Eoin Ó Broin

Sinn Féin · Dublin Mid-West

Activity on Health — 562 events (28 lobbying · 481 questions · 93 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if changes to the dental services treatment scheme are intended, in an attempt to entice dentists back to the scheme, given areas, such as Lucan, County Dublin have no dentists whatsoever offering services under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27370/26]
• 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 for the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-04-13
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the barriers currently faced by patients in Ireland living with lipoedema, including the absence of a published national HSE care pathway, limited access to conservative management such as compression therapy and manual lymphatic drainage, and delays or difficulties accessing treatment through the cross-Border healthcare directive; the steps her Department and the HSE are taking to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22220/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE working group established in 2023 to develop a national care pathway for lipoedema has completed its work; when the pathway is expected to be published; whether patient advocacy organisations (details supplied) will be included in the development and implementation of this pathway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22221/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if her Department intends to review the operation of private health insurers in relation to coverage for medically indicated liposuction procedures for lipoedema patients, in light of concerns regarding inconsistent decision-making, the use of criteria designed for lymphoedema rather than lipoedema, and practices that may result in patients being forced to rely on the cross-Border directive for treatment. [22222/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the options for funding available to assist adults who do not possess a medical card and who are employed fulltime, to meet the high cost of hearing aids; the pathway to access funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20126/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to the publication of the draft National Drugs Strategy 2026–2029, to outline the proposed governance, funding flows and accountability arrangements for the regional structures within the HSE health regions; whether local drug and alcohol task forces will retain independent governance and decision-making authority over locally delivered programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17891/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the way in which funding will be allocated within the proposed regional structures under the draft National Drugs Strategy 2026–2029; whether deprivation, social exclusion and patterns of entrenched drug-related harm will be formally weighted alongside population in determining resource allocation; and if she will publish the criteria to be used by HSE health regions in making funding decisions. [17892/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health whether, under the proposed regional structures in the draft National Drugs Strategy 2026–2029, all public funding for community-based drug services, including local drug and alcohol task forces, will be pooled at HSE health region level; the safeguards that will be put in place to prevent dilution of funding to areas of high deprivation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17893/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on ADHD services in CHO7; if there is a fully staffed team in place; the current wait time from referral to appointment, the number of referrals awaiting an appointment by year for the past three years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18119/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if interim supports are in place for individuals living with ADHD who cannot currently access a public care pathway due to capacity issues within the system; if it is acknowledged by the health service that individuals in this position are mentally and financially impacted by the lack of access to services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18120/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Climate

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the United Nations special rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment sought to visit a location (details supplied), but was refused access by the company; if his Department will engage with the company, or the special rapporteur regarding this refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16613/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of a model for a vaccine damage scheme; the timeframe for the commencement of a scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16075/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to consider and respond to correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding their experience attempting to access mental health care in recent months; and the actions that can be taken to ensure services are available to the individual at the earliest opportunity.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10440/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

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

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hume Brophy Health

  • Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Healthy Homes Ireland Housing

  • To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with delivering homes that are high quality, focusing on upcoming EU housing policy developments including the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the European Affordable Housing Plan.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Simon Communities of Ireland Housing

  • AV Room
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reasonable accommodations that are in place in primary care settings in relation to blood tests for people with disabilities who experience needle phobia; if there is a process outlined by the HSE for such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3000/26]
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of properties involved in the fair deal scheme that are currently rented out in the private rental market. [1103/26]
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for 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 for the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase staff for the public health nurse network in an area (details supplied) given the cessation of child development checks due to staff shortages; if her Department plans to ensure adequate and sustained funding and staffing at the location to ensure community health services are available; when full child health and developmental screening services will be reinstated at the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68948/25]
• 2025-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the approved list of medications for reimbursement for phased dispensing under the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025; if reimbursement is available to medical card holders availing of monitored dosing systems due to a diagnosed medical conditions (details supplied); if not, if this will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68221/25]
• 2025-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a reply has not been provided to a HSE representation submitted in June 2025 (details supplied); and if she will assist in obtaining a response from the HSE at the earliest opportunity. [68381/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health her plans regarding special leave with pay for healthcare workers who remain unfit for work after 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59522/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase healthcare facilities in Citywest/Saggart to ensure capacity for the demand of the growing community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60128/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the actions he has taken since becoming Minister to ensure that the an organisation (details supplied) will have sufficient funding to open the remaining 34 beds at their Ushers Quay facility that have remained closed for a year due to an ongoing dispute between his Department and the Department of Health as to which Department will provide this funding. [55660/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the €15 million in staff funding will be provided to a facility (details supplied) to enable it to open the remaining 34 beds that have been unable to open for the last 12 months due to a delay in the allocation of this funding. [55659/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether primary care psychology services in an area (details supplied) were closed in March 2025 due to no psychologists being in post; if the service remains closed for this reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53972/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologist posts currently filled in a primary care service (details supplied); the number of posts currently vacant; the efforts being undertaken regarding recruitment for vacant psychologist roles; when it is envisaged any vacant posts will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53973/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on the waiting list for primary care psychology services in an area (details supplied); the number of children referred to the service but not placed on the waiting list, and the reason for same, to include the number that were deemed not in need of services by the HSE; and the number of families that did not consent after the referral was made, in tabular form. [53974/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children that have been removed from the assessment list for the primary care psychology services waitlist in an area (details supplied); as a result of failing to fill out and return a form to the HSE in the specified timeframe, in tabular form. [53975/25]
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health

  • Raising public awareness of brain health and improving sport inclusion for people impacted by brain conditions
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Healthy Homes Ireland Housing

  • To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

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

  • Lobbying by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association for the establishment of a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis and the additional services needed.
• 2025-09-11
  LOBBY
  The Psychological Society of Ireland Health

  • Joint letter from the PSI and allied professional bodies to TDs outlining concerns re the HSE’s draft Autism Assessment & Intervention Protocol, including Tier 1 assessments, alignment with best practice, and calling for urgent engagement with the HSE.
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the role and powers regarding horses of animal health and welfare liaison inspectors nominated in Garda divisions; if specific statistics are recorded for their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45298/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the cessation of child developmental checks under the National Healthy Childhood Programme in Dublin mid-west due to staff shortages in the public health nurse network; the areas in the constituency that remain impacted; the actions being taken to ensure a full service; when a full service will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45692/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health regarding the HIQA HTA for reimbursement support for continuous glucose monitoring, if there is a clinical basis for extending reimbursement support only to patients with type1 diabetes mellitus regardless of age who have required insulin from the outset; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46829/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if access to reimbursement for continuous glucose monitoring will be reconsidered for a person (details supplied) given their initial diagnosis was incorrect; and given their medical team support the application. [46830/25]
• 2025-09-01
  LOBBY
  Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health

  • Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant and ILFA members made representations to John Lahart who supported the launch of the prospectus report in Leinster House AV Room on the 11th June 2025
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 86–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✓ voted to add 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if she will use her power to ensure a decision is made as a matter of urgency regarding an application for reimbursement of new medicines (details supplied) given lengthy reimbursement times and the detrimental impact delaying access to this medicine has on the medical condition to which it relates. [33380/25]
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if she will meet with families of children living with a medical condition (details supplied). [33381/25]
• 2025-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when funding announced in Budget 2025 for pulmonary fibrosis will be released. [32920/25]
• 2025-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a national lung fibrosis clinical programme will be available to deliver structured, standardised and equitable care to people living with lung fibrosis in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32921/25]
• 2025-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the plans for a national registry of lung fibrosis patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32922/25]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–82
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
• 2025-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a type of medication (details supplied) is not currently available in Ireland; if consideration will be given to approving the medication urgently in light of the reported benefits to people living with a specific progressive neuromuscular disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30839/25]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there are supports, such as a helpline or counselling, available for Irish residents who travelled to Liverpool and were caught up in the serious incident at the Liverpool FC victory parade on 28 May 2025. [30700/25]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Zero alcohol product advertising
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health

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

  • To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic surgeons currently working at Tallaght University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25950/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting orthopaedic surgery in each hospital, in tabular form; and the measures planned to alleviate waiting lists for surgery under this speciality. [25951/25]
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy Health

  • services provided by Sage Advocacy to survivors of institutional abuse
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

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

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure that the current 15- to 18-month wait for an appointment on referral to the ADMiRE Clinic in CAMHS is decreased; the efforts being made to ensure timely appointments for those requiring access to the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23485/25]
• 2025-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to outline the rules for the dispensing of prescriptions to medical card holders, including the number of months that can be dispensed at a time; and to confirm the way in which pharmacies are paid to dispense prescriptions under the medical card scheme. [21978/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education when an individual (details supplied) will be provided with a school placement relevant to their specified educational needs, given the impact attending mainstream school is having on their mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17999/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to confirm the funding provided by her Department to CareGivers Ireland in 2022, 2023 and 2024; to confirm which section of the relevant legislation this funding comes from; and to provide an explanation as to why employees of this not for profit organisation were not covered in the recent WRC agreement related to workers employed through section 39 funding. [14997/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason for delay in the HSE providing a reply to a representation submitted by my office in April 2024 (details supplied); and when a reply will be forthcoming. [15000/25]
• 2025-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health in relation to the ADMiRE Clinic of CAMHS, the reason for delay in accessing an assessment from the service; what actions are being taken to ensure timely assessments for those who require them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14297/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when free hormone replacement therapy will be available in Ireland; her plans to backdate payment to January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13480/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the public health nurse network in the Dublin mid-west area, to include current staff employed and current staff vacancies, in tabular form. [10614/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will instate a review into the impact of the cessation of developmental checks for all children under the national healthy childhood programme in Dublin mid-west, in order to assess the real consequences of the lack of service provision to all children in the constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10615/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the options for support available to persons wishing to obtain and train a medical alert assistance dog for emergencies relating to certain medical issues (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11370/25]
• 2025-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, to recognise medical alert dogs to afford them the same status as other assistance dogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5066/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the position on medical cards for individuals with a diagnosed lifelong condition, that will not improve or change (details supplied); the reason new GP reports are required for medical card reviews given the nature of this diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1421/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when hormone replacement therapy will become free, given that this was supposed to commence in January, having been provided for in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1626/25]
• 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
  Irish Cancer Society Health

