Fiona O'Loughlin

Fianna Fáil · Kildare South

Activity on Health — 731 events (41 lobbying · 676 questions · 29 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
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  Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health

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

  • Immunisation against RSV
• 2026-01-20
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  221+ Patient Suport Group Health

  • Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
• 2026-01-20
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  College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health

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

  • Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV vaccination for older adults
• 2026-01-20
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  Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health

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

  • Mental Health Bill 2024
  • Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
• 2026-01-20
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  Irish Family Planning Association Health

  • National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
• 2026-01-19
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  The Alzheimer Society of Ireland 4 returns Health

  • Sent an open letter to the Government from our working groups (Irish Dementia Working Group and the Dementia Carers Campaign Network) in relation to Blister Packs being an essential support for people with dementia and family carers.
  • Christmas Jumper Day event in the Coffee Dock in Leinster House, a special gathering hosted with the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia in support of people living with dementia.
  • Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
  • Online meeting with All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia which as held on 8th September.
• 2026-01-16
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  Alliance of Age Sector NGOs Health

  • Cross party group of TDs and Senators attending open-invitation meeting at the Audio Visual (AV) Room, Leinster House
• 2026-01-07
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  Polio Survivors Ireland Health

  • Organised and invited TDs and Senators to AV Room event in Leinster House, to mark World Polio Day 2025
• 2025-09-22
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  Sage Advocacy Health

  • Information regarding the advocacy supports provided by Sage Advocacy for survivors of institutional abuse.
• 2025-09-18
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  Mental Health Reform Health

  • The Mental Health Bill
• 2025-09-18
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  221+ Patient Suport Group Health

  • Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
• 2025-09-12
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  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

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

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research
• 2025-09-02
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  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Emails to seek support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre
• 2025-08-29
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  The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health

  • Relaunch and Coordination of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
• 2025-05-21
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  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers, including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking, returning to smoking with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to members of Seanad Eireann.
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-21
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  GSK Health

  • Immunisation policy
• 2025-05-15
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  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Re-launch All Party Group on Rare Diseases. Update on the need for a new National Strategy for Rare Diseases, including background data on rare diseases in Ireland and the challenges that people living with rare diseases face.
• 2025-05-15
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  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health

  • Reached out to former Health and Disability Committee members to invite to AV room briefing
• 2025-05-01
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  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Support for the Delivery of the Commitment within the Programme for Government to rollout the remaining community Neuro-Rehabilitation teams
• 2025-04-29
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  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Emails to seek support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre
• 2025-01-21
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  Epilepsy Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Writing to Minister for Health and all TDs and Senators to raise awareness of SUDEP Action Day 2024 and providing details of a new Irish study on the prevalence of SUDEP in Ireland.
  • 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
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  The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health

  • Budget 2025 Finance Bill
• 2025-01-21
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  Irish Cancer Society Health

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

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
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  Home and Community Care Ireland Health

  • Invitations & attendance at HCCI events
• 2025-01-21
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  Muiriosa Foundation Health

  • 1 - Disability Service Providers lobby Government on the run into the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability & familes in a campaign spearheaded by the NFVSP. 2 To lobby newly elected represenatives to ensure key disablity issues remain a prominent feature on the agenda of the upcoming programme for government from service provider perspective and the disability sector nationally.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health

  • Programme For Government 2025-2029
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  GSK Health

  • To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
• 2025-01-20
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  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Seeking Funding for Therapy Services delivered by Sensational Kids
• 2025-01-20
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  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health

  • Correspondence to General Election Candidates regarding the key asks contained within the Medicines for Ireland manifesto.
• 2025-01-20
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  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-17
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  Disability Federation of Ireland Health

  • Personal Assistance Services
• 2025-01-17
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  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Briefing for the Disability Matters Committee ahead of discussion on 'Health and well-being for Persons with Disabilities’ (23rd October 2024)
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Health

  • Mental Health Reform hosted meet and greet in Leinster House
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health

