Charlie McConalogue

Fianna Fáil · Donegal

Activity on Health — 621 events (29 lobbying · 542 questions · 78 votes) full profile →

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Parkinson's Ireland Health

  • Wrote to the elected representative to lobby for the HSE to provide funding for Parkinson's Ireland to run exercise classes in Donegal.
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol health information labelling
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–86
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

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

  • Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Re-launch All Party Group on Rare Diseases. Update on the need for a new National Strategy for Rare Diseases, including background data on rare diseases in Ireland and the challenges that people living with rare diseases face.
• 2025-05-14
  LOBBY
  NCBI Budgetary matters

  • Priorities for people who are blind or vision impaired
• 2025-05-06
  LOBBY
  Diabetes Ireland Health

  • To seek sustained investment in supporting people living with diabetes and promote a more strategic approach to addressing longterm improvements making huge government cost savings, increase Oireachtas members awareness about the scale and severity of diabetes and its impact on society and to work together to seek ongoing government commitment to a long-term innovative strategic framework for managing diabetes with committed annual funding.
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Epilepsy Ireland Health

  • Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Macra na Feirme Agriculture

  • Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships 2024
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  National Infertility Support and Information Group Health

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

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec Food

  • Department of Health engagement on regulation
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  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
  LOBBY
  Veterinary Ireland Agriculture

  • Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Agriculture

  • Meeting with the Tánaiste
  • National Risk Assessment 2024
  • Roundtable on Agriculture with the Taoiseach
  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns HealthEnvironmentEU AffairsAgricultureSports and Recreation

  • Fair Deal & Support for Older People
  • Health - Primary Care Services - Rural Ireland
  • Water
  • EU - Mercosur Trade Deal
  • Programme for a New Government
  • Recreational Routes
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Local Government

  • Launch of Donegal Rising video
• 2025-01-10
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

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

  • 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..
• 2024-11-21
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland Health

  • Boost breastfeeding support, deliver timely interventions for children with developmental delays, Expand childhood mental health services to meet growing demands
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-07-10
  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
• 2024-02-28
  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
• 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
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-10-25
  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
• 2023-05-31
  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
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-01-25
  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
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-02
  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
  Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 6–4
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 4–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 4–6
• 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
• 2021-11-24
  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
• 2021-10-06
  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