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

  • Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

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

  • To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
• 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
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Childhood Development Initiative Children and Youth Affairs

  • Manifesto for Programme for Goverment
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • The Mental Health Bill 2024 and the UNCRPD
• 2024-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason the Section 28 Service Level Agreement between the HSE and the Central Remedial Clinic for 2024 has removed referenced to a school (details supplied) and education supports, despite the previous years' SLAs included these references; and if he is aware of the funding impact of this change on the financial viability of the disability supports provided by CRC to the school and in turn the impact on the viability of the school itself. [45320/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a process through which pensioners in possession of a GP-only card can apply for funding to assist with costs for dental treatment; and if so, if the process will be outlined. [39822/24]
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the current shortage of a medication used for cancer treatment (details supplied) with supply issues due to last until July 2025; if he is aware the alternative option is not available on the drugs payment scheme; the reason for this; if consideration will be given to including the alternative in the scheme to ensure access for all who require it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38396/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of a primary care centre at a location (details supplied). [37855/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the actions his Department is taking to progress the provision of GP services to the Adamstown and Lucan areas of Dublin mid-west given the rapid expansion in residential development and the serious difficulties experienced by non-GMS patients in accessing a GP in the local and surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37856/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a mechanism through which an individual with a diagnosis of a long-term illness but who is not in possession of a medical card can be appointed to a GP in their local area; and if so, if the process will be outlined. [37857/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 21 March 2024, if a review has been carried out into the impact of the cessation of child developmental checks under the national healthy childhood programme for children in areas of Dublin mid-west (details supplied) due to staff shortages in the public health nursing service; if so, if the report will be made available; and if not, if a review will be considered at the earliest opportunity in order to assess the real consequences of the lack of service provision in the area. [35146/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason recommendation No. 45 has not yet been applied as per the detailed circular (details supplied); the timeframe on when it is expected to be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31255/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason recommendation No. 45 has not yet been applied as per the detailed circular (details supplied); the timeframe on when it is expected to be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31256/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the HSE recruitment freeze will be lifted, and specifically in the area of community and public health nursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31619/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a limit on the amount of ozempic available to individuals under the GMS scheme on a monthly basis; if so, the reimbursement options available to individuals who are prescribed a higher amount than is available under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32311/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the primary health centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, including an update on services currently operating; when full services are expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on recruitment for staff vacancies in the primary health centre, Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, to include a breakdown of posts filled and unfilled. [32313/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on waiting times for both adult and child occupational therapy services in Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas, in tabular form; the efforts being made to increase staff in the services and reduce waiting times in the areas outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33487/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Rural

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her attention has been drawn to the policy of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to euthanise healthy dogs that are surrendered and are on the restricted breed list and to refuse to re-home or to send them to another rescue organisation; and the details of the powers the local authority has to take such actions. [31760/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene in the matter of a nursing home closure (details supplied) in the interests of residents, who are extremely concerned and distressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30557/24]
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45
• 2024-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure the Health Insurance Authority facilitates comparisons between valid, existing, to be discontinued and other available policies on its website, where the website currently only presents comparisons between policies which may be purchased and does not provide a comparison tool against a customer’s existing policy where that policy is to be retired, in order to ensure full transparency for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27647/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the funding for, and delivery of, the new clinical unit for the central remedial clinic co-located within a school (details supplied). [26894/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on engagements surrounding a nursing home in Dublin mid west (details supplied); if the HSE is considering taking charge of the nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26917/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding the public health nurse service in the Lucan area of Dublin mid-west; if staff shortages are still impacting service delivery; if child developmental checks for all children of age in the area have been fully reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26918/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding the public health nurse service in the Newcastle area of Dublin mid-west; if staff shortages are still impacting service delivery; if child developmental checks for all children of age in the area have been fully reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26919/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the national laws and regulations that give effect to the clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product reporting requirements set out in the EU Clinical Trial Regulation, article 37(4) specifying the name and applicable article(s) of all relevant laws and regulations. [26361/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the national laws and regulations that define the penalties for infringements of the EU Clinical Trial Regulation, as set out in article 94 specifying the name and applicable article(s) of all relevant laws and regulations. [26362/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to provide the penalties that he will be able impose for infringements of clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product reporting requirements specifying the penalties, for example the maximum fine(s) that can be imposed. [26363/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to provide the legal and regulatory requirements to make the results of interventional clinical trials that are not a clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product (including medical device trials and non-drug trials) public and to provide the exact name and applicable article(s) of all relevant laws and regulations. [26364/24]
• 2024-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to extending the upper age limit for BreastCheck; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21944/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the options available to parents with concerns about their children's speech in the absence of a public health nurse providing developmental checks in their area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21393/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total spend on homeless specific measures by his Department in each of the years 2020 to 2023 and to date in 2024, and to provide a breakdown of the spend each year, in tabular form. [20988/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on addiction services in 2023 by local authority area, in tabular form. [20989/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the lifting of the recruitment freeze within the HSE. [13914/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health in relation to the current recruitment pause within the HSE, if information is available regarding when individuals who have been advised they have successfully interviewed for positions but are impacted by the pause will be able to begin their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13915/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a review has been carried out into the impact of the cessation of child developmental checks under the national healthy childhood programme for children in areas of Dublin mid-west (details supplied) due to staff shortages in the public health nurse service; if so, if the report will be made available; and if not, if a review will be considered at the earliest opportunity in order to assess the real consequences of the lack of service provision in the area. [13379/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a process through which parents who have been unable to access developmental checks for their children due to staff shortages in their area, can access an appointment in an alternative location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13380/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can avail of treatment for a condition under the treatment abroad scheme or the cross border directive. [12805/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the serious shortage of GP availability and GP appointment availability in the Dublin mid-west area; the steps that are being taken to increase GP provision in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12825/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and the timeframe for the provision of full services at the centre. [10797/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 711 of 30 May 2023, for an update on the recruitment process to staff the primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. [10798/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion _ · 72–60
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department’s response to the recent Health Research Board’s report into mortality among single homeless people. [6822/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for orthodontic treatment; the reason an available appointment has been so delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3730/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to confirm the closure of the endoscopy unit in a hospital (details supplied) for the month of January under the Winter Initiative; the reason for the decision to close the department; what impact assessments were carried out in advance of the closure; if the closure will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3736/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the bowel screening programme in a hospital (details supplied) is impacted as a consequence of the closure of the endoscopy unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3737/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children assessed at category 5 and awaiting orthodontic treatment in CHO7, by those waiting over 1, over 2, over 3 and over 4 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3856/24]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