  • Briefed Oireachtas members prior to Disability Matters meeting
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of the 190 new beds he announced recently which will go to Naas General Hospital; when the new beds will be introduced into hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53580/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a procedure for a person (details supplied) [53583/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of general practitioners in Monasterevin, County Kildare; his plans to encourage general practitioners to set up in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53584/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of general practitioners in Kildare town; his plans to encourage general practitioners to set up in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53585/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of general practitioners in Athy, County Kildare; his plans to encourage general practitioners to set up in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53586/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of general practitioners in Newbridge, County Kildare; his plans to encourage general practitioners to set up in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53587/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52674/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure for deciding the hospital to which a patient is brought in an ambulance; if the decision can be given to the doctor who calls the ambulance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52034/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress made to ensure the swift provision of new medicines to persons with multiple sclerosis. [52035/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the continued delay in access to medication for persons with multiple sclerosis in view of the fact drugs have recently become available and accessible in other EU countries, for example, siponimod; the steps he will take to expedite access of such drugs for patients; and the timeframe for same. [52036/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to replace the only pain management consultant (details supplied) here for children when he vacates his post at the end of 2019; his further plans to ensure immediate funding for a multidisciplinary team for pain management clinics in children’s hospitals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52037/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home care packages in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51198/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if delays being experienced in the delivery of home care packages in the CHO 7 area in counties Kildare and Wicklow will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51199/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the wait for treatment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50771/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an eye test in primary care in CHO7 by county in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49769/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for dental treatment in primary care in CHO7 by county in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49770/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for a hearing test in primary care in CHO7 by county in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49772/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the new extension for Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48735/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the pay parking review that was being carried out in hospitals nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48734/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the person or body responsible for the maintenance of ten sheltered housing units (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49020/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of dietitians there should be in place per head of population in each CHO under Sláintecare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47894/19]
• 2019-11-20
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for home care package applications in County Kildare; the number of open home care package applications being considered in the area; the number of individual homecare packages being provided in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47895/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the political advisers used by Ministers and Ministers of State in his Department since the commencement of this Government; the commencement and cessation dates in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47966/19]
• 2019-11-12
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46280/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which the budget for the recently announced €2 million autism awareness plan will be spent; if there will be a reduction in the budget for autism services due to the awareness plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46281/19]
• 2019-11-06
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44769/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if support will be given to a school (details supplied) that has children suffering from trauma and developmental disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44771/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44775/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 378 of 15 October 2019, if the person will be assessed in another catchment area in order that the child will not have to wait for a child psychologist. [45159/19]
• 2019-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists employed in the south Kildare NDT team; if additional personnel will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43933/19]
• 2019-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists employed in the south Kildare NDT team; if additional personnel will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43934/19]
• 2019-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists employed in the south Kildare NDT team; if additional personnel will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43935/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the file of a person (details supplied) can be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43437/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number and location of respite care beds available for elderly persons in County Kildare; the number available in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019 and predicted beds in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43438/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined, as the person has been waiting 18 months for access to speech and language therapy through the south Kildare network disability team. [41851/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists working in the Kildare town primary care centre; his plans to increase the number of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41852/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) who needs access to a child psychologist will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41853/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure to ensure that each person has access to a general practitioner if the person does not have a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41854/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there are buildings owned by the HSE that could be used by an association (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41855/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see a community occupational therapist in County Kildare; the number waiting one, six, 12 and longer than 18 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41858/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see a community physiotherapist in County Kildare; the number waiting one, six, 12 and longer than 18 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41859/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see a psychologist in County Kildare; the number waiting one, six, 12 and longer than 18 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41860/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see a speech and language therapist in County Kildare; the number waiting one, six, 12 and longer than 18 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41861/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the delays being experienced in the delivery of home care packages in the CHO 7 areas in counties Kildare and Wicklow will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42081/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a day care centre for Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41174/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will carry out a review of car parking costs in health care facilities and primary care facilities nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41175/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time persons are waiting for an assessment with the NDT in County Kildare; the reason for delay in assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41430/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to County Kildare for respite for children that require same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41431/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists carrying out assessments in the NDT in County Kildare. [41433/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on improving the health and safety standards of each school impacted by the structural review of schools constructed by a company (details supplied); the estimated costs for the remaining schools to have work carried out; and the area from which his Department has obtained the moneys expended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40751/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure for medical centres to choose the price for paid parking outside the centres; if the costs of healthcare facilities nationwide are bound to charge the same rates for parking on their grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39755/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a paid parking increase of double its original costs at a local health centre (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39756/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38856/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35848/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his views on the recent proposals to increase the cost of first aid certification by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35850/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if funding for the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35851/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there is a generalised car parking cost for each primary care centre; if not, the person or body that decides the rates charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35852/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress regarding the introduction of a scheme to replace the previous mobility transport allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36049/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for orthodontic services will be prioritised for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36055/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be transferred between hospitals to gain access to treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36056/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for the development of a new endoscopy unit at Naas hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36057/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delays in the planned expansion of Naas General Hospital; the further reason an extension was required for planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36275/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of access to treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36276/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36277/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the report into the cost of hospital car parks across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36281/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the Traveller health action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36482/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an assessment by the network disability team in south County Kildare for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32348/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to address waiting times for disability services for children in south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31514/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners practising throughout County Kildare; the extent to which each practice is sufficiently supported to meet growing demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31515/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of personnel engaged in the delivery of home care packages either directly through the HSE or through selected agencies; the extent to which the number has fluctuated in each of the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31993/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if children referred for orthodontic procedures and on the waiting list can have the procedures carried out under the treatment purchase fund or another scheme abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31994/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if radiographer vacancies for DEXA scanning services at Naas General Hospital have been filled further to a recent recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31995/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31996/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the pension of a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32826/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason prescriptions by hospitals are not valid on medical cards unless reissued by the green form system by the general practitioner of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32827/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place to encourage manufacturers of medicines to make their product available for sale to the health service at a manageable cost with particular reference to top of the range new products with an expensive cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32828/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of dieticians employed by the HSE across the service; the number employed by primary care centre in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32829/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting times involved from when a child in care requiring psychological assessment is referred from Tusla to the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33338/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to deal with the large waiting list of patients requiring spinal surgery at Tallaght hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33342/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in the cross-Border directive unit; the number of these who are HSE and agency staff, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33354/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a submission has been received seeking additional resources for the cross-Border directive unit; if so, the number of staff who have been requested; when the submission was received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33355/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the cross-Border directive will be affected by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33356/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for processing applications under the nursing home support scheme in CHO7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33461/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the granting of licences for medicinal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34019/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the ownership of the proposed new national maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34021/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time children are waiting for a public eye test; and the number of persons waiting three months, six months and over one year, respectively, for assessment in each CHO area in tabular form. [34024/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time children are waiting for speech and language therapy in each CHO area; and the number of persons waiting longer than 12 months in each CHO. [34025/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to include atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome in the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34026/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the HSE intercultural health strategy 2018-2023. [30496/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which he is improving access to primary care services for refugees in emergency reception and orientation centres and-or resettlement phase in line with the EU Reception Conditions Directive 2013/33/EU to support persons seeking asylum with particular regard to development and implementation of a vulnerability assessment. [30497/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the Traveller health action plan. [30498/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of agreed HSE assigned actions under the second national strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence 2016-2021. [30499/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if funding can be allocated for orthotics for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30615/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average, shortest and longest wait, respectively facing a prisoner awaiting a transfer from the Irish Prison Service to the Central Mental Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30617/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on taxis by the HSE in the most recent year for which figures exist by each CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30618/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the level of funding attributed to the school dental assessment programme in County Kildare in each year since it commenced. [30619/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for a person waiting to access a methadone clinic in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29294/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a methadone clinic will be built in Newbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29295/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a methadone clinic will be built in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29296/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29297/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the new scheme to replace the mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29298/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–81