  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 for the motion motion passed · 125–5
• 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
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the BreastCheck unit will be coming to a town (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12469/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when practising reflexologists can commence work (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11378/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has received an application for acarizax to be added to the reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8581/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of workplace inspections that have taken place by the Health and Safety Authority in meat factories since the Covid-19 emergency emerged in March 2020 to ensure worker protection by county in tabular form. [7834/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when chiropodists can reopen for business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7807/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if pharmacy students that are taking up full-time frontline roles within the health service during the Covid-19 pandemic will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6102/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 391 of 3 December 2019, the progress made in relation to securing a site (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6103/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the assistance available to the dentistry profession (details supplied) during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6194/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his attention was first drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) was bringing workers into Ireland; the actions taken as a result of this development at departmental level in view of Covid-19 with respect to public health advice; and the number of meetings and conference calls he held with his ministerial colleagues in this regard. [5841/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of support under the long-term illness scheme by county; the conditions for which the scheme has been granted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4207/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a drugs repayment fund request for persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4387/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme will be announced for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3011/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in the reopening of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/20]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the financial supports in place to assist those who have additional costs as a result of having chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis and COPD; if he will consider providing additional payments to assist with the day-to-day living costs (details supplied) associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51083/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a second consultant for a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51630/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to maintain the exports of Irish brown crab to the Chinese market in view of the fact fishermen rely on this species for an income (details supplied); the reason the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, changed the procedure for the Irish sector by insisting that the export health certificate would only be issued on production of a compliant cadmium result from a sample submitted for testing by the Marine Institute; if the SFPA was offered an opportunity to join fellow EU agencies engaging with the Chinese authorities to have the standard for cadmium adjusted to bring it in line with EU regulations; the position decided upon by the Irish authorities on this latter point; and if the authorities consulted with fishing representative stakeholders in forming this position. [51381/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out the BreastCheck mobile unit to a town (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49992/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the BreastCheck mobile unit will be rolled out to a town (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49993/19]
• 2019-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a reassessment will be carried out on a medical card application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49161/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his long-term plans for a number of community hospitals in County Donegal including the community hospital in Lifford, Ramelton and St. Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48863/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of works at Carndonagh Community Hospital; if a contractor has been appointed; when works are scheduled to commence; the timeline for completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48864/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for ENT appointments at Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47931/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 14 May 2019, the status of the recruitment process of an autism therapist post in Inishowen, County Donegal the disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47185/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 418 of 9 July 2019, when funding will be made available to enable a facility (details supplied) to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47302/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47336/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there will be a mechanism for Tusla and public health nurse referrals under the new national childcare scheme similar to the community childcare subvention programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46115/19]
• 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 Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove age restrictions associated with the provision of the FreeStyle Libre device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45053/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a lymphedema nurse to Letterkenny University Hospital; if not, his further plans for patients in County Donegal that require the specialist services of such a nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45275/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the Buncrana primary care centre, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45335/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide adult intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder speech and language therapist posts to cover Inishowen, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45342/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding has been ring-fenced for organisations (details supplied); if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42964/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason autoimmune hepatitis is not listed under the long-term illness scheme; his views on whether it is a long-term illness that requires consistent management and impacts on health; if he will consider including it in on the eligibility qualifications under the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43352/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated in budget 2020 to the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2020; and the 2019 allocation and funds spent to date. [42848/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount granted to animal welfare charities in each year since the enactment of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 in tabular form; and the charities in receipt of such funding on an annual basis. [42850/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason IV drips are not being administered to patients when required in community hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40656/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of works at a community hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39323/19]
• 2019-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 416 of 21 May 2019, the status of the recruitment of a key worker for teenagers with physical sensory disabilities in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38979/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to reinstate the rehabilitative training allowance for new students; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37214/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the assessment of Acarizax under the provision of the community drugs scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31837/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to the HSE of providing one hour of traditional respite for a child aged four to 17 years of age; the estimated cost of providing one hour of traditional respite for a person aged 18 to 24 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32711/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of portal inspectors, plant health inspectors and administrative support staff employed in his Department at the end of June 2019, by Civil Service grade and division; the number of such staff that will be operational on 31 October 2019, in tabular form. [34258/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position Ireland will take with respect to the new EU animal health law Delegated Act to impose 30 day pre-movement testing for TB on all herds that are more than six months tested; if he has consulted with farm organisations on this; and the likely increased costs that this regulation will cause. [31215/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to make the FreeStyle Libre device available to all patients with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29123/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of plans regarding a community hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29131/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on orthodontic treatment by grade and length of waiting time at Letterkenny University Hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29241/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 26 February 2019, when funding will be made available to enable a facility (details supplied) to reopen; if his attention has been drawn to the effect the closure of the facility is having on persons that avail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29506/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a second consultant for a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29697/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when an outreach clinic for patients in County Donegal will be reinstated; the reason this has not taken place to date; the efforts being made to resume the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29698/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–81
  • ✓ voted for Amendment again put: motion passed · 78–41
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when capital funding for the development of St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, Ramelton Community Hospital and Lifford Community Hospital will be allocated to ensure they meet HIQA standards and retain and expand their existing bed numbers in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27807/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his long-term plans for a number of community hospitals in County Donegal including the community hospitals in Lifford, Ramelton and St. Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27806/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason gynaecology services have been removed from a community hospital (details supplied); if they will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27525/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a post (details supplied) in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27533/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme will be announced for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; the reason for the delay in finalising same to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27908/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 131 of 4 April 2019, his plans to introduce a three year cap on farm businesses assets in circumstances in which a family successor commits to continue to farm the asset for a period of six years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28126/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a response will issue to an interim response (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28135/19]
• 2019-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the figures in respect of a service (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27158/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists attached to a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26375/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26408/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a cross-direct route national working group for alcohol-related brain injury as recommended by a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health in early 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26414/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the €250,000 funding committed to support community action on alcohol will be allocated to support the implementation of community action and within the local drugs and alcohol task forces; the way in which the funding will be spent; if additional funding over and above that committed will be provided to support the implementation of community action on alcohol strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26416/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the national guidelines for post-mastectomy products (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25822/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if recruitment in order to fill a number of vacancies in a department in a hospital (details supplied) will be approved in order to allow the service to operate at full capacity and avoid sending tests to private laboratories as a cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25092/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of staffing arrangements in a department in a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25093/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in a department in a hospital (details supplied); the full title of the positions that are vacant; the funding required to fill all vacant positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application was closed even though the requested information was submitted on time for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25185/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if investigations have been carried out into appointing a paediatric neurology team to an area (details supplied); the service in place for neurology patients in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25237/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) is not covered by the medical card; if he will review this situation in view of the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23179/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to invest in neurology services in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23504/19]
• 2019-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a medical review of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) will be finalised; if this will be processed as soon as possible in view of the significant medical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23099/19]
• 2019-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason further financial evidence is being sought in the case of a person (details supplied) for a medical card eligibility when the review was sought on the basis of medical need; the reason further financial evidence has now been requested for a second time despite the previously requested financial information being provided in full; if the application will be finalised immediately in view of the medical need associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23101/19]
• 2019-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in view of the complex medical need involved in same; the reason further financial details are being requested despite a review being sought on medical need and in view of the fact that financial details have already been provided as part of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23106/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress made on a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; the steps taken to date in finalising a new scheme since the old schemes were closed over six years ago; the remaining measures to be undertaken in order to finalise a new scheme as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22235/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the working group report on the model of care for lymphoedema; the actions that will be carried out following same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21409/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 823 of 26 March 2019, the position regarding the provision of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21411/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the submission of a business plan for additional staffing in a service (details supplied); the position of the HSE on same; when he expects same will be approved and finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21449/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the turnaround times for cross-border directive applications; the average time it is taking for each application to be finalised in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21450/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status in relation to the recruitment of a key worker for teenagers with physical sensory disabilities for County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21811/19]
• 2019-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied); if the application will be finalised without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21207/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his long-term plans for a number of community hospitals in County Donegal, including the community hospitals in Lifford, Ramelton and St. Joseph's, Stranorlar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20918/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the capital investment that will be provided in order to ensure long-stay beds numbers will continue to be maintained at hospitals (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20919/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an autism therapist for Inishowen, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20864/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the assessment on the provision of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18650/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of a ward (details supplied); when the ward will reach full capacity; the efforts being made to reopen it as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19417/19]
• 2019-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application review for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18151/19]