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

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of fair deal recipients who have availed of the new scheme allowing them to rent out their home. [56289/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the average wait for a first appointment with the ENT department in Tallaght University Hospital; the number of people waiting for a first appointment, broken down by people waiting over one year, over two years and over three years, in tabular form; and what efforts are being made to reduce waiting times for the service. [53184/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 74–58
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if funding allocated for the National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027 in Budget 2024 is for the continuation of current services only; if further progression of the strategy is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50863/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to indicate the period of time residents are expected to be temporarily moved from a hospital to a private care facility (details supplied) for; and if he will provide a commitment that the standard of care provided by HSE staff will remain and be consistent within the private facility. [49274/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update regarding wait times for both adult and child occupational therapy services in Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas; what efforts are being made to increase staff in the services and to reduce waiting times in the areas outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48923/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the status of all primary care centres under construction or opened in Dublin mid-west; the staffing levels of each centre; the dates for commencement of services in those ready for opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48924/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurse positions in each CHO area, including the number of vacant PHN positions in each CHO area and the specific geographic areas within each CHO that currently have no PHN in place, in tabular form; and what interim measures are in place to ensure universal access to public health nurse services. [49211/23]
• 2023-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if it is correct that Clondalkin will have no public adult occupational therapy service as of 9 November 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48925/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance if changes are intended in the way the Revenue Commissioners treat the income received by general practitioners from the health service for providing GMS services; if so, the changes; the rationale behind the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44323/23]
• 2023-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a further update is available regarding the new primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 given we have reached Q4 2023, despite previous commitments of opening in Q3; if a date is available for when services will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44377/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for occupational therapy in order for them to have a report completed outlining required changes to their property to ensure they can live independently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43332/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if, further to a response provided by the HSE (details supplied), he will confirm that the lack of a full public health nurse service in the CHO7 region is the reason for the delay in the discharge of a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42642/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that referrals for occupational therapy in the Dublin south, Kildare and west Wicklow primary care region are taking 26 months from the original date of referral, for both assessment and issuing of equipment; his views on whether this is acceptable; what efforts the HSE is making to ensure a timely service in occupational therapy in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 111–10
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to outline the process through which a person (details supplied) can obtain a medical card without having already been accepted by a GP, where their current GP does not accept medical cards and no other GPs are taking on new medical card patients and where the person is reliant on medical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40996/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the rationale behind the policy of allowing only one funded respiratory mask per annum for people suffering with chronic respiratory disease and using BiPAP machines; if there is a process for application for replacement masks if it is the case a replacement is necessary; if there is a process of reimbursement for the substantial cost of €250 in cases where patients have had to pay to replace a mask themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41178/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be reimbursed by the HSE for the cost of replacing necessary medical equipment; and if so, if he will outline the process through which the person can apply for reimbursement. [41179/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the process through which a couple (details supplied) can obtain a new GP accepting medical cards; where the relationship with their current GP is irretrievably broken but all attempts at sourcing a new GP have been exhausted without success; and where the PCRS advise they cannot appoint a GP for the patients involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41191/23]
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if policy relating to instances where a person in possession of a medical card can be assigned a GP by the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Services following three GP refusals, has been changed; if so, the reason for the change; if another policy has replaced it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40891/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 is still on course for delivery in quarter 3 of 2023; and if he will indicate a date for the commencement of services at the centre. [37921/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to deliver clinical genetic services at CHI Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35623/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); and if he intends to engage with the organisation in order to discuss funding of services. [35910/23]
• 2023-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will issue guidance relating to the €500 allowance for student nurses and midwives, as announced by Government following the McHugh Report; and if he will indicate when student nurses and midwives will be able to access this allowance [31515/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he has looked at ensuring pay parity for employees across the HSE, Section 38 and Section 39 organisations in the context of staff retention in relevant sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30785/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the rationale of the decision to exclude Section 39 employees who did not work in long-term residential care facilities from receiving the pandemic special recognition payment. [30799/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to add a diagnosed condition (details supplied) to the long-term illness scheme, or to the medical card or drugs payment schemes for medication to treat the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31215/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he has or will conduct a review of pharmacy dispensing fees and the extent of service provision by community pharmacists; if he has or will engage with an organisation (details supplied) on the matter; the dates on which he has or will engage; if he will establish a review which encompasses the scope of services provided or which could be provided by community pharmacy; and if he will include scoping of a minor ailments or minor illness scheme in community pharmacy in the terms of reference of the aforementioned review. [31339/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if stem cell-based therapies are available to people living with arthritis; and if not, if the HSE intends to progress to providing such treatments. [27270/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline his response to the Health Service Board report into deaths among people who were homeless at time of death in Ireland in 2019; and if he will set out what his Department’s response will be to the findings of the report. [25556/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of 11 May 2023, if the HSE has initiated a recruitment process to staff the primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin. [25956/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list to access a first appointment with gynaecology services in Tallaght University Hospital; the number waiting over one year for a first appointment; and the number waiting over five years for a first appointment. [26211/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the tender for the home care sector; and if there is a timeframe available as to when the process will be completed. [24020/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the current timeframe for turnaround of reimbursement applications under the Cross Border Directive; if there is a reason for the delays experienced by some applicants; if action is being taken to ensure reimbursement is provided to applicants at the earliest opportunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24368/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware there is a significant shortage of some medications at the current time; if he is aware that pharmacists are unable to indicate when the issue will be resolved; and the action, if any, his Department is taking to assist in resolving the matter in order to ensure the correct medication is available to those who require it. [22643/23]
• 2023-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of the new primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; if there is a timeframe available for completion of the project and the opening of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22206/23]
• 2023-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the lack of available GP services in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if the HSE is taking any action to promote the provision of GP services to the growing population in the area. [22207/23]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a front-line health worker (details supplied) will receive their Covid1-19 recognition payment. [21172/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the work of his Department in addressing the issue of premature deaths of single people experiencing homelessness. [11819/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm information received by parents of young children in Newcastle, County Dublin that no public health nurse service is available in their area; the reason this is the case; if his Department is taking action to ensure a public health nurse service is provided in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16052/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on staff shortages in the Dublin mid-west public health nurse network; if vacant positions have been filled; if a full service is now available in all parts of the constituency; and if not, what areas remain impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16053/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a required surgery carried out; if a guarantee can be provided regarding a date, given the surgery has been cancelled three times in the past eight weeks; and the reason the cancellations occurred. [16702/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the average length of time it takes to process an application under the discretionary hardship scheme to provide an explanation for the current delay in processing applications for the scheme in the Dublin West area; if he is aware both pharmacies and families are experiencing huge difficulty in making contact with the Local Health Office section regarding the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16764/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on an application for a person (details supplied) under the discretionary hardship scheme. [16765/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on care pathways available to 16- and 17-year-olds with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. [17231/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware there is currently a wait of 12 months, or more, for an initial community occupational therapy appointment in an area (details supplied); and the action the HSE are taking to ensure appointments for this service are available in a shorter, more reasonable timeframe. [14643/23]
• 2023-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if health warning labels on alcohol products will be bilingual, reflecting warnings in both English and Irish; and if not, if including the Irish language on packaging will be considered. [11647/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health who is liable for the cost of taxis to hospital appointments for residents in long-term nursing home care in receipt of medical cards. [11307/23]
• 2023-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to have their assessment of need carried out. [10327/23]
• 2023-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will publish an alcohol non-compliance list in accordance with section 31 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018. [10407/23]
• 2023-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of instances of alleged breaches of section 14 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 that have been brought to the HSE’s attention; and the number of cases that have been investigated. [10408/23]