  • ✓ voted for Amendment again put: motion passed · 78–41
• 2019-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if assistance for travel to hospitals can be given to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28416/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if Naas General Hospital will be considered for an extension to accommodate the population growth in its catchment area. [27923/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his views on the staffing levels in Naas General Hospital; and if there are plans to reduce workloads on staff. [27924/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 22 May 2019, the length of time the design team is at stage 1 of the preliminary design; if there is a timeline to commence stage 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27474/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase CAMHS staffing in CHO 7, which is less than half the personnel numbers recommended under A Vision For Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27774/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide psychological and counselling supports for children with mental health issues in school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26448/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if each CHO has Traveller co-ordinators in place regarding the provision of mental health services for Travellers. [26186/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26187/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied). [26188/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26443/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 325 of 14 May 2019, when the HSE met with an organisation (details supplied); the timeline on the submission of requested documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25640/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 392 of 16 April 2019, the funding available for respite for children already used for 2019; and his plans to increase funding. [25641/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the injury grant awarded to a person (details supplied); when the payment will be made; the timeline over which the payment will continue to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25016/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the injury grant will cover future medical procedures and associated costs for a person (details supplied); and the procedure for reimbursement. [25017/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be entitled to recompense for a reduction in pension entitlements as a result of having their hours reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25018/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an assessment for a child (details supplied). [23432/19]
• 2019-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the HPV vaccine is to be extended to boys; when the report of the health technology assessment being carried out by HIQA in respect of the HPV vaccine for boys will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22966/19]
• 2019-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses employed to assist with persons who have Parkinson's disease; his plans to employ more nurses in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22967/19]
• 2019-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to assist persons with Parkinson's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22968/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the additional health service resources that will be required for the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. [22191/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he expects the practice of admitting children and young persons to adult mental health units to cease. [22192/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of extra home help hours that were provided in 2018 relative to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22193/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on recruitment initiatives in CH07, particularly in lakeview unit, Naas Hospital and CAMHS in Kildare town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22194/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to promote an increased uptake of the flu vaccine across all categories of persons and not only those deemed at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22195/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons from County Kildare that have applied for the treatment abroad scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22196/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to retain and recruit frontline staff in the health services, including nurses; the number of nursing staff needed in public national hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22197/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the updated timeframe for the refurbishment of the HSE-owned day care centre on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare further to the appointment of the design team for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22198/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the delays being experienced in the delivery of home care packages in the CHO 7 area in counties Kildare and Wicklow will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20842/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the assessment unit in the Naas General Hospital accident and emergency department in closed; and his plans to reopen the service [20841/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce the long waiting times for a first assessment for occupational therapy in County Kildare and west County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20914/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a long-term lease will be granted in County Kildare (details supplied). [20662/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, by local health area in tabular form. [20663/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, by local health area in tabular form. [20664/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than four, and four to 12 months, respectively, by local health area in tabular form. [20665/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [20666/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively, by each category in each local healthcare area at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available in tabular form. [20667/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the granting of importation licences for medicinal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20669/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of counsellors and psychotherapists employed by the HSE nationally and in County Kildare; his plans to increase current levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20671/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of counsellors and psychotherapists employed by the HSE in each of the year 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20672/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Kildare approved and awaiting a home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20673/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the costs to nursing homes for general practitioners to call out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20012/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the services available to persons who have been adversely affected by the use of defective synthetic vaginal mesh implants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17704/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when the implementation plan for the recommendations set out in the report of the chief medical officer in regard to the use of vaginal mesh will be published; and the steps he is taking to ensure no further delay in the establishment of mechanisms for women who have suffered complications from mesh accessing aftercare [17705/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for an assessment of a child with special needs, for example, speech and language, occupational therapy and so on in counties Kildare and Laois. [17707/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists employed in the south Kildare disability network team, DNT; if additional personnel will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17708/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to County Kildare for respite for children who require same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17710/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the practice that general practitioners are seeking further payments on top of medical cards from nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17712/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be assessed by the network disability team in south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16089/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be considered for a psychiatric unit nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16259/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be considered for the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16260/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 5 February 2019, when a response will issue. [16268/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there has been progress in implementing the plan for effective participation in decision-making for persons with disabilities, launched in September 2018 under the Transforming Lives programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14988/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a new scheme to replace the mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14990/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if medical cards will cover the cost of batteries for hearing aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14992/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the medical cards of persons (details supplied) will cover the cost of batteries for hearing aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14995/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13207/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a home care package. [13209/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychologist vacancies in primary care by community healthcare organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13399/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a transfer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13527/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the refurbishment of the HSE property in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare. [12321/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if work has commenced on the construction of the Athy primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12322/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his views on the number of children and adolescents awaiting assessment for eye care. [7042/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his views on the number of children and adolescents awaiting treatment and-or assessments from CAMHS. [7041/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time after a miscarriage a child is buried following the parents signing consent to the relevant hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12557/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to approve the FreeStyle Libre scanner for children with diabetes under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9913/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to add further illnesses to be covered under the long-term illness list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9914/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a new transport allowance will be established to replace the mobility allowance that was closed in 2013. [9331/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the costing and funding spent on a project (details supplied) in its first design stage before it stopped. [9329/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 180 of 24 January 2019, if a person is eligible for the NTPF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9651/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a new transport allowance will be introduced to replace the mobility allowance that was ceased in 2013. [8740/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to approve the FreeStyle Libre scanner for children with diabetes on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8744/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to add further illnesses to be covered under the long-term illness list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8745/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the national framework for eating disorder care has been launched to date in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7741/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the national framework for eating disorder care has been launched to date in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7742/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessment for occupational therapy in County Kildare for three, six and over 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7743/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for occupational therapy for children with dyspraxia in each of the years 2015 to 2018, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7744/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for outpatient appointments in each hospital; and the number waiting over 12 and 18 months, respectively. [7745/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time a child is waiting for speech and language in each community healthcare organisation, CHO, area; and the number waiting longer than 12 months in each CHO. [7746/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7953/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which it is planned to reduce the waiting times being experienced by children in counties Laois and Offaly who are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [7482/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which it is planned to reduce the long waiting times being experienced by children in County Kildare who are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [7483/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be given a licence for medicinal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a primary care certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6622/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in whole-time equivalent terms in the CAMHS service for each community healthcare organisation, CHO, in tabular form. [6623/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he expects the practice of admitting children and young persons to adult mental health units to cease. [6624/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of suicides recorded among members of the Defence Forces in the past three years, respectively; if no number is recorded, his plans to compile such information on their health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5206/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a payment similar to the mobility allowance will come on-stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4956/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed as home help by the HSE in each year since 2010, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4953/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand funding and assistance in the area of community support for persons with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4954/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progression of refurbishment of the HSE property in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4957/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the funds spent on the refurbishment of the HSE property in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4958/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can gain access to denture repair through their medical card. [5204/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced. [3871/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3544/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses that will be needed at 25%, 50%, and 100% capacity, respectively for the new children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3211/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses that indicated that they would be interested in moving to the new children's hospital when asked in late 2018. [3212/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the details of extensions to a facility (details supplied) in the past eight years; the details of announcements of extensions to the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in a facility (details supplied); the number of persons that occupied the beds in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [3214/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timescale for a project (details supplied); the treatments and therapies that will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3215/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there will be a pharmacy near a new building (details supplied). [3216/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number and the length of time persons are awaiting a DEXA scan in Naas Hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2390/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason services have been suspended in Naas Hospital for DEXA scans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2391/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the suspension of DEXA scanning services at Naas Hospital will be reversed; his plans for the service in Naas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2392/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a procedure for a person (details supplied). [2393/19]
