Ivana Bacik

Labour Party · Dublin Bay South

Activity on Health — 481 events (74 lobbying · 372 questions · 51 votes) full profile →

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when section 232 of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act 2024 will be commenced; and the reason for the delay in commencing same [23741/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when section 232 of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act 2024 will commence; the reason for the delay in its commencement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21547/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1103 of 24 February 2026, if she will confirm the process for appointment of the Chair and Review Group members; the timeline for them commencing work upon their constitution; and the terms of reference for same. [18256/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the State agency or body that is engaged in negotiations with the HSE in respect of the sale and transfer of a building (details supplied). [19126/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to raise public awareness of new laws pertaining to organ donation; and the public information measures that will be put in place this year. [19915/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on radiographer tutor retention; her plans to ensure adequate number of practice tutors to match recent increases to the numbers of student radiographers; if she will report on her communications with the HSE in respect of same, and on the need for more resources for accommodating radiographer students more generally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20771/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to examine the health and local employment benefits of broadening the hot school meal programme to community initiatives and community kitchens. [16679/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the adequacy of dementia and Alzheimer's care in south Dublin; and on the need for HSE-led day care services for people with dementia in south Dublin. [16356/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the position of her Department and the HSE regarding purchase of residential properties on the private market that are being bid on by prospective buyers for use as a principal residence; the number of such properties in respect of which the HSE has placed a bid in each of the past five years and to-date in 2026; the number of properties, and addresses of same, purchased by the HSE in the same period, and whether they were residential properties or not, in tabular form [14194/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1141 of 10 February 2026, when she anticipates that a chairperson and requisite board members will be in place. [15133/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount raised in respect of the partial sale of Baggot Street Hospital. [12192/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health to report on the progress made with establishing the review of the Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme; if she will provide a timeline for the review and recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10221/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

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

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters

  • LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Movember Health

  • Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Family Planning Association Health

  • National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health

  • AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture

  • Sent emails on behalf of the NSPCA to local TDs to urge them to vote in favour of the bill on the matter of the Animal Health & Welfare (Ban On Fox Hunting) Bill. It will be returning to Dail Eireann for the second stage debate and vote on Wednesday 17th December 2025.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health

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

  • Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health given the prevalence of so-called ultra processed foods in Irish supermarkets, her plans to treat the matter as a public health issue; her powers to address the matter; her plans to ensure widespread access to whole food; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71363/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin, by grade and department; and the number of posts in the same hospital that have been vacant for a period exceeding 6 and 12 months, respectively, by grade and department, in tabular form. [70209/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if phlebotomy at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, is operating at full capacity. [70210/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the granting of access to dupilumab for the treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis in children up to 12; her engagement with the HSE and advocacy groups in respect of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70235/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the implementation of a report concerning the upgrading of radiotherapy services provided by the St. Luke’s network and radiotherapy services in general (details supplied). [61076/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need to provide additional supports to persons attempting to quit vaping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61568/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if she will allocate additional funds to the mental health budget. [61569/25]
• 2025-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the details of the correct contacts within the HSE to which a query should be sent (details supplied) to the HSE estates section. [56509/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 953 of 30 September 2025, the reason Ireland has not advocated deletion of Article 1 paragraph 10(a). [53296/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons who have applied for home care support through the HSE and who are awaiting the allocation of home care in each county, in tabular form; the average wait time for same; and her views on the sustainability of the section 39 model in this respect. [53299/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints made to HIQA in respect of nursing homes in each of the years 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of adverse findings made in each of those years; and the counties in which there were the highest per capita incidence of complaints made. [53300/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [48431/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the position in respect of the revision of the EU Directive on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use, specifically in respect of medicines related to sexual and reproductive health (details supplied); if the Government will support the removal of this provision, in line with the position of several other Member States and with the vote taken by the European Parliament in April 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52159/25]
• 2025-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need to provide life-saving equipment in addition to AEDs and life rings; and her plans to issue new guidelines on appropriate life-saving equipment to provide to schools, sports clubs and other such bodies. [49896/25]
• 2025-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each month of 2025 who have been discharged from nursing homes; the proportion of same who were recipients of fail deal supports; and for a breakdown of the reasons for these discharges, in tabular form. [50346/25]
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  National Infertility Support and Information Group Health

  • NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Hume Brophy Health

  • Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • PBS Campaign
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • Pre-Budget Submission
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  ARI Health

  • ARI policy recommendations as included in the pre-budget submission to the Department of Health, including medical card, Dental Treatment Scheme, prescription charges, shingles vaccination, cancer screening, hospital waiting times, homecare. Whole of government strategies for positive aging, combatting ageism and establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People.
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Healthy Homes Ireland Housing

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

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

  • Lobbying by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association for the establishment of a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis and the additional services needed.
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Alcohol health information labelling
  • Costs of alcohol harm
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of patients discharged from nursing homes in each of the past 12 months, by county; and the proportion of persons in each county and month who were evicted or involuntarily discharged in that period, in tabular form. [44602/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each of the past five years who have been discharged from nursing homes; the proportion of same who were recipients of fair deal supports and for a breakdown of the reasons for these discharges, in tabular form. [45751/25]
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  DHR Consultancy Limited Health

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research
• 2025-09-01
  LOBBY
  Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health

  • Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant and ILFA members made representations to John Lahart who supported the launch of the prospectus report in Leinster House AV Room on the 11th June 2025
• 2025-08-18
  LOBBY
  Samaritans Ireland Health

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research – which included the following asks:
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have participated in the Laura Brennan HPV catch-up vaccination programme to date; the targets set for the programme; and to provide an update on the plans for a programme extension review. [42563/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of planned primary care centre projects that the HSE intends to lease which are currently stalled, suspended or otherwise in abeyance due to the need to review leasing costs; and the date that the HSE intends to initiate that review for each, in tabular form. [42564/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting more than 3, 6 and 12 months for a publicly provided food allergy test; and the average waiting time for a public paediatric allergy diagnosis appointment in each county, in tabular from. [38939/25]
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 86–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–86
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when section 232 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 will be commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37326/25]
• 2025-06-26
  LOBBY
  RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health

  • Raising public awareness of brain health and improving sport inclusion for people impacted by brain conditions.
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [18695/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of public defibrillators in each county; and the percentage increase or decrease of defibrillators in each county since June 2024. [34232/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for an update on progress to designate ‘counsellor’ as a protected title; and when work will be completed by CORU to ensure regulation of rogue crisis pregnancy agency operators self-describing as counsellors. [34233/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health to ensure statutory staff patient ratios are put in place and enforced at private nursing homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34529/25]
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–82
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if a speech and language therapist will be appointed at a school (details supplied) for the duration of a period of leave. [32703/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to improve policy in relation to orphan medicines; her plans to fulfil Programme for Government commitments in relation to access to new and innovative treatments; her views on the need to provide access to givinostat, in particular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32797/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of judicial review cases her Department has defended in each of the past ten years; the number in relation to which proceedings are pending or continuing; the number of cases which were lost and won, respectively, in the same period; the number of cases that settled in the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32844/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of legal cases defended by her Department in each of the past ten years in which the next friend of a minor was the plaintiff or applicant; of those cases, the number in which proceedings are pending or continuing; the number of cases which were lost and won, respectively, in the same period; the number of cases that settled in the past ten years in respect of the same matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32854/25]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [18695/25]
• 2025-05-28
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Hume Brophy Health

  • Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross Health

  • Deputy Bacik requested a call/meeting to discuss how she can assist with our efforts for the children requiring treatment arriving from Gaza.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

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

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

  • To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health

  • Correspondence to relevant stakeholders regarding the implications of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • NHI corresponded with TD's and Ministers as a follow up regarding the negotiations for the Programme for Government and requirement to ensure express commitments onpolicy on care of the older person.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Hospice Foundation Health

  • Promote awareness of the upcoming Public Event: Living with Grief, A Bereavement Information Evening with constituents.
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy Health

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

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

  • Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to financially assist persons who have anaphylactic food allergies to support them to purchase foods that are safe for their consumption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24572/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if her Department sources IT equipment from companies named on the official boycott, divestment and sanctions list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24584/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants to the Medical Cannabis Access Programme in each year since 2017; and the number of successful applicants to the scheme in the same period, in tabular form. [24716/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the total number of ambulances that were awaited handover in hospital for a period exceeding one hour in each of the past five years; the number of instances where a patient had died subsequent to 999 call being made but prior to handover at hospital in each of the past five years; the average waiting time for ambulance arrival in each of the past five years, broken down by destination hospital; the average handover period in each of the past five years, broken down by destination hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24717/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare providers who provide abortion services in each county, both in raw figures and as a percentage of total healthcare provision cover, in tabular form; her views on the need to ensure access to reproductive healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24466/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the advocacy groups that have contacted her in respect to legislation to amend the Health Assisted Human Reproduction Act 2024 since taking office; and the plans to meet with advocacy groups. [19534/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department took to arrive at the conclusion that reimbursement was not possible in respect of HRT purchased before 1 June 2025; and if she will make a statement on the rationale for not reimbursing such purchases. [20564/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the reason for excluding some dosages from the free HRT scheme; the reason for excluding some brands not listed on the DPS reimbursable list managed by PCRS from the free HRT scheme; an if she will amend the scheme to include all brands and all dosages, respectively. [20565/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of times she has met with an organisation (details supplied); the agenda and minutes of each meeting; if she has further meetings scheduled with the organisation; ad if she will make a statement on what is proposed for discussion at further meetings. [20566/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of empty homes which are subject of a Fair Deal agreement. [16721/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of homes which are subject of a Fair Deal agreement. [16722/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of public defibrillators in each local authority area; and how those numbers compare to 2020, in tabular form. [17635/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if she has heard reports of a high prevalence of zero hour contracts being used for healthcare assistants at St. Vincent's Hospital Dublin; the number of such persons on such contracts in March 2025, and on the same date in each of the preceding five years; her plans to phase out the use of such contracts across the health service; if she will report on her engagement with the HSE in respect of the use of such contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15132/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for a statement on the Baggot Street Hospital; for a statement on the registration of the site on the Intra-State Register for disposal by the HSE; and if she will report on his engagement with the HSE and the Minister for Health in respect of same. [13948/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for a statement on the Baggot Street Hospital; for a statement on the registration of the site on the Intra-State Register for disposal by the HSE; and if she will report on her engagement with the HSE in respect of same. [13947/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of paramedics recruited by the National Ambulance Service in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; the number of paramedics who have left the National Ambulance Service in the corresponding timeframe; her plans to improve recruitment and retention in the service more generally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11166/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to commence each section of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11376/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if she will adopt a standard criteria for the diagnosis of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9129/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [5758/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for a digital copy of the Ministerial briefing document provided by her Department on taking office, along with copies of Ministerial briefs provided to Ministers of State of her Department; to outline the duties she intends to delegate by statutory instrument to her Minister of State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7752/25]
• 2025-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of any overspends exceeding €500,000 on projects undertaken or commissioned by her Department or by any State or semi-State body under the aegis of her Department in each of the past five years; if so, the number and extent of any such overspends, in tabular form; to outline the plans to ascertain levels of such overspends; the further plans to ensure that such information is reported to her Department in a timely fashion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6523/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the gender breakdown of her Department in respect of principal officers, assistant secretaries and secretaries general, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5855/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to ensure a stable supply of estradot here; the measures being put in place to prevent future shortages of the drug; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5226/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need for workforce planning in respect of radiation therapists; her plans to engage with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3967/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need to ensure waiting lists are not exacerbated by cancellation of elective surgeries and outpatient care, following Storm Éowyn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4163/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on reports that four linear accelerators in Dublin, Cork and Galway were not in use in Autumn 2024 due to staffing shortages; and the position regarding these linear accelerators now. [4165/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to provide additional capacity for the study of occupational therapy; and if he has engaged with the Minister for Health on the matter. [3734/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to make a drug (details supplied) free; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2694/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to make a drug (details supplied) free. [2695/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to reduce the cost of breast cancer and endocrine medication. [2696/25]
• 2025-01-29
  LOBBY
  Irish Dental Association Health

  • Emails to dail deputies re priorities for dentistry in the next Dáil
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the consequences for the rollout of free HRT with the shortages of the drug estradot in Irish pharmacies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46580/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the reason that the publicly funded HRT scheme will be delayed; the new projected date for the rollout of the scheme; if persons will be reimbursed for HRT paid for between January 2025 and the implementation date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1176/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Irish Heart Foundation's Programme for Government recommendations
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health

  • Mental Health Bill (2024)
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health

  • A Pre-Budget Submission to Government was sent to Ministers for Finance, Health/Mental Health & Education on 31/07/2024. The submission focused on key ICP issues in health/mental health, education & finance (VAT). A General Election Manifesto Submission was sent to 6 political party leaders & copied to the health, education & finance spokespersons on 31/07/2024. The parties concerned were Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Green Party, Labour Party, Sinn Féin & Social Democrats https://tinyurl.com/mr42u8xn
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions

  • On behalf of members, to issue the insurance sector's priorities for the General Election and new government.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Hume Brophy Health

  • To introduce NOffLA's work.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 3 returns Health

  • General Election campaign
  • Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
  • Party manifestos
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • LGBT Ireland Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Family Planning Association Health

  • National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  National Infertility Support and Information Group Health

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

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

  • Pay discrimination and denial of family reunification for migrant Healthcare Assistants.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health

  • Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill 2024
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation

  • Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Healthy Homes Ireland Housing

  • To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Hospice Foundation Health

  • Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy and development of a register for Advance Healthcare Directives.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  St Patrick's Mental Health Services Foreign Affairs