• 2023-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an explanation for the decision to change the paediatric and outpatient care centre service situated at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, from walk-in to appointment only; if clinical evidence was consulted and considered in the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9407/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if services currently situated at a site (details supplied) are to be moved to an alternative location; and the reason this is the case, given a guarantee was provided to the initial site in relation to retention of services. [8851/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 853 of 14 February 2023, if a timeline will be provided for the review of the implementation of the PDS service model. [8852/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if it is acknowledged by his Department that the PDS service model is not delivering consistent services to all children who require them; if it is accepted that many of these children have been regressing in recent months as a consequence; if the attention of his Department has been drawn to reports that parents feel forced to obtain services from private providers at much cost; and the action that is being taken to ensure the PDS model is delivering for these children. [8853/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 295 and 296 of 30 June 2022, if he will provide an update on the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019; if a timeframe for enactment can be indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6474/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 will address the packaging and advertisement of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products. [6475/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his Department intends to undertake a review of children’s disability services following the introduction of the new CDNT system, given the reported experiences of children who cannot access required services; and if not, if a review will be considered. [7325/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total funding provided by his Department for a number of programmes (details supplied); and if he will provide, in tabular form, a breakdown of the funding drawn down for each programme by postcode; for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022.. [7395/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of prosecutions brought under section 14 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, for each year since its enactment. [5311/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) is under a standalone review. [5318/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of staff that have been working in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and psychology year on year since 2016 in two teams; and the number of clients that have been seen by each separate discipline in the same time period, including a breakdown (details supplied). [5517/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a process through which a person can be allocated a GP in order for the person to avail of combined care in circumstances (details supplied). [63416/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will assist a person (details supplied) to find and register with a GP service providing maternity care where the person has been unable to find a GP with capacity to take on any new patients. [63424/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the temporary inflation payment scheme will be extended past December 2022 given that fuel costs are expected to remain at heightened levels in the coming months and given that nursing homes are bound by HIQA regulations relating to temperature and adequate lighting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63461/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63580/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63581/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63582/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63583/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the care of a person (details supplied) in relation to a particular disability service will be transferred to a team in an area in order to enable the person to access the required service. [63584/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their award appeal for the pandemic special recognition payment submitted in September 2022; the reason for the delay in a decision being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1368/23]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that only consultant prescriptions for cariban for patients with hyperemesis gravidarium are reimbursable; and if this will be reviewed given that most pregnant persons present to their GP with symptoms in advance of appointments with their maternity consultants. [62395/22]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if any update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62405/22]
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the assessment of need process; if assessments have recommenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61931/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of children waiting for assessments of need broken down by the disability network team; the average waiting time for such assessments in each DNT; the total number of children waiting for interventions post assessment including speech and language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other supports broken down by DNT; and the average waiting time for each intervention in each DNT in tabular form. [62269/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cases that have been taken section 38A of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 in relation to costs incurred in respect of seizing and keeping the animal during its detention; and the amount of costs paid. [62019/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact persons seeking cervical screening from CervicalCheck centres are being refused appointments if they are not registered patients of the GP surgery in which the screening is taking place; if this is correct given that CervicalCheck advise via their website that people do not have to be a registered patient of a surgery in order to obtain cervical screening in a centre; if he will provide an explanation for the discrepancy in information; and if he will outline the correct process through which persons can obtain cervical screening in the case that their own GP surgery does not provide the service. [59633/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurse positions in each CHO area; the number of vacant public health nurse positions in each CHO area and the specific geographic areas within each CHO that currently have no public health nurse in place; and if any interim measures are being put in place to ensure universal access to public health nurses, in tabular form. [59846/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason public health nurses in a CHO have been moved to Cherry Orchard Hospital. [59854/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a process through which individuals can seek funding from the HSE in order to be reimbursed, having obtained surgeries or other medical treatments privately in Ireland due to HSE waiting lists; and if so, if he will outline the application process for same. [58926/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an offer by a private consultant surgeon (details supplied) to assist with surgeries at a hospital due to lengthy waiting lists; and the reason that the offer was not accepted. [58927/22]
• 2022-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on the waiting list for surgery in a hospital (details supplied) in order to treat a specific condition. [58244/22]
• 2022-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric urology surgeries that have been carried out at a hospital (details supplied) to date in 2022; and the number of those that have been undertaken in order to treat a specific condition. [58245/22]
• 2022-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a vacant position in a hospital (details supplied) has been advertised and filled; and if not, the reason for the delay. [58246/22]
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the process by which an application can be submitted for a communication device for a person (details supplied); the timeframe for processing and making a decision on same; and if the device will be made available at the earliest opportunity in order to assist the person with their communication. [57283/22]
• 2022-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to delays in processing registration applications at the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for those who were qualified outside Ireland; if so, if there is a reason for the delays; and if this will be addressed given the shortage of nurses at the present time. [55830/22]
• 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 progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 60–75
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that ceiling track hoists are not provided for under the Housing (Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability) Regulations 2007; if he will provide an update on his engagement with the Department of Health as to a suitable resolution regarding the funding of hoists; and when ceiling track hoists will be made available to persons who require them but cannot currently access them. [55312/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department intends to provide additional counselling supports to schools, given the increase in young person's experiencing difficulties with mental health and other issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54817/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of a primary care centre in an area (details supplied). [54418/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the increased use of electronic cigarette products among children and young people; if his Department intends to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54419/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a process through which people can apply for funding from the HSE in order to obtain medical treatment from private hospitals in which the HSE cannot provide the treatment required in a timely manner; and if so, if he will provide the information for same. [54629/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the current restrictions imposed on homebirths by the HSE; the rationale behind the restrictions; and if restrictions will be reconsidered given the upset caused to pregnant persons who wish to have their child at home. [55220/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on funding for ceiling track hoists following the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage advising that this adaptation should not be included in housing adaptation grants in late 2020; and when a resolution to this funding issue can be expected to ensure that persons can access a service required to meet their health, safety and personal needs. [55313/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that some community Covid-19 swabbers have been advised their employment will cease in November 2022, despite assurances of redeployment and agreements related to pay and conditions; and if action will be taken to ensure that those impacted will continue in employment. [55416/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if further funding will be made available to a nursing home (details supplied) to enable it to cover increasing costs and to avoid it being forced to increase fees. [53965/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the public health nurse network in the Dublin west region; if there is a timeframe available regarding when the service will return to normal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52908/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE intends to establish a primary care centre at an address (details supplied); and if so, the services that will be available to the community once established. [50802/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an issue presenting at a medical centre (details supplied) where initial consultations for patients experiencing menopause are over twice as expensive as general consultations, and repeat prescriptions for treatment for menopause are charged at three-times more than other repeat prescriptions; his views on whether this practice is discriminatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50920/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his Department has undertaken research to ascertain the costs of providing financial assistance to patients on hormone replacement therapy for menopause; if his Department intends to introduce financial assistance for these patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50921/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a policy regarding the appropriate use of domestic flights in his Department and bodies under the aegis of the Department. [50120/22]
• 2022-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be provided with a date for surgery; and if the surgery will go ahead as soon as possible given the delays experienced and the timeline provided for the best outcome. [49380/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he intends to initiate an independent review into radiation therapy services; and if so, the timeline for this review. [48950/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of domestic flights for work purposes taken by him, Ministers of State in his Department and Department staff for each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [47916/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he intends to commission a public inquiry into deaths in nursing homes and other care settings throughout the Covid-19 pandemic in view of calls for such an inquiry among many bereaved relatives. [48146/22]
• 2022-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of successful prosecutions taken under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; the year they were taken; and the county and the section of the Act under which the infringements were made, in tabular form. [47447/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be receiving the pandemic special recognition payment; and if a timeframe for same will be provided. [47334/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if employees in an organisation (details supplied) are eligible to receive the pandemic special recognition payment; and if so, when they will receive the payment. [46468/22]
• 2022-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the additional mental health supports that will be made available to schools to deal with post-Covid anxiety and mental health challenges of secondary school pupils. [45208/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when an operation will be rescheduled for a person (details supplied). [42056/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if it is intended for Covid-19 to be considered as an occupational injury for those working in health, social and other care settings, in which infection risk is increased, as is the case in several other European Union member states. [42343/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that the criteria in HR circular 22/2022, which relates to the new temporary scheme of paid leave for public health service employees who are unfit for work post Covid-19 infection, excludes employees who do not work in a Covid-19 exposed environment as defined in the Risk Assessment for Covid-19 Vaccination Guidelines for Healthcare Workers but who contracted Covid-19 in their workplace during 2020 and 2021; and if his Department will reconsider this exclusion given the number of healthcare workers impacted by long Covid. [42344/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the action that has been taken by his Department and individual hospitals to provide support to employees who contracted Covid-19 in their workplace; and the supports that are provided to staff who contracted Covid-19 in their workplace and now live with long Covid. [42345/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that some pieces of medical equipment are funded in some CHO areas but not in others; and if action will be taken to ensure equality across all CHO areas in this regard. [43854/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that an application for funding for a piece of medical equipment on behalf of a person (details supplied) was refused; and if the decision will be reconsidered given the lack of services available to the person from the HSE in their area. [43855/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of staff employed by a section 38 organisation (details supplied) who were deemed eligible and received the pandemic recognition payment have now been advised they are not eligible and are liable for overpayments despite working in an environment that warranted their inclusion in sequence group 1 and 2 of the vaccination programme and being in direct contact with patients; if this is correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39600/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there are currently any plans to add play therapists to the professions regulated by CORU; and if not, if it will be considered. [39636/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there are exceptional circumstances through which the HSE might relax the qualifying criteria for a course at an institution (details supplied). [41805/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the person or body that an animal owner makes representations to regarding the charges for upkeep of an animal seized under section 38A of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; and the format in which such representations should be made. [40804/22]