• 2019-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal was closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a service in a hospital (details supplied); if cover has been secured to continue the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18016/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided for a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17355/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a new residential premises (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16136/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme for the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16148/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a three-year cap on farm businesses' assets in circumstances in which a family successor commits to continue to farm the asset for a period of six years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15822/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the barriers for beef exports to Iran in view of the fact that a veterinary health certificate for the export of beef was agreed in 2013. [15784/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a minor injuries unit at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15026/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of posts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12735/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 560 of 6 November 2018 to outline the status of his plans to invest in neurology services in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13369/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a premises (details supplied) will be offered for sale on the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13379/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a second consultant for a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13469/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when an outreach clinic (details supplied) for patients in County Donegal will be reinstated; the reason this has not taken place to date; the efforts being undertaken to resume the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13470/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a service at a hospital (details supplied) in County Donegal; if staff and equipment are in place to commence the service; if so, the reason this service is not being offered to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13471/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application was closed in view of the fact that the applicant was a cross border worker and is entitled to a medical card under EU regulations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13513/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 688 of 6 November 2018, the position of the HSE regarding the provision of the drug; if there has been further contact from the applicant regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13600/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a service (details supplied) in County Donegal; if the HSE is actively seeking potential interested midwives in order to offer the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13602/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medicine (details supplied) is not covered by the medical card; if consideration has been given to amending same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14180/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if recruitment has commenced to staff the short-stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital; the number of staff and the grade of each which have been advertised for the ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12021/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the short-stay ward will open in Letterkenny University Hospital; the preparations the HSE has under way to ensure it is open promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12020/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 468 of 22 January 2019, if the shortage of the drug has now been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11334/19]
• 2019-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 18 December 2018, the status of a model of care; when same will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10980/19]
• 2019-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10994/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 547 of 6 November 2018, the status of the reimbursement of Translarna from a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10291/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide adult intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder speech and language therapist posts to cover an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10313/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of a ward at a hospital (details supplied); the recruitment that has taken place to date in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10758/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of portal inspectors, plant health inspectors and administrative support staff employed at the end of December 2018 by Civil Service grade and division; and the number of such staff that will be operational on 30 March 2019, in tabular form. [10282/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a final response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10102/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue for a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7815/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of delays being experienced by women in relation to smear test results; his plans to ensure that smear test results are made available sooner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7861/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 28 February 2018, the status of a pilot programme; if results are available from the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8054/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in the cross-border directive unit; the number of these who are HSE staff; the number of these who are agency staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8299/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he has received a submission seeking additional resources for the cross-border directive unit; the number of staff that have been requested; when the submission was received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8300/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received by the cross-border directive unit in each of the past five years; the number of these which were approved for reimbursement in each of the past five years; the amount paid in reimbursements in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8301/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by the Health and Safety Authority on farm safety initiatives; the number of inspections in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of fatalities on farms in this period annually; the percentage of farm fatalities out of total workplace fatalities recorded by the HSA as a percentage in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7645/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of funds allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the amount expended in each such year; the amount allocated in 2019 for farm safety initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7646/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason documentation is being requested from a person (details supplied) from the medical card section in view of the fact it has already been provided; if a decision will be expedited regarding same in view of the medical circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7571/19]
• 2019-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7273/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of a ward at a hospital (details supplied); if the first tranche of beds have now been opened; when the remaining beds will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6318/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug Daxas is not covered under the medical card scheme; his plans to include this drug under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6765/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he has held discussions regarding the future of the cross-Border directive, in particular regarding patients accessing services in Northern Ireland post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6064/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the short-stay ward will open in Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal; the preparations the HSE has under way to ensure it is open promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5121/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if recruitment has commenced to staff the short-stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal; the number of staff in addition to the relevant grades which have been advertised for the ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5122/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the medical provisions of the basic safety standards directive have now been finalised; if a proposal (details supplied) has been accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5509/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of the drug Savitex; when he expects the assessment to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5538/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he expects a replacement scheme to be in place for the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5637/19]
• 2019-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding will not be delayed for a project (details supplied) in view of the overrun of the funding for the national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4902/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding is available for IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3809/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason the medical card section requested self-employment details from persons (details supplied); if the matter will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3432/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide figures in relation to a service (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3460/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if autoimmune hepatitis is covered under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2324/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who would be eligible for a medical card under EU regulations as a cross border worker has to have their application assessed under a household means test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2453/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of plans regarding a community hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2850/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a shared diabetes centre of excellence between Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2904/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the access persons with type 1 diabetes attending Letterkenny University Hospital have to psychology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2905/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the staffing details of a team in a hospital (details supplied); if the members of the team are permanent posts; if there are vacancies on the team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2909/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason for ongoing delays with cervical smear results; the actions taken to combat these delays (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3055/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 426 of 18 December 2018, the position regarding the shortage of the drug; the status of the availability of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3079/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54082/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason information confirming cessation of business is not being accepted by the Primary Care Reimbursement Service in the case of a person (details supplied); if the application can be reviewed and reassessed in view of the medical circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54382/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if cross-Border workers will retain their entitlement to a medical card after Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1323/19]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 131 of 20 September 2018, when a response will issue to an interim reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52712/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 3 October 2018, the status of the position of the HSE on the report of a working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52949/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a drug (details supplied) is no longer available; when it will be made available again; if he will ensure this occurs as soon as possible in view of concerns of patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53220/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of a ward (details supplied); if funding has been released to recruit the staff required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52584/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the replacement schemes for the motorised transport scheme and the mobility allowance; when he plans to announce the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52590/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a patient who is in long-term care in an institution needs to attend an outpatients appointment in a general hospital, the person or body responsible for taking the person to and from the appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51801/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the person or body responsible for bringing a person to and from an appointment in cases in which a patient who is in long-term care in an institution needs to attend an outpatient's appointment in a general hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51809/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 4 December 2018, the number of children waiting on orthodontic treatment by grade and length of time waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52020/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if recruitment has commenced to staff the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital; if so, the number of staff and the relevant grades that have been advertised for the ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50538/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the short stay ward will open in Letterkenny University Hospital; the preparations the HSE has under way to ensure it is opened promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50590/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when clients of a hospital (details supplied) will be moved to a community setting; the long-term plans for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50183/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of children in each grade on the waiting list for orthodontic treatment in a hospital (details supplied) in tabular form; the length of time they are waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50409/18]
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the maximum bed capacity at a hospital (details supplied); the number of these beds that are occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49921/18]
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a hospital (details supplied) is operating at maximum bed capacity; if not, the reason all available beds have not been brought into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49922/18]
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 5 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–61
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1761 of 24 July 2018, the position regarding service provision at a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48950/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the current review of the legislation bringing in changes to the terms and conditions of farm businesses' means for the fair deal scheme will address the issue of the five year period within which a farm business or home can be calculated for the purposes of the fair deal scheme after it has already been transferred to a new owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49166/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of discussions he has had with his colleague in the Department of Health regarding changes to be introduced relating to the fair deal nursing home support scheme; if a date has been agreed; and when the changes will be introduced. [48830/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of orthodontists employed by the HSE to cover County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48685/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be called for orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48721/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the changes announced in budget 2018, with respect to the fair deal scheme and the future treatment and possible discount on chargeable assets for farms and business, will be introduced in primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48829/18]
• 2018-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to carry out maintenance works in a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47241/18]
• 2018-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47353/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to make FreeStyle Libre available to persons over 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46936/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46500/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the plans the Health Service Executive has to re-open a walkway bridge (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46960/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by the Health and Safety Authority on farm safety initiatives; the number of inspections in each of the years 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of fatalities on farms in this period annually; the percentage of farm fatalities out of total workplace fatalities recorded by the HSA as a percentage in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46455/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of funds allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2016, 2017 and 2018; the amount expended in each such year; the amount allocated in budget 2019 for farm safety initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46456/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to bring proposals to Cabinet regarding the replacement scheme for the mobility allowance and the motorised transport scheme; the reason for the delay in finalising a replacement scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46329/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions between his Department and the Department of Health on the implementation of an agreed statutory instrument on the extension of country of origin labelling to loose meats of swine, sheep, goats and poultry. [46448/18]
• 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
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to issue the reimbursement of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44841/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to invest in neurology services in a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44924/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a consultant to a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45315/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 27 June 2018, the status of the HSE’s investigations on the provision of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45507/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the position regarding the use of e-cigarettes as a means of smoking cessation; if his attention has been drawn to recent reports in the UK which promote their use (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45591/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application by a person (details supplied) has not been processed under EU regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45777/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the three year cap for the fair deal scheme for farm families and small business owners; when it will be put in place; if the cap will apply to fair deal recipients that are already on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44271/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the short stay ward will open in Letterkenny University Hospital; the preparations the HSE has underway to ensure it is opened promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43298/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if recruitment has commenced to staff the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital; the number of staff and relevant grades which have been advertised for the ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43297/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to create a centre of excellence in diabetes care in the north west in view of the fact that there is no centre of excellence in diabetes care above the Dublin and Limerick line; his further plans to increase the level of staffing in the diabetes team in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43303/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans for maintenance works in a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43336/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018

