James Browne

Fianna Fáil · Wexford

Activity on Health — 1657 events (63 lobbying · 1535 questions · 96 votes) full profile →

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

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

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

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Waterford Showcase Event for members
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community

  • Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Dublin Simon Community Health

  • Invitation to Taoiseach and Ministers to open Health and Treatment Facility
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  DEBRA Ireland Health

  • Debra contacted TDs and Senators to attend the launch of a review on the supports and services for Epidermolysis Bullosa and outlined recommendations for enhanced funding to improve supports and services. Copies of the recommendations and Debra 'asks' were provided
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  Breaking Through Company Limited by Guarantee Housing

  • We submitted recommendations addressing housing insecurity among care leavers and its impact on mental health, education, and independen
• 2026-01-07
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • INMO Issued letters on 24th November 2025 to 26 TDs and Ministers regarding Caredoc Out of Hours GP Services and their failure to pay WRC agreement 2023, a total of 8 percent pay increases to nurses. Also informing TDs and Ministers of INMO's intention to serve notice of industrial action within Caredoc Services.
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Windmill Therapeutic Education and Training

  • WWETB could not guarantee funding through the REACH fund as this fund was cutting the admin section of the grant therefore impacting hugely on Windmill's application and other services. This programme provides a service that enhances lives, builds capacity and promotes empowerment. Losing or reducing this service would have a serious impact on those who access our Day Service
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-09-20
  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
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns TaxationFinance

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health

  • Correspondence to the Minister for Housing regarding the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the need for further engagement regarding the matter
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs

  • YAP Ireland National Event 2025
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • Pre-Budget Submission
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Herd Health Plans
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Wheel Community

  • The Wheel's Pre-Budget Submission 2026 was sent to elected representatives and relevant government departments in advance of the Budget. It highlights the priorities for the community and voluntary sector, including sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.
• 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'.
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community

  • Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-05
  LOBBY
  Diabetes Ireland Health

  • To seek sustained investment in supporting people living with diabetes and promote a more strategic approach to addressing long term improvements making huge government cost savings, increase Oireachtas members awareness about the scale and severity of diabetes and its impact on society and to work together to seek ongoing government commitment to a long-term innovative strategic framework for managing diabetes with committed annual funding.
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 86–69
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–86
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health

  • European Commission Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, with particular attention to the polluter payers and principal and proportional responsibility.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Dublin Simon Community 2 returns Health

  • Minister for Housing toured Ushers Island Treatment facility and separately Joined Outreach team engaging with Rough Sleepers
  • Sought support from Minister to secure funding for Ushers Island Homeless Treatment Facility and visit the facility
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

  • To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality

  • IPRT key asks for Programme for Government 2025
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality

  • Hate Speech, Conversion Practices ban legislation & Trans healthcare
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health

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

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

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health

  • The SPMHS advocacy manager was a co-signatory to a letter to the incoming Government calling for active and public transport to be prioritised and highlighting the public health benefits of same.
• 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 wrote to a local TD and Minister in Wexford to inform them that Oakfield Nursing Home, Courtown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, has been selected as a recipient of a National Arts in Nursing Homes Day Award this year, and will be hosting National Arts in Nursing Homes Day on Friday, 16th May 2025 with invitation to attend the event.
• 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.
• 2025-05-01
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Support for the Delivery of the Commitment within the Programme for Government to rollout the remaining community Neuro-Rehabilitation teams
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-04-29
  LOBBY
  Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health

  • Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework
• 2025-02-19
  LOBBY
  Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs

  • Emails to incoming Ministers and officials regarding policy priorities for the new Dail term, particularly around youth mental health and youth work
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Epilepsy Ireland Health

  • Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Irish Heart Foundation's Programme for Government recommendations
  • Secure support tobacco control measures
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health

  • Mental Health Bill (2024)
• 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
  Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality

  • IPRT key asks for Programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Kidney Association Health

  • Policy decisions on managing Chronic Kidney Disease
• 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
  Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health

  • Programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Home and Community Care Ireland Health

  • Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

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

  • Requesting statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision
• 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
  GSK Health

  • Vaccination policy
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health

  • Correspondence to relevant political representatives in light of Government Formation talks.
• 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
  ALONE Health

  • Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
• 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
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • Waterford IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
  • Wexford IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Dexcom Health

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

  • Programme for Government Briefing & LSE Launch Save the Date
• 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
• 2025-01-10
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Implementation of the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy and Investment in Services for People with Neurological Conditions
• 2024-11-21
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland Health

