David Stanton

Fine Gael · Cork East

Activity on Health — 210 events (4 lobbying · 159 questions · 82 votes) full profile →

• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Q4PR Community

  • Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Home and Community Care Ireland Health

  • Invitations & attendance at HCCI events
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  FODO Ireland Health

  • Clinical pathways (optics); Professional development (training and education).
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given in 2025 to the provision of a national follow-up eyecare scheme for children aged between 8-12 years under the €420 million of funding allocated to the waiting list action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44100/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if there will be provision for an increase to the fee payable to contractors for standard eye examinations in 2025 under the community ophthalmic services scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44101/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his future plans for a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38919/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline the planned usage for the existing community hospital building (details supplied) when the current residents have been moved to the new building currently being constructed on an adjacent site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38918/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the plans for the unoccupied section of the primary care centre in Cobh, County Cork; when he expects it to be fully occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39509/24]
• 2024-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to provide a primary care centre for Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39401/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health when he expects a hospital building (details supplied) to be ready to accommodate residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38873/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the plans his Department has to replace a facility (details supplied); the timescales for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37275/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to ensure that people are warned when entering publicly accessible lands of the potential dangers of Lyme disease, and of its possible prevention and treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36683/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of recommendation No. 45 of the report of the expert review body on nursing and midwifery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30759/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 35 of 13 June 2024, to outline the grades and positions that will be filled as part of the funding allocation for the appointment of an additional 2,969 staff in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27133/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he has given any consideration to funding continuous glucose-monitoring sensors for people with type 2 diabetes under the community drug scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25754/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline the current situation with regard to the recruitment embargo on the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25743/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline the entitlement to the Covid-19 pandemic recognition payment for the staff of a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24643/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if a governance structure exists in the HSE to oversee the provision of care for people genetically predisposed to cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19460/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding made available to the National Cancer Control Programme for a national strategy to accelerate genetic and genomic medicine in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19459/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in the State estimated to be suffering from long-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19986/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is represented on the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee, which advises the board of the Health and Safety Authority; if so, the way any such appointment is made; the duration of any such appointment; the role and functions of his Department's representative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18761/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the measures being undertaken by his Department to promote awareness of coeliac disease, particularly in the food and hospitality sectors; if coeliac disease is classed as a medical condition in the same circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18364/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the reason a building (details supplied) is not currently open and operating; when he expects the service to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17303/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health how people in the healthcare system that suffer from long-Covid will be supported post 31 March 2024 if they are still unable to work after the temporary special scheme for leave concludes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13705/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the use of LibreLink sensory technology to monitor blood levels is approved for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14783/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a CAMHS appointment, an ASD assessment and relevant supports are provided to a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13055/24]
• 2024-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if his Department is aware of the Icelandic Planet Youth model; the engagement, if any, that his Department has had with Icelandic Planet Youth to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11053/24]
• 2024-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the current usage of a premises (details supplied); the future plans for the premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11063/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if his Department has conducted a consultation with stakeholders on the policy topic incentives of the EU's General Pharmaceutical legislation; the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9719/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the State's position with respect to the EU revision of pharmaceutical legislation ahead of EU Parliamentary Committee votes expected in March 2024; if he supports proposals to reduce regulatory data protection for manufacturers; the impact that such a reduction will have on patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9568/24]
• 2024-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of any new dental patients who are medical card holders finding it difficult to locate a dentist in the Cork area who will accept them as patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9628/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion _ · 72–60
• 2024-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the plans for a facility (details supplied) when it is vacated by patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7395/24]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

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

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide funding to the HSE to develop a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1745/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health with reference to the current HSE recruitment pause, if permanent members of staff returning from career breaks will be facilitated to return to their previously held roles in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1744/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, to develop a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, to establish a social prescribing service in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2042/24]
• 2023-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health with reference to the current embargo on recruitment in the HSE, if a fully qualified and experienced nurse employed by the HSE and on a full-time contract, on returning from a career break, can resume working with the HSE again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53965/23]
• 2023-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if the current recruitment pause in place in the HSE prevents the hiring of personnel such as cooks to fill vacancies which arise due to resignations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53984/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline the policy guidance, if any, that he has issued to the HSE with respect to unused or underused buildings such as old dispensaries that would not be suitable as residences; if he will consider allowing any such buildings to be used by local communities where a need for facilities such as community hubs exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51313/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 74–58
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2023-11-15
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, for the further development and expansion of South Lee Mental Health Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47766/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to develop a primary care centre and day care centre in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49075/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-10-25
  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
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