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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in a medical card application by a person (details supplied) being finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42180/18]
• 2018-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount granted to animal welfare charities in each year since the enactment of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2013 in tabular form; and the charities in receipt of such funding on an annual basis. [41658/18]
• 2018-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to ensure the all-island animal health and welfare strategy is maintained in a hard Brexit scenario; and the status of discussions he has had with authorities in the UK and Northern Ireland in this regard. [41663/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a psychologist for a school (details supplied); if a psychologist is in place; when the psychologist position became vacant; if it has been advertised; his plans to fill it in the near future; if there is a full-time school aged team psychologist based in Letterkenny, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40597/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if access to new treatments for MS patients (details supplied) will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41051/18]
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a funding submission made to the HSE over a year and a half ago will be approved in view of the ongoing number facing long delays in accessing the local hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40370/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a HSE working group report on the development of a model of care for lymphoedema and lipoedema; when he expects this report to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40138/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 28 February 2018, the status of the pilot programme; if there are results available from the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40223/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the cost of his Department's stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2018; the number of staff deployed from his Department for the week; and the cost of same. [40355/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the provision of an art assist device on the medical card scheme has been considered for patients who have been prescribed same by their doctor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39241/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to including an art assist device on the medical card scheme for persons who have been prescribed it by their doctor (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39271/18]
• 2018-09-26
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a consultant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38271/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has made progress on securing a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38510/18]
• 2018-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the operational details for an outreach clinic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38068/18]
• 2018-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE's investigations into the provision of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38205/18]
• 2018-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme for the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance will be finalised; when the new scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38208/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37060/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the Health Service Executive, HSE, is engaging with section 38 hospitals to assess the possibilities for improving opportunities for hospital staff to apply for transfers between section 38 hospitals and HSE hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37183/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a reply will issue to parliamentary question No. 176 of 17 May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37368/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason the medical card section is seeking renewed information on an application by a person (details supplied) despite the fact this was provided to it through the course of the application; if this file can be reviewed with a view to processing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37522/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a review of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) was not undertaken despite being forwarded to the section in advance of the deadline for review; if this review can now take place without delay in view of the fact the information has been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37523/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application by a person (details supplied) was closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36663/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application by a person (details supplied) was closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36664/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to the confirmation that 1,000 new customs and veterinary inspectors will be hired in the event of a no-deal hard Brexit scenario, the estimated impact in terms of resourcing for export certificates and health certificates required for third country exports in March 2019; and the contingencies in place for the necessary infrastructure to be of sufficient scale to allow for the seamless export of thousands of tonnes of food product to third countries weekly and to ensure there is no delays in this regard. [36947/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of knowledge transfer group participants who have and have not completed animal health measures, respectively, by county, in tabular form. [36949/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 907 of 17 April 2018, the status of the basic safety standards directive; if a proposal has been further considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32701/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available to invest in Ramelton Community Hospital, St. Joseph's Community Hospital and Lifford Community Hospital in County Donegal to ensure that long-term beds are maintained and expanded into the future (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34722/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if an industrial dispute is impacting on a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34723/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a request for increased service provision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34724/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of community based accommodation to residents of a centre (details supplied) in County Donegal; if recruitment has commenced for a new manager of the centre; if the centre will be painted in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34729/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if Carndonagh Community Hospital will be painted; when it was last painted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34730/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a new day centre facility will be made available to service users of the day service centre at the James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Carndonagh, County Donegal; if a contract has been agreed for the provision of a new centre; when service users will move to the new centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34731/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons approved for home help services in County Donegal who have not yet received a service; the number of months each approved applicant has been waiting by month in tabular form; his plans to recruit additional home help staff; the number of staff employed by the service for each of the past five years; the number of hours provided by the service in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34732/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the level of service provision at a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34733/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress on reopening the short stay ward in Letterkenny University Hospital in autumn 2018 with 19 additional beds; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34736/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a consultant led urology service at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34737/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses recruited by the HSE in County Donegal using the discretionary permission provided to recruit through a local process rather than through the national recruitment service; the number of nurses from the recruitment drive allocated to each service or hospital in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34738/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of farm safety inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Authority; and the number of new inspectors hired in 2017 and to date in 2018, for farm safety. [32196/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by the Health and Safety Authority on farm safety initiatives; the number of inspections in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; the number of fatalities on farms in this period annually; the percentage of farm fatalities out of total workplace fatalities recorded by the HSA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32197/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2017 and 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32198/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the provisions in farm schemes to provide mental health advice and supports in this area. [32200/18]
• 2018-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application by a person (details supplied) who has submitted certified farm accounts and a social welfare assessment has not been accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29792/18]
• 2018-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the targeted amount in terms of tonnes and euro value of the export to Qatar of Irish beef, sheepmeat and poultry following the agreement with Qatar's Ministry of Public Health. [29920/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the Children and Families Relationships Act 2015 (details supplied); when it will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28762/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a funding submission made by a hospital (details supplied); when he expects same to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28872/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is being asked for certified accounts in respect of a medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28873/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the data sharing arrangements between the Revenue Commissioners and the medical card section for the purposes of establishing means; the reason the HSE seeks certified accounts and notices of assessments in instances in which a person is self-employed but whose earnings are so low that tax returns do not need to be filed with the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28936/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if approval will be forthcoming for a request for additional funding of €1.8 million from Letterkenny University Hospital to enable it to open an additional 20 bed ward and staff it appropriately in order to address an issue with persons waiting on trolleys for hospital admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27817/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the new transport support scheme will be established; the reason for the delay in establishing the new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28084/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE's discussions regarding the availability of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28117/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will consider setting up a specialist centre for a condition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27463/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be compensated for the cost of a cervical smear test to be carried out in a laboratory here. [27481/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE working group report on the development of a model of care for lymphoedema and lipoedema; when he expects this report to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27566/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the details in relation to a service (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28078/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if minutes from a meeting (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26324/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a shared diabetes centre of excellence for Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of advanced nurse practitioner posts that will be allocated in 2018; if a previous commitment that two advanced nurse practitioner posts will be allocated to a hospital (details supplied) will be adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26371/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the negotiations between his Department and the farming organisations with a view to introducing a cap on the number of years farmland can be calculated as an asset for the purposes of making contributions towards the fair deal scheme; his plans to reduce the number of years an asset must be transferred to a family member before it becomes ineligible as an asset for means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24392/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of staff allocated to a respite centre (details supplied) in County Donegal; if there is sufficient staff in place in order to be able to operate the centre at full capacity; the number of places available at the centre when it is at full capacity; the number of full-time care staff at the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25352/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a commitment that was given to a person (details supplied) by the HSE in County Donegal to have full-time residential care in place by May 2018; the reason this has not occurred; when it is likely that this full-time residential care will be made available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25369/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the expansion of a clinic at a hospital will be considered in view of the fact that it does not cater for all persons in County Donegal dependent on their condition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25473/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for surgery for hip and knee replacements after the initial outpatients consultation by an orthopaedic consultant in Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25502/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the waiting times to be seen by an orthopaedic consultant for an initial hip and knee consultation in Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal for routine and urgent referrals, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25554/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if approval will be forthcoming for a request for additional funding of €1.8 million from Letterkenny University Hospital to enable it to open an additional 20 bed ward and staff it appropriately in order to address an issue with persons waiting on trolleys for hospital admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23257/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding will be available to a group (details supplied); if so, when the funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23106/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in issuing a medical card for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23314/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a final response will issue to an interim reply (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23365/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason the use of a prosthetic is unavailable and not provided for by the HSE in County Donegal but is available in other parts of the country free of charge (details supplied); if the HSE plans to make the products available in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if further consideration has been given to the development of a service (details supplied) in County Donegal in view of the increasing requests for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22912/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a second consultant to a service (details supplied); when a clinic will be reinstated at a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22939/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to appoint a lymphedema nurse to Letterkenny General Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21793/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when funding submissions (details supplied) made to the HSE will be answered; the position of the HSE regarding same; the reason for the delay in responding to the submissions to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20696/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the post of diabetes clinical nurse specialist has been filled in Letterkenny University Hospital following a recent retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19674/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if additional resources (details supplied) to support a second adult consultant endocrinologist-led diabetes team for adult services has been confirmed for Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19675/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the access persons with type 1 diabetes attending Letterkenny University Hospital have to