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an assessment of dyslexia in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43200/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an assessment of dyspraxia in each county by periods (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43201/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a hip operation in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43202/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a knee operation in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43203/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a cataract operation in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43204/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a scoliosis procedure in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43205/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a tonsillitis procedure in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43206/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an eating disorder assessment in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43207/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an assessment for addiction, including drugs, alcohol and gambling in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43208/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for access to CAMHS in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43209/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an assessment for osteoporosis in CHO2 in each county by periods (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43210/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the timeline in which he will commence discussions with an organisation (details supplied) regarding a new contract to replace the previous community pharmacy contractor's agreement which dates back to 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43591/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver on recommendations contained in the 2008 Dorgan report which recommends tiered fees index-linked to the present day and into the future be paid to community pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43592/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his genomics strategy for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43593/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to increase access rates and referral rates for genetic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43594/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount paid out by the HSE for legal or expert fees between 2014 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the external firms used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42722/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding paid to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42465/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will honour the commitment he made at a conference (details supplied) to expand the role of community pharmacies to include the full and immediate national roll-out of a minor ailments scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42466/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the expansion of community pharmacy services to include a minor ailments scheme and the provision of chronic disease management services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42467/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure greater levels of genetic testing for cancer and ultra-rare diseases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42468/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to consult with charities and patient organisations on whole genome sequencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42469/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if a patient representative is informed of meetings due to take place between patients and HSE staff and-or management in cases in which a patient has requested the presence of same; the person or body with responsibility to inform the patient representative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41789/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the role of a patient representative in meetings between patients and the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41790/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason parents are encountering delays in obtaining birth and death certificates for babies born at Portiuncula hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41791/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if all staff charged with operating ultrasounds have had their qualifications verified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41792/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of the recommendations listed in the external independent clinical review of the maternity services at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, that have been fulfilled; the recommendations still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41793/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the 2019 targets in place for the outpatient waiting list in the Children’s Health Ireland Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41209/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists employed by the HSE by county; if such positions are full-time; the number of vacant positions for child psychologists in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41547/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant positions that need to be filled, both temporary and permanent, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41294/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 352 of 1 October 2019, when the HSE is expected to conclude its review of the doctor at Portiuncula Hospital; if the doctor is continuing to work at Portiuncula Hospital or other hospitals while under review; if not, if they have been suspended; if the doctor is still being paid; if all patients of the doctor will be informed once the review is complete; if the Medical Council will be informed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41330/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant consultant positions, temporary and full time in Galway University Hospital; when such positions will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41058/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme at the end of September 2019; the average wait time; the length of time waiting by local health area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41059/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the INIS requirements regarding private medical insurance for non-EEA students undertaking full-time education here; if his attention has been drawn to the recent decision by the Health Insurance Authority regarding the removal of the current policy; if his Department has been engaging with the Department of Health on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39465/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a decision by the Health Insurance Authority that will see a significant rise in the cost of international students' private medical insurance; if his Department has assessed the polices the other providers can provide; the estimated increased cost; if those policies will include repatriation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39440/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he has considered amending the Health Insurance Acts to remove international students from the definition of health insurance contract in the same way that other temporary residents are excluded regarding the decision by the Health Insurance Authority that will likely lead to a significant increase in the cost of private medical insurance for international students studying here and in view of the lack of clarity on other policies that include repatriation available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39441/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the provision of the new 50-bed unit in Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39442/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of reviews of doctors taking place in Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39443/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists employed by the HSE and-or children’s physiotherapy services in County Galway; if there are vacancies for physiotherapists treating children in the county; if so, the number of such vacancies; the length of time that each vacancy existed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39444/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the community general adult staffing levels in CHO 2 as recommended in a Vision for Change in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39445/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the involvement he or his Department has had in the preparation of the clean air strategy; the organisations he has consulted with in relation to the strategy; the meetings he has held with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39446/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the estimated average annual cost of operating the various supports such as medical cards that were extended under the Redress for Women in Certain Institutions Act 2015 since the inception of the scheme. [35365/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that accessed the various supports such as medical cards that were extended under the Redress for Women in Certain Institutions Act 2015 since its inception. [35366/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on the provision of services specified under Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Act 2015 in each year since its initiation; and the number of women that have benefited from the section of the Act in each year in tabular form. [35769/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted for alcohol and drug related illnesses in hospitals in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, including inpatient visits and to accident and emergency units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36638/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for