  • A letter to political party leaders from the CEO was sent in November calling for a commitment to campaign to bring an end to the atrocities and human rights violations being perpetrated within Gaza in particular in relation to children's rights and protection of healthcare.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health

  • Correspondence to political stakeholders regarding MFI's General Election Manifesto.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Volunteering Ireland Community

  • General Elections Manifesto 2024
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Clinical Oncology Group t/a Cancer Trials Ireland Health

  • Request for Commitment to Support Cancer Clinical Trials in Ireland
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ALONE Health

  • Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation 2 returns Health

  • INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
  • INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • Request for Meeting on Prioritising Older Person Care in the Programme for Government and congratulate the deputy on their election to Dáil Eireann. We outlined the nursing home sector faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention:Fair Deal Pricing Review, Workforce Challenges,Equal Access to Primary Care Services. Including these in the programme for Government is essential for the sustainability of the nursing home sector.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Transgender Equality Network Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
  • TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training

  • We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Dexcom Health

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

  • Mental Health Bill 2024 - scheduling of the Bill for the return of the Dáil on September 18th
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Health

  • Mental Health Reform hosted meet and greet in Leinster House
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Chronic Pain Ireland Health

  • General Election to pledge support to add chronic pain key asks to the programme for government
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

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

  • Inclusion in Programme for Government of priorities for people who are vision impaired
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health

  • Request to meet to discuss the research 'Trans Healthcare in Ireland from Belong To and UCD.
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Down Syndrome Ireland Health

  • Down Syndrome Ireland emailed party leaders asking them to take our manifesto into consideration. This manifesto discussed health, transport, and the rights of people with Down syndrome
• 2025-01-13
  LOBBY
  Climate and Health Alliance Environment

  • Climate and Health Alliance Programme for Government
• 2025-01-08
  LOBBY
  Trinity College Dublin Students' Union 2 returns Education and Training

  • emailed about a healthcare protest on 15 Nov 2024 and on 2 Dec confirmed a meeting for 2025
  • emailed an=bout a healthcare protest on 15 Nov 2024 and on 2 Dec confirmed a meeting for 2025
• 2025-01-07
  LOBBY
  Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Social Protection

  • To call on the Political Party leaders to support reform and investment in public services, particularly to support those marginalised and struggling to meet the cost of living; support the provision of good jobs, alongside education, training, guidance and a supportive social welfare system; to promote social cohesion and access to employment for those furthest from the labour market; future-proof Ireland’s capacity to respond to emerging global challenges.
• 2024-11-25
  LOBBY
  Psychiatric Nurses Association Health