• 2022-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when legislation that will enable the Health Information and Quality Authority to undertake inspections of direct provision centres will be before the Houses of the Oireachtas; if the Reception Conditions Directive 2013/33/EU is being considered in the process; if all direct provision centres will be covered under the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38483/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if it is correct that a general practitioner continues to charge a person who is in possession of a medical card for an appointment fee of €50.00 per visit. [37879/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been further drawn to staff shortages in the public health nursing service in Dublin West; if his attention has been drawn to persons receiving correspondence from the HSE advising that the PHN service cannot deliver child health services for developmental assessments at 3 months, 9-11 months, 21-24 months and 46-48 months; and the action that his Department is taking to ensure that staff shortages are addressed in order that these services can be provided. [36014/22]
• 2022-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his Department has plans to regulate the e-cigarette market. [35133/22]
• 2022-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the commitments made in the programme for Government related to e-cigarettes, including the proposed ban on the sale of these products to persons under 18 years of age; and the proposed licensing system for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products. [35134/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of staff employed in the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Youth Programme in Dublin 22; and the number of children who have accessed this service in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022. [29593/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a significant gap in public health nurse services in an area (details supplied); the action that is being taken to ensure that services are provided right across the locality; and if he will provide guidance in relation to obtaining appointments in locations in which the service is not in place. [29375/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the extreme increases in energy costs faced by nursing home service providers; if there are plans to increase funding in order for services to cover increased costs; and if not, if consideration will be given to providing assistance to ensure that these services remain functional. [30388/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if community swabbers who worked in Covid-19 testing centres from January 2021 onwards have been excluded from receiving the pandemic bonus payment; and if so, the reason for same. [30600/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will increase the number of nurses working in neurology services in a hospital (details supplied). [25661/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he requested that front line homeless services staff funded through his Department would be included in the Department of Health’s special Covid-19 payment; and if not, if he will raise the matter with the Minister for Health. [24158/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that front-line homeless services staff will not receive the special Covid-19 payment; and if he will reconsider their inclusion in the scheme. [24159/22]
• 2022-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the HSE services that are available to a minor (details supplied) who is experiencing severe suicidal ideation and engaging in self-harm in Lucan, County Dublin. [23908/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that clerical staff working on the frontline through the successful vaccination programme have been excluded from receiving the pandemic bonus payment; the reason that clerical staff in other Departments are eligible to receive the payment; and if he intends to extend the payment to this excluded group. [21830/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will remove the current age restriction for Freestyle Libre device with immediate effect following the recent survey by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21573/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the current impasse that seems to be preventing the undertaking of a health technology assessment for the Freestyle Libre device; if not, if he will offer a different process to enable this to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21574/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 832 of 5 April 2022, the number of hysterectomies that have been performed in the State since March 2020; the number that were performed in public hospitals; and the number that were performed in private hospitals. [19603/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the funding provided for mental health and addiction services linked to homeless service provision provided by his Department, by year and project, from 2016 to date, in tabular form. [17731/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the current waiting lists across the State for a hysterectomy; the number of persons that have been waiting for the surgery for more than two years; and the action being taken by his Department to ensure waiting times for the surgery are significantly reduced. [18104/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a procedure in a hospital might be eligible to avail of the procedure under the National Treatment Purchase Fund. [17254/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the as yet unpublished follow up report on mortality in single homeless population that was to be funded by his Department and the HSE as a follow up study to the Interim Report on Mortality in Single Homeless Population 2020. [16445/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the future plans for the medically supervised shielding units created as part of the HSE and Dublin Region Housing Executive Covid-19 response in Dublin and if his Department intends to continue funding these units as permanent facilities post Covid. [16446/22]
• 2022-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the Covid-19 safety protocols that are still in place to protect people with disabilities; if he plans to introduce measures specifically to ensure the safety of people with disabilities; and if his Department will consider contributing to the additional expenses incurred by people with disabilities for protective measures throughout the pandemic. [15429/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the services that are provided by the HSE to adults diagnosed with autism. [13988/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to create a follow-on clinic for those ageing out of a service (details supplied); and if so, when the service will commence. [13989/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive the support and services required from the HSE. [14114/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the action his Department is taking to ensure the provision of full and timely services to children with disabilities in an area (details supplied). [14118/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE services providing occupational therapy and speech and language therapy to children in an area (details supplied); the number of children on the waiting list for these therapies in the area; and the action his Department is taking to increase service provision in this area. [14119/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for surgery. [14394/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are waiting for surgery related to a condition (details supplied); and the general waiting times for this procedure across the State. [14396/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he plans to review the guidance for special needs schools such as a school (details supplied) to recommend the continued wearing of masks in classrooms given the high level of risk arising from the children’s complex and special needs. [14493/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason that persons are unable to obtain a Covid-19 recovery certificate based on a positive antigen test unless the test has been obtained and paid for privately. [15018/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of children waiting for assessments of need, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and psychology support in Dublin west and south west community health network; and the length of time children are on these waiting lists before securing these interventions in tabular form. [11012/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the plans to bring a proposal to the Houses of the Oireachtas to achieve the effect of Seanad Committee Stage amendments 3 and 32 to the Animal Health and Welfare Bill as mentioned by a person (details supplied) during the debate. [11358/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric services for adults with ASD in the HSE, broken down by region; and his plans to expand these services. [9252/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of primary school dental services in areas of mid-west Dublin; the waiting times and availability of dentists visiting primary schools in the area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9259/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for dental checks for children at six, nine and 12 years of age in the mid-west areas of Dublin in tabular form; if there are delays in children receiving these checks; the steps he is taking to ensure that these children receive checks in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9260/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the action his Department plans to take to ensure an increase in the number of general practitioners practising in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6316/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the current number of general practitioners practising in an area (details supplied). [6317/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the extension of general practitioner visit cards to six and seven year olds as announced in Budget 2022. [4792/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if 12 to 16 year olds will be eligible to receive a booster dose before their EU Digital COVID Certificates expire. [4862/22]
• 2022-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if frontline workers in section 39 organisations are eligible for the pandemic bonus payment; and if not, the reason. [4214/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1947 of 27 July 2021, if he will provide an update in relation to the proposed inquiry into the licensing of sodium valproate; when the inquiry will begin; when engagement with families affected by the drug will commence; and the timeline for the delivery of the report. [3099/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the implications of the PCR and antigen test requirements for persons with Covid recovery certificates travelling into the country within 90 days of receipt of their certificate; and the rules in place for those with a recovery certificate who may be unable to get a clear PCR or antigen test result within 90 days of receiving the certificate. [63542/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason prioritisation has not been given to children at high-risk in relation to the Covid-19 vaccination programme for children aged 5 to 11 years of age as in other age cohorts. [1769/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay for high-risk young persons attempting to access a booster vaccine via the online portal; and if he has plans to address this delay. [1770/22]
• 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
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the Free Provision of Period Products Bill 2021 will progress to committee stage. [60605/21]
• 2021-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms and timelines that have been agreed for the budgetary allocation announced in Budget 2022 for the provision of period products; if public sector organisations that are ready to roll-out the provision of free period products will be able to draw down this funding. [60606/21]
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted against 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action his Department can take in cases in which local authorities fail to protect the health of residents living adjacent to large construction sites in which such sites are clearly in breach of planning conditions leading to unacceptable levels of noise, vibration and dust. [60014/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his views that student nurses have to pay car parking fees of €75 per week while on placement in hospitals; and if he will confirm that he will work with the Minister for Further and Higher Education; Research; Innovation and Science to put in place a waiver for student nurses from paying hospital car parking fees when on placement in hospitals. [58395/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the Rotunda Hospital is now allowing fathers to attend the birth of their children in the maternity hospital; and if not, the steps he is taking to have this matter resolved. [59086/21]
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for speech and language therapy, as recommended in an assessment of need in early 2020. [54115/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason there are currently only three neurology nurse specialists at a hospital (details supplied); and his plans to increase the number of neurology nurse specialists at the hospital. [54757/21]
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Health (Amendment) Act 2020