disability services by county in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32686/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of long-term stay beds available in Raheen Community Hospital, Scarriff, County Clare; and if a person (details supplied) that is a patient fulfils the criteria to obtain a long-term stay bed at the facility. [32762/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of feasibility studies conducted by his Department in County Galway in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the names of each project being studied; the amount allocated and drawn down for each study; the person or body that sought each study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32944/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the average annual cost of providing a medical card under the redress for women resident in certain institutions scheme. [30714/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the work to develop a scheme to support survivors of mother and baby home institutions; the supports being considered under the remit of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30715/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the work of the working group established between her Department and that of the Department of Health with regard to supporting mother and baby home survivors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30704/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment in CHO 2 of a child health governance team to provide oversight for the implementation of the healthy childhood priority programme. [30200/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if a clinic has been established to support the homecare community intervention team in County Galway in association with University Hospital Galway. [30201/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if a chronic disease programme has been established in CHO 2 to develop integrated care for patients managed by their general practitioners and the acute hospitals. [30202/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the expansion of the homeless multidisciplinary team (details supplied) in CHO 2; and the number of additional staff in whole-time equivalent terms recruited to date in 2019. [30203/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if all frontline mental health staff in CHO 2 have access to Children First mandatory training. [30204/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adults with an intellectual disability in County Galway in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [29918/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for children with an intellectual disability in County Galway in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [29919/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adolescents with an intellectual disability in County Galway in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [29920/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for residential care for adults with an intellectual disability in County Galway in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [29921/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in residential care in County Galway. [29922/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of respite facilities and opportunities for persons with disabilities nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29923/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he has access to the information collated at local area level for parents of children and adults requesting respite for each CHO; if there is information on requests granted and refused in each of the years 2011 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29924/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from disability service providers regarding their concerns in relation to providing respite for adults with disabilities within CHO 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29925/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of respite weeks provided in each of the past three years for CHO 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29926/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the criteria used for respite care for persons with disabilities; if the age of the carer is taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29927/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities between 30 and 40 years of age still being cared for by their parents; his plans for respite for such persons in view of the fact that their carers are older; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29928/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the funding allocation for providing respite care in 2019; the amount drawn down to date in 2019; if funding will be utilised for providing respite care in CHO 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29929/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he has met with the Ministers of State with special responsibility for disability and with special responsibility for mental health to discuss the impact of the lack of home help hours being allocated and the impact on persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29930/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the system of assessment in place that assigns a woman with disabilities 0.7 personal assistance hours until 31 December 2019;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30047/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff dismissed due to cases of medical negligence, either clinical or general, in each hospital group in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28730/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of medical negligence brought by speciality in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28731/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of medical consultants whose contracts include service development hours; the specialities in which they work; the system in place to monitor the way in which consultants fulfil their service development hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28732/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of service development hours consultants spent in public hospitals in each hospital group in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of service development hours consultants have spent conducting private clinics in public hospitals in each hospital group in the same period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28733/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the ages of children waiting for a dental appointment in CHO 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28734/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the ages of children waiting for an eye test in CHO2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28735/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the ages of children waiting for a hearing test in primary care in CHO 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28736/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the ages of children waiting for a speech and language assessment in primary care in CHO2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28737/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 278, 279 and 366 of 26 February 2019, the status of the revised proposals regarding the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28738/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided for mental health services in each county in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28780/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children that ended up having to access adult mental health services in each county in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28781/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the provision of primary care centres in Portumna, Gort and Headford, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27815/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the review of maternity services in Portiuncula Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27814/19]
• 2019-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of investigations carried out by health and safety officers or fire officers at licensed premises such as nightclubs and late bars during late night hours of 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. by county in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, to ensure the premises are adhering to their assigned cap in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27119/19]
• 2019-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of investigations carried out by health and safety officers or fire officers in each county to monitor capacity at venues hosting underage discos when such events are being hosted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27120/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funding provided for counselling and mental health supports in third level institutions in each academic year 2013-14 to 2018-19 in tabular form; the number of students accessing such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26514/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the compensation paid by the HSE in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, for negligence claims at each hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26517/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of reviews of health and safety standards conducted at Traveller accommodation units in each local authority; the system in place to conduct such reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26504/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the targets set out for the uptake of HSE HPV vaccination programme for the years 2014 to 2019, in tabular form; the detail of the HPV immunisation uptake statistics provided by the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre for the school years 2014 to 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25755/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if all children received their MMR booster vaccine