  • concerns for the future of mental health services in Ireland and the issues that will require the urgent and committed attention for any incoming government.
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health to provide the details on the Women’s Health Action Plan on postnatal supports for mothers; to provide details of the funding and the progress on each of its action points, in tabular form; if he will specifically report on the establishment of new postnatal hubs targeted at supporting women for 14 days post birth, addressing areas of postnatal care, such as breastfeeding supports, physiotherapy, and emotional and physical supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44221/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health in respect of the 2022 Women’s Health Action Plan, if he will report on his Department’s achievement of the maternal health goal of fully funding the National Maternity Strategy. [44222/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health in respect of the 2022 Women’s Health Action Plan, if he will report on his Department’s achievement of the maternal health goal of embedding lactation consultants in all maternity units. [44223/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health in respect of the 2022 Women’s Health Action Plan, if he will report on his Department’s achievement of the maternal health goal of embedding perinatal mental health services in all maternity units. [44224/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health in respect of the 2022 Women’s Health Action Plan, if he will report on his Department’s achievement of the maternal health goal of progressing the first mother and baby unit for mothers who require inpatient mental health supports. [44225/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health in respect of the 2022 Women’s Health Action Plan, if he will report on his Department’s achievement of the maternal health goal of establishing an obstetrics event support team to support families. [44226/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health in respect of the 2022 Women’s Health Action Plan, if he will report on his Department’s achievement of the maternal health goal of a maternity bereavement survey. [44227/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health in respect of the 2022 Women’s Health Action Plan, if he will report on his Department’s achievement of the maternal health goal of developing two postnatal hubs; if he will make a statement on the postnatal hub programme; if it has dedicated funding; and budget allocation and spend on same in the past two years. [44228/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if there will be a crèche at the new national children’s hospital. [42822/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the reasons why the aims of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, including the right to identity of donor-conceived children, cannot be achieved by facilitating the signing of the relevant consent forms, the signing of a statutory declaration confirming compliance with the requirements established by S.I. No. 158/2006, the recording of the relevant information on the donor conceived persons register and the obtaining of the relevant counselling outside of a DAHR Facility, and with the assistance of legal counsel; whether, if the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2023 included a requirement for the donor to sign a statutory declaration confirming compliance with the 2006 Regulations, he would accept that the oversight of a DAHR facility was not required to ensure compliance with the 2006 Regulations; if there is no alternative means of achieving the aims of the 2015 Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41385/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he considers that, because there may be a genetic condition, it is reasonable and proportionate to deny a child the need to have their parentage legally recognised, notwithstanding the fact that not all genetic conditions are tested and it is not possible to oblige someone to disclose a genetic condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41386/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if Section 26C of the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2023 addresses the policy concerns regarding prospective non-clinical conception; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34073/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the exclusion by the HSE of health and social care professionals, HSCPs, from representation on the senior management team in the new HSE health regions; if his Department maintains a policy on integrated care and the HSE restructuring; if he will detail his engagement with HSE management in respect of same; his plans to intervene to see HSCPs included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34308/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice her views on the reason why victims of crime are not alerted to release dates of those serving custodial sentences in health facilities, rather than prisons.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31033/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the procurement of pharmaceuticals from a supplier (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31028/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 27 June 2024, when he will lift staffing and recruitment constraints in order that all DEXA scanners will be made operation, full time; the number of persons awaiting an appointment for use of the DEXA scanner at a hospital (details supplied) in each month of this year; the average waiting time for an appointment for use of the DEXA scanner in each month of this year; and the longest waiting time for an appointment for use of the DEXA scanner in each month of this year. [31030/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for an update on the designation of the professional title of counsellor; to report on his engagement with CORU on same; his views on the prevalence of rogue crisis pregnancy agencies operating here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31275/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of unfilled occupational therapist posts in CHO6 and CHO7, respectively; and the number of persons waiting to be seen by an occupational therapist in CHO6 and CHO7, respectively. [32646/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the annual payments since 2020 to providers of community diagnostics under the general practitioner access to community diagnostics scheme; to confirm if the entire service is outsourced; the proportion provided in public facilities, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33001/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45
• 2024-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that the DEXA machine in St. Vincent’s University Hospital is broken; when the machine will be back in commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27759/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 640 of 8 May 2024, if he will list all the preparatory steps which are required prior to commencement of the Public Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023; and if he will offer a progress report in respect of each of these steps. [23668/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend BreastCheck screening to younger age cohorts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24054/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when provisions of the Public Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 will be commenced to bring private hospitals into the remit of HIQA for the purpose of investigation of adverse patient events. [20877/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach his views on the new Cabinet committee on disability; and if the Minister for Health will sit on the new committee. [17897/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will make a statement on health supports offered to international protection applicants who are without accommodation. [16160/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the progress to give statutory recognition and protection to the designation of "counsellor"; if he has sought a timeline from the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board for protection of the title, establishment of minimum qualifications for existing and future practitioners, and drafting of standards of proficiency and criteria for education and training; and his views on the adequacy of existing and planned measures to regulate rogue crisis pregnancy agencies. [16531/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the reason for delays in completing the process to give statutory protection to the designation of "counsellor"; and if progress can be made on regulating rogue crisis pregnancy agencies notwithstanding those reasons. [16532/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with technology communications companies with respect to advertising of rogue crisis pregnancy agencies' websites online; and if he will make a statement on his Department's work to ensure that persons seeking advice are able to access MyOptions.ie and other HSE resources. [16533/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 229 of 22 February 2023, the number of rogue crisis pregnancy agencies operating here of which his Department and the HSE are aware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16534/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will make a statement on the need to legislate to curtail the activities of rogue crisis pregnancy agencies; and if he will adopt and pass the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016. [16535/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the progress in extending the income disregard for medical cards to include the rent-a-room income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16662/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of planned primary care centre projects that the HSE intends to lease which are currently stalled, suspended or otherwise in abeyance due to the need to review leasing costs; and the date that the HSE intends to initiate that review for each, in tabular form. [13711/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when a response will issue to an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13712/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when a formal response will issue to the application by the Royal Hospital Donnybrook to the HSE for capital funding toward a new public community nursing unit on its grounds (details supplied). [13713/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the status of the independent review of the radiation therapist profession, which was agreed between the HSE, his Department and an organisation (details supplied) under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Committee, which has been underway since December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13433/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have participated in the Laura Brennan HPV vaccination catch-up programme to date; the targets set for the programme; if he will report on the programme extension review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13434/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding to date which has been allocated to the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023 - 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13435/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of abolishing prescription charges for all medical card holders. [13436/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the drugs payment scheme to a €60 threshold per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13437/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount of annual funding budgeted for the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026 to conduct its annual activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13438/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to include pharmacists in the MMR catch-up programme, given the current GP shortage, which may delay the provision of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11705/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on recent legislation passed in Westminster to create an optional bereavement certificate for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks' gestation; and his plans to introduce a similar initiative here. [11946/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the timeline for lifting the HSE recruitment freeze; his plans to reinstate recruitment for nursing home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10372/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will make a statement on progress to convert into use vacant properties under the ownership of his Department and the HSE; and if he will list the units in respect of which such work has commenced, in tabular form. [10432/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove prescription fees for medical card holders; and his views on the affordability of prescription medications for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10683/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion _ · 72–60
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on his engagement with external stakeholders in respect of the provision of paid leave for persons who have experienced a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks' gestation, or to facilitate access to reproductive healthcare treatments; if he will list the stakeholders which have made representations to him on the matters; and the position of his Department in respect of the measure. [9311/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report on his engagement with external stakeholders in respect of the provision of paid leave for persons who have experienced a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks' gestation, or to facilitate access to reproductive healthcare treatments; if he will list the stakeholders which have made representations to him on the matters; and the position of his Department in respect of the measure since the completion of a UCC study on the issue. [9312/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting times for ambulance arrival; and if he will supply a breakdown of average wait times in each county. [8752/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove prescription fees for medical cardholders. [8757/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the position of his Department has changed since 2017 with respect to funding supports for post-mastectomy patients; the rationale for cutting the allowance for post-mastectomy products; and if he will review the decision to cut the allowance. [9066/24]
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when the report of the oversight group on vaginal mesh surgery will be published; the recommendations of the group; and when his Department will have reviewed the recommendations in respect of vaginal mesh surgery. [5906/24]
• 2024-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of public defibrillators in each county. [3192/24]
• 2024-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has undertaken an assessment of the cost of providing the flu vaccine free of charge to all people over 18 years of age. [3193/24]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the expected uptake for the GP visit cards after the increase in income limits and the actual uptake as of January 2024; his plans to promote the uptake of GP visit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2671/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will make a statement on the scope of healthcare professionals, which is intended to be regulated by planned legislation to restrict the practice of conversion therapy; and if explicit reference will be made to therapists and counsellors, whether State registered or unregistered. [1105/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when the review of the fair deal scheme will be published. [1174/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the HSE owns properties or sites which are vacant or derelict; if so, the number and addresses of such properties; if they are recorded on the vacancy or dereliction registers; and the reason for which they are not in use, in tabular form. [54558/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if there is a conflict of interest policy for organisations funded or part-funded by his Department in respect of gambling, similar to the HSE's alcohol partnership policy; and, if not, if he will introduce such a policy. [54681/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for an inquiry into the national Covid response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54935/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55048/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on his representations to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Dublin City and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Councils in respect of the €2.97 million committed by his Department for the CARO in respect of coastal and marine sustainability and environmental health concerns pertaining to activity in Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52234/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of IVF-related patients accessing care in a HSE-associated healthcare setting in each of the years 2018 to 2023. [51892/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a GP-led model of care for transgender people, based on informed consent; his views on the current practice by the National Gender Service which advises GPs not to administer blood tests to transgender patients who are self-medicating; his plans to reduce the waiting list for assessment at the National Gender Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52010/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on a job evaluation for support workers in Section 38 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52532/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for promotion among healthcare staff of impartial information on the health effects of gambling, separate to that provided by organisations which receive funding from the gambling sector. [51193/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide funding streams to addiction services to remove the need for organisations in the sector to accept funding from the gambling industry. [51196/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the framework of Housing for All in respect of outstanding actions in the Joint Policy Statement on his Department and the Department of Health on Housing Options for our Ageing Population. [50773/23]
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the process to consider implementation of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery, specifically in relation to the recommendations which pertain to pay. [50774/23]
• 2023-11-15
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons who have applied for homecare support and who are awaiting the allocation of homecare; his views on the recruitment of homecare support workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47275/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a process to link the pay rates of section 10, 39 and 56 workers with those on a section 38 contract [47282/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to recognise underactive hyperthyroidism as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46206/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to recognise foetal alcohol spectrum disorder as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46207/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the position regarding persons who have paid for IVF in respect of the publicly funded scheme; his plans to ensure that such persons are compensated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46659/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to commence a screening programme for SKID and SMA; his views on the recommendations of the National Screening Advisory Committee in respect of same; the proposed location for a screening laboratory; and his plans to achieve a standard of screening in excess of forty conditions. [46660/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on maternal deaths during the period 2019-2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46661/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of drug overdoses in each county in the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023, and the types of drug consumed, in tabular form; and the number of drug overdose deaths in each county in the corresponding timeframe, and the types of drug consumed, in tabular form. [46662/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost for 2023 and 2024 of delivering pay parity between section 38 and section 39 staff, contracted by his Department through section 39 organisations. [46718/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of diagnoses of HIV, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis, pubic lice and HPV in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45361/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE on private recruitment firms in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the number and type of staff recruited by such firms in each county during that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45364/23]
• 2023-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE-owned sites which are vacant or derelict; the locations of such sites; and the duration for which they have been vacant or derelict, in tabular form. [44546/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Health and Safety Authority owns properties or sites which are vacant or derelict; if so, the number and addresses of such properties; if they are recorded on the vacancy or dereliction registers; and the reason for which they are vacant or derelict, in tabular form [43857/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the Health Information and Quality Authority owns properties or sites which are vacant or derelict; if so, the number and addresses of such properties; if they are recorded on the vacancy or dereliction registers; and the reason for which they are vacant or derelict, in tabular form. [43858/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the Food Safety Authority owns properties or sites which are vacant or derelict; if so, the number and addresses of such properties; if they are recorded on the vacancy or dereliction registers; and the reason for which they are vacant or derelict, in tabular form. [43863/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [41533/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if any reviews or studies have been conducted by his Department into the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the construction of public buildings and buildings providing public, social, educational or health services; if he has requested of the Office of Public Works that such a review take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42435/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 901 of 20 September 2023, when it is expected that the review by his Department and the HSE of matters raised will be completed. [42355/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if any reviews or studies have been conducted by his Department into the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the construction buildings providing health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42436/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to review mental health difficulties and burnout among healthcare staff. [42750/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department has a policy on the use of artificial intelligence; and if any Departmental functions are assisted by language model-based chatbots (details supplied). [42818/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a national lung cancer screening programme. [42834/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