psychology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19689/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to ensure that each child in County Donegal diagnosed with type 1 diabetes under five years of age will have access to start pump therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19690/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a diabetes centre of excellence for the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19693/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a clinic in Letterkenny University Hospital for the administration of injections for macular degeneration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18958/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19115/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if approval will be forthcoming for a request for additional funding of €1.8 million from Letterkenny University Hospital to enable it to open an additional 20 bed ward and staff it appropriately in order to address a chronic issue with persons waiting on trolleys for hospital admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16351/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the engagement he has had with the HSE and Saolta in relation to a request to make additional funding of €1.8 million available to Letterkenny University Hospital to hire the staff necessary to enable it to open an additional 20 bed ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16352/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe for finalising a veterinary health certificate with the general administration of quality, supervision and quarantine, AQSIQ, for Irish beef access to China; when an inspection visit by the Chinese certification and accreditation administration to approve individual processing plants for export will take place in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17267/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant will be announced; the remaining steps that need to be taken in order to introduce the new scheme; the reason the new scheme has yet to be introduced in view of the fact it has been five years since the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant were removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16014/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his views on a proposal (details supplied); his plans to implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16032/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a funding request for a hospital (details supplied); when he expects the request to be answered; the reason it has yet to be answered in view of the fact that same was submitted in summer 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16152/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision on a medical card application review by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14310/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the calculations used in determining the assessment of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13591/18]
• 2018-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13396/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a premises (details supplied) will be offered for sale on the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12010/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the capital investment that will be provided in order to ensure long-stay bed numbers will continue to be maintained at hospitals (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12173/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he will meet with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12696/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a review of ambulance resources (details supplied) has been conducted; if it has been completed; the outcome of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12769/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in categories (details supplied) that are availing of speech and language therapy in each area in County Donegal; the number on a waiting list for speech and language therapy in each area; the number of speech and language therapists for these categories of persons in each area in County Donegal; if new posts have been sanctioned for each area; when these new posts will commence; his plans to recruit additional speech therapists in each area within County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12842/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the minutes of a meeting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12911/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for finalising a veterinary health certificate with AQSIQ to get Irish beef access to China; when an inspection visit by the Chinese Certification and Accreditation Administration to approve individual processing plants for export will take place in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11235/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he has had discussions with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service regarding offering a service to persons with haemochromatosis at donation clinics at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10240/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available to enable a facility (details supplied) to reopen; if his attention has been drawn to the effect the closure of the facility is having on persons that avail of it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9318/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of a project (details supplied); if the tender process will be via the traditional funding route to support companies on the Border in view of Brexit; if this will be a separate tender; if it will be part of a bundle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9468/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a psychologist for the school based team in Inishowen, County Donegal; if a psychologist is in place; when the psychologist position became vacant; if it has been advertised; his plans to fill it in the near future; if there is a full-time school aged team psychologist based in Letterkenny, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9494/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a drug (details supplied) for persons here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9569/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of hip operations carried out in Letterkenny University Hospital in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9575/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of the sanctioned recruitment of six inspector posts for the farm inspection programme for the Health and Safety Authority which have been filled to date. [8031/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; the number of inspections in each year in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8032/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure approval is forthcoming for a request for additional funding of €1.8 million for Letterkenny University Hospital in order that the hospital can open an additional 20-bed ward and staff it appropriately to address an issue with persons having to wait on trolleys for hospital admission. [6111/18]
• 2018-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication is no longer covered for those that hold a medical card (details supplied); if he will review this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3498/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of dietitian posts in a hospital (details supplied) in tabular form; if this is the full complement available to the hospital; if not, the reason all the posts are not filled; when the posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3162/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a business case (details supplied) has been sanctioned; when the post will be advertised; the expected commencement date of the post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3163/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists for adults, children, children with an intellectual disability or ASD and adults with and intellectual disability or ASD which cover a region (details supplied) in tabular form; if new posts have been sanctioned; when these new posts will commence; his plans to recruit additional speech therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3164/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to further develop the relationship between Altnagelvin hospital and Letterkenny University Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3165/18]
• 2018-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his views on member states proceeding with mandatory origin labels for food products at national level; and his further views on the steps that should be taken at EU level regarding such actions. [2663/18]
• 2018-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the works his Department plans on carrying out in a hospital (details supplied); if the contract for works has been awarded; when work will commence; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2421/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his views regarding a name change for home help professionals which adequately reflects their qualifications and skills (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to include the purchase of EpiPens, which are necessary for persons suffering from life-threatening allergies such as peanut allergies, under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2181/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant will be announced; the potential criteria for the new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54304/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a clinical indemnity scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54540/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a final response will issue to an interim reply (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54731/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 11 October 2017, when the information will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54736/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a funding request from a hospital (details supplied) has not been approved; the reason for the delay in answering the request; when he expects the request to be answered in view of the fact that it was submitted in summer 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54783/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has had discussions on the provision of a drug (details supplied); if the drug will be made available here for multiple sclerosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54974/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 31 May 2017, the status of the provision of a service at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55051/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the figures regarding a service (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55250/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of times the maximum capacity protocol was engaged at Letterkenny University Hospital during 2017; the way in which this compares with 2015 and 2016: the number of operations cancelled in 2017 as a result of the maximum capacity protocol being engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1085/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress made by the Government by the end of 2017 on its commitment, following the Workplace Relations Commission negotiations with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association, INMO, in summer 2017, to increase the nursing and midwifery workforce by over 1,200 to over 37,000 before the end of 2017; the number of additional nurses recruited; the total number of nurses and midwives employed by the Government at the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1117/18]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the 2018 allocation by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives. [53652/17]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recruitment of a consultant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52639/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he has given approval for additional advanced nurse practitioners, ANPs, for Letterkenny University Hospital's emergency department in 2017; if it had requested additional ANPs; if ANPs will be allocated as part of the 120 ANP posts that were announced by the HSE in September 2017; if Letterkenny University Hospital has been allocated an ANP for its emergency department under this allocation; when the post will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51520/17]
• 2017-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2016, 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51238/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the recruitment and appointment of a consultant (details supplied) to Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49271/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his views on the introduction of a voluntary colour coded nutritional labelling scheme for food products in France; the impact this will have on food exports; and the status of EU level discussions on countries that have introduced similar labelling schemes and the potential issues arising. [48632/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the planned implementation timeline for EU animal health regulation 2016/429. [48630/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if approval will be forthcoming for a request for additional funding of €1.8 million for Letterkenny University Hospital in order to enable it to open an additional 20-bed ward and staff it appropriately to address an issue with persons having to wait on trolleys for hospital admission. [47979/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to simplify the process whereby social workers registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council can be registered with CORU to work here; his views on the administrative difficulties being experienced by qualified persons in relation to same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47850/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the changes which were introduced in budget 2018 with respect to the fair deal scheme and the future treatment and possible discount on chargeable assets for farms and business. [46237/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will review the points raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46482/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made by the HSE regarding a funding request by a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions he has had with his colleague in the Department of Health regarding changes to be introduced in 2018 relating to the fair deal nursing home support scheme; and his plans to cap the current fair deal contribution on farm and business assets at three years. [46238/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if there are funds within his Department to assist a person (details supplied) who is attending college overseas in order to become a doctor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43615/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when provisions will be made in order to finalise and introduce a replacement for the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance scheme which were scrapped over four years ago under the premise of a new replacement scheme to be announced shortly thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43875/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting orthodontic treatment at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43876/17]
• 2017-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists working in the diabetes department in Letterkenny University Hospital; if funding will be made available for an additional podiatrist in view of the fact that County Donegal had one of the largest year-on-year increases in the number of persons with diabetes requiring a lower limb amputation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43289/17]