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 82–44
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–66
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the current public health advice with respect to the hosting of indoor sporting events such as darts in public houses and other licensed premises. [52990/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a clinic for children diagnosed with retinoblastoma; the reason the previous clinic at CHI Temple Street Children’s University Hospital was discontinued; and the number of children with this diagnosis currently in the State. [52026/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the medical cannabis access programme; and if a product (details supplied) is being made available to persons who require it by prescription. [52367/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home support in an area (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52600/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for a speech and language therapy appointment broken down into assessment waiting list, initial assessment waiting list and further treatment waiting list in an area (details supplied); and the number waiting fewer than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [52601/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if in relation to the assisted human reproduction Bill, it is intended to legislate for international surrogacy; when legislation recognising international surrogacy and retrospective declaration of parentage will be complete; and if his Department will engage with an organisation (details supplied) on this proposed legislation. [52746/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a request from a person (details supplied) to extend the scope of the Animal Health and Welfare (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51442/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of progress on establishing an independent inspectorate for direct provision centres; if the Health Act 2007 will be amended to extend the remit of HIQA to undertake independent inspections of direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50501/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an increase in persons waiting for an appointment with the National Gender Service; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that wait times have lengthened; and the steps he is taking to ensure increased resources and timely access to transgender healthcare for those who require it. [43200/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps his Department is taking to ensure that social housing funded under section 38 of the Health Act 2004 can access energy efficient retrofitting schemes in the future. [41608/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if one to one music classes are identified as a personal service; and if she will provide clarity on the return of one to one music classes under the current public health guidelines. [42203/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the payments made by large pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland in the past five years; the amounts involved in these payments; and the purpose of the payments. [41939/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if one to one music classes are identified as a personal service; and if he will provide clarity on the return of one to one music classes under the current public health guidelines. [42202/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when live music will return for indoor receptions in relation to public health guidelines for weddings; and if consideration has been given to using the Digital Covid Certificate system to facilitate this. [42204/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when free general practitioner care will be extended to those under the age of eight years. [43175/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment given any delay is having a detrimental effect on their mental health. [33855/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the vaccination programme for homeless persons; and the number of vaccines administered to this vulnerable group to date. [34122/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given in relation to public health guidance for weddings to allow those who are fully vaccinated not to be counted in the guest limit; and if consideration is being given to the use of rapid antigen testing in venues for these occasions. [34123/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the vaccination plans in place for rough sleepers particularly in rural counties including County Clare. [34991/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if new applications for intensive care packages are still being accepted; and if so, the procedure by which families can apply for this support for their family members suffering from dementia. [34992/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his policy in relation to defibrillators for schools; and if consideration is being given to making defibrillators mandatory in all schools. [35646/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the inquiry into the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate; if the inquiry has commenced; when engagement with families affected by disabilities associated with the drug will commence; and the timeline for the delivery of the report. [35963/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the spend on homeless services by his Department and agencies under his remit for each year since 2013; and the estimated spend for 2021. [36414/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there are exemptions to persons being charged for mandatory hotel quarantine; if so, the exemptions; the body to which a person can apply for the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36505/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to ensuring both breasts are rescreened in the case that a person is recalled for assessment in relation to the BreastCheck programme. [36506/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the public health rationale behind delaying the holding of Confirmations and First Holy Communions while allowing weddings; and if this decision was based on public health advice from NPHET or some other advice. [36594/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessments of needs by CHO area; the average waiting time for assessments in each CHO area; the number of children on each of the waiting lists for special needs supports including speech and language, occupational therapists and so on by CHO area; the average waiting time length for each service in each CHO area; the number of full-time equivalent occupational therapists and speech and language therapists; and the number of full-time equivalent staff employed in the assessment of need team and disability team in each CHO area in tabular form. [37280/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the possible extension of the Covid-19 vaccination programme to persons under 16 years of age particularly to those with underlying conditions; and if it is likely those at risk will be vaccinated before the return to school. [37661/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if intensive care packages are currently available to persons in need of such supports; and the procedure for persons to apply for such intensive care packages. [39476/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will set out the reopening guidelines and timelines governing bingo halls and snooker halls. [39794/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the exclusion of babies and young children from vaccination centres when their parents are being vaccinated is properly communicated to parents when they receive their appointments; and if this exclusion for parents will be reviewed in for particular single parents who are unable to access childminding when their vaccine appointment is scheduled. [40457/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason Covid-19 restrictions are still in place in some hospitals in terms of maternity services; and the steps he is taking to ensure that partners and birth partners of pregnant women are able to be present for pre-natal scans, appointments, labour and at childbirth. [31395/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted against 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons with a documented anaphylaxis to trometamol or to GBCAs should not receive a vaccine (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that persons who have been refused this vaccine due to anaphylaxis have been offered the same vaccine again; his views on whether that on refusal these persons are advised that they will go to the bottom of the list; and if he will provide clarification on the matter. [29698/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason the long-term illness scheme for mental illness medications is extended only to persons under 16 years of age; and the supports available to persons over 16 years of age to pay for related medication. [29935/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a primary medical certificate. [27745/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will respond to the guilty verdict against a staff member of his Department accused of animal neglect and or being reckless regarding the health or welfare of an animal; if there will be a review of the Department systems that allowed a person to be overseeing the same matters for which they have pleaded guilty to; and if there will be a review of the cases on which the official in question was investigating animal welfare issues. [33437/21]
• 2021-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to move from a psychiatric model of transgender healthcare to a model more in line with international best practice as outlined by the World Health Organisation. [22511/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice the steps she has taken to ensure the full functioning of the court system compliant with public health advice to address the growing backlog of cases including divorce and separation cases. [19088/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to move from a psychiatric model of transgender healthcare to a model more in line with international best practice as outlined by the World Health Organisation. [18827/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the impact of tobacco plain packaging on levels of smoking and the health benefits resulting from that policy; and the estimated number of lives that are saved per year as a result of the policy. [19063/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. [19299/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be exempt from mandatory hotel quarantine on their return under the exemption travelling to the State for unavoidable, imperative and time-sensitive medical reasons and these reasons are certified by a registered medical practitioner or person with equivalent qualifications outside the State in circumstances in which the country they are travelling to for a certified medical treatment is added to the list. [19897/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a link to or advise of the location in which to access the regulations in relation to mandatory hotel quarantine. [19928/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason 3,054 women are waiting for gynaecological care at Tallaght Hospital and 1,452 women are waiting over 18 months; and the steps he plans to take to ensure the hospital has a full complement of staff of address the large waiting list. [17671/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of services and staff for diabetic children at Mullingar hospital; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the hospital has been forced to cease all diabetic paediatric clinics with immediate effect and is no longer in a position to accept new patients due to limited resources. [16457/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons over 70 years of age who are currently detained in prison; the number of those who have received their first Covid-19 vaccine dose to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16565/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if all persons detained in prison will be vaccinated in accordance with the Covid-19 vaccine allocation strategy and on an equivalent basis to those receiving vaccines in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16566/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if changes will be made to allow for partners to be present during childbirth and maternity appointments. [17461/21]
• 2021-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the dedicated email addresses for Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas to contact his Department and bodies under its aegis as outlined in circular 25/2016. [16007/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he plans to add cariban, xonvea and navalem to the approved drugs list under the drugs payment scheme; and the treatments available under the drugs payment scheme to treat hyperemesis gravidarum. [14304/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if all employees of a section 38 organisation (details supplied) are covered by the provision in HSE circular 073/2020 in the case that they have contracted Covid-19. [14395/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure an adequate provision of general practitioner services for the expanding population of Lucan, County Dublin. [13603/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns among residents in Lucan, County Dublin due to the high volume of activity at Weston Airport; the restrictions in place on activity at the airport; and the measures in place to ensure all public health guidelines in relation to international travel are adhered to by those arriving into Ireland through the airport. [12638/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding his Department has provided to an organisation (details supplied); and if the funding was drawn down under section 38 or 39 funding. [12671/21]
• 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 add 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
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending medical cards to cancer patients; the cost of doing so to all cancer patients without medical cards and all cancer party ends without medical cards and private health insurance. [7990/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will consider introducing a scheme to waive hospital car parking fees for cancer patients. [7991/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if prisoners are included in group 8 residents of long-term care facilities aged 18-64 years of the provisional vaccine allocation groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8472/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if older prisoners and those with medical conditions will receive vaccinations on the same schedule as older persons in the community based on the principle of equity of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8473/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by his Department in responding to the collective complaint brought to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg regarding conditions in local authority properties; and the breakdown of those costs by type, including legal fees, communications, research and any other category that may be relevant. [5685/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 694 of 27 January 2021, the reason the South African dentistry qualification is not comparable to Irish and European dentistry under the respective qualification frameworks. [5853/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the impacts of energy poverty on health are monitored by his Department. [5992/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of properties tied up in the fair deal scheme; and the number of these homes that are currently vacant. [4728/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has engaged with the Minister for Health to determine a scheme to encourage families with vacant properties tied into the fair deal scheme to rent those properties into the private rental or social rental sector; and if not, if he will give a commitment to do so in view of the thousands of vacant fair deal homes across the State. [4410/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to lengthy delays in obtaining a date to sit the Dental Council examination; and the steps being taken to ensure those who need to sit the examination can do so at the earliest opportunity. [3716/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to determine a scheme to encourage families with vacant properties tied into the fair deal scheme to rent those properties into the private rental or social rental sector; and if not, if he will give a commitment to do so in view of the thousands of vacant fair deal homes across the State. [4411/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a report will be provided on the Traveller accommodation budget spend by each local authority in 2020, by new accommodation, refurbishment of existing accommodation and site improvements to meet Covid-19 public health advice; and if any of the funding was spent on mainstream or general needs housing for Travellers. [2718/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the assessment of the atopic eczema treatment known as dupilumab; and when the treatment will be available to eczema patients here. [1342/21]
• 2020-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the criteria that determine whether or not a dog can be classified as an assistance dog; and the body responsible for setting such criteria. [43907/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the complete list of institutes, centres and premises that are approved for EU trade in animals under EU Directive 92/65 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the community of animals, semen, ova and embryos; if the list is publicly available on the website of his Department; and if not, the reason. [39739/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for grandparents of children with special needs in circumstances in which the grandparents are the primary guardian of the children. [33983/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the impact of the closure of gyms and fitness centres on mental health was considered when the decision was made to close all gyms and fitness centres under level 5 restrictions. [32727/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if consideration was given to allowing outdoor fitness classes to continue under level 5; and if he will consider allowing gyms to operate under tighter parameters if required to facilitate individual training. [32728/20]
• 2020-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has provided guidance or instruction to language schools teaching English to overseas students that prevents them from providing language classes virtually to protect the health of staff and students. [32121/20]
• 2020-10-22
  VOTE
  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3 · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that trauma orthopaedic clinics in Tallaght University Hospital remain closed due to Covid-19; and when these clinics will recommence [30939/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of patient discharges from hospitals in which patients were discharged to no fixed address including bed and breakfasts, hostels, hotels and so on to date in 2020, in tabular form. [26570/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the current Covid-19 restrictions in maternity services will be removed to allow partners and birth partners of pregnant women to be present for prenatal scans, appointments, labour and at childbirth [26648/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the date on which the threshold for medical card eligibility for the over 70s will change; and the date on which prescription charges will be reduced. [26050/20]
• 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
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Community