in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25756/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the targets set out for the uptake of the MMR vaccination programme for the years 2014 to 2019, in tabular form; the number of children that received their MMR vaccination for the years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25757/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the targets set out for the uptake of each vaccination under the primary childhood immunisation schedule for the years 2014 to 2019, in tabular form; the actual number of children that did receive each vaccination under the schedule in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25758/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in CHO2 waiting for an appointment in categories and for periods (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25759/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in CHO2 waiting for an eye test in primary care; the number waiting for periods (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25760/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in CHO2 waiting for a hearing test in primary care; the number waiting for periods (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25761/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in CHO2 waiting for a speech and language assessment in primary care; the number waiting for periods (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25762/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for scoliosis surgery in CHO2; the length of time they are waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25763/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25442/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25450/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to a service (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25451/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to a centre (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25452/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to an association (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25453/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to a group (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25454/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25455/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of financial support provided to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the non-financial supports provided to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25456/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials or political staff were recipients of tickets and-or hospitality from an organisation (details supplied) during the term of office of a person; the details of each occasion tickets and-or hospitality was provided by the organisation during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18764/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the legislative and regulatory framework governing the collection and use of patient genetic data under health research regulations; his plans to upgrade the law in this area; the measures under way at European level in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18765/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the publicly funded health facilities here that have given permission for the collection of genetic data; if permission for this has been granted; the legal or regulatory basis being used to permit the collection of genetic data from patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18766/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists employed by the HSE and-or children's physiotherapy services in County Galway; if there are vacancies for physiotherapists treating children in County Galway; if so, the number of such vacancies; the length of time each vacancy has existed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13834/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the recommended number of full-time HSE physiotherapists for County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13835/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the construction of the new 50-bed unit in Portiuncula hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12213/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if efforts have been made to increase the funding for respite care services for children in care with disabilities. [12068/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his Department or agencies under his remit have conducted a systematic review of the supports and services being offered in a case (details supplied) which was reviewed in 2018. [12069/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his Department or agencies under his remit have conducted a review of the services and supports which are offered to children in care who have disabilities; and if so, if this report will be published. [12070/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his Department or agencies under his remit have developed performance metrics to monitor and measure the outcomes of children in care with disabilities. [12071/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there has been an engagement between the Department of Health and her Department on formulating a national policy to support children in care with a disability. [12118/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated through his Department and or the HSE for the provision of services to persons suffering from gambling addiction in each of the years 2015 to 2018; the number of persons availing of such services in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11292/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10418/19]
• 2019-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age on the physiotherapy waiting list by local health area in tabular form; and the numbers waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [8869/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a radiology appointment in Temple Street Children’s University Hospital; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [8759/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a radiology appointment in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [8760/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a radiology appointment in Tallaght Children’s University Hospital; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [8761/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons diagnosed on an annual basis with ASD and AAH in each CHO, in tabular form; the number by age ranges (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2018, by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively in tabular form. [6170/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively in tabular form. [6171/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively in tabular form. [6172/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively in tabular form. [6173/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area awaiting a podiatry appointment in primary care at the end of 2018 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5963/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area awaiting an ophthalmology appointment in primary care at the end of 2018 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [5964/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area awaiting an audiology appointment in primary care at the end of 2018 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5965/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area awaiting a dietetics appointment in primary care at the end of 2018 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5966/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area awaiting an oral health appointment in primary care at the end of 2018 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5967/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area awaiting a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of 2018 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5968/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason 3,135 persons have been waiting for an outpatient consultation in University Hospital Galway since before 1 January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5258/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5639/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be approved for home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3994/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the avenues available to support a person (details supplied) in receiving funding to pay a nursing home bill which accumulated over four weeks while awaiting fair deal approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4337/19]
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 83–51
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [52637/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [52638/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively [52639/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [52640/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age in each LHO area waiting for an oral health appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [52641/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the measures that will be taken to reduce the number of bed days lost owing to delayed discharges in hospitals in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50728/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 10 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–69
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–88
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–84
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the response from the HSE as a result of reviewing counselling and talk therapy services with the view of improving access and services to an organisation (details supplied). [48999/18]
• 2018-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a procedure will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [47559/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to address the long outpatient waiting times in Galway University Hospital in which 5,772 persons are waiting more than 18 months for an appointment. [43579/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–11