• 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 Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 440 of 27 November 2018, the timeframe for a new design team to be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a financial support scheme for women seeking assisted human reproduction and IVF treatment, or both, will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54191/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the drug refund scheme will be extended to include drugs prescribed outside the State for persons accessing IVF treatment abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54192/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children on a waiting list for children's ophthalmology inpatient services in County Kildare in each of the years from 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and the number of children waiting three, six, nine, 12 and in excess of 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [54257/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a national eye care scheme for children under 16 years of age. [54398/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a general practitioner can charge a person for a home visit even if the patient is in receipt of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54399/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the building projects approved by county; the amount of funding provided to date for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54400/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the mental health nurse vacancies by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54401/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if regular mental health services were available over the Christmas 2018 period in hospitals nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54445/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of personal assistant hours allocated in County Kildare in the past five years in tabular form. [54450/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of orthodontists employed by the HSE to cover County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54451/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of residents in nursing home care facilities nationwide. [54452/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons requiring nursing home care in five, ten, 15 and 20 years, respectively according to demographic analysis. [54453/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) waiting a number of months for an appointment will be examined. [1015/19]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of speech and language therapy for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53711/18]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the protocol in place to aid a child diagnosed with developmental verbal dyspraxia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53712/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of the HSE property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51948/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the action he will take in view of the recent finding that Ireland has the highest suicide rate for female children in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50714/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for changes to be made to parking charges in public hospitals. [50564/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 8 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ✗ 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–69
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be accepted for a home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50176/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of additional home care packages that will be granted in County Kildare in 2018; and the number of places that will be available in 2019. [50177/18]
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ 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
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the outpatient waiting times in Tallaght Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49887/18]
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when the new arrangements in relation to the fair deal scheme will be introduced; if legislation is required to change the rules for same to introduce a three year cap on the inclusion of productive assets in the assessment or as part of the assessment for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49892/18]
• 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
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the wait time for surgery once a patient is diagnosed with endometriosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49743/18]
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who is waiting for educational psychology therapy, clinical psychology, diagnostic and paediatric occupational therapy. [49066/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have received cataract treatment under the cross-border directive in the past two years; the cost of this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49071/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a facility (details supplied) in County Kildare. [49356/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress of plans for the development of a new mental health unit at Naas General Hospital included as part of the health priorities of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49360/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure for assisting Irish persons to return home when they fall ill in another European country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48521/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of the HPV test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48528/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) regarding respite care will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47758/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children in CHO area 7 on the waiting list for an appointment with a child psychologist; the length of time each has been waiting; the measures in place to ease the backlog in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47760/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if an interim child psychologist has been appointed to the south Kildare disability network team to replace the senior child psychologist that is on maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47978/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of women here diagnosed with endometriosis by county and the stages of the disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47982/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) who applied for the nursing homes support scheme will be investigated. [48139/18]
• 2018-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average length of time spent on a waiting list by patients who already qualify for help via the home help scheme and have applied for additional support in each of the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47519/18]
• 2018-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the supports available to the deaf community in accessing mental health supports, including the provision of mental health professionals fluent in sign language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47522/18]
• 2018-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of adult and child mental health intellectual disability teams in 2018; and the number of additional new staff appointed to date in 2018. [47271/18]
• 2018-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in whole-time equivalent terms in the CAMHS service for each CHO in tabular form. [47272/18]
• 2018-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 479, 496 and 498 of 6 November 2018, the reason for the delay in the review into car parking charges in public hospitals in view of the fact that, in previous parliamentary questions (details supplied), the review was expected to be submitted by August 2018. [47273/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding life assurance providers rejecting applications based on a mental health condition from which a person has since recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46645/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the process a person must follow to access cannabis oil in circumstances in which the person suffers with epilepsy. [46639/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for cannabis oil to be allowed for persons with epilepsy. [46640/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to replace the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant withdrawn in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46642/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the long-term illness scheme to include mental illness beyond 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46646/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of adult and child mental health intellectual disability teams in 2018; and the number of additional new staff appointed to date in 2018. [46942/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in whole-time equivalent terms in the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, for each community health organisation, CHO, in tabular form. [46943/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the supports available to the deaf community in accessing mental health supports, including the provision of mental health professionals fluent in sign language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46944/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–69
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he has been updated on the HSE’s review of hospital car parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44626/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE review of car parking charges at all hospitals; when the report will be finalised and made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44629/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when national guidelines on hospital car parking charges will be released; the steps he will take to ensure guidelines are adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44630/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason the under six years of age general practitioner visit card has not been extended to persons under 12 years of age as outlined in budget 2016. [44988/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average annual operational cost of a filled acute bed in a public hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44993/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average annual operational cost of a filled palliative care bed in a public hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44995/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average annual operational cost of a filled bed in a public hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45116/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the original planned completion date for the national children's hospital; the estimated completion date for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45120/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [45239/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if annual data on the number of persons presenting and being diagnosed with Lyme disease is being recorded; the steps he has taken to address increases in cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45242/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric physiotherapists working in County Kildare. [45243/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric physiotherapists working in County Laois. [45244/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts for paediatric physiotherapists in County Kildare; the length of time these posts have been vacant; and when they will be filled. [45245/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an appointment to see a paediatric physiotherapist in County Kildare; the length of time they have been waiting; and the number of children waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months and longer than 12 and 24 months, respectively, in tabular form. [45246/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) will be examined. [45487/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts for paediatric physiotherapists in County Laois; the length of time these posts have been vacant; and when they will be filled. [45488/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent survey regarding whether funding for extra community-based podiatrists in County Kildare to support the diabetes community will be made available in the context of budget 2019; if his attention has been further drawn to the year-on-year increase in the number of persons with diabetes who underwent a lower-limb amputation in 2017 in County Kildare; his plans to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45489/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an appointment to see a paediatric physiotherapist in County Laois; the length of time they have been waiting; and the number of children waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months and longer than 12 and 24 months, respectively, in tabular form. [45525/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made to add the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to the reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45745/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if access under the long-term illness scheme will be expanded to include all persons with type 1 diabetes on that scheme for a monitoring system and associated devices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45746/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason the FreeStyle Libre device for type 1 diabetes patients is not covered on the list of eligible items for the medical card or long-term illness scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of this system on type 2 diabetes patients, particularly children; if he will include this in items covered by the medical card and long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45747/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to build a standalone mental health facility in Naas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43599/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a child (details supplied) that has received no supports to date will be examined. [43366/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person over 70 years of age is entitled to a medical card once they reach the age of 70 regardless of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43367/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 675 of 7 September 2018, when the new mental health unit will commence in Naas Hospital; the expected completion date of the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43372/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the long waiting times experienced by children in counties Laois and Offaly that are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [43373/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the long waiting times being experienced by children in County Kildare that are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [43374/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see a community ophthalmic physician in County Kildare; the number waiting longer than one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43759/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see a community ophthalmic physician in County Laois; the number waiting longer than one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43760/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time a person is waiting for an assessment with the NDT team in south County Kildare; the number of children waiting; the number waiting over one year; and the reason for delays in assessment. [43761/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedures by which a family in an area has no family general practitioner in view of the fact the general practices in the area are not taking on additional patients; the position regarding the HSE allocating a particular general practitioner to the family; if there is a requirement on general practitioners to take up these allocations from the HSE; the period of time this lasts for; if the general practitioner is free to discharge the family from the practitioner's practice after a six month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43764/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for reducing outpatient waiting times in Naas General Hospital in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43765/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the outpatient waiting times in Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43766/18]
• 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
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timescale for the new mental health unit at Naas General Hospital; and the estimated completion date of the project. [41790/18]
• 2018-10-03
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