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

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he is considering extending eligibility to the long-term illness scheme for reimbursement of blood glucose test strips (insulin and metformin) to all women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37850/23]
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline the involvement, if any, of his Department in the provision of a new building for the Cork University Dental School and Hospital; the indicative timetable for the construction and completion of the new building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40411/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to list in tabular form the number of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists who have retired and who have resigned from full-time HSE positions in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37501/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time permanent vacancies currently in speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in each HSE community health organisation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37515/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to list in tabular form the number of persons who were interviewed for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy permanent positions in each HSE community healthcare organisation area in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of positions offered following interview; the number of positions taken up in each of these disciplines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37516/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to list in tabular form the number of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists in each community healthcare organisation area who have retired and who have resigned from full-time HSE positions in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37517/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists currently employed by the HSE in each community healthcare organisation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37518/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of women who were estimated to have developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy each year from 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37851/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the policy of his Department to ensure Irish-based businesses, and SMEs in particular, are not prevented from tendering for Government and State business; the measures he has put in place to ensure Irish businesses are supported in tendering for Government or State business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37898/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline Government policy with respect to the management and-or disposal of HSE property that is surplus to requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37907/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the current situation with respect to the regulation of the athletic therapy profession in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37919/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the action, if any, his Department is taking to raise awareness amongst those in an agricultural setting with respect to the dangers posed by tick bites potentially leading to Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34675/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the action, if any, his Department is taking to raise awareness amongst those in a forestry setting with respect to the dangers posed by tick bites potentially leading to Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34676/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the extent of the use of lean management systems in the health service to make it more efficient and effective for staff and patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27051/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in the establishment of the integrated care of chronic disease management hub based in north Cork; the location of the hub; the number of staff working in the hub and their respective roles, in tabular form; the number of patients treated at the hub to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27122/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the body or bodies representing professional counsellors and psychotherapists that are recognised by his Department and the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28495/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the ways that he is encouraging and supporting the reduction of paper-based systems in the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26613/23]
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if private health contribution payments, private pension contribution payments and membership fees paid to trades union can be disregarded as income when calculating the weekly rent contribution paid by tenants to local authorities under the housing assistance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25819/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 10 May 2023, if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) is referred for orthodontic treatment before she completes second-level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22998/23]
• 2023-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce orthodontic treatment waiting times for children, with particular reference to those whose current estimated treatment referral date is beyond school-going age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21998/23]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans for the future use of a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17483/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline the operation of the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17482/23]
• 2023-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if Traveller health care workers employed by Section 39 agencies will be eligible to receive the pandemic special recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14460/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if an application has been submitted to the HSE to have sativex oromucosal spray added to the drug payment scheme reimbursement list; if he is aware of any report by the HSE drugs group following any such application; if a decision has been made or is expected to be made on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13024/23]
• 2023-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the status of the new initiative on sexual and reproductive health and rights as outlined in the policy for international development, A Better World; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11721/23]
• 2023-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that required supports and services are made available as a matter of urgency to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9417/23]
• 2023-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the policy, if any, with regard to officials in his Department and staff in agencies under the aegis of his Department, working remotely or in a hybrid manner, where possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9418/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health when he expects free GP health care to be extended to those aged six and seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6665/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of applications made under the Cross Border Directive in 2021 and in 2022 respectively; the number of these applications that were successful and the number that were not granted; to provide a breakdown, in tabular form of the procedures involved and countries involved in each year; the overall cost to the State in each of the two years; the number of successful patients awaiting payment at present; the waiting times involved for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7683/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will allow GPs to prescribe cariban to patients under the community drugs scheme, the general medical services scheme and the drug payment scheme without it being consultant initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6537/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of prescriptions for cariban that have been processed through the drug payment scheme in 2021 and in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6538/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health when staff in a centre (details supplied) will receive the Covid-19 pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2785/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health to outline plans to appoint consultant paediatric rheumatologists to Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3201/23]
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures performed under the treatment abroad scheme in 2021 and to date in 2022; the breakdown of the types of procedures performed and their respective costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61225/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the operation of the treatment abroad scheme; his plans to improve and streamline the operation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61224/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the situation with respect to the registration and regulation of psychologists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58862/22]
• 2022-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 591 of 15 November 2022, when he expects discussions to be completed and a decision to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58191/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if a medication (details supplied) is covered under the drug payment scheme; if so, the current dosage allowable under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56513/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to establish a day care centre for older persons in Youghal, County Cork; the timelines for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56566/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if it is possible for moneys to be refunded following the death of the applicant if it is discovered that social welfare non-contributory pension payments had been overpaid over a number of years which had resulted in a higher amount under the financial assessment carried out under the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56717/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 60–75