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the supplementary report into the CervicalCheck screening programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40838/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of the HPV test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40839/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on the performance achievement policy for the Health Service Executive; if he is satisfied that full compliance with the policy has been achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40840/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of implementing the recommendations of the 2017 external report on the national screening service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40841/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on the performance achievement policy of the Health Service Executive; if he is satisfied that full compliance with the policy has been achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40997/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of implementing the recommendations of the 2017 external report on the National Screening Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40998/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of initial assessments of need of children with disabilities that are carried out per community healthcare organisation annually. [40999/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the qualifications that must be held by assessment-of-needs officers; the number of officer positions nationally; his views on whether this number is adequate in meeting assessment demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41000/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the pre-economic crisis budget for the dental treatment services scheme will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41001/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding being provided to an autism support organisation in each CHO area in each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41002/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the provision in 2018 in each CHO area for autism assistance dogs for persons who may require one; the provision made in each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41003/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the 2017 review of the HSE National Review of Autism Services - Past, Present and Way Forward 2012 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41004/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that physiotherapists within the Health Service Executive who have submitted a section 38 registration application to CORU and are awaiting approval have not been allowed to continue to work as physiotherapists after 30 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41241/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the number of physiotherapists within the Health Service Executive who have been downgraded to work as physiotherapy assistants while awaiting CORU registration and the impact it has on patient care will be examined; if this will be considered a break in service for employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41242/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of CORU physiotherapist registration processing times; if he is satisfied that processing times are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41243/18]
• 2018-10-03
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

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

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

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescent mental health intellectual disability teams that have been set up nationally in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40037/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children with complex intellectual needs awaiting assessment appointments in CHO 2 by age and length of time waiting (details supplied) in tabular form. [40038/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to reinstate the motorised transport grant further to the review committee set up in 2013; when recommended conditions will be attached to the grant; if the primary legislation has been drafted; if the policy proposals have been brought to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40042/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of a facility (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39167/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed at a facility (details supplied); the number of service users who are enrolled to attend services in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39168/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason for the development of a site (details supplied); and the timelines and dates for same. [39169/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove means-testing for medical cards for children who are orphaned and cared for by family members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39202/18]
• 2018-09-26
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 · 2 divisions

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–55
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–56
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the legal status of children arising from embryos stored in facilities abroad which were created in a clinic in advance of the commencement of the Child and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if the parents of the embryos will be able to apply for parentage of these children. [34325/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the outpatient action plan will contain measures to help children waiting long periods for rheumatology appointments. [28319/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on comments made by the Office of the Ombudsman for Children that it is disappointed with the lack of progress in relation to young persons struggling with serious mental health issues that are trying to access the emergency supports they need. [28320/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of initial assessments of need of children with disabilities that are carried out by community healthcare organisation annually. [27826/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the qualifications that must be held by assessment of need officers; the number of officer positions nationally; his views on whether this number is adequate in meeting assessment demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27827/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the pre-economic crisis budget for the dental treatment services scheme will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27828/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reports of section 13 of the Mental Health Act recorded on the PULSE system in 2016 and 2017, by each district in tabular form. [24557/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out a national scheme to allow children who do not need medical or surgical management to be examined in the community by optometrists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24271/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out the Sligo cataract scheme nationally with optometrists and hospital eye departments working together; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24272/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to amend the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 to include a ban on below invoice cost selling in view of the fact that minimum unit pricing will be delayed pending the formation of a power sharing executive in Northern Ireland in order to ensure the practice of retailing cheap alcohol at below cost cannot continue in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24617/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on introducing a ban on below invoice cost selling of alcohol to augment minimum unit pricing in view of concerns that minimum unit pricing will not impact the pricing of premium branded alcoholic products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24619/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on introducing a ban on below invoice cost selling of alcohol in view of the fact that minimum unit pricing would still legally allow for a six pack of beer to be discounted by as much as €4.50 from its invoice cost which could not happen if there was a ban on below invoice cost selling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24620/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the average height of children here aged between 6 to 18 years of age according to Irish data or comparative international data which his Department has access to by age bracket and gender in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24621/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the rationale for the selection of a 1.2 metres separating barrier contained under section 22 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015; if this was developed using scientific best practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24622/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on the reason a 1.2 metres separating barrier contained under section 22 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 will reduce the visibility of alcohol to children in view of the fact that the height of the barrier equates to the height of a seven year old according to recent UK statistics (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24623/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the budget set aside for the roll-out the three-year action plan for the NDS from 2017 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24626/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department received applications from Galway County Council to extend the speed limit at a school (details supplied) on the grounds of speed and health and safety for persons locally using the school in each of the years 2010 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24589/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Galway