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

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

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 12 June 2018, if a refund can be obtained for private diagnoses in view of the fact that the child was waiting six months. [39482/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time children are waiting for a public eye test; and the number of persons waiting three months, six months and over one year, respectively for assessment in each CHO area, in tabular form [39623/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time children are waiting for speech and language therapy in each CHO area; and the number of persons waiting longer than 12 months in each CHO [39624/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current and planned investment in mental health counselling at primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38397/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of staff working on the mental health team in counties Kildare and Wicklow; the per capita spend on mental health in County Kildare in each of the years 2012 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38398/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for the development of a new endoscopy unit at Naas Hospital. [38400/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of refurbishment of the HSE property in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38401/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person over 70 years of age is entitled to a general practitioner visit card once they reach the age of 70 regardless of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38402/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the pension of a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38403/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current and planned investment in mental health counselling at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35778/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current and planned investment in mental health counselling at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35831/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if correspondence from a person (details supplied) has been received and examined; and if a response has been issued. [36282/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons waiting for psychologist appointments in County Kildare; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35607/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons waiting for psychologist appointments in County Laois; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35608/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for psychologist appointments in County Kildare; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35609/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for psychologist appointments in County Laois; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35610/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the educational background required for a counselling position with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which community organisations supporting persons with mental health issues can access funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35677/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of long-term funding for a placement for a person (details supplied). [35698/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [35702/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a placement for a person (details supplied). [35711/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [35712/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied). [35713/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the new mental health unit in Naas Hospital; and the timescale on the project. [35775/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied). [35776/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeline on the proposed introduction of changes to the fair deal legislation to assist farmers and small business owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35779/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the new endoscopy unit in Naas General Hospital. [35827/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he envisages the new endoscopy unit in Naas opening. [35828/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [35829/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a site (details supplied) will be sold; and if it will be considered for community use. [35955/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to ratify the Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35957/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason the Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs has not been ratified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35958/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [36287/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a home care package for a person (details supplied). [36288/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a situation regarding a person (details supplied). [32681/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the delays being experienced in the delivery of home care packages in the CHO 7 areas in counties Kildare and Wicklow will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32897/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if panic buttons and personal alarms will be made available to persons under 65 years of age who are vulnerable and require 24-7 care. [33091/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 353 of 26 June 2018, the status of the wait for a person (details supplied). [33457/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of treatment for a person (details supplied). [33459/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the recent Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Act 2018 addresses the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied). [35114/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of beds available in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin for persons with eating disorders; the numbers of beds that are vacant; and the numbers of people waiting for a bed [31641/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of beds available in a facility (details supplied) for persons with eating disorders; the numbers of beds that are vacant; and the number of people waiting for a bed [31642/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 648 of 17 April 2018 to outline the reason a person (details supplied) has no transport provided while capacity on the bus allows. [31643/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health to set down the ratio of men and women at each Civil Service grade within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31695/18]
• 2018-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the home care package for counties Kildare and Wicklow is exhausted in respect of the allocation for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29752/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 740 of 12 June 2018, the reason convalescent care is not provided after an elective surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29524/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 740 of 12 June 2018, the reason the surgery is classed as an elective surgery when the person was told it was necessary for their health. [29525/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time a person is waiting for an assessment with the NDT in County Kildare; the reason for delays in assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29526/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 720 of 12 June 2018, the reason diagnoses have not been carried out within the recommended six-month period from referral. [29527/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists carrying out assessments in the NDT in County Kildare. [29528/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure in cases in which a child psychologist employed in a NDT goes on maternity leave. [29529/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 739 of 12 June 2018, if there are primary care psychologists working in County Kildare. [29532/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 739 of 12 June 2018, the resources that prevented the HSE from finding a replacement while the psychologist is on maternity leave [29533/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 18 April 2018, if the second occupational therapist has commenced the role in County Kildare. [29306/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a consultation process has commenced relating to the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, as previously indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29307/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that those in need of home care are able to access the care in a timely manner and that this care is adequate to meet their needs in view of the reliance on private companies to deliver home care packages; if an audit of these services has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28249/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when sections 20 to 23 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27489/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when the HSE report on lymphoedema and lipoedema services here will be delivered. [27491/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason there has been a delay with the HSE report regarding lymphoedema and lipoedema services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27492/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the work and cost of a unit (details supplied) in County Kildare. [27621/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the work and cost of a unit (details supplied) in County Kildare. [27622/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a situation with regard to a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27624/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a procedure for a person (details supplied). [27625/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time persons are waiting for a methadone programme in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27626/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of time persons are waiting for a methadone programme in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27627/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to cut funding for addiction services in counties Kildare and Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27628/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the duration on a waiting list for a child to see a urologist at the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27629/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of operations and procedures that were cancelled or postponed in each public hospital to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27630/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there are car park subsidies for persons in receipt of social welfare payments and attending hospitals to visit a sick relative. [27930/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there are car park subsidies for persons attending regular hospital appointments. [27931/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there are car park subsidies for persons whose loved ones are in hospital long term. [27932/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the level of mental health supports that are in place for persons with eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27933/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the level of mental health supports that are in place for persons with anxiety disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27934/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the level of mental health supports that are in place for persons with suicidal ideations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27935/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the lack of a dedicated community neurorehabilitation team in counties Laois and Offaly. [27936/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he expects the practice of admitting children and young persons to adult mental health units to cease. [27937/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of home care packages being provided in each LHO area. [27131/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons covered by medical cards as of 1 May 2018. [27132/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for a home care package in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively. [27133/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons covered by general practitioner visit cards as of 1 May 2018. [27134/18]
• 2018-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a homecare package. [27024/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a home care package for a person (details supplied); and the reason for the delay to the service. [26482/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in assessment of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25760/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for occupational therapy for children with dyspraxia by county in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25764/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if EpiPens are covered on the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24841/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet received an assessment. [24842/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet been contacted on securing a place in school. [24916/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 6 February 2018, the reason students that started after 2012 are not entitled to transport to assist them getting to and from the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24917/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a primary care psychologist will be found during a period (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24918/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is entitled to convalescent care for post-operation from Tullamore General Hospital. [24919/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a situation relating to transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be examined. [24920/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to provide annual rheumatology assessment for children with Down's Syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23884/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for bringing the child and adolescent mental health services in CHO7 to the level envisaged in A Vision for Change. [23558/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will qualify for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22904/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see their community ophthalmic physician in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22936/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see their community ophthalmic physician in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22937/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the numbers of children waiting to be seen by their community ophthalmic physician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22938/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22722/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22723/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine an application by persons (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22724/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the planned investment in mental health counselling at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the future of the vacant health centre in Rathangan, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the smoking ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21738/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the time persons over 75 years of age are forced to wait in emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21739/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund in 2017, and to date in 2018, by category of treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21740/18]
• 2018-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to introduce the opt-out process for organ donation; the process involved in the implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20299/18]