• 2022-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) is granted an earlier date for an assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53668/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that have been put in place by his Department to support the mental health and well-being of farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53221/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if a contractor has been appointed to construct the new building at Midleton Community Hospital; if so, when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52359/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if all sections of the Nursing Home Supports Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021 have been commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52358/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for an extension of the Medical Rights Directive and the Active Implantable Medical Device Directive (AI) MMD certificates; if he will work to have this addressed in time for the next EPSCO meeting in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50964/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to abolish the medical device regulation warehousing deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50966/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to allow conditional and temporary medical device regulation certification; if he will work to have this addressed in time for the next EPSCO meeting in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50967/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the current situation with respect to the processing of the pandemic bonus payment for eligible staff of non-HSE and non-section 38 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44007/22]
• 2022-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health when restrictions on travel from South Africa to Ireland due to Covid-19 were first put in place; when they were lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38449/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the situation with respect to waiting lists for ophthalmology services at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29463/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the current situation with respect to children who are awaiting insulin pump upgrades at the paediatric diabetes department of Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29464/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the proposed date for the start of construction on the new community hospital in Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26633/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 78 and 156 of 15 February 2022, if his Department has completed the internal review process of the project preliminary business case for an elective hospital for Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26634/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health when the scheme for free qualification for a general practitioner card will be extended to children under eight years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23128/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the supports that have been made available by his Department for people with long Covid; his plans to increase these supports and the number of long Covid clinics currently in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23129/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 202 to 205, inclusive, of 2 March 2022, if he will provide an update on the possible reimbursement of gene therapy treatment, voretigene neparvovec luxturna, for the treatment of sight loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19931/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the current policy with respect to remote working options for staff in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18168/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the future plans for the Owenacurra Mental Health Centre and site in Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16875/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the current status of the Owenacurra Mental Health Centre in Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16874/22]
• 2022-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the progress being made with respect to the reform of the fair deal scheme to remove disincentives to selling or renting homes that have been vacated as a result of their owners being in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11857/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the preparations being taken to protect against further cyberattacks such as that experienced on the health service in May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9295/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress made to date on the development of a new elective hospital in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7720/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by his Department to support the increased numbers of general practitioners for training and setting up practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7721/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the progress achieved to date in locally-led farm safety and mental health projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6790/22]
• 2022-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the details with respect to enhanced community care chronic disease hubs to be established in County Cork; the geographical areas that each hub will cover; the population serviced by each hub; if there will be outreach services provided to towns and areas that are distanced from such hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6767/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists employed on a permanent contract; the number employed on a temporary basis in each of the community healthcare organisation areas; the number of these speech and language therapists who were newly appointed to permanent contracts in each of these areas and each year from 2018 to 2021, inclusive; the number of children and adults on waiting lists for speech and language therapy in each of these areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6414/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 107–36
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 103–37
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 12 November 2020, if the procurement strategy for future supplies of PPE to the health service has been fully developed; if it includes a strategy for indigenous supply; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61214/21]
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the National Ambulance Service has sufficient resources to carry out its remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59241/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the measures taken to tackle obesity in the context of the Healthy Ireland Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59240/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–63
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) is not able to avail of various therapies such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy while they attend a special school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58342/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) is not able to avail of various therapies such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dietician services while they attend a special school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58356/21]
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the situation with respect to the operation of the progressive disability services programme in the Cork region; if he is satisfied that children attending special schools in the region are receiving adequate supports and services under the programme especially in relation to the central Cork disability network team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57251/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied) to secure a place in an adult training hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52041/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the way in which the additional funding of €105 million earmarked for disability services in Budget 2022 will help to provide greater independence for those in a post-school setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50832/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the way in which young persons with disabilities, in particular those with intellectual disabilities, can be further supported once they leave second-level education and start attending adult disability services with respect to transport to these services or centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50836/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting residential services and treatment with respect to the national clinical programme for eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46134/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the current situation with respect to respite care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45066/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the situation with respect to the resumption of indoor dining for those who have received only one dose of a two shot Covid-19 vaccination, having been advised by their medical practitioner against receiving a second dose for medical reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39295/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the annual capital funding received by each agency under section 38 of the Health Act 2004 in each of the years 2016 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33073/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 77–51
• 2021-05-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans to adopt the WHO recommendation of 25 March 2021 on the prioritisation of Covid-19 vaccinations for seafarers and aircrew; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23389/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the situation with regard to mandatory hotel quarantine regarding persons, in particular Irish citizens, who intend to travel to Ireland and who are fully vaccinated with versions of a vaccine (details supplied) that are manufactured under licence by other companies which are not currently approved by the European Medicines Agency; if he has requested or will request the European Medicines Agency to consider approving such vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the policy of his Department and the timelines with respect to the reopening of day care centres and such facilities for older persons who have been fully vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21499/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recognition of the vaccination of persons who have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine (details supplied) and who plan to enter the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21501/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the allocation to a group (details supplied) in order that it can meet the demand for essential orthotics and footwear; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18568/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the availability of general practitioner services in the area of Midleton, County Cork is sufficient to cater for current local demand; if not, his plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19411/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans to reopen holiday caravan parks and camping sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20577/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if persons entering Ireland who have received vaccination against Covid-19 in another country will be required to self-isolate or quarantine if they have proof of vaccination; if his attention has been drawn to instances in which persons living in Ireland have been offered the opportunity to avail of an earlier vaccination in a different country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11731/21]