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

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has made representations to the Health Service Executive in relation to the exclusion of graduates of medicine in Northern Ireland from working in hospitals here by reason of the Health Service Executive requiring a transcript from their higher education institution at an earlier date than is possible to arrange; and if he will make a statement on recruitment of healthcare staff from Northern Ireland more generally. [41046/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will make a statement on the exclusion of graduates of medicine in Northern Ireland from working in hospitals here by reason of the Health Service Executive requiring a transcript from their higher education institution at an earlier date than is possible to arrange; and if he will report on his representations to the Minister for Health on the matter. [41045/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any reviews or studies have been conducted by his Department into the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the construction of public buildings and buildings providing public, social, educational or health services in Ireland over past decades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39869/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department issues guidance to hospitals and car park operators in respect of waiving parking fees for individuals who are admitted as in-patients without prior notice and who are experiencing financial hardship. [39710/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on commemorating the contributions of Noel Browne and Kathleen Lynn, respectively; and his plans to name healthcare infrastructure after notable people who made a contribution to healthcare in Ireland. [38886/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if statutory guidelines will be issued in relation to foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and training for professionals working in adult mental health services. [38888/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide dedicated mental health supports for the 4.75% of persons in Ireland with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder. [38889/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to commission research into the support needs of persons with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder. [38890/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if national guidelines are in place for resettlement supports for immigrant healthcare workers; and his plans to ensure that resettlement procedures are in place to support recruitment and retention in the health service. [39118/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the work of the National Vaginal Mesh Implant Oversight Group; and if the group will report in Q3 of 2023. [35604/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when the process considering implementation of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery recommendation forty-six will be completed. [36826/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of extending the free contraception scheme to all people regardless of age; if the scheme will be extended to those aged 26 to 30 years from 1 September 2023; the estimated cost of extending the scheme to 30 to 45-year-olds; the estimated additional cost of extending the scheme to include non-hormonal contraception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36908/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE will provide a subsidy for college health centres to provide abortion services; the projected cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36909/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of expanding the free HIV rapid testing and PrEP to college health centres, in order that students can access services on-campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36910/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE have previously provided funding to an organisation (details supplied) to support sexual health and awareness packs to students in higher education institutions; if he intends to do so in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36913/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are waiting more than sixty days for an urgent referral for cancer diagnosis. [37070/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of minors who have been placed on adult psychiatric wards. [37071/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of enabling students to access GP care through their campus, and for this to be funded through ring-fenced funding from his Department and the Department of Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36911/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department provides specific funding for institutions to have a campus psychiatrist and mental health nurse; if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36914/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the projected cost for all higher education institutions to be able to draw on Government funding for a campus psychiatrist and mental health nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36915/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount the Government currently provides for the healthy campus rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36916/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the new framework to continue the joint co-operative policy making and implementation between his Department and the Department of Health, developed to address the outstanding actions in the Joint Policy Statement on Housing Options for Ageing Population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34343/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if clinical posts are vacant in the cancer genetics department of St. James's Hospital; the length of time that these posts have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34316/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to fund and recruit more permanent genetic counsellor posts to the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital, in line with international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34317/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if clinical posts are vacant in the cancer genetics department of CHI at Crumlin; the length of time that these posts have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34318/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the budget that has been allocated to the cancer genetics department in CHI at Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34319/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the budget that has been allocated to the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34320/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when the national guidelines in respect of wigs/hairpieces and post-mastectomy products will be published; the funding to be allocated for the implementation of the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34321/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints made to HIQA in respect of nursing homes in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and to date in 2023; the number of adverse findings made in each of those years; and the counties in which there were the highest per capita incidence of complaints made. [32841/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if trainee counselling psychologists will receive an equivalent conditional funding increase and three-year fee freeze to that which will now be offered to trainee educational psychology in return for three years’ work with the National Educational Psychological Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31327/23]
• 2023-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the adequacy of supports for persons with a foetal alcohol syndrome diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26630/23]
• 2023-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that graduates of the military medicine training scheme are sufficiently enabled to register as a general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26631/23]
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the severe shortage of medical scientists working in acute hospitals; if he is aware of the impact this is having on patients nationwide; the steps that he and his Department are taking to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25595/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health given the acute challenges facing public hospitals when it comes to recruiting medical scientists, if he will enact legislative change to allow CORU to broaden the scope of qualifications eligible for registration with the Medical Scientist Registration Board, specifically to update S.I. 46/2019 and S.I. 305/2022 to introduce and allow a division of the register for medical scientists who are qualified, proficient and competent in a single laboratory discipline, for example, histopathology-specific medical scientist grade, based on agreed educational requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25596/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery, and on implementation of the recommendation of the extension of the qualification allowance CNM3 grade, in particular. [25597/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the shortage of medical scientists working in acute hospitals; his plans to rectify the shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25599/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the challenges associated with recruitment of medical scientists, he will enact legislative change to enable CORU to broaden the scope of qualifications eligible for registration with the Medical Scientist Registration Board; if he will update S.I. 46/2019 and S.I. 35/2022 to allow a division of the register for medical scientists who are qualified, proficient and competent in a single laboratory discipline, based on agreed educational requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25600/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount paid by his Department to external legal teams, HR specialists, accountancy firms and consultants in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26234/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will report on talks with Trinity College Dublin about funds for counselling psychologists; and when he anticipates the details of the agreement will be published. [20613/23]
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will report on his communications with the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications in respect of lung cancer caused by radon exposure; if he is satisfied with the adequacy of Government policy in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19994/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the average time between the making of a call to emergency services and deployment of members of the Ambulance Service, in each month of 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [19113/23]
• 2023-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when he will introduce legislation to provide for safe access zones around sites where abortion services are provided. [18433/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach how often every Cabinet committee meets, with particular reference to the committees on health, housing and education. [15095/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with breast cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up mammogram appointment in the Saolta University Health Care Group for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16870/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with breast cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up mammogram appointment in the Ireland East Hospital Group for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period in tabular form. [16871/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with breast cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up mammogram appointment in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period in tabular form. [16872/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with breast cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up mammogram appointment in the University of Limerick Hospitals Group for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period in tabular form. [16873/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with breast cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up mammogram appointment in the South/South West Hospital Group for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period in tabular form. [16874/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with breast cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up mammogram appointment in the RCSI Hospital Group, in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16875/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with bowel cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up colonoscopy in the Saolta University Health Care Group in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16876/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with bowel cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up colonoscopy in the Ireland East Hospital Group in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16877/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with bowel cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up colonoscopy in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16878/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with bowel cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up