• 2017-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe for finalising a veterinary health certificate with AQSIQ for Irish beef access to China; if an inspection visit by the Chinese certification and accreditation administration to approve individual processing plants for export will take place in 2017 or 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43349/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a consultant endocrinologist specialising in diabetes for adults will be appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital; the reason this has not happened to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43047/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the minutes and the agreed actions from a meeting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43049/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); the steps he will take regarding the issues raised; the timeframe in which the issues raised will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43101/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the request made by the CEO of the Health and Safety Authority that 50 inspectors are needed to ensure farm safety; the number of farm safety inspectors employed by the HSA; and the number of new inspectors that have been hired to date in 2017 in relation farm safety. [42495/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting to see a consultant neurologist in County Donegal; the length of time these persons have been waiting; if a second neurologist has been appointed; the way in which the appointment will impact on waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42599/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to invest €55 million for mental health services in Budget 2018 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43025/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the restoration of a clinic (details supplied) at a hospital; the business case being prepared to develop a service at this hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41410/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the HSE's position regarding the promotion of vaping as a means to achieve the State's goal of becoming smoke free (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41513/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason vaping and vaping products are classified in the same category as cigarette and tobacco products; his plans to amend the way in which vaping is classified in order to remove some of the expense associated with the practice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41528/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons from County Donegal who applied for the primary medical certificate, who were awarded the primary medical certificate and who were refused the primary medical certificate in each of the past five years to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41567/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason Letterkenny University Hospital did not receive funding for two ANP posts specialising in diabetes; when funding will be provided for the posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40771/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme will be announced for the motorised transport grant and the mobility allowance in view of the fact that this has been discussed for the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40814/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE's negotiations on the drug Respreeza; if the HSE plans to return to negotiations on the availability of this drug; if he and the HSE will ensure that accommodations are made for the 21 persons who participated in trials of the drug in order for them to continue to avail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40270/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a consultant endocrinologist specialising in diabetes for adults will be appointed to Letterkenny university hospital; the reason this has not happened to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40428/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of knowledge transfer group participants who have completed animal health measures and have not completed animal health measures, by county, in tabular form. [38472/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available for equipment at a hospital (details supplied); if funding applications for same were made in each of the years 2014 to 2016; if funding was committed in those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35302/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the length of time home help applications are taking to process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35308/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on the provision of a drug (details supplied); if not, when a decision can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35898/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the details of the arrangements in contracts between his Department, the HSE and hospital consultants in the carrying out of private work in public hospitals; the contractual arrangements in place to protect against private work impacting on consultants' public work; the arrangements in place to ensure that operations for private patients do not displace operations on patients on the public list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36466/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a short stay ward at Letterkenny university hospital has recently closed; the number of beds that were located in this ward; if all these beds have been reopened in another section of the hospital; if the total number of beds available in the hospital has been affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36508/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the details of the request made by Letterkenny University Hospital for additional staff to re-open the recently closed short stay ward at the hospital; the number of nursing posts and other support staff posts requested; the number of beds the additional staff will create at the hospital; the date on which the request was made to Saolta for the additional staff; when approval is expected; the timeframe for the additional beds to be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36509/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to refurbish the medical rehab ward at St. Conal's hospital in Letterkenny; the number of beds currently in the ward; the type of refurbishment involved; if the work has been tendered; the timeframe for the works to take place and be completed; the projected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36510/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions he has had with the Minister for Health regarding the completion of the fair deal nursing home support scheme; and his views on providing a discount on chargeable farm assets similar to the agricultural tax relief applied. [36686/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the HSE and the Saolta Hospital Group have or would consider a minor injuries unit in an area (details supplied); if consideration has been given to this to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34204/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting orthodontic treatment in the north-west region (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32530/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he has received a request from a group (details supplied) seeking a meeting; his plans to meet the group in order to discuss the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32642/17]
• 2017-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the processing times for medical card applications; his plans to allocate additional resources to the section in order to address the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31929/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons travelling for a service (details supplied); the time persons are waiting for their initial consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30971/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress with regard to the core principles of the confidence and supply agreement to increase capital investment in transport, broadband, education, health and flood defences, respectively, following the mid-term review of the capital plan which is expected in mid-2017. [30770/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the procedures and protocols that exist to identify and isolate the source of infection of a disease (details supplied) in children under 14 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30730/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if screening or testing of others has occurred to identify the source of an infection (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30731/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the responsibilities of his Department with respect to child protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30732/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if standard protocols exist to deal with the discovery of an infection (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30733/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the procedures that exist in view of the occurrence of a notifiable disease in each of the years 2013 to 2016 in a category (details supplied); the actions that have been taken to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30734/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application for a person (details supplied) has not been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30063/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to create a centre of excellence in diabetes care in the north west in view of the fact that there is no centre of excellence in diabetes care north of the Dublin to Limerick line; his further plans to increase the level of staffing in the diabetes team in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27785/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the necessary funding will be provided in order that St. Joseph's, Ramelton and Lifford community hospitals in County Donegal can meet HIQA standards and at a minimum retain their existing bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27784/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the HSE's deliberations on the provision of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26619/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of hip operations carried out in Letterkenny University Hospital to date in 2017, in tabular form; the number of these operations carried out in each of the years 2014 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26717/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a hip operation in Letterkenny University Hospital; the current waiting time for this operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26719/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with representatives of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28964/17]
• 2017-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2016 and 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26378/17]
• 2017-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by the Health and Safety Authority on farm safety initiatives; the number of inspections in each of the years 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; her views on the increasing number of farm fatalities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26379/17]
• 2017-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a service (details supplied) in a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26229/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the HSE's position on the reimbursement of a drug (details supplied); the reason for the delay in engagement as per correspondence from the manufacturer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25520/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of 30 March 2017, the timeframe for a response from the HSE on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22703/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of a notifiable disease (details supplied) recorded in County Donegal from June 2016 to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22729/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of recorded cases of a specific infection (details supplied) in County Donegal from June 2016 to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22730/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the range of notifiable diseases recorded in County Donegal from June 2016 to date in 2017; and the number of instances recorded of each notifiable disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22731/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application was closed without taking into account the second medical report that was requested by the HSE for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22924/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the services which have been put in place to manage children with type one diabetes on insulin pumps in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22998/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the services that have been put in place to manage children with type one diabetes on insulin pumps in Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23064/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if recruitment for the vacant consultant paediatrician post to provide services for children with type one diabetes in Sligo University Hospital has commenced; when the interviews will take place; when he expects the post to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/17]
• 2017-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for finalising a veterinary health certificate with AQSIQ to allow beef access to China; the expected date for an inspection visit by the Chinese certification and accreditation administration to approve individual processing plants for export; if this will take place in 2017 or 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22583/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application on discretionary grounds for a person ( details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21458/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a reassessment of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) will be finalised; the reason the medical card section is requesting further financial information from the person despite the application being finalised and the request for review clearly seeking for the application to be reviewed on health grounds with a view to awarding a medical card on discretionary grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21507/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance has yet to be announced; if the new scheme will be announced before the summer recess of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22005/17]
• 2017-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will bring forward the date for a follow-up meeting with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21184/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to set down the status of the Saolta group's urology strategy for the north west; to indicate when a consultant urologist will be appointed to Letterkenny General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20625/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the necessary funding for St Joseph's Community Hospital, Ramelton, and Lifford Community Hospital in County Donegal receive the funding required to meet HIQA standards and, at a minimum, retain their existing bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20626/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish the recommendations of the interdepartmental working group on the fair deal scheme; if he will introduce changes to the scheme to provide certainty to persons (details supplied) and address the situation whereby the viability of farms can be undermined due to the terms of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20893/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when children under 16 years of age who are in receipt of domiciliary care allowance will be entitled to full medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19871/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application by a person (details supplied) was closed, in view of the fact that all the information that was requested from the person was submitted at all times followed by numerous phone calls and emails; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20637/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the HSE's negotiations on the provision of a drug (details supplied); if persons that trialled the drug will continue to avail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18921/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18429/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to outline the status of the development of adequate diabetes consultant and CNS staff for paediatric and adult diabetic care in a hospital (details supplied). [18460/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that immediate recruitment of a paediatric endocrinologist consultant to Letterkenny University Hospital (details supplied) will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18251/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a date for a follow-up meeting with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18255/17]
• 2017-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status regarding a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15788/17]
• 2017-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the percentage of medical costs that is reimbursed to persons who claim under the European health insurance card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15879/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a service in a hospital (details supplied); if the HSE plans on implementing such a service here in the future; the reason it is currently not in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15370/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15500/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure the all-island animal health and welfare strategy is maintained in a hard Brexit scenario; and the status of discussions he has had with authorities in the UK and Northern Ireland in this regard. [14913/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the ongoing negotiations between the HSE and manufacturers regarding the drug Savitex; if he will ensure that the drug will be made available to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14590/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement will be announced for the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance; the reason a replacement has yet to be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14592/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a position in a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14625/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department at any stage notified the European Commission of its decision, on the grounds of public policy and public health, to restrict the movement of cattle to a maximum of four movements in advance of slaughter; the reason for same; his views on whether this restriction is still necessary and proportionate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14699/17]