• 2018-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is publishing a social care operational plan in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20300/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied). [19680/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount earned from the car park of Tallaght hospital in 2017; and the amount for 2016. [20149/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the HSE car park income for 2017 for each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20150/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 466 of 27 February 2018, if the two paediatric outpatient and urgent care centres in Connolly and Tallaght hospitals are still on schedule to open in mid-July 2018 and 2019. [20151/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused medication on a medical card. [20204/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [18690/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for outpatient surgery in Our Lady's Children's Hospital who have had their initial appointments changed to a later date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18691/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for outpatient surgery in Temple Street Children's University Hospital who have had their initial appointments changed to a later date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18692/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for outpatient surgery in Tallaght hospital who have had their initial appointments changed to a later date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18693/18]
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a consultation process has commenced relating to the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise as previously indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the situation of a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined. [17637/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if new hospitals built in Dublin under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 will be located in areas of easy access for persons from the wider Leinster area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which the clinical staffing levels for the community psychiatry of old age mental health services in CHO7 compare to that recommended under A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17102/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from a company (details supplied) in relation to a new drug scheme for persons with MS; and his plans to meet the company to discuss the matter further [16844/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the mobility allowance will be reintroduced for new applicants in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16845/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the new transport support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16846/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE’s engagement with the introduction of a new in-school speech and language service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16848/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the review into existing speech and language therapy from 2018 has been carried out; and if so, if the findings and recommendations have been finalised. [16849/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which it is planned to reduce the long waiting times being experienced by children in counties Laois and Offaly who are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [16850/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which it is planned to reduce the long waiting times being experienced by children in County Kildare who are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [16851/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the checks and oversight exercised to ensure that direct provision centres are maintaining appropriate standards of health and safety and fire safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15046/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if home supports will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14988/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 6 February 2018, the reason students that started after 2012 are not entitled to transport to assist them getting to and from the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14989/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners required based on the population of a town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16377/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the refurbishment to the HSE-owned property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16378/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the delays that are preventing the completion of the refurbishment of the HSE-owned property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare. [16379/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 5 December 2017, the reason it took his Department from 27 November 2017 until 5 March 2018 to provide a reply to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16382/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed as home help by the HSE in counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly at the end of each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16650/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for persons with Lyme disease. [16651/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress on the Mental Health Act 2001 in regard to the recommendations by the expert group review of the Mental Health Act 2001 in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16652/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a place for a person (details supplied). [12051/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12053/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation the fair deal scheme will be investigated. [12182/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire; and the number available. [12208/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average stay at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire. [12209/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire. [12210/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of beds taken up in regional hospitals due to the fact a space is not available in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire. [12211/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of day places available for training young persons with disabilities, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9798/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase resources for dementia care in line with an ageing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9799/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there will be an expansion of supports for the victims of Lyme disease in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9800/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase resources for suicide prevention services in County Kildare in view of the number of recent suicides in the county and the county’s high suicide rate compared to national averages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the improvement in waiting times expected during 2018 for the 15,000 plus children waiting over a year for an outpatient appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9802/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the additional health service resources that will be required for the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. [10159/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he expects the practice of admitting children and young persons to adult mental health units to cease. [10160/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of extra home help hours that will be provided in 2018 relative to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10161/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on recruitment initiatives in CHO7, particularly in the Lakeview unit, Naas hospital and CAMHS in Kildare town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10162/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to promote increased uptake of the 'flu vaccine across all categories of persons and not only those deemed at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10163/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Kildare who applied for the treatment abroad scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10164/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to retain and recruit front-line staff in the health services including nurses; the number of nursing staff needed in public national hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10165/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the updated timeframe for the refurbishment of a day care centre (details supplied) further to the appointment of the design team for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10166/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the HPV vaccine is to be extended to boys; when the report of the health technology assessment being carried out by HIQA in respect of the HPV vaccine for boys will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for orthodontic care; the number of persons waiting over 1, 2 and 3 years, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10175/18]
• 2018-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a matter (details supplied). [8893/18]
• 2018-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of day places available for training young adults with disabilities, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8898/18]
• 2018-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of school leaver places available to young persons with intellectual disabilities from September 2018; the number available in September 2016 and September 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8899/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a proposed site (details supplied) has been acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8648/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the HSE car park income for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6975/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount earned from the car park of Tallaght hospital in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6976/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the podiatrist positions for CHO7 have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6977/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists employed in CHO7 who treat persons with medical cards. [6978/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists in south County Kildare who treat persons with medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6979/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the podiatrist positions for CHO8 have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6980/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists employed in CHO8 who treat persons with medical cards. [6981/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to include the purchase of EpiPens (details supplied) under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6982/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the HSE’s policy relating to persons over 70 years of age with medical cards who have been bereaved and the resulting change in circumstances means they no longer qualify for a medical card in their own right; if an allowance regarding income will be made in particular circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6983/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting times faced by transgender persons to access public endocrinology services here; the steps he will take to address these waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6984/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate to require transgender persons to seek a psychiatric diagnosis of gender dysphoria before they can seek endocrinology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6985/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in use in January 2018 in each hospital; the bed capacity of each hospital if all bed spaces were fully available; the reason all beds in hospitals are not being fully utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6986/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the 115% increase in overcrowding in Naas hospital in January 2018 relative to January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6437/18]
• 2018-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6134/18]
• 2018-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have signed up to an organisation (details supplied) for accreditation. [6138/18]
• 2018-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be examined. [6142/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a situation relating to transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be investigated. [6081/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the situation of a person (details supplied) regarding child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, procedures will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5316/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a renal unit at Tallaght hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5322/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress on the general practitioner contractual review process that is under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5391/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to cut funding for addiction treatment services in counties Kildare and Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4476/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be provided in 2018 for home help, home support and home care packages; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties caused to persons and families when delays occur in providing such support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3262/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the funding proposal for a new endoscopy unit at Naas General Hospital has been considered under the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3263/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the HSE's policy in relation to the operation of car parks within hospital grounds; the amount of revenue collected in respect of those car parks nationally, by hospital; his views on the charges persons must pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3265/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment. [54551/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person on a medical card is required to pay for blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55182/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to support Naas General Hospital in addressing overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55183/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the length of the waiting list in Tallaght hospital to visit a consultant in a department. [55184/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the educational background required for a counselling position with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55189/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting almost six months for a scan in St. James's Hospital. [51480/17]
• 2017-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of residential care for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50780/17]
• 2017-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to meet the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities as they get older; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49794/17]
• 2017-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his Department's timeframe for the refurbishment to the HSE owned property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44281/17]
• 2017-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the delays that prevented the completion of the refurbishment of the HSE owned property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44282/17]
• 2017-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress on the primary care unit in Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44283/17]
• 2017-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the primary care unit in Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44284/17]