County Council roads department applied to the Department of Justice and Equality or the local Garda division for a reduction in the speed limit on the N17 at a school (details supplied) due to health and safety concerns outlined by the board of management, parents and teaching staff; if so, when the application was submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24611/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on amendments made to section 22 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 from a child protection perspective in view of he fact that the separation barrier must only be 1.2 metres in height, the average height of a seven year old according to recent UK research (details supplied); if she was consulted in the drafting of this legislation from a child protection perspective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24624/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied with section 22 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 from a child protection perspective in view of the fact that children over seven years of age will continue to be exposed to alcohol in a supermarket setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24625/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have home help hours approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23856/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23873/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the external independent clinical review of maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. [23507/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will be announcing new measures to address the long waiting times for paediatric outpatient appointments. [23508/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of prisoners awaiting admittances to the Central Mental Hospital from various prisons by prison as of 23 May 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23741/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of female prisoners awaiting admittances to the Central Mental Hospital as of 23 May 2018 by prison, in tubular form; the way in which he plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of male prisoners awaiting admittance to the Central Mental Hospital as of 23 May 2018 by prison in tabular form; the way in which he plans to address issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23744/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a hip replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23364/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the 2017 United Nations Committee against Torture made a recommendation to the State on mental health provision to hire additional medical personnel and psychologists and enable the referral of prisoners requiring specialised medical care to medical facilities without delay; if this has occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the last audit was carried out on all prison services specifically examining prisoners mental health, addiction and health needs for each prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23747/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the criteria that determine an inmate getting access to mental health supports while in prison; the make-up of each mental health team by prison in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23749/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of victims of the swine flu vaccine that are included in the number of cases the State Claims Agency presented to Dáil Éireann in April 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20862/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of victims of the swine flu vaccine included in the number of cases drawn to the attention of the State Claims Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20921/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for an orthodontic appointment. [19659/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she or her predecessor met with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and-or the Minister for Health to discuss the way in which orphans and those caring for orphans could be better supported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17540/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason Galway local health office, LHO, experienced a reduction of 44,145 home help hours in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17044/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding being provided in the 2018 health budget to open the 28 additional inpatient beds in University Galway Hospital; when these beds will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15220/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of winter home care packages provided during the winter periods 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18, respectively, by county and in tabular form. [15221/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of home care packages provided during budget years 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively, by county and in tabular form. [15222/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the cost of providing winter home care packages during the winter periods 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18, by county in tabular form. [15223/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the cost of providing home care packages during the winter periods 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18, respectively, by county and in tabular form. [15224/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of transitional care beds provided during the winter periods 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18, respectively, by county and in tabular form. [15225/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the cost of providing transitional care beds during the winter periods 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18, respectively, by county and in tabular form. [15226/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a procedure will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [12342/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a charge of €80 which certain hospital groups have imposed on persons with haemochromatosis requiring venesection; his views on whether it is an unjust charge which mainly affects persons who have neither a medical card nor health insurance; and his plans to review the annual ceiling charge for same (details supplied) [11634/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to regulate the piercing and tattoo sector; the status of guidelines on the sector; the age of consent for such procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7491/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the improvement in waiting times expected during 2018 for the 15,000 plus children waiting over a year for an outpatient appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6419/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of an invalidity pension is not eligible for Versatis patches under the reimbursement support through the special drug request section. [6554/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) that is deemed a priority case will be seen by an orthopaedic consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6581/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in releasing a death certificate from Ballinasloe hospital (details supplied.). [4226/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of adult, child and adolescent patients per annum who require mental health external placements; the locations of these placements; the services they provide, by each CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4528/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if there is a staffing recruitment and retention plan for mental health services in CHO2, in view of the significant whole-time equivalent gaps for community general adult services, community child and adolescent mental health services and psychiatry of old age services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4529/18]
• 2018-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent general practitioners per CHO area; and the number registered to provide free care to children under 6 years of age per CHO, in tabular form. [3523/18]
• 2018-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent public health nurses per CHO, in tabular form. [3524/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the lack of apprenticeships in areas such as health and social care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1114/18]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a second carer in Merlin Park in order to be able to transfer them from care in County Wicklow to County Galway. [53317/17]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health further to Question No. 279 of 29 November 2017, if this figure includes persons under 18 years of age entitled to access free general practitioner care by virtue of a medical card; and if not, the number of persons under 18 years of age entitled to free general practitioner care either through the general practitioner visit card or the medical card. [53221/17]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his Department's estimate of the number of persons under six years of age who will be entitled to free general practitioner care in 2018 to 2021 respectively; and the estimated full-year cost in 2018 terms of providing such coverage. [53222/17]
• 2017-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of times section 12 of the Mental Health Act 2001 was invoked in each of the years 2015 and 2016 and to date in 2017 by An Garda Síochána, by division, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52420/17]
• 2017-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of times section 12 of the Mental Health Act 2001 was invoked in each of the years 2015 and 2016 and to date in 2017 between the hours of 6 pm and 9 am; the number that occurred at the weekend and bank holidays by division, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52421/17]