colonoscopy in the University Limerick Hospitals Group in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16879/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with bowel cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up colonoscopy in the South/South West Hospital Group in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16880/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were previously diagnosed with bowel cancer and who are waiting for a recommended follow-up colonoscopy in the RCSI Hospital Group in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and to-date in 2023, by each hospital and waiting time period, in tabular form. [16881/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting 12 hours or more at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, in each of the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and to date in 2023. [17618/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the process to include the cancer medicine, verzenios, for reimbursement under the medicine access scheme for persons diagnosed with breast cancer. [17621/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has read reports of concerns that abortion services in Ireland may collapse [17633/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the most recent meeting of the Cabinet committee on health took place. [13431/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify whether retrospective declarations of parentage can be dealt with prior to the establishment of an Assisted Human Reproduction Regulator under the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15260/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to prescribe dedicated training for HSE-funded personnel administering sexually transmitted infection tests, and providing support to persons living with HIV to ensure that patients do not experience stigma in individual clinics. [13097/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure holistic supports for persons with a HIV+ diagnosis. [13098/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [9672/23]
• 2023-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will report on progress to give statutory recognition and protection to the designation of "counsellor"; if he will provide a timeline for the opening of the planned register for counsellors; and his views on the adequacy of existing and planned measures to regulate rogue crisis pregnancy agencies. [9099/23]
• 2023-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on rogue crisis pregnancy agencies performing transvaginal ultrasounds in early pregnancy; and his plans to regulate the practice. [9100/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has made representations to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of the health outcomes of persons living in housing with mould; and, if so, if he will report on those representations. [8060/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend financial cover for stem cell therapy to patients with multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8061/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an outpatient appointment for gynaecology services and treatment. [8064/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by his Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of his Department. [8242/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting a care plan in each month since January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8471/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the adequacy of transitionary care for adults with intellectual disabilities upon attaining the age of 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8472/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will make a statement on his representations to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in respect of poor air quality. [8741/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he plans to extend the three-year deadline under section 26(5) of the Child and Family Relationships Act 2015, for use of anonymous gametes in existence prior to the commencement of the Act to five years in line with the conventional period of storage of gametes and embryos within fertility clinics in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7362/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when it is anticipated that consideration of the method of implementing the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery is expected to be completed; and if he plans to communicate to relevant stakeholders how those recommendations will be implemented. [5120/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on naming the new national children’s hospital after Dr. Kathleen Lynn. [4051/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people who attended urgent symptomatic breast disease clinics, by month, in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form. [4052/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people who attended urgent symptomatic breast disease clinics within two weeks of the date of receipt of the referral letter in the cancer office in each of the years 2018 to 2022, as a number and proportionally, in tabular form. [4053/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of people who attended prostate rapid access clinics in each month of each of the years 2018 to 2022. [4054/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number and overall proportion of people who attended prostate rapid access clinics, within 20 working days of receipt of referral, in the cancer centres in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form. [4055/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the total number of people who attended lung rapid access clinics in each month in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form. [4056/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the total number and overall proportion of persons who attended lung rapid access clinics within ten working days of receipt of referral in designated cancer centres in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form. [4062/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who completed radical radiotherapy treatment, excluding palliative care patients in each month in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form. [4063/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number and overall proportion of patients undergoing radical radiotherapy treatment who commenced treatment within 15 working days of being deemed ready to treat by the radiation oncologist, excluding palliative care patients in each month in each of the years 2018 to 2022. [4064/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when the National Cancer Strategy 2022 implementation report will be published. [4065/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant nurse oncologist posts each quarter across all hospitals in each of the years 2019 to 2022, in tabular form. [4066/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [2119/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to introduce greater prescription powers to pharmacists to reduce the burden on GPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3349/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department is accepting the recommendations of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery; if he will provide a timeline for the implementation of each of those recommendations; and if he will report on the implementation of the recommendation for the extension of the qualification allowance CNM3 grade in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1459/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the Report of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery; if backdated pay will be provided in respect of relevant recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1460/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if a community neurorehabilitation team will be provided to HSE area CHO 6; his views on the need for the establishment of community neurorehabilitation teams in each CHO, as recommended in the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1461/23]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the independent evaluation of the experiences of abortion service providers by Manchester Metropolitan University will be published by the end of the year. [63057/22]
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to make more timely dyspraxia assessment services. [60390/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the adequacy of mobility supports for persons with a disability. [61005/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [58884/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 60–75
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the independent evaluation of the experiences of abortion service providers by a university (details supplied) will be made public; and, if so, if he will provide a timeline for its publication. [54164/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the adequacy of HIV treatment and support services in Ireland; his views on the adequacy of the geographical spread of such services; if he is satisfied that age-specific and age-appropriate services are available where need exists; and if he has plans to review or expand services. [54342/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount of developmental funding allocated towards the implementation of the national cancer strategy in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54893/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that Covid swabbers who are due for redeployment after 21 November 2022, will be unpaid during the Christmas period; if he can confirm that all swabbers whose contracts end on 21 November 2022 will be redeployed; the criteria that was applied to determine the contracts which would be extended through to 23 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55412/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to the National Cancer Strategy in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49585/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the no-show rates at chemotherapy appointments at each of the designated cancer centres in each of the years 2017 to 2022, in tabular form. [49586/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all section 39 funded organisations in 2021 and 2022 respectively, in tabular form; the amount of funding awarded to each; the way that the funding allocation for each makes provision for pay, terms and conditions of the staff employed in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49933/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [45730/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the adequacy of Health and Information Quality Authority inspection protocols of special care units; and if he will report on the standard criteria applied to such inspections. [47757/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the process to include the cancer medicine, verzenios for reimbursement under the medicine access scheme for persons diagnosed with breast cancer.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46610/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 vaccines which have been pledged by Ireland to other countries since March 2020; and the details of these pledges and donations, broken down by terms of location and vaccine type, in tabular form. [45633/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 vaccines that have been donated to other countries since March 2022; and the details of these pledges and donations, broken down by location and vaccine type, in tabular form. [45634/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the date that each consignment of Covid-19 vaccine doses arrived in each respective recipient country; and the expiry date associated with each respective consignment. [45635/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department records the number of Covid-19 vaccine doses procured by the Government which have expired without being used; and if so, the details of these expirations, broken down by vaccine type, in tabular form. [45636/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the position on the importation of medical devices in respect of equipment used by people with disabilities; and the criteria for shipment here, such as whether the frequency of importation is decided on the basis of cost, volume or need. [45880/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the shortage of retail pharmacists in Ireland; and if he has made representations to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science with a view to developing a strategy to increase the number of persons qualifying as retail pharmacists. [42561/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the overall effectiveness of Ireland’s cancer strategy; and if it is planned to increase the holistic supports provided to persons with cancer and their families. [40403/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the data which is recorded by his Department in respect of cancer diagnosis and treatment; the way that data informs policy; the number of persons in Ireland who were diagnosed with cancer in 2021; the number who were treated for cancer by HSE facilities in 2021; and the number of persons who were being treated for cancer in a HSE facility who died from the illness in 2021. [40543/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the status of the Government’s plans to introduce a new national Traveller mental health strategy. [35713/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the Government will commit to commissioning updated research into suicide in the Traveller