• 2017-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14467/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made in respect of a medical card application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13084/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE is now requesting weekly travel receipts from students that are attending third level overseas (details supplied) in the assessment of their medical card application, in view of the fact that they remain citizens of the State and return home outside of term time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13511/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the supports, financial or otherwise, that are in place for a family to take a person (details supplied) home to Ireland from England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14054/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the staffing of a community hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12512/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the additional resources he will allocate to Letterkenny General Hospital in view of the fact that the full capacity protocol has been implemented again on 28 February 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11817/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a second consultant breast surgeon will be appointed to Letterkenny General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11825/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he has raised the future status of the UK as a member of the European Food Safety Authority with his UK and EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11353/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a response will issue to an interim reply (details supplied) regarding urology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11284/17]
• 2017-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the knowledge transfer programme under the rural development programme and the reported complaints about the high costs associated with animal health measures and veterinary charges, the tight timeframe for completing work and the high levels of bureaucracy involved which may be disincentivising greater participation in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11049/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a cross-Border service arrangement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10610/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) has been closed, despite the person's particular circumstances and in view of the fact that the section was made aware of the particular circumstances through correspondence outlining the condition; if the application will be reopened; the further details required to fully complete same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9786/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a panel for mental health nurses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8624/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of his engagement with the HSE regarding the implementation of their healthy eating, active living programme; when funding streams will open up for community groups to deliver projects as part of the national obesity plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8674/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of funds allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2016 and to date in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7926/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a meeting which was scheduled to take place between the manufacturer and the HSE (details supplied) following the HSE's assessment of the drug Respreeza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6291/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the replacement scheme for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant will be announced in view of the fact that a replacement has been three-plus years in the making and that a commitment was given for this replacement in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4265/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse a decision regarding an emergency works application by a school (details supplied) in view of the fact that funding is vital to ensure the health and safety of the children attending this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41386/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of October 2016, the funding streams which will be made available to community groups and businesses to deliver the actions of the obesity policy and action plan for 2017; when available funding streams will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41178/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a national lottery funding application (details supplied); when a decision can be expected on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1391/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a consultant and registrar have been appointed in the back pain screening clinic in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1577/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by the Health and Safety Authority on farm safety initiatives and the number of inspections in each of the years 2011 to 2015 and to date in 2016, in tabular form; her views on the growing number of farm fatalities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40868/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2016 and 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40869/16]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the structure of the replacement scheme for the motorised transport and mobility allowance; when he expects this to be finalised and announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39658/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 614 of 15 November 2016 and 536 of 29 November 2016, if the capital programme for nursing home facilities 2016 to 2021 is an issue of responsibility for the Government and him rather than a service matter for the HSE; if that is the case, if the funding for a new community hospital in Letterkenny is to provide additional bed capacity or to replace existing bed capacity in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38577/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to ensure awareness in the community with regard to the causes and symptoms of Lyme disease and to ensure that the medical profession and health service are equipped to deal with the illness and its presentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38769/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the Saolta group has developed a urology strategy for the north west in particular to ensure that there is a consultant urologist for Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37776/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a consultant urologist for Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37775/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 614 of 15 November 2016 to provide details relating to which hospitals the beds which are to be replaced are currently located; the number of beds to be replaced in each of the hospitals affected; the reason his Department is not seeking to provide the beds in addition to current bed capacity; if he will reconsider his approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37120/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a community-based senior dietician to support the diabetes community has been appointed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37361/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant neurologists that are employed on a permanent basis and on a temporary basis for the north-west region; the number of persons waiting to see a consultant neurologist in County Donegal; the length of time these persons have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37528/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to parliamentary question No. 613 of 15 November 2016, regarding the proposed new Letterkenny community nursing unit which has an indicative costing of €22.75 million, the percentage of this indicative cost that is estimated in the capital programme to be provided by private funds through the PPP process; the percentage of the projected cost that is estimated to be provided in upfront Exchequer funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37737/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will make speech therapy and occupational therapy services available to a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36193/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the funding streams available for a new building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36195/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a claim under the cross-border directive will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) considering the significant cost of their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36239/16]
• 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 Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment of a second permanent consultant neurologist for the north west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34545/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 25 October 2016, the amount of funding that will be made available to community groups and businesses to deliver the actions of the obesity policy and action plan 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34301/16]
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if there are funds available from his Department to assist a person who had surgery carried out privately, within the State, but was previously on the public waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32152/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the funding which will be available to support the implementation of the obesity policy and action plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31598/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding which has been ring-fenced in budget 2017 for clinical cancer trials here; the amount of this funding which has been allocated to Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31873/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a third consultant rheumatologist has been appointed to Sligo General Hospital; when the outreach rheumatology clinic will be reinstated in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30493/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person, business, community group or sports club can be involved in the delivery of the Government's obesity policy and action plan 2016-2025 at a local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30481/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ~ abstained on the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the replacement scheme for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant will be announced in view of the fact that a replacement has been more than three years in the making and that a commitment was given for this replacement in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27040/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 18 May 2016, the reason for the delay in the opening of the new theatre in Crumlin hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24409/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding has ceased for patients from the Republic of Ireland to Great Ormond Street Hospital, London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25843/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in scheduling surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25845/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a third consultant rheumatologist has been appointed to Sligo General Hospital; and when the outreach rheumatology clinic will be reinstated in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26183/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the new paediatric palliative care nurse will be appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26268/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Finance to amend the relevant regulations governing the application of VRT so as to ensure a number of cross-Border health workers who are provided with a leased vehicle by their employer (details supplied), which is necessary for the performance of their duties, and are not currently being granted an exemption from VRT, can avail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24056/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made regarding a prescription charge refund which has been ongoing since 2014 for a person (details supplied). [23659/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the amount of money spent by Letterkenny University Hospital on private ambulance services in each of the years 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22026/16]
• 2016-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) has been removed under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21656/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason he is allowing a situation to arise at Letterkenny University Hospital where the necessary infrastructure and staff are not being provided to the orthodontic department there and as a result clinics are being cancelled on a continuous basis and waiting lists are growing; why there is no radiography equipment available in-house for the orthodontic department at the hospital; when a full complement of six dental nurses will be made available to the orthodontics department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20457/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will fill a post (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20410/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of funds allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety initiatives in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20134/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of money the Health and Safety Authority spent on farm safety initiatives and the number of inspections it carried out in each of the years 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; her views on the growing number of farm fatalities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20081/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his discussions with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the concerns of farming organisations about the viability of the family farm in meeting the costs of nursing home care under the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19698/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the interdepartmental group will report following submissions by farming organisations regarding the fair deal scheme: its progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19701/16]
• 2016-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he will complete a review of a medical card application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18938/16]
• 2016-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he will take to protect the health and welfare of farm animals given the current deer population and associated tuberculosis levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19045/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health why the Health Service Executive has reintroduced a freeze on recruitment of front-line staff; if he will consider points raised in corresponsdence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17809/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an emergency works application by a school (details supplied); if the application will be successful, given that funding is vital to ensure the health and safety of the children attending this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17060/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he will finalise a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant which were removed from new applicants over three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15060/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health why he is not providing the necessary infrastructure and staff to the orthodontic department at Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal, resulting in clinics being cancelled on a continuous basis and waiting lists growing; why no radiography equipment is available in-house for the department; when he will provide a full complement of six dental nurses for it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the €8 million funding announced for therapy services for young persons in the 2016 Health Service Executive service plan has been released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13819/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the national transfer policy for non-rostered paramedics (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14181/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he will issue a final reply to an interim reply (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14243/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if respite care will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13481/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health for a status update on the recruitment of a second permanent consultant neurologist for the north-west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11386/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11400/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health why children with sclerosis are waiting up to two years to have surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10734/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason the new theatre that is specifically being provided for in Crumlin Hospital in Dublin 12 to assist the treatment of scoliosis is not opened given that the former Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection gave an assurance in Dáil Éireann on 21 January 2016 that its construction was due to be completed in April 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10735/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will regard family income supplement as income in the meanstest assessment for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10876/16]
• 2016-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to set down the number of respiratory paediatric centres by hospital group, in accordance with the paediatric model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9275/16]