• 2017-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the HSE and his Department have developed a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health policy for adolescents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52478/17]
• 2017-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the policy regarding building a community nursing home and the prevention of displacement of existing private providers that live in close proximity thereto (details supplied). [52479/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 7 December 2016, if he plans to bring back the motorised transport grant following on from a review committee set up in 2013; if so, when; the conditions that will be attached to the grant; if the primary legislation has been drafted; and if the policy proposals have been brought to the Government. [52075/17]
• 2017-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are eligible for general practitioner visit cards. [50983/17]
• 2017-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are eligible for medical cards. [50984/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the drug Constella 290 mg OD is covered under the medical card scheme here; and when this drug was removed from distribution in pharmacies here (details supplied). [50101/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of weeks in the year respite centres (details supplied) are contracted to be open for; and the number of weekends they provided service in each of the years 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [50103/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the process by which a person will be accepted and receive full-time residential care in a centre (details supplied). [50104/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive full-time residential care in a centre. [50105/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the way in which personalised budgets or individualised funding is administered through the HSE in circumstances in which a person has a disability (details supplied); if parents can apply for part of the funding to employ a personal assistant for the days their child is not in the service and is engaged in alternative activities; if they must be out of the service to receive this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49155/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed 50-bed extension for Portiuncula Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48195/17]
• 2017-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 457 of 10 October 2017, the position regarding cancelled surgery for persons resulting from repairs being carried out at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; the location to which staff are being deployed; the location to which the ten orthopaedic consultants are being deployed; and the timeframe, locations and waiting lists for priority surgery. [45295/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for surgery. [43814/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to fast-track children in care to access CAMHS in a speedier manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42880/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the processes and services available for children with intestinal failure transitioning from the national paediatric unit at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42887/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the qualifications required for a person to deliver psychological counselling and therapeutic services to young and elderly persons suffering from mental health issues in the private or public sectors. [42888/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the CEO of West-North West Hospital Group Saolta has responded to persons (details supplied) on the loss of their baby; if these persons can view their file; when the persons will have the details of the completed review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42950/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a case (details supplied) will be fully assessed in view of the fact it has been awaiting assessment since 8 September 2017. [42220/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the position regarding cancelled surgery for persons resulting form repairs being carried out at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; the location to which staff are being deployed; the location to which the ten orthopaedic consultants are being deployed; and the timeframe, locations and waiting lists for priority surgery [42446/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that one of the three surgeons in Portiuncula Hospital is possibly seeking an official transfer to University Hospital Galway (details supplied); the person that signed off on same; and his views on whether this is a downgrading of services at Portiuncula Hospital. [42009/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he has approved a measure (details supplied) used for assessing persons for home care supports and packages at University College Hospital Galway; the scoring system with regard to community supports; and the way in which low, medium and high carer vulnerability is decided. [42094/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he approved a measure (details supplied) used for assessing persons for home care supports and packages at University College Hospital Galway at the time it was approved; the person that approved it; and if it operates in other counties. [42095/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the way in which the routine, significant, critical and multiple care needs are being defined by the home care forum group of University College Hospital Galway and the HSE. [42096/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the additional clinics in place to deal with the waiting list in south County Galway in view of the difficulty in recruiting a community ophthalmologist to ensure that children are seen in a timely manner, taking cognisance of clinical need and clinical urgency, in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and the number on the waiting list for three, six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 months, respectively. [42098/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce the long waiting times for primary care ophthalmology appointments being experienced by persons under 18 years of age in County Galway. [40962/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health to set out the amount of funding that his Department assigned in 2016 and to date in 2017 to the nurture programme. [34176/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34104/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national pre-natal oral health programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34105/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme for 0 to 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34106/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme for special care, including nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34107/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme for children and adult mental health care patients that are designated patients under the auspices of the HSE or other such agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34108/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount Tusla provided to the Health Service Executive for the provision of child counselling services in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; her plans for the agency to take over the direct provision of child counselling services; and if she or the agency have examined providing child counselling services via family resource centres. [33973/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount her Department spent on aftercare for children not in foster care or in the direct care of the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and the number of children in this regard. [33979/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting the allocation of an appointment time from CAMHS, child and adolescent mental health service, by age group (details supplied) and by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31250/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason a person (details supplied) was refused both a general practitioner and a medical card on the basis of all information supplied; and if he will review the case. [29626/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the report into maternity services in Portiuncula hospital will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29072/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a paediatric diabetic specialist will be appointed at university hospital Galway. [29071/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in receipt of a primary medical certificate in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017, by county, in tabular form. [27025/17]
• 2017-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see a rheumatology consultant; and the average timeframe for waiting, by county, in each of the years 2014 to 2016 in tabular form. [26187/17]