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reasons a person (details supplied) cannot avail of an MRI scan under the GP access to diagnostics scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32264/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reasons a person (details supplied) cannot avail of an MRI scan under the GP access to diagnostics scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32265/24]
• 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
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a specific query related to a personal matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19921/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-09-27
  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
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 67–64
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–74
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding citizens from outside the European Union who fail the Dental Council’s registration exam twice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the outcome of recent meetings with the HSE and a company regarding securing the drug Kaftrio for children with cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of a building to serve as a permanent vaccination centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9471/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the NCPE’s assessment of the HTA in respect of securing the drug kaftrio for 35 children who benefit from its use and the HSE’s ongoing discussions with the drug producer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7802/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 60–75
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) to become registered with the Dental Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40706/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of a 75-bed extension, MRI and the MRI installation at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29224/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18317/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of Departmental civil servants and State agency employees under his remit, respectively working in County Wexford and their respective Departmental section in tabular form. [7237/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 107–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 103–37
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–63
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding appointing a clinical psychologist to the County Wexford acute hospital diabetes multidisciplinary team given the need for psychosocial support in diabetes care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54072/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a diabetes psychology resource to the County Wexford community diabetes specialist team hub under the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease Implementation Guide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54073/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a 0.5 whole-time equivalent clinical psychologist to the County Wexford acute hospital diabetes paediatric diabetes team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54074/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a clinical psychologist to the diabetes multidisciplinary team in Wexford Hospital and St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54075/21]
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–66
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for the use of a vacant building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30792/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 77–51
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the clinical care pathway for treatment of endometriosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14973/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding access for medical card holders to chiropody services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13655/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding pregnant childcare workers and Covid-19 public health restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12495/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of Lyme disease here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11259/21]
• 2021-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of additional health specialist posts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10599/21]
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–86
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 125–5
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 131–11
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the vacant posts in a health service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10378/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status regarding the place of family carers within the prioritisation strategy for the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2442/21]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 596 of 8 December 2020, the position regarding the creation of multidisciplinary teams, MDTs, in community healthcare organisations 6, 7 and 9; the position regarding recruitment and appointment of optometrists, orthoptists and other support staff to deliver care in these teams; the locations of the MDTs; the anticipated delivery time frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44237/20]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 596 of 8 December 2020, the position regarding the creation of MDTs in CHOs 6, 7 and 9; the position regarding recruitment and appointment of optometrists, orthoptists and other support staff to deliver care in these teams; the locations of these MDTs; the anticipated delivery time frame; the locations of the MDTs nationwide; the date of the MDTs delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44321/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position on the extension of a scheme (details supplied) to County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41250/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position on the provision of a service (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41251/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital unit (details supplied); his plans for the development of the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38028/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding adult winter 'flu vaccines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37266/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding pharmacies’ orders for flu vaccines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37015/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford south. [33160/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford north. [33161/20]
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–43
• 2020-10-22
  VOTE
  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3 · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding multibuy promotions and their effects on obesity levels here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31295/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a community intervention team in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30143/20]
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if Lyme disease will be recognised as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21441/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with airlines that will not be refunding passengers who are looking to cancel flights on the basis of public health advice and advice from the providers of travel insurance; if he has raised this with the aviation industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20452/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21067/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21068/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21069/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21070/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [21073/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 30 July 2020, by LHO are in tabular form. [21074/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 for each LHO area in tabular form. [21075/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [21076/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [21077/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and more than 18 years of age. [21078/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and more than 18 years of age. [21079/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available in tabular for; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age [21080/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21081/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21082/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21083/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [21084/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; the way in which this compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area in tabular form; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months. [21085/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme in each LHO in tabular form; and the length of time waiting. [21086/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if wearing a face mask makes persons exempt from being classed as a face to face contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18264/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding restrictions on inbound travel here during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18509/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment process of a professional for a service (details supplied); the number of applications received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18957/20]
• 2020-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the limitations placed on visiting nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17903/20]