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the responsibilities local authorities have in relation to the implementation of Control of Dogs Act 1986, the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992 and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. [22342/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide face coverings to vulnerable immunocompromised persons or persons with underlying health conditions. [20583/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children diagnosed with autism and other behavioural conditions such as ADHD and so on in HSE CHO 7 that are on the waiting list for the early bird programme, speech and language therapy, psychology and occupational therapy; the average length of time the children will be waiting on the lists for the services in the area; and the number of children on the waiting list. [19265/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the awarding of a licence to access medical cannabis to a person (details supplied). [18180/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the enabling legislation raising the threshold for medical card eligibility for over 70 years of age will be in place. [18198/20]
• 2020-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the guidance provided under public health grounds for staff working in family hubs and in emergency homeless accommodation on the wearing of face masks [17735/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the criteria used to determine whether a patient is to receive B12 injections for a B12 deficiency; and if the guidance given to general practitioners is in accordance with the Nice guidelines [16775/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing campaign by families of persons with the hereditary blood disease ATTR amyloidosis; and the status of the licensing of the drug patisiran. [16029/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to doctors in general practice charging parents the same amount for a telephone appointment and assessment as they do for a face-to-face assessment in their surgery; his views on whether this is an acceptable practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13183/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to orthodontic practices implementing a surcharge on patients of up to €6 per visit for PPE; his views on whether this is an acceptable practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13277/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to review Departmental policy on nursing homes in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and the high death rate among residents of such homes; and his further plans to include in this review nursing home developments that have planning permission but that have not commenced construction. [12271/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to issues raised in correspondence by a group (details supplied) regarding serious health and safety risks in a direct provision centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11066/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason persons with multiple sclerosis wait a longer period of time for access to new drugs than their counterparts across the EU; the action he is taking to reduce this differential; and the time frame within which all persons with MS will have full and equal access to all forms of treatment including new drugs. [10853/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the work of the Obesity Policy Implementation Oversight Group Reformulation sub-group in its priority of setting of targets for food and drink reformulation and a roadmap for reformulation action to achieve such targets; when the submission of a report with the targets and roadmap is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9566/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 805 of 5 March 2020, if the timeframes for the installation of first device scheduled for November 2020 with second room becoming operational in May 2021 is still on track; if the device located in Cork University Hospital has resumed full functionality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9567/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the progress within the Saolta group to progress the development of the acute stroke unit in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9568/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if work has been undertaken to review evidence for fiscal measures on products that are high in fat, sugar and salt to reduce their consumption as per Action 1.10 of A Healthy Weight for Ireland: Obesity Policy and Action Plan 2016-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9569/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of new rent supplement applications received from 12 March 2020 to the most recent date for which figures are available; the number of new claims awarded from 12 March 2020 to the most recent date for which figures are available; the breakdown of these applications and claims by county; and if the availability of this rent support will be extended until the public health emergency is over. [8752/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients discharged from hospitals to emergency homeless accommodation in the past two years by month in tabular form. [5795/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when orthodontic treatment will be able to resume safely. [5799/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority will not sign health certificates for live crab to be shipped to China; and if this is due to Covid-19. [5664/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to include Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease on the list of long-term illness scheme illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4446/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the measures he plans to implement in respect of the difficulties in the recruitment and retention of general practitioners with particular reference to practices in Bawnogue, Clondalkin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4447/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to introduce a new transport support scheme to replace the removal of the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant in 2013. [4713/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has had discussions with the Minister for Health regarding the reform of the fair deal scheme. [4496/20]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home help and-or support in County Longford; and the number of home help hours cut per week due to staff illness or shortages in the county. [44942/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the €1.5 million funding required for core funding and rehabilitation services provided by an organisation (details supplied) will be allocated. [43515/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if €5 million will be invested to fund the start-up, staffing, programme and infrastructural development for a regional rehabilitation centre for an organisation (details supplied). [43516/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason immunotherapy treatment is not being provided to cancer patients in public hospitals despite being recommended by oncologists; and if he will review this decision. [34995/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to raise the eligibility threshold for the over 70 medical card in view of increases in costs of living. [35096/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for CAMHS in CHO 7 by wait times of three, six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 months, respectively. [31913/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels for CAMHS in CHO 7 compared with recommended levels in A Vision for Change. [31914/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE on taxis in CHO 7 in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019. [31915/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for children for speech and language therapy in CHO7. [31916/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for children for occupational therapy in CHO7. [31917/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for persons over 65 years of age for occupational therapy in CHO7. [31918/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for children for physiotherapy in CHO7. [31919/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for persons over 65 years of age for physiotherapy in CHO7. [31920/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted to add 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 Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be provided with an appropriate homecare package to allow the person to be discharged from hospital and return home. [27487/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will make the flash glucose monitoring technology available for all persons with type 1 diabetes; and if he has reviewed the survey results from an organisation (details supplied) on current users of the FreeStyle Libre device and the positive impact it has had on their daily lives. [26326/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the HSE Leadership Team meeting on 14 May 2019 with respect to the issue of Spinraza; and when the drug will be made available to those that need it. [22020/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in providing a home care package for a person (details supplied); and if his attention has been drawn to the level of distress this is causing the family. [19011/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if a reimbursement programme for products such as CBD medicinal oil prescribed by consultants for treatment of severe epilepsy exists; the amount allocated to this programme for 2019; the number of parents receiving reimbursement; and the number of patients that have applied for reimbursement and are awaiting decision. [19020/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE drugs group met to consider the revised pricing proposal from the manufacturer of Spinraza; if so, the recommendation of the HSE leadership team; and when the leadership team will make a final decision on the reimbursement of the drug. [19385/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if funding is available from the HSE for the refurbishment of the new premises for the Clondalkin adult mental health service; when work at the new location will commence in view of the fact that planning permission has been secured; when the works will be completed; and if the current service provision will remain at a location (details supplied) until the new premises is complete. [19516/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the steps he taking regarding the waiting times and trolley waits in Tallaght Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20120/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the services affected by funding reductions or re-profiling arising from the overspend on the national children's hospital that will affect health, mental health or disability services in an area (details supplied) and community organisation area 7. [17236/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 102–2
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children who have been diagnosed with autism and other behavioural conditions, such as ADHD and so on, in HSE community organisation 7 area but are on waiting lists for the early bird programme (details supplied), speech and language therapy, psychology and occupational therapy; the average length of time the children must wait for the services in the area; the number of children on the waiting list for a diagnosis assessment in the area; and the length of time they have been waiting. [16374/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when Spinraza will be made available for children with spinal muscular atrophy. [15851/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed primary care centres for Clondalkin village, Rowlagh, north Clondalkin and Lucan; the timeline for commencement and completion of these services; and the services to be provided in each of these locations. [13171/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to each drugs task force for each year since 2008; the population covered by each task force; and his plans to increase core funding for the task forces in 2019 [13664/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the smoking ban is not being enforced in prisons including Wheatfield Prison, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and the steps he plans to take to address the matter in order to protect the health of those working in the prison. [11528/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when Spinraza will be made available for children with spinal muscular atrophy. [10257/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been provided with an appropriate care package to allow them to be discharged from hospital; and the steps he will take with the HSE to ensure the person receives homecare [9749/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 53–58
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be allocated additional home care hours. [6465/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the issue of medical certificates for persons over 70 years of age renewing driver licences not being covered by the medical card in order to reduce the significant cost that now applies to this group of drivers following changes to the rules governing driver licence renewals for persons over 70 years of age. [3575/19]
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 83–51
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the private companies and-or voluntary service providers that are contracted by the HSE to provide home care packages to persons with severe physical and mental disabilities; the qualifications staff working for these agencies are required to have under the law to provide such services; the funding allocated to these providers; the allocation made to each provider; the annual allocation in each of the past ten years; and the complaints mechanism in place in circumstances in which a family is of the view that the level of service being provided or the standard of qualifications of the staff is not appropriate to meet the needs of the person receiving the home care package. [1277/19]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 11 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 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 · 27–75
  • ✗ 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 · 21–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–69
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been provided with an autism diagnostic observation schedule assessment despite being referred for one. [50302/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been removed from the waiting list for spinal fusion surgery; and if the person will be reinstated on the list and an appointment provided. [50942/18]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–61
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for reimbursement of the cost of medicinal cannabis to treat severe epilepsy. [46957/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a licence to access medicinal cannabis to treat severe epilepsy; and, if the licence has been granted, the status of the application for the reimbursement of the cost of the medicinal cannabis. [46972/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide statistical and other information (details supplied) relating to persons with an acquired brain injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44749/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not being provided with a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, CAMHS, mental health assessment despite one having been requested by their parents. [45541/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be transferred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45853/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not being provided with the necessary social needs supports by CAMHS or another service despite the significant change in their behaviour and level of need. [44293/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-03
  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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–65
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the expenditure by his Department and-or the HSE on breastfeeding promotion campaigns in each year since 2011, in tabular form. [39610/18]
• 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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–56
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to make the FreeStyle Libre device available under the long-term illness scheme; and if so, when. [35810/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the legal basis for general practitioners charging insurance companies or patients for filling out general practitioner or consultant medical questionnaires issued by insurance companies as part of the process of deciding on a patient's claim for insurance for medical treatment [33124/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes; the number of these in need of spinal fusion; the arrangement in place to allow persons with the conditions to access spinal fusion via the National Treatment Purchase Fund; his plans to ensure adequate HSE provision of clinical supports for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes partings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33430/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his policy in regard to sickle cell disease; his plans to fund a national screening programme to detect children affected by the disease; his plans to found cross-border access to bone marrow transplants within the EU for those suffering from sickle cell disease; if his Department and the HSE are seeking to learn from the experience of their counterparts in the UK who have more experience on the matter; and if he will meet representatives of organisations (details supplied) to discuss the way in which to progress the matter. [30082/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the new primary care centre in Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, including planning application, construction and completion; the services to be located at the centre should it secure planning permission; the future plans for the existing HSE facility in Rowlagh after the new centre has been opened; the funding and ancillary elements of the plan which may be of interest to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27294/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the HSE taking a decision to provide a person (detailed supplied) with a placement at a service for acquired brain injury; and if he will request the HSE to consider the person for a placement at the facility. [21998/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when parents' representatives will be included on the primary care steering group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18567/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the policy of in loco parentis will be reviewed in view of the impact this rule is having on families caring for children or adults with significant disabilities and special needs [18568/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list to be assessed and treated, respectively, for juvenile arthritis at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; the number of paediatric rheumatologists employed by the HSE; his plans to increase this to the required number of six; and his plans to reduce the treatment time from three years to six months, as recommended by the World Health Organization. [18569/18]