• 2017-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant rheumatologists, clinical nurse specialists, advanced nurse practitioners, physiotherapists and occupational therapists that specialise in children's arthritis that are employed by the HSE (details supplied); and the CHO in which they are based in each of the years 2011 to 2016 in tabular form. [26188/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of child and adolescent mental health service beds currently being provided for children under 18 years of age in counties Galway, Roscommon and Mayo, respectively; and the number of beds that would be in place if the recommendations of A Vision for Change were fully implemented. [25479/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the supports a person with a foetal alcohol spectrum disorder can avail of on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25588/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the design and upgrade of the N63 from the Abbeyknockmoy health centre to the monastery gates includes a road side boundary with a double wooden fence and a hawthorn hedge in the centre as previously carried in section B during the recent upgrade of the N63 at Abbeyknockmoy; if the same criteria apply for sections A and C; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25831/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the upgrade of the N63 from the Abbeyknockmoy health centre to the monastery gates; if the current location of the 80 mm diameter group water scheme pipe and the transfer connections to the 350 mm and 400 mm have been taken into account; his further plans to deal with this issue; if he has liaised with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25832/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has allocated funding for the removal of stone walls which form part of the stretch of the N63 from the Abbeyknockmoy Health Centre to Monastery gates; the compensation to landowners for the removal of same, as previously paid in section B which was €200 per meter, in view of the fact that there are cases in which the same persons were paid for section B and are awaiting confirmation for section A and C; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25835/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24586/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to include asthma in the long-term illness scheme or on another targeted scheme such as a chronic disease card (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23545/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to conduct a study to show savings his Department could make regarding accident and emergency visits, bed occupancy or primary care visits from asthma sufferers and those diagnosed with asthma if they were to have access to preventative asthma medication either through a long-term illness scheme or a chronic disease card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23546/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to assist Portiuncula Hospital improve ambulance turnaround performance, in view of the fact that just 11.5% of ambulance calls at the hospital were cleared in less than 20 minutes during February 2017 [20753/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the proportion of mothers who breastfeed their babies; the action the HSE is taking to increase the level of breastfeeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20754/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason for a change of policy by the HSE west (details supplied) to convalescent care discharge from UCHG and Portiuncula hospital; and if the HSE will revert to policy committed to in 2012 which respects a person's right to choose the location they receive care. [19384/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the licence approval of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20655/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the underspend in the fair deal scheme in each of the years 2011 to 2016 on the basis of approval versus spending, by county, in tabular form. [20661/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if the management of University Hospital Galway has outsourced bed management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20662/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the cost of having bed management outsourced as opposed to bed management in-house. [20663/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the overall budget for providing nursing home care and convalescent care in HSE provider settings as opposed to private and voluntary care settings for each of the years 2011 to 2016; the number of beds and the numbers employed each year in each setting, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20664/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason the medical board of appeal was unable to issue a certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concession) Regulations 1994 to a person (details supplied). [20683/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason the medical board of appeal was unable to issue a primary medical certificate for disabled drivers and passengers to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20684/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the process and services that are available to persons living with intestinal failure transitioning from the national paediatric unit at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16604/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of consultation between her Department and the Department of Education and Skills and-or the Department of Health on necessary supports for children with a disability who are in mainstream early childhood services; and if she will provide the national strategy to support these children. [15222/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the level of funding his Department is allocating to a cancer support centre (details supplied) that provides support for children with a cancer diagnosis. [15155/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when he will provide funding for an administrator and secretarial assistant for an organisation (details supplied) that provides a counselling service, treatment rooms and physiotherapy weekly for persons diagnosed with cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15296/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were registered and diagnosed as having a congenital condition causing loss of eyesight as of December 2016, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15297/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of additional CAMHS personnel which each CHO plans to recruit in 2017 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12124/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the detail of the distribution of funding for home care packages, which will be divided between hospital and community sectors under the supervision of the head of social care with responsibility for administering the funds for Galway city and county. [11470/17]
• 2017-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be called for surgery at St. James's Hospital. [7747/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason children in County Galway are failing to access early intervention in occupational therapy and speech and language services despite the new AIM programme (details supplied). [7404/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the guidelines and timeframes set out by his Department, under the access and inclusion model, AIM, programme for cases in which a child has been diagnosed with autism, for first consultation with the designated professional to ensure that early intervention is delivered by occupational, speech and language and behaviour management therapists; if there is a patient charter for disability under the new AIM model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7393/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels in the occupational therapist department working in early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7394/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels in speech and language early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7395/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels in behavioural management early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7396/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent staff and temporary staff working in speech and language early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7397/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent staff and temporary staff working in occupational therapy early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7398/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent staff and temporary staff working in behavioural management early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7399/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of days lost to certified and uncertified illness, maternity, unpaid leave and force majeure on the speech and language early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7400/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of days lost to certified and uncertified illness, maternity, unpaid leave and force majeure on the occupational therapy early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7401/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of days lost to certified and uncertified illness, maternity, unpaid leave and force majeure on the behavioural management early intervention teams for each of the years 2013 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [7402/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when fibromyalgia will be included on the lifelong limiting illness list (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6263/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason there has been a reconfiguration of physiotherapy services in east Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4678/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to speed up the provision of outpatient appointments in the three children’s hospitals in Dublin, in view of the fact that more than 7,000 children were waiting more than a year for an outpatient appointment at the end of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4677/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to introduce greater awareness and prevention of mental health problems for children and young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3761/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the data his Department gathered and the findings it has made regarding the side effects of swine flu vaccine on adults and children; if he met a group (details supplied); if not, if he will facilitate a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the plans of the HSE to fund a national narcolepsy service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1507/17]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he plans to bring back the motorised transport grant following on from a review committee being set up in 2013; if so, when; and the conditions that will be attached to the grant. [39015/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on maternity services in University Hospital Galway following the departure of two key members of staff in recent months. [38043/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason 3,635 persons were waiting more than a year for inpatient and day-case treatment in University Hospital Galway in October 2016; and the reason the numbers waiting more than a year have increased by 5,000% since April 2014. [38042/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant paediatricians currently employed in approved posts. [37201/16]