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–86
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 125–5
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 131–11
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans for the reopening of mental health day care centres such as the Owenacurra mental health centre in Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6370/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans to issue guidelines to hospitals to provide free parking services for those undergoing cancer treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3344/21]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the progress made to reach the lower target of 9.1 litres of alcohol per capita by the end of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of the Healthy Weight for Ireland Obesity Policy and Action Plan given the impact of Covid-19 public health measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41918/20]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the health and safety leave advice being given to women in the teaching profession who are pregnant at a stage of 28 weeks or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40947/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that there is sufficient personal protective equipment in stock and currently available to the HSE; the amount of stock available at present; the amount ordered and delivered each month to the end of July 2020; the further amounts ordered and delivered since; the associated costs involved; the procurement and tendering methods used in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39869/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses and midwives who qualified outside of Ireland that applied for registration in each of the respective divisions G1, G2 and G3 of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for each month of 2020 to date; the number of these applications that have been registered; the average time taken from initial application to final decision for each division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40107/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of the purchasing of PPE; if he and the HSE are prioritising the purchase of PPE from Irish suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35843/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the initiatives his Department is undertaking to improve farm safety and to promote better mental health and well-being amongst farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33534/20]
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of legislation for the regulation of the removal, retention, storage, use and disposal of human tissue from deceased persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32126/20]
• 2020-10-22
  VOTE
  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the date on which minimum unit pricing for the sale of alcohol will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29956/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of flu vaccines available ahead of the winter flu season; the timescale for the delivery and distribution of these vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25791/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop a community nursing and residential care unit at Midleton Community Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23691/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the opening and operation of day care centres for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health when the proposed increase in the medical card income limits for those aged 70 and over will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23772/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health when the proposed reduction in prescription charges will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23841/20]
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the services and supports for victims of abuse following court proceedings; his plans to expand such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18350/20]
• 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
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 53–58
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 83–51
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 9 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–69
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 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 · 8–88
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 6–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–84
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–84
• 2018-11-29
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 22–61
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–71
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 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
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–69
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-03
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–65
• 2018-09-26
  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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–56
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if his officials will facilitate a meeting with Cobh Community Hospital to discuss his plans for the hospital (detail supplied). [49502/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the status of progress on the development of a day care centre (details supplied) in Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49503/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available to an organisation (details supplied) to develop residential services at a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49504/17]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if portable nebulisers are available for cystic fibrosis patients in the Cork region; if so, where and when application for portable nebulisers can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11937/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if an assessment for speech and language will be made available for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10827/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 496 of 20 October 2015, the progress made relating to the issue arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5418/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the policies he has developed regarding the diagnosis, management and treatment of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; if an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome task force has been established; the membership of this task force; the number of persons he estimates to be suffering from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5848/16]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding to facilitate the opening of a specialised heart failure unit in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42970/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the lengthy delays for children accessing disability assessments and subsequent services in the Cork north Lee area; the efforts he is making to reduce assessment and service waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42971/15]
• 2015-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if occipital nerve stimulators are recognised by his Department as providing effective treatment methods for treating chronic pain in the head; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41838/15]
• 2015-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health for details of Health Service Executive policy regarding maternity leave arrangements, specifically the manner in which vacancies which arise when staff go on maternity leave are filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39820/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the vaccination requirements for first responder volunteers; the assistance available, if any, to assist volunteers to meet the cost of any required vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37394/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the supports available from his Department for the development of a day care centre for older persons in Youghal in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36473/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the supports available from his Department to assist with the extension of Midleton Community Hospital in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36474/15]
• 2015-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 707 of 21 March 2012, the progress in developing and operating dedicated heart failure units in Cork city under the national heart failure clinical programme; in particular the progress in relation to the staffing and operation of a full clinic in Cork University Hospital; if he will replace the pilot clinic which was in operation in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36780/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists to access paediatric occupational therapy services in the Cork north Lee Health Service Executive area; the average numbers waiting for up to three; three plus to six; six plus to nine; nine plus to 12, 12 plus to 18; 18 plus to 24; 24 plus to 30; 30 plus to 36; 36 plus months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34584/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 148 and 149 of 27 May 2015 regarding assessment waiting times in the assessment of need process under the Disability Act 2005 in the Cork North Lee Health Service Executive area, if he will provide a breakdown of the length of time it takes from receipt of an Assessment request by the Executive to the issuing of a service statement, within six plus to nine, nine plus to 12; 12 plus to 18; 18 plus to 24; 24 plus to 30; 30 plus to 36; 36 plus months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34585/15]