• 2017-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for a centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44285/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the mental health supports in place for serving gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43474/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that has been allocated in budget 2018 for mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43477/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the roll-out of IVF treatment will be widened from persons with medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43478/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42583/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting more than a year. [42823/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress regarding the commitments he made in respect of reducing surgery waiting times for children with scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42825/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists who were due to receive scheduled treatment during October, November and December 2017 who have been notified that their procedure has been postponed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42826/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the vacancy rates for consultants, doctors, nurses and midwives in the HSE; and his plans to fill those vacancies while also retaining existing staff in the HSE. [42827/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his views on the Mental Health Commission’s call for it to be given powers to regulate community-based care services. [42828/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which it is proposed to reduce the long waiting times being experienced by children in County Kildare who are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [42829/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the appointment of dementia care co-ordinators and dementia advisers in each local health office area will be considered. [42830/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he expects the day care centre in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare, to be open; and the services that will be provided there. [42831/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE's engagement with the introduction of a new in-school speech and language service. [42832/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for persons with Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42833/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which it is proposed to reduce the long waiting times being experienced by children in counties Laois and Offaly who are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [42834/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the waiting times for children waiting for orthodontic treatment will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42835/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes requiring inpatient treatment for diabetic foot ulceration from County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42319/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if funding for a further podiatrist in Dublin will be made available in Budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42320/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a sudden increase in persons requiring inpatient treatment for diabetic foot ulceration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42321/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the mobility allowance will be reintroduced for new applicants in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42323/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing foetal anomaly scans to all pregnant women in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42084/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the agency spend by CAMHS in each of the years 2012 to 2016 by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42085/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for the first assessment for qualification for children's physiotherapy services in County Kildare and west County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for their first assessment for possible qualification with the speech and language therapy department in County Kildare and west County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42087/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason the mobility allowance was stopped for new applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41549/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a payment similar to the mobility allowance will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41550/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41758/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the detail of both spinal consultants who are employed in Tallaght hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41239/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health whether both spinal consultants in Tallaght hospital are on full-time contracts in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41240/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a replacement consultant has been found to replace a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41241/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) trying to access child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41474/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41551/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the refurbishment to the HSE-owned property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40895/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the delays that are preventing the completion of the refurbishment to the HSE-owned property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40896/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of the HSE property in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40847/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount that has been spent on the refurbishment of the HSE property in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40848/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the long-term plans for the HSE property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40849/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin is not reopening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40850/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 351 of 27 June 2017, the reason this Deputy received confirmation that the HSE property in Drogheda Street, Monasterevin would be reopening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40851/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners required based on the population of a town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40907/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners in each town in County Kildare; the population of each town in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40908/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a replacement general practitioner for a doctor (details supplied) in Kildare has been advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40558/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if interviews have been held for a replacement of a retired general practitioner (details supplied) in Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40559/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health about the progression of refurbishment of the HSE property on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37387/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed as home help by the Health Service Executive, HSE, in counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly at the end of each of the years 2010 to 2016, and to date in 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37422/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed as home help through agencies by the Health Service Executive, HSE, in counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly at the end of each of the years 2010 to 2016, and to date in 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37423/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of months Tallaght Hospital was without an adult spinal consultant in 2017 until the newly appointed position was filled in August 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37512/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Tallaght Hospital finished working in adult services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37513/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of spinal consultants employed by the HSE in each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37514/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to visit a spinal consultant in Tallaght Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37515/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to visit a spinal consultant in each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37516/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners working in Kildare town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37900/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there will be an increase in the number of general practitioners working in Kildare town in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37901/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the action taken when a general practitioners moves from an area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37902/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the average length of time a town waits for a new general practitioner to be assigned when the previous general practitioner retires or moves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current and planned investment in mental health counselling at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36479/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current and planned investment in mental health counselling at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36480/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current and planned investment in mental health counselling at primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36481/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34902/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35312/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35313/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the large waiting list of persons requiring spinal surgery in Tallaght hospital, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35880/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of an individual (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35881/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting times involved from when a person in care requiring psychological assessment is referred from Tusla to the Health Service Executive, HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36022/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed as home help by the HSE in each of the years since 2010, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36554/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the national dementia strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36555/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand funding and assistance in the area of community support for persons with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36556/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the roll-out of education resource Small Changes - Big Difference and associated health promotion programmes across Traveller health units; if these are now complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33866/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the training of staff in Traveller health units on Connecting for Life in order that it can be promoted in a culturally appropriate manner to members of the Traveller community; if this training is now complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33867/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if Traveller health units in Traveller sites have been geomapped and aligned with primary care and mental health catchment areas. [33868/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a review of Traveller health unit actions and outcomes in the national standards for safer better healthcare has been commissioned; and the timeframe for its completion and publication. [33869/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the review of the role of Traveller community health workers and the issues identified in relation to sustainability of this workforce. [33870/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a financial audit of Traveller services receiving funding from the HSE has been conducted; the findings and recommendations of this audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33871/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a mobile health screening unit to facilitate access to basic health screening, GP and nursing services by marginalised groups, refugees, asylum seekers and Roma communities has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33872/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in each CHO who have received training to date in 2017 on intercultural awareness and practice in health and social care. [33873/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has implemented the 2017 prioritised, health-related actions in line with national strategy on domestic, sexual and gender based violence, 2016 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33874/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE's implementation of the phased health actions from the second national action plan to prevent and combat human trafficking in Ireland. [33875/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE's review of current supports to victims of human trafficking as part of the overall efforts towards monitoring provision of services to victims of human trafficking and identifying areas for improvement. [33876/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex practice policy has now been implemented in each community healthcare organisation, CHO. [33877/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if each community healthcare organisation, CHO, now has Traveller co-ordinators in place in relation to the provision of mental health services for Travellers. [33878/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32242/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the percentage of HSE employees that are not members of recognised unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30787/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding the HSE owned building at Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, with regard to the housing of an organisation (details supplied) at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29629/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29631/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will consider allocating a general practitioner training programme to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27831/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his views on the lack of availability of physiotherapists in south Kildare for children with scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27830/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of physiotherapists in County Kildare that will treat children with scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28009/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28918/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children eligible for the free under six years of age general practitioners scheme by county; the number of general practitioners that are signed up to the scheme, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24825/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of staff working in the counties Kildare and Wicklow mental health team; the per capita spend on mental health in County Kildare in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24826/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the uptake in the HPV vaccine by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24827/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the uptake in MMR booster vaccines in junior infants by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24828/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the uptake in four-in-one booster vaccines in junior infants by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24829/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a psychologist has been appointed to an organisation (details supplied) for children requiring such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23629/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review a case (details supplied) regarding home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23662/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the future of the vacant health centre in Rathangan, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/17]