• 2016-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if his Department, or a body under its aegis, has considered any proposals for improving pricing transparency for private health insurance; and his views on whether the opacity of pricing in the sector has a negative impact on the cost of health insurance for households. [36490/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason surgery is not being sanctioned in UCHG due to hospital pressure; and when a person (details supplied) will receive a reliable date for surgery. [36139/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason St. Brendan's Community Care Unit Mortuary was closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34429/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if a drug (details supplied) can be legalised here. [32731/16]
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views regarding the delivery of home help packages and the persons available for delivery of service; his further views on the ongoing issue of unanswered phones in Galway home help offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32174/16]
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on the delivery of home help packages; if he will confirm the persons available for delivery of service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32250/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will prioritise an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Galway as a matter of urgency in view of the fact that this person is waiting indefinitely as a high-priority case for surgery; if he will issue a date for the operation; the reason surgeons have to wait in a lottery from month to month to be able to perform surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31902/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on the September 2016 figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund which showed that 1,805 persons are waiting more than 18 months for an outpatient appointment in Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30653/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on the September 2016 figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund which showed that in excess of 5,000 children are waiting more than a year for an outpatient appointment in the three children's hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30652/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels for specialist mental health services for particular high-risk groups of children who require urgent attention; the number of mental health and intellectual disability consultants for children currently in-post throughout the country (details supplied). [30904/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for young women leaving State care, particular those with mild intellectual disabilities who are pregnant or with young children (details supplied); and the steps being taken to address this. [30605/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the amount of the health budget in budget 2017 that was set aside for persons with dementia; and the amount in 2016 (details supplied). [30906/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his plans to prioritise child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, for children in care; and the way in which he will achieve this [30911/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the policy and strategy will be developed in relation to the recommendations in the Children’s Mental Health Coalition Someone to Care report to develop a policy statement and national strategy to address the mental health needs of children and young persons in care and detention. [30912/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ~ abstained on the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health to reassess a person (details supplied) under the fair deal scheme as the person's situation has changed. [23660/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on where Children First and health and safety legislation implies two adults must hoist, toilet, change and clean a child, as in any clinical setting, yet, the National Council for Special Education reports his Department has no such ruling in place for school teachers or special needs assistants; the reason one adult and one child would be compromised in an educational and special needs setting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23363/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the way special educational needs organisers who are neither medical nor educational professionals can adjudicate on the veracity or otherwise of such professionals' recommendations as to the needs of children (details supplied). [23358/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on proposals that two special needs assistants, for example, can adequately tend to the acute care needs of six children simultaneously (details supplied). [23361/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on where Children First and health and safety legislation implies two adults must hoist, toilet, change and clean a child, as in any clinical setting, yet the National Council for Special Education reports that the Department of Education and Skills has no such ruling in place for school teachers or special needs assistants; the reason one adult and one child would be compromised in an educational and special needs setting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23364/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the administration of medicines by medically untrained teachers and special needs assistants in primary schools is a potentially dangerous situation (details supplied). [23367/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of outpatients waiting more than a year for a consultation in University Hospital Galway. [20971/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health his Department's plans for addressing levels of childhood obesity; and the measures his Department is taking to promote better nutrition, healthy eating and increased levels of physical activity among children and young persons. [15261/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the low rate of breastfeeding here. [20972/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, provided to the Health Service Executive for the provision of child counselling services in each of the years 2014, 2015 and 2016 to date; her plans and proposals for the agency to take over the direct provision of child counselling services; and if she or the agency has examined providing child counselling services via family resource centres. [21150/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount her Department spent on aftercare for children not in foster care or in the direct care of the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2014, 2015 and 2016 to date; and the number of children in this regard. [21176/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that Ireland has the lowest number of social workers undertaking postgraduate research among any developed country; his views on the fact that the current systems for social worker training as well as applied social work research represent best practice; his further views that there is scope to improve ongoing upskilling and on-the-job training of social workers; and if he will consider putting into place a fund to support the attainment of postgraduate qualifications and-or the undertaking of postgraduate research by social workers. [19156/16]
• 2016-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Galway County Council has sufficient staff to work efficiently and to comply with health and safety regulations. [16392/16]
• 2016-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in cancer patients receiving compression sleeves in County Galway. [16585/16]
• 2016-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he will reassess the assessment of a person (details supplied) under the nursing homes support scheme if the person's situation changes. [16372/16]
• 2016-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the piloting of an information technology programme through Ability West in County Galway. [16357/16]
• 2016-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the extensive recruitment plans he is putting in place to ensure the immediate employment of theatre staff at University College Hospital Galway, given that the hospital is finding it difficult to recruit theatre staff. [16358/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when he will appoint a paediatric diabetes specialist at University Hospital Galway in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13763/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of difficulties with many children being unable to access essential medical and dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13762/16]
• 2016-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of women BreastCheck screened in quarter 4 of 2015 and quarter 1 of 2016, by age 65, 66, 67, 68 and 69, by local authority, in tabular form. [13843/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the drug ibrutinib, Imbruvica, produced by a company (details supplied) will be available on the market for patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, CLL. [13455/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when the position for the paediatrics diabetes specialist in University College Hospital Galway will be filled (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8147/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status regarding staffing (details supplied) at the orthodontic unit at University College Hospital Galway. [8100/16]