• 2018-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the medicinal cannabis compassionate access programme; when the programme will commence; the categories of patients who will have access to it; the forms of medicinal cannabis that will be potentially available; and the process by which persons will be able to access it. [18441/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting three years for an urgent consultant's appointment; and when this appointment will take place. [15725/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of registered general practitioners in counties Longford and Westmeath; the waiting times for occupational therapy, psychology services and mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the number of staff working in these respective areas. [4467/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he met with persons (details supplied) to discuss their campaign for legislative reform; the outcome of the meeting; and if he will raise the matter directly with the Minister for Health. [3335/18]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the associated costs provided by his Department towards the funding of one Housing First tenancy. [51772/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons remaining in institutional settings, that is, hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, care homes, nursing homes and so on, longer than their discharge date; if there is a study of instances in which persons are remaining in institutional settings for significant periods of time after their discharge date passes; and if these instances are related to risk of homelessness, in tabular form. [49054/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the Rowlagh primary care centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; the status of project discussions with a college (details supplied) for a shared campus; the timeframe for submission of a planning application; the services that will be transferred from Rowlagh health centre to the new campus; and the new services being considered or agreed for the new primary care centre. [45710/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the medicinal cannabis compassionate access programme to be launched soon will allow consultants to prescribe cannabis oil with THC content; and if the scheme will allow a consultant to determine the level of THC content of the oil based on the medical needs of the person in question. [41243/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason lidocaine pain relief patches have been removed from the list of medicines available under the medical card; when this decision was taken; the evidence used to support this decision; the number of persons affected by this decision; the expected savings arising from this decision; and if the decision can be reconsidered for persons in view of the fact that they will not be able to afford this vital pain relief from their own resources [41339/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to undertake a comprehensive fire safety audit of all high risk buildings, including temporary structures, that are used to house hospitals and health care facilities that fall under the remit of his Department. [40600/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans for facilitating home births and for ensuring that professional midwives who support women to have home births are facilitated in doing so. [37106/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to include Crohn's disease under the terms of the long-term illness scheme. [37111/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for surgery. [29533/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans to co-ordinate with third level institutions to ensure that there will be adequate staffing in the national children's hospital. [27654/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of staff vacancies in Tallaght hospital; the categories of vacancy; the length of time each post has been vacant; the impact each category of vacancy is having on waiting lists and service delivery; and the measures being taken by the hospital and the HSE to address these vacancies. [26666/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 444 of 16 May 2017, the number of HSE homeless section 39 funded services that received funding in 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017; and the number of these organisations that also received section ten funding from central government [27953/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 668 of 11 January 2012, in relation to a person (details supplied) who suffered severe PTSD during their time on active duty for the defence forces in the 1970s and owing to poor mental health did not apply for their army pension within the statutory deadline, if he will review all of the documentation on file within his Department regarding this persons application; and as part of that review if he or one of his officials will meet with the person to discuss the case with a view to granting a retrospective military pension on exceptional grounds. [28629/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite increased personal assistant hours and transportation to school for a person (details supplied) in Lucan, County Dublin. [25285/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the HSE funding allocated to each of the 11 Jigsaw projects across the State in each of the years 2012 to 2016, and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and his plans to increase funding for jigsaw projects. [23672/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to tackle gambling addiction; the amount of funding which has been provided by the HSE to gambling addiction support services in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and his plans to increase funding for these services. [23683/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of multiple sclerosis patients waiting for three months, six months or a year or more for an appointment to see a neurologist in tabular form. [23729/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of multiple sclerosis patients waiting for three months, six months or a year or more for an appointment to have an MRI scan in tabular form. [23730/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding the HSE has provided for neuro-rehabilitation services and home care for multiple sclerosis patients in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and the number of multiple sclerosis patients who are on a waiting list to access neuro-rehabilitation services and home care services. [23731/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the health supports currently in place for persons suffering from sickle cell disease; and his plans to provide the influenza injection to all persons with sickle cell disease. [23009/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE funds emergency accommodation services; if so, the details and the amount of funding provided to each of these services in 2015 and 2016 and to date in 2017; and if persons resident in HSE funded accommodation are included in the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government's PASS data that forms the basis of the official monthly homelessness data report. [23120/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when he will conduct a national gambling prevalence and impact study as recommended by the Institute of Public Health in 2010. [21501/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of rolling out early supported discharge programmes nationally for stroke patients in circumstances in which this would improve patient outcomes and free up acute hospital beds; if he will roll out early supported discharge programmes nationally for stroke patients in view of the fact that this would improve patient outcomes and free up acute hospital beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20214/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of the rare disease register; the details of the progress made to date on implementing the rare disease plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20213/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not being provided with a nurse on call service; his views on whether it is acceptable that the person has remained in hospital for 13 months ready to be discharged but for the availability of the nurse on-call hours; if he will compare the cost of keeping a person in hospital for 13 months with the cost of providing adequate home based nurse on call support; the total amount of funding for nurse on call services for each year from 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the number of persons in receipt of home help hours; the number of hours provided to those persons for each year from 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12845/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the additional public funding that would be required to replace private income in public hospitals at current levels; the details of private incomes in public hospitals and hospital groups in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11895/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 125 of 1 February 2017, the exact details of his Department’s robust monitoring framework that will be implemented to ensure quality patient treatment, value for money and efficient processes in all NTPF initiatives; the person or body that will monitor the hospital performance on the criteria against which tenders will be evaluated; the chain of accountability that exists between the HSE, his Department and the NTPF in relation to waiting list initiatives and the way funding is spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11894/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 441 of 14 February 2017, when the centre of excellence for narcolepsy based in St. James's Hospital will open; when the pathway for the transition from children's to adult services will be provided; the reason for the delay in these facilities opening; the funding that has been allocated for this project in the current Health Service Executive service plan; the supports that will be available for persons over 16 years of age to make the transition to adult services in the absence of these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9518/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons under 16, over 16 and over 18 years of age diagnosed with narcolepsy here each year from 2009 to 2016; the total funding available for dedicated supports for these persons for each year from 2009 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9519/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his views on post-Pandemrix diagnosis of narcolepsy in children who received the vaccine; the number of such cases that have been drawn to his attention; if the State accepts liability for the full medical and education needs that these children now have as a result of the vaccine; and the additional budget allocation that has been made to the overall funding of narcolepsy-specific services to cater for the increase need arising from the side effects of the vaccine [9521/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown on annual diagnoses of persons with narcolepsy from 2008 to 2016 with a further breakdown by age (details supplied) in tabular form. [9522/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the supports his Department provides for families of children who suffered post-Pandemrix diagnosis of narcolepsy; and if no such supports exist to assist families deal with the stress of their situation, if consideration will be given to providing such supports [9523/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when he will meet with a group (details supplied); when he last received an invitation from this group to meet; and the reason he has not met the group since becoming Minister [9524/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the way in which and when the necessary regulations will be put in place with regard to the provision and regulation of medicinal cannabis for certain categories of patient; the categories of patients to which the Government is seeking to make medicinal cannabis available; when it is expected to be made available; and if he will provide any further information he has on this matter. [8098/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children diagnosed with autism and other behavioural conditions such as ADHD and so on in the HSE community organisation 7 area that are on waiting lists for the early bird programme, Beechpark services, speech and language therapy and psychology and occupational therapy; and the average length of time these children will be waiting on lists for these services in this area. [8121/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current policy for gardaí when called to domestic incidents by a family member whereby the incident involves a child or young adult with mental health and behavioural issues such as adult ADHD and high anxiety; and the specific training gardaí receive for dealing with such incidents. [6726/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a rescheduled appointment for surgery at St James's Hospital following the cancellation of an appointment on 31 January 2017 due to the ongoing trolley crisis. [6768/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department has had consultation with the European Medicines Agency, EMA, on the application for market authorisation in the EU for the drug nusinersen; the timeframe, following a decision from the EMA, in which the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, NCPE, can commence its own process for assessment; the timeframe for this drug to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4554/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the waiting list initiatives he is progressing; the status of further work currently being done by eHealth Ireland in relation to waiting lists; the projects being proposed and the funding required for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4553/17]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of international public funding models for fertility treatment; if he has received the Health Research Board review of international public funding models for fertility treatment; when he will receive and publish it in view of the fact it is due before the end of 2016; when the general scheme of legislative provisions dealing with assisted human reproduction, AHR, will be published; the timeframe for the legislation dealing with AHR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37858/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the private hospitals and health providers that are under contract with the NTPF, National Treatment Purchase Fund, and his Department and the HSE with respect to the provision of services and surgeries that are not being met publicly or where there are extensive waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37857/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the roll out of the national maternity strategy; the number of staff required to ensure a full complement of maternity staff across the State; the number of staff that will need to be recruited by grade; the timeline for this recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30501/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the availability of the detailed 20 week routine scans for pregnant women on a hospital basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30502/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will address the issue of lone working by part-time branch librarians in rural libraries on health and safety grounds. [29220/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason a dental service (details supplied) is due to close; when, and the duration for which it is due to close; the number of dental appointments that will have to be relocated during this period; the number of dental patients who will be affected by this closure; the reason the Health Service Executive will not provide temporary dentist cover at this location to ensure continuance of service; the cost of providing such temporary cover at the clinic; the location to which dental patients who would have otherwise accessed the clinic will be redirected to for the duration of the closure; if additional resources will be provided to these other clinics to cope with the increase demand for services; the impact that the closure of the clinic will have on waiting times; and the total number of dental appointments covered by the clinic during the past 12 months. [21942/16]
• 2016-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive surgery. [21793/16]
• 2016-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if it is acceptable that the Health Service Executive does not provide occupational therapist support to local authority tenants in Clondalkin and Lucan, County Dublin for the purpose of providing reports for disabled and mobility adaptation grants, while providing such occupational therapist services for local authority tenants in the Dublin 24 area; his views that the Health Service Executive treats local authority tenants differently, depending on the their postcode; if additional resources will be provided to the Health Service Executive in Clondalkin and Lucan to enable it to provide the occupational therapist services that local authority tenants applying for disability and mobility adaptation grants, require. [21819/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date on the e-health strategy for Ireland; the actions that have been taken to date to bring this strategy in line with the European Union e-health action plan 2012-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20920/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of community optometrists here; the number of service level agreements in place between the Health Service Executive and private optometry services for the provision of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20921/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive speech and language therapy. [21059/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health why he declined an application by a person (details supplied) under the home care package; and if he will request the Health Service Executive to reconsider providing this. [17935/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to detail the total funding allocated to home care packages in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016, and to identify the funding gap between the annual allocation and the annual requests for funding for each of these years. [14380/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons who applied for home care packages; the total numbers requested for each year from 2012 to date in 2016; the total number of persons who received home care packages and the total number of hours received each year from 2012 to date in 2016. [14381/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total allocation of funding for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016 to provide emergency placements for persons with disabilities, and to identify the funding gap between the annual allocation and the annual requests for funding for each of these years. [14382/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons for whom applications for emergency placements for persons with disabilities were received in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016 and the total number of persons for each of these years who received such placements. [14383/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his plans for the governance arrangements of hospital groups; if, how and when he will enact legislation to put the administrative arrangement of hospital groups on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13698/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when he will publish and circulate the guidance on developing hospital group strategic plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13699/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by his Department on media advertising from March 2011 to February 2016, showing the media organisation, newspaper, radio, television, or any other forms of media to which advertisement fees were paid by his Department; and the amount paid per year to each individual media organisation in tabular form. [12888/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the Health Service Executive on media advertising from March 2011 to February 2016, by media organisation, that is, newspaper, radio, television, or any other forms of media to which advertisement fees were paid by his Department; and the amount paid per year to each individual media organisation in tabular form. [13470/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by the Health Service Executive to homeless organisations for each year from 2008 to 2015 and to date in 2016 in tabular form. [11534/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a medical procedure; and the reason for the delay [6444/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will receive an appointment for a needs assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6836/16]