• 2017-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the chiropodists in County Kildare that accept medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21329/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if asthma sufferers that have to cease medication during pregnancy can rejoin their medication programme without being penalised in any manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce subsidised asthma medication in the absence of asthma being recognised on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20799/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when it is envisaged that home help hours allocated to counties Kildare and west Wicklow will reach the level that was available in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17472/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there is a gender pay gap in the rates of pay made between male and female carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17499/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18256/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18271/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16142/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16587/17]
• 2017-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a mislaid file in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15832/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14784/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12886/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds and their location in County Kildare for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13129/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in County Kildare; the length of time the children have been waiting; if measures will be taken to deal with the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13130/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of the Alzheimer's day care centre for south Kildare which is currently being housed in Moore Abbey; if there are plans to move this specific service to Drogheda Street, Monasterevin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13131/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for reducing outpatient waiting times in Naas General Hospital in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13404/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children that have been refused access to their first choice of general practitioner service for children under six years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13405/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the policy of charging cancer patients car parking fees in Naas Hospital will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13409/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13410/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can access an appointment with an occupational therapist to assess accommodation needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13526/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours provided by the Health Service Executive for each of the years 2011 to 2016, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13725/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13749/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13965/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the anticipated timeframe for providing supports for those persons undergoing IVF and associated treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11819/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the details of plans in his Department to support persons enduring fertility issues who require a number of cycles of IVF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11818/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided in 2016 for the provision of home help hours in County Kildare; the amount of funding allocated to County Kildare in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11936/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be made available to County Kildare for 2017 in view of the fact that funding is being exhausted in catering for existing clients while new clients are being left on long waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11937/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons placed in nursing homes through the fair deal scheme in 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11938/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding and timeframe for the proposed organ transplant opt-out scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11939/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the medical case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11993/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure that persons must follow to secure funding for life saving treatment which is not available in any EU state or Switzerland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10525/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to make the cap for prescription charges more equitable for persons living alone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9087/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9088/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the waiting times in County Kildare for an occupational therapist for the past 12 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9089/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9090/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8273/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure that persons must follow to secure funding for lifesaving treatment which is not available here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8289/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7861/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the limited budget for patient transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7310/17]
• 2017-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) regarding care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6566/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans for the vacant health centre in Rathangan, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5747/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to include Crohn's disease on the list of long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4627/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when his Department is likely to update the list of conditions on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4697/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3319/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a review of the case of a person (details supplied) will take place to regularise treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2706/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41546/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the Alzheimer's day care unit has been included in the new plans for the HSE owned property at Drogheda Street, Monasterevin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41108/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to offer reimbursement for the drug Respreeza, which would allow persons suffering from alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency to continue treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1012/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to approve the FreeStyle Libre scanner for children with diabetes on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1016/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to add new low protein products to the long-term illness card list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1017/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop a specialised treatment centre for addiction services in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1106/17]
• 2016-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of State boards under the remit of his Department or its agencies, in tabular form; the total number of members of each board; the number of women on each board; and the percentage of each board that is made up of women. [39347/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a waiting list of between 13 and 20 months in County Kildare to get on a methadone programme despite the fact that there is no local drugs task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38405/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to cut funding for addiction services in counties Kildare and west Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38406/16]
• 2016-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the cognitive assessment of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37818/16]
• 2016-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to update and improve the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37819/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the current duration on a waiting list for a child to see a urologist at Temple Street children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37675/16]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to solve the parking issues that will occur if the plans for the site for the new children's hospital goes ahead at the St. James's site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36704/16]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the traffic accessibility problems that are a cause for concern if the site for the new children's hospital goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which community organisations supporting persons with mental health issues can access funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35947/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in scheduling a medical procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36147/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a general practitioner training programme in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33326/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the strategy and funding in place to ensure the waiting list for scoliosis patients is reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33687/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to transfer maternity services from Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33688/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the therapeutic services for children, such as occupational therapy, that are available in community health organisations in south County Kildare; the manner in which parents can access these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33689/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting list of up to four years for children requiring appointments with HSE assessment officers in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33690/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when children for whom domiciliary care allowance is claimed will receive their medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31872/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30732/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30735/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ~ abstained on the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans for a vacant HSE owned property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27742/16]
• 2016-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason services provided by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland in County Kildare have been reduced so dramatically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27743/16]
• 2016-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review a requirement by a person (details supplied) for a profiling bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27744/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number and location of respite care beds available for elderly persons in County Kildare; the number available for the years 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25255/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a review of a person's case (details supplied) can take place to regularise treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26261/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in supplying a replacement wheelchair for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26262/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in respect of a surgical procedure date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26263/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of visits to each of Naas and Portlaoise emergency departments; the number of these visits that were between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.; the locations the patients were from; the number of admissions that were made from the accident and emergency department in the 2015 period or the most recent period that data is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22126/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the pressures on general practitioners in County Kildare in the view of the introduction of free general practitioner care for the under-sixes. [20993/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there continues to be a recruitment freeze on allied health professionals, as the absence of such recruitment is putting some health services in County Kildare under pressure. [20994/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the number of persons of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds currently working in his Department and in other public service organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20438/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he will allocate a date for a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17952/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he will allocate a date for a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18046/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to restore an allowance for diet supplements to persons diagnosed with a medical condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16674/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding through the South Western Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force to assist in the valuable work carried out by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15734/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health to provide an updated pension plan for staff of the Central Remedial Clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12601/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and increase their carer's hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11818/16]
• 2016-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide speech and language therapy to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10989/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health how he will ensure adequate car parking at a low cost to accommodate patients, staff and visitors at the site for the new children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10187/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health how he will ensure adequate facilities and access to the new children's hospital at the St. James's Hospital site to accommodate tertiary level children arriving for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10188/16]
• 2016-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in supplying a suitable replacement device for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9084/16]
• 2016-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a surgical procedure for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7904/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the funding that is available to fund more supports and services for suicide prevention in south County Kildare. [6315/16]