• 2020-07-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position on the increased income thresholds for medical card applicants over 70 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17550/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a service (details supplied) will be introduced to County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16772/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15540/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15541/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15542/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15543/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [15544/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [15545/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [15546/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of June 2020 by local health office area in tabular form. [15547/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005. [15548/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15549/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15550/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively in tabular form [15551/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language further treatment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15552/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15553/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting four to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15554/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting four to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15555/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15556/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [15557/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 1 July 2020 or the latest date available; the way in which this compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [15558/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 July 2020 or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting. [15559/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver instructors can return to work in line with public health guidance in view of the fact they are self-employed and do not come under the remit of the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13815/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps taken and steps planned in respect of each Roscommon mental health services report recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13826/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the resumption of adult disability day services; the date on which services will recommence; if all those that were availing of them will be able to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when employees of a service (details supplied) will receive computer devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12837/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when therapeutic horse-riding may resume for children and adults with disabilities which involves an instructor standing closer than the advised social distancing two metre rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if large darts tournaments involving as many as 600 persons will be permitted in November 2020; the way in which event organisers can best prepare for these events in line with public health guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13482/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the 14-day quarantine for persons travelling abroad applies to persons travelling for business travel to Norway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12156/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when employees that are cocooning will be advised to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12170/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the need to support young persons with mental health issues who no longer receive assistance from secondary school student support teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10759/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a report (details supplied); the number of report recommendations that have been implemented; the number that remain unimplemented; if a progress report on the recommendations will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10734/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and 12 months plus, in tabular form. [10860/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and 12 months plus, in tabular form. [10861/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the breakdown by CHO area of same in tabular form. [10862/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of May 2020; and the breakdown by local health office area of same in tabular form. [10863/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of May 2020, or the latest date available, who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by LHO in tabular form. [10864/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively in tabular form. [10865/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged up to 17 and 18 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10866/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged up to 17 and 18 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10867/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged up to 17 and 18 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10868/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged up to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10869/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the numbers waiting up to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [10870/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the numbers waiting up to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [10871/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the numbers waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [10872/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [10873/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for mental health practitioners to check temperatures before entering the therapy room; if it is necessary for clients to have their temperature checked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10977/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the possibility of an earlier reopening of beauty therapy services will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11040/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when casinos may reopen in accordance with public health guidance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9928/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if clothes shops may reopen their changing rooms as they reopen in line with public health guidance; if persons will be allowed to try on clothes; the length of time clothes must be set aside following their use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10027/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has reviewed protocols laid down by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in relaxing restrictions affecting air travel during this phase of the Covid-19 pandemic; if he has consulted with his EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10029/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will review the need to facilitate parental visits to children currently receiving inpatient mental healthcare here; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these visits can take place in adherence to public health guidance in outdoor gardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10034/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time consultants working in Wexford General Hospital; the number of vacancies that exist at consultant level; the number of permanent and temporary consultants; the number not on the specialist register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10091/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has spoken with the Minister for Health regarding healthcare workers impacted by the suspension of driver tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9754/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that mental health services and voluntary NGOs receive sufficient funding to ensure that their services can continue during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7315/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if primary care counselling services will be made available free of charge for general practitioner visit card holders here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8359/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for healthcare of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8642/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to approve a 24/7 catheterisation laboratory at University Hospital Waterford; the position regarding the recruitment of a consultant interventional cardiologist at the hospital; if a second catheterisation laboratory at the hospital will be equipped to carry out interventional cardiology services; when the national cardiac services review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8730/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to progress the implementation of eating disorder teams in CHOs here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9585/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the establishment of a task force on mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9586/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the establishment of a mental health helpline for leaving certificate students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7958/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when small independent sports retailers may reopen their premises in line with public health guidance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7311/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when employees that are cocooning may be advised to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7584/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when mental health practitioners may resume face-to-face patient consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7132/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when physical therapists may resume face-to-face patient consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7133/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding English language schools and their plans to reopen in line with public health guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6202/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when persons aged 70 years of age are allowed to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5772/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment legislation here taking into consideration the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4100/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to add Crohn's disease as a qualifying illness for the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3937/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants not on the specialist register; the specialist area of each; the number working in each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4096/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide better access to drugs for MS patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4105/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the medical card client registration unit treats medical card applications when queued for the attention of the deciding officer; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of delays on applicants whose applications lose their place in the queue when referred to the medical officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4109/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the referral and treatment pathway for persons who, during their annual diabetes retina screen, are identified as having an eyesight abnormality other than those conditions that are part of the retina screen referral and treatment pathway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4114/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding mental health facilities under the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4244/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the need to create a rheumatology service in County Wexford will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4418/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [5406/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [5407/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of March 2020 or latest date available by CHO in tabular form. [5408/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of March 2020 by LHO in tabular form. [5409/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of