• 2016-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to set down the number of paediatric asthma nurses that the Health Service Executive employs in each of the six paediatric centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9276/16]
• 2016-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to set down the number of dedicated paediatric lung function laboratories with paediatric-trained lung function physiologists located outside County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9277/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he will introduce a replacement scheme for the motorised transport grant and the mobility allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7268/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health why cancer patients have to pay €1,400 for genetic testing; if he offers financial assistance to patients for this payment; if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [7786/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the subsidies available to a private hackney company to transport patients to hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6285/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to review an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal on the grounds that the person is entitled, along with a spouse and children, to retain a medical card for three years on taking up employment under section 5.1 of the Health Service Executive guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6573/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the Health Service Executive's policy on the use of ArtAssist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6974/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health why a medical card was not granted to a person (details supplied) given that the person was in receipt of the full amount of social protection benefit applicable to the person's age and profile for over two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5373/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider favourably an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal under the summer works scheme, given that the playground is a health and safety risk and given that it lends itself to all-inclusive play by all children; when she will announce the list of schools that will benefit from the summer works programme in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5169/16]
• 2016-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a general practitioner can refer a patient to a consultant within the European Union and the European Economic Area, for inpatient care under the cross-border directive scheme; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4398/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he will lift the moratorium on the employment of dental hygienists, particularly within the north west; the process an interested party should follow in declaring an interest in advance of any upcoming vacancy, or the lifting of the moratorium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3543/16]
• 2016-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will reconsider the eligibility of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal for a repayment given that prescription charges were applied despite the person being in receipt of a long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2737/16]
• 2016-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a consultant (details supplied) at Sligo General Hospital will be replaced immediately; if not, the impact that this will have on waiting lists; if the HSE national recruitment service has advertised the post; the average number of surgeries carried out each week by the consultant in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3062/16]
• 2016-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when he will finalise and introduce a replacement scheme for the motorised transport grant scheme and the mobility allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3256/16]
• 2016-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 510 of 21 April 2015, when improvement works will start on Carndonagh Community Hospital in County Donegal; when the new extension to accommodate the needs of older persons in the Inishowen area will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2528/16]
• 2016-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health to put a minimum notice protocol in place for patients at Letterkenny University Hospital in County Donegal to ensure that, when their appointments are outsourced, they are given adequate time to make arrangements to attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2627/16]
• 2016-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if patients at Letterkenny University Hospital whose appointments are being outsourced will be given financial assistance to attend their appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2664/16]
• 2016-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a third consultant rheumatologist has been appointed to Sligo University Hospital; if the outreach rheumatology clinic will be reinstated in Letterkenny University Hospital in this quarter; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2667/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients waiting to see a consultant neurologist in County Donegal; how long these patients have been waiting; if a second neurologist has been appointed and how an appointment will impact on waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1866/16]
• 2016-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a final reply will issue to his interim reply regarding persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1456/16]
• 2015-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will look favourably on an application under the summer works scheme submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal, given that the playground is a health and safety risk and given that it does not lend itself to all-inclusive play for all the children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45594/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance scheme and the motorised transport grant scheme will be finalised, why these schemes have yet to be replaced, given that both were discontinued over two years ago, on the premise of a new scheme being announced shortly thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45141/15]
• 2015-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the challenge by schools (details supplied) in County Wicklow to the locating of a fast-food restaurant close to their premises on public health grounds, and the progress in implementing the Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013 to 2025. [44118/15]
• 2015-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the challenge by schools (details supplied) in Greystones in County Wicklow to the location of a fast-food restaurant close to their premises on public health grounds; and the progress she has made on the implementation of the Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013 to 2025. [43881/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the orthodontics budget directly to Letterkenny University Hospital instead of to Sligo University Hospital, and if he will clarify why he is allowing a situation to arise at Letterkenny University Hospital where the necessary infrastructure and staff are not being provided to the orthodontic department there, and as a result clinics are being cancelled on a continuous basis and waiting lists are growing; why there is no radiography equipment available in-house for the orthodontic department at the hospital; when a full complement of six dental nurses will be made available to the orthodontics department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42719/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that there is a full complement of six dental nurses attached to the orthodontic department in Letterkenny University Hospital and that the necessary dental equipment required to manage an effective department is maintained; if he is aware that orthodontic clinics are being cancelled on a continuous basis in Letterkenny University Hospital, and as a result waiting lists are continuing to soar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42720/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the Health Service Exectives's position regarding the use of ArtAssist (details supplied); if the equipment is available for free in some counties and charged for in others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43300/15]
• 2015-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the health and safety issues in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42465/15]
• 2015-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the total amount of funding which will be provided in 2016 to the Health Service Executive in County Donegal for disability services; the amount of this funding that will be allocated for progressing disability services for children and young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41864/15]
• 2015-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided in 2015 to date to the Health Service Executive in County Donegal for disability services under the 2015 operational plan; the amount of this funding that was allocated for progressing disability services for children and young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41865/15]
• 2015-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists employed to work specifically in special schools; the approximate cost of employing these speech and language therapists. [41553/15]
• 2015-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to adjust the eligibility to the long-term illness scheme to include conditions and illnesses such as asthma, osteoporosis and cancer, given the high costs associated with these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40928/15]
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 12 March 2015, the delay in a payment being issued to a person ( details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40882/15]
• 2015-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the impact of the human papilloma vaccine on young persons; if the vaccine has had serious side effects on a number of persons; the number of persons affected; his plans to update the warning information provided to young persons who are making decisions on whether or not to have the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40338/15]
• 2015-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if funding is available for a person to be treated in Anderson House in County Derry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39691/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason was not provided between two hospitals within the Saolta group in advance of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; if the Saolta group will provide a full explanation as to what occurred; when it will issue another appointment to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39188/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the home support services available from his Department for autistic children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39610/15]
• 2015-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on an application for a medical card review for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38844/15]
• 2015-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the Environmental Protection Agency believes it is not necessary to monitor for particulates at all 31 air monitoring stations, given the proven negative effects they pose to health; his views on this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38898/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the costs of introducing speech language therapy on-site in primary schools for children with assessed special needs, which would involve the transfer of approximately 350 public speech and language therapists for children, from the employment of the Health Service Executive to his Department. [37874/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a children's outreach nurse will be appointed to Letterkenny General Hospital in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37310/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for routine physiotherapy referrals to the Health Service Executive in the Carndonagh and Buncrana offices in County Donegal; if the staffing complement is currently at its maximum level, and if the Health Service Executive has any plans to recruit additional staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37698/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in approving an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38068/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a review of a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38187/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the outreach rheumatology clinic will be reinstated in Letterkenny General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36255/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the Saolta University Health Care Group will establish a rapid access prostate clinic in Letterkenny General Hospital in County Donegal, given that a commitment was made by this Government for same in November 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36254/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the support services available from his Department for home support services for autistic children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37031/15]
• 2015-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application under the national lottery scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; when he expects to announce the list of successful organisations which will receive funding in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36733/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Finance his plans to roll out the disabled drivers board of appeal officers to other regions given that when disabled persons are refused their primary medical certificate in the local Health Service Executive office, they are expected to travel to Dún Laoghaire for an appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36354/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will approve treatment for a person (details supplied) who has been on a waiting list for ear, nose and throat treatment over the ministerial target of 15 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36125/15]
• 2015-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a repayment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal, who was wrongly charged prescription charges despite being in receipt of a long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34991/15]
• 2015-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a repayment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal, who was wrongly charged prescription charges despite being in receipt of a long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34992/15]
• 2015-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of dermatology patients in County Donegal; the number of these under the care of a consultant from Altnagelvin Area Hospital; Sligo General Hospital; the current waiting time to see a dermatologist in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34888/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34024/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the situation regarding the Health Service Executive's position on the drug Fampyra (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34474/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme will be announced for the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance, given that it has been over two years since both were closed; there are thousands of persons awaiting details of the replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34476/15]
• 2015-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the Saolta group's plans to roll out rapid access prostate clinics in its area; its plans over the past several years to roll out rapid access prostate clinics; if these clinics were rolled out; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32778/15]
• 2015-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the specific courses that are available through his Department for parents with teenagers who are on the autism spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32925/15]
• 2015-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the current number of children on the waiting list for ear, nose and throat and speech and language therapy appointments by hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32932/15]
• 2015-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the current number of children on the waiting list for ear, nose and throat appointments who are also attending speech and language therapy, by hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32933/15]
• 2015-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the current number of children on the waiting list for ear, nose and throat appointments; the number of scheduled surgeries; the average waiting times; the services currently in operation at each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/15]
• 2015-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will sanction a third consultant rheumatologist for Sligo General Hospital, given that this appointment is necessary in order that the outreach rheumatology clinic can be reinstated at Letterkenny General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32702/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the Health Information and Quality Authority review of ambulance services; when he expects the recommendations of the review to be implemented; if funding will be ring-fenced from the Health Service Executive budget 2016 to implement the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31456/15]