community. [35714/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he intends to compile updated data on the prevalence of autism in Ireland [36218/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he intends to introduce new guidance for health service providers on the way to meet the needs of persons with autism and their families and carers. [36227/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he intends to develop further services to address the needs of children and adults with autism; and if the implementation of such services will be informed by feedback from members of the autism community. [36228/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to reduce waiting times in the orthopaedic department of Tallaght hospital. [34350/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when it is planned for the lease for the new National Maternity Hospital to be signed by the HSE and St Vincent's Healthcare Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32264/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the details of and the timeline for the Government’s next steps in respect of plans for the new national maternity hospital. [32265/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for a dedicated Parkinson’s nurse to support patients in the west Waterford south Tipperary area; the policy of his Department on this issue; the supports that the HSE provides to patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32284/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the average wait times for persons who have applied for a new wheelchair. [30611/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has considered amending the Health Act 1970 and other relevant legislation to make application for a wheelchair more accessible to persons who do not possess a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30612/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards that the HSE has granted in cases where the applicant exceeds the income guidelines in each of the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [30613/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the supports that are available for wheelchair users who are in employment and whose wheelchair requires replacement or repair. [28100/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the contract for a primary care centre at a location (details supplied) will retain the site in public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24840/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [21060/22]
• 2022-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the position regarding the shortage of retail pharmacists in Ireland; if he has heard reports that some pharmacies face closure and reduced services as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22520/22]
• 2022-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of designated cancer centres that have an established, designated service to address the psycho-social needs of patients with cancer and their families to date in tabular form; the number of positions across the designed centres that have been funded to date versus the target number; and the number of the funded positions that have been filled to date. [22524/22]
• 2022-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided on the progress of the National Lymphoedema Clinical Guidelines. [22525/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) was refused on the primary care reimbursement portal for a FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19510/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when it is intended for the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for persons with diabetes over the age of 21 years to be funded. [19511/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when the Covid-19 pandemic bonus payment will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19527/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if contract cleaners who are not directly employed by the HSE will receive a Covid-19 pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19528/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the impact the planned national traveller health action plan is aiming to have on the health and well-being of Travellers nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20632/22]
• 2022-04-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that there is gender balance on interview committees and in the conduct of recruitment processes within the health service particularly relating to maternity hospitals. [19218/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the work of the Bathing Water Expert Group in respect of its examination of measures to protect the health of bathers outside of statutory bathing seasons; the findings, preliminary or otherwise of same; if year-round water quality monitoring has been recommended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16292/22]
• 2022-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if an expert advisory group has been appointed to support an independent chair (details supplied) with the three year review of the operation of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; if so, the members of this group; their role and remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15170/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department will produce a roadmap for supporting all persons arriving in Ireland from Ukraine in conjunction with other Government Departments and State agencies. [14713/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time audiologists assigned to each primary care centre in CHO area 6 as at 31 December 2020 and at 1 March 2022, in tabular form. [14815/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for bariatric surgery as of 28 February 2022. [14816/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the arrangements he has made to reinstate full child health screening and developmental checks and to retrospectively screen all children who have missed any of their screening appointments since the start of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14817/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice the timeline on the implementation of the high-level taskforce implementation plan on the mental health and addiction challenges of persons interacting with the criminal justice system; her plans to divert persons with mental health and or addiction issues away from the criminal justice system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7260/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the resumption of in-person tuition and related activities; the measures that will be put in place to support students who are immunocompromised following the lifting of most public health restrictions in January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5977/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education the way her Department is supporting primary and secondary schools to support students’ mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6703/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if specific plans are in place to address generalised anxiety among teenagers arising from pandemic-related stress. [6704/22]
• 2022-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures his Department is putting in place to support children and young persons in Ireland’s development, following the easing of public health restrictions in January 2022. [5484/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the process being put in place as part of the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 to gather data on the experiences of women who have had to travel outside of the State to access abortion services since the commencement of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5143/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the level of funding that has been allocated to each CHO area to facilitate persons under the age of 65 who have been inappropriately placed in nursing homes to leave long-term nursing homes and to be supported to live in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3487/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies currently being actively recruited to fill posts in the Brú Chaoimhín children’s disability network teams (details supplied); the number of the roles being filled that are new and to fill a vacancy arising from a resignation, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3489/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies currently being actively recruited for to fill posts in the team 1 Sandymount children’s disability network teams (details supplied); the number of these vacancies that are new positions; the number of these vacancies that are to fill existing but unfilled roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3490/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the status of phase two of the model of care for infertility as promised in the Programme for Government; and the plans that are in place to alleviate the financial burden for persons undergoing treatments such as IVF. [62955/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Dublin that have been assessed for delivery of home support hours and are waiting for a carer to become available in excess of one, three and six months and one year in tabular form. [63293/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will amend regulations relating to the EU Digital COVID Certificate to enable non-national residents of Ireland who received a complete vaccine schedule outside of the European Union to request a certificate as is currently permitted for Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1445/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with an organisation (details supplied). [2164/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department is collecting feedback from healthcare workers and service users as to the functioning of services relating to the Covid-19 pandemic such as availability of PCR and antigen testing and the vaccination roll-out; if so, the way such data is being used to improve the public health response; and if not, if he will consider introducing such a measure. [2167/22]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse the decision not to renew a contract for the use of the Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road as a vaccination centre, given the significant queues and delays for persons seeking a Covid-19 vaccination in southern areas of Dublin city and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62171/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of new ventilator units that were allocated to Irish hospitals since 1 January 2021. [61869/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of recruiting nine additional full-time ICU nurses for Children’s Health Ireland, Temple Street. [61870/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the annual spend in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021 on maternal mental health services at all stages of pregnancy and postnatal care; the allocation of resources and future plans for same.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61871/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by an organisation (details supplied) which is seeking 100 additional neurology nurse specialists across Ireland, including 17 extra nurses for St. Vincent’s University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61873/21]
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has met with a group (details supplied); and if she has plans to meet with the group in coming weeks in view of the changing situation regarding public health advice. [60387/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the strategies he plans to put in place to implement the World Health Organization recommendation that all countries assess the burden of stillbirths and neonatal deaths at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60120/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when he will implement the recommendation of the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre to establish an inquiry for stillbirth and neonatal death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60121/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he has met with a group (details supplied); and if he has plans to meet with the group in coming weeks in view of the changing situation regarding public health advice. [60386/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the length of time persons who have been assessed for delivery of home support hours must wait for a carer to become available; and the number of the 4,933 persons in this category as at end September 2021 that have been waiting in excess of one, three, six months and one year, respectively in tabular form. [58954/21]
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the steps he plans to take to reduce carbon emissions in the healthcare supply chain. [57480/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding, and status of, the resumption of indoor basketball practice and games in the context of public health measures; and if there are plans to bring about a further reopening for the sport. [56118/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the status of the operation of the maternity and infant scheme; and the position regarding the provision of adequate postnatal support services for women and babies. [56117/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if it is projected that there will be a sufficient number of home care workers to further progress the time to move on from congregated settings strategy in 2022. [54269/21]
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Health (Amendment) Act 2020