March 2020 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by each LHO in tabular form. [5410/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively in each category in tabular form. [5411/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by each LHO at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age in each category in tabular form. [5412/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list by each LHO at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 months and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age in each category in tabular form. [5414/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of March 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5415/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of March 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5416/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of March 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5417/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [5418/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the post of a home antibiotic service was not filled in County Wexford in view of the fact the service is available in other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2652/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a community intervention team in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2653/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a treatment protocol for children who suffer consequences that may be connected to a health procedure (details supplied) will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2656/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the creation of a post (details supplied); if it is a permanent or temporary position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2850/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for additional specialist rehabilitation units, psychiatric intensive care units and mental health crisis houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3222/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the urgent need of a person (details supplied) to secure a specialist rehabilitation unit place will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3223/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus. [3607/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus. [3608/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available by CHO. [3609/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of February 2020, by local health office area. [3610/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE by LHO area under the Disability Act 2005. [3611/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months by LHO; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus. [3612/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list as at February 2020 by LHO; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and 18 and above by category. [3613/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list as at February 2020 by LHO; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and 18 and above by category. [3614/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list by local health office, LHO, at the end of February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 years, and 18 and above, by category. [3615/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list by local health office, LHO, at the end of February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3616/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 1 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3617/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list as at 29 February 2020 in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 2; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3618/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 3 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3619/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 4 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3620/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 5 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3621/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 6 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3622/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 7 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3623/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 8 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3624/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 9 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3625/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3626/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3627/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3628/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units during 2019. [3629/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3630/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3631/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3632/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3633/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for an oral health appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3634/20]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be appointed to a vacant pharmaceutical technician position in Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53481/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the spend on agency staff for mental health services in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the original estimate for expenditure for mental health agency staff in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health whole-time equivalents required to be recruited for the full implementation of A Vision for Change in view of demographic changes; and the teams and specialties in which the additional staff are required by CHO area in tabular form [53488/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric nurses who graduated in 2018; the number hired by the HSE on full-time contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53489/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount expended on mental health in 2018 as a total amount and as a percentage of the overall health budget [53490/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved consultant psychiatric posts by speciality; the number filled on a temporary basis; the number filled by doctors not on the specialist register; the number unfilled, vacant or unmatched; the location of these unfilled, vacant or unmatched posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53491/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2018 €55 million funding for mental health; the number of posts the allocation supports; the number of posts filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53492/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent posts filled within mental health as of 30 June 2019; the number of whole-time equivalent posts filled in mental health as of 30 June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53493/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved psychiatric nursing posts by speciality; the number filled on a temporary basis; the number unfilled, vacant or unmatched; the location of the posts unfilled, vacant or unmatched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53494/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric nurses entitled to retire as of 11 December 2019; the number of same entitled to retire within the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53495/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health inpatient beds here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53496/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to CAMHS in each CHO to date in 2019; the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53497/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult health units to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53498/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CAMHS waiting lists by age and gender in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53499/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of staff working in CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53500/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a primary care psychology appointment on 30 November 2019; the number waiting over 3 months and over one, two and three years, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53501/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels of CAMHS in south County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53502/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of each of the recommendations of national youth mental health task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53503/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a CAMHS appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53505/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a psychology appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53506/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an audiology appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53507/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an ophthalmology appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53508/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a dietetic appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53509/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a speech and language therapy appointment; the number awaiting initial assessment, initial therapy and further therapy, respectively; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53510/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a physiotherapy appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53511/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an occupational therapy appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53512/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an appointment for hospital treatment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53513/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a diagnostics appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53514/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a dental appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53515/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an ENT appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53516/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a tonsil appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53517/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a treatment purchase fund appointment; the number waiting less than 12 months; the number waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53518/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the case for implementation of telemental health and psychosocial support with Defence Forces personnel has been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52644/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which out-of-hours responses for general adult mental health services have been expanded to date in 2019 by moving to the 7-7 model; the number of new staff appointed in each CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52733/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which out-of-hours responses for child and adolescent mental health services have been expanded to date in 2019 by moving to the 7-7 model; the timeline for full transition to a 7/7 model for CAMHS; the details of CAMHS services in each CHO that provide 7-7 services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52734/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wexford awaiting cataract surgery; the number waiting more than 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52848/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the progress of the recommendations by the taskforce on youth mental health report, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53168/19]