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

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

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will develop a national ambition to reduce pregnancy and infant loss; if he will establish a committee tasked with examining stillbirth and neonatal death in Ireland with a view to producing recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52032/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to run an awareness campaign to inform pregnant women and persons of the risk of stillbirth and the importance of foetal movement during the third-trimester. [52033/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to provide additional self-isolation supports for Roma families through the pandemic following the closure of the Covid-19 response for vulnerable people service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52035/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the legal rationale underpinning the age limit of 17 to 25 years of age for those accessing free contraception as set out in the €31 million women’s health package in Budget 2022;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51700/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the HSE recommended medication cariban should be added to the approved drugs list under the drugs payment scheme; his views on whether the drug should be made available on the medical card; and the treatments available under each scheme to treat hyperemesis gravidarum. [50369/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of recommendations from the full health technology assessment of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system. [50450/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to research from a group (details supplied); and the way he plans to implement its recommendations. [50929/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the portion of the €30 million for national strategies in Budget 2022 that will be allocated for the National Carers Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50930/21]
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 425 of 5 May 2021, the status of a review of thresholds for still birth registrations. [49975/21]
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department will undertake research to discern the number of persons in Ireland that are living with long Covid and to produce recommendations to him regarding a national response to long Covid including provision of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics and counselling. [50041/21]
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department has developed a plan to deliver best practice guidelines, guidance and training to general practitioners treating long Covid patients. [50042/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the status of the human tissue (transplantation, post-mortem, anatomical examination and public display) Bill; and his plans to progress it through the Houses of the Oireachtas. [49195/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting lists for heart, lung, kidney, liver or pancreas transplants. [49196/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department has developed contingency plans to ensure that services for conditions such as COPD, cystic fibrosis and lung fibrosis are protected in the event of an upsurge in Covid-19 infections. [49197/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the status of his plans to appoint a senior official to manage liaison regarding the rare disease plan (details supplied). [49198/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the planned removal of HSE facilities in Dublin that facilitate quarantining for Roma families (details supplied); and his plans to support service users after it is removed. [49491/21]
• 2021-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to remove the age restriction on funding for the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for persons with diabetes over the age of 21 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48801/21]
• 2021-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if it is his Department’s policy that HSE funding committed to persons in healthcare and residential facilities must be accounted for and spent solely on their care in the manner agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48802/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a dedicated helpline and email address will be created for business owners in the tourism hospitality industry to seek clarity on the permissibility of planned events in the context of public health advice during the pandemic. [47871/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the Time to Move on from Congregated Settings policy of his Department will facilitate service users to continue to live in congregated settings in circumstances in which it is their will and preference. [47872/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to address shortages in the provision of dental services under the medical card scheme in particular as it relates to dental provision for pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44748/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the measures which have been taken to resolve the acute crisis in the provision of dental services under the medical card scheme and in particular as it relates to dental provision for pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45139/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department will take to provide the necessary capital and revenue resources arising from public health guidelines to facilitating the full reopening and safe operation of day care services. [45140/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of the National Rare Disease Plan 2014-2018; and the status of the review of same. [44344/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of lactation consultants that are currently available in the public health service to support new mothers; if he will provide a breakdown by maternity unit; the number of publicly employed lactation consultants that are currently working on Covid-19 related duties such as swabbing; if there are personnel assigned to do so, when they started and when they will return to maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43684/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the Government’s policy regarding the use of congregated residential settings for care of older persons in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43686/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the resumption of indoor choir rehearsals. [43693/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to enable persons who received a vaccine dose (details supplied) to select a different manufacturer for their second dose. [43697/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his plans to address staffing shortages in the home care sector arising from the exclusion of home carers from the critical skills exemption to the non-EEA employment permit system. [43699/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of Bills prepared by his Department since 27 June 2020; the number and title of those Bills that included a regulatory impact assessment; the title of the regulatory impact assessments that have been published by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43709/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of guests that will be permitted at weddings, ceremonies and receptions over the coming months; if his Department will publish a specific roadmap for holding weddings during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39602/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the timeline of the progress of the Time To Move On Strategy; the steps he will take to ensure that all persons included within the programme receive adequate support following the decongregation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39603/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if certain service users at a facility (details supplied) will be exempted from the time to move on policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39604/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the reason that an early intervention team in an area (details supplied) has not yet been allowed to see children for in-person appointments; the measures that will be taken to support children and families in the interim period before services are restored; and if he will address staff shortages at the facility arising from the prolonged break in services. [40222/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the relocation of the Churchtown early intervention service to Sandymount, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40223/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be enabled to access face-to-face speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40224/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when day services staff will be reinstated at a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40225/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking to ensure that funds committed to a person (details supplied) in a facility are fully accounted for and are being spent on their care. [40226/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66