• 2019-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the possible introduction of inhaler recycling bins in pharmacies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52285/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which he plans to address the issue of social housing for persons with mental health issues; his plans to provide additional housing in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51111/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the outcome of his recent meeting with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51975/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to sustain the programme of individual placement and support beyond the service reform fund funding period; if joint funding with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52083/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons by county awaiting home care support at 30 November 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51155/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department; the number that have boards; the number of positions on each board; the number of vacant positions; and the agencies or organisations that have boards whose members have an obligation to appear before committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas [51497/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the €198.5 million development funding held by his Department in 2019 for release to the HSE on approval of implementation plans and commencement of specific developments (details supplied); and the funding released for each specific development in tabular form. [51504/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the rent paid to date on a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51678/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the need of a person (details supplied) to undergo ENT treatment in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51764/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the funding of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50752/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of November 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [50846/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of November 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [50847/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of November 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 10 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [50848/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units between 1 January and 30 November 2019. [50849/19]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a hospital discharge will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50482/19]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE medical card section will not accept e-mails from former employers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50500/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the methodology employed by the medical card applications client registration unit in the HSE; if he is satisfied that the use of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection record of current employment by the HSE does not unfairly impinge on medical card applicants; if his attention has been drawn to incidences in which evidence of previous taxes in respect of previous employment as noted on the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection records has not been viewed as sufficient information provided in view of the fact there is no payslip or P45 dated within the past three months (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49762/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of an investigation into the way in which sensitive files at a location (details supplied) were found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49783/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding residential housing for persons with an intellectual disability in County Wexford; the reason a person may secure a place on the waiting list; the average length of time spent on the urgent waiting list; the number of persons on the urgent waiting list; his plans for additional housing for persons with an intellectual disability in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49951/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding residential housing for persons with an intellectual disability in County Wexford; the reason a person may secure a place on the waiting list; the average length of time spent on the urgent waiting list; the number of persons on the urgent waiting list; his plans for additional housing for persons with an intellectual disability in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49988/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a newly-qualified clinical psychologist remains jobless since September 2019 owing to recruitment restrictions in counties Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50285/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the name, title, level and division of each person within the HSE CHO5 management structure not restricted to the heads of service; the person or body to which they report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50298/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with an intellectual disability awaiting residential care in County Wexford; the number of those waiting more than 12, 24, 36 and 48 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50305/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the community dieticians in mental health, disability and primary care by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50306/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider appointing a patient advocate to the national screening advisory committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50388/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding smoky fuels that cause air pollution in towns and impact public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49782/19]
• 2019-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding State support for those who suffered injuries resulting from the ingestion of thalidomide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49456/19]
• 2019-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding State funding of the national platform for self-advocates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49401/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve mental health services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities and for those with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49073/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve mental health services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48758/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48599/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the catheterisation laboratory development in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48823/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health whole-time equivalents to be recruited as of November 2019 for the full implementation of A Vision for Change taking account of demographic changes in each CHO; the teams and specialities in which the additional staff are required by CHO in tabular form; and the estimated full year cost of providing the additional staff. [48909/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to recruit staff for CAMHS in south County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48954/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided to local authorities to assist with the maintenance of roadside hedges in view of health and safety concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49062/19]
• 2019-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of inpatient capacity for mental health services within the Waterford and Wexford LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48283/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment laws here taking into consideration the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47527/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wexford awaiting a hearing aid for more than six, 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48007/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if funding will be provided to local authorities to assist with the maintenance of roadside hedges in view of health and safety concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48224/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding proposals by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47288/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a centre (details supplied) will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47330/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children cared for by Tusla, fostered arrangements and-or residential units that received care in unapproved mental health settings following inpatient treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47605/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 17 October 2019, the breakdown detailing the remaining amount of funding allocation (details supplied) expended in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46963/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the community intervention team based in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47040/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the VAT treatment by the Revenue Commissioners of health foods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46049/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when projects (details supplied) will move to advanced planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46843/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if funding will be will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46119/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of October 2019 or the latest date available by time periods (details supplied). [45652/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of October 2019 or the latest date available by time periods (details supplied). [45653/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of October 2019 or the latest date available by time periods (details supplied). [45654/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units between 1 January 2019 and 31 October 2019 [45655/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children with mental health issues accommodated by the HSE in nursing homes and other unapproved settings outside of hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45301/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason charges are imposed on a person in rehab care in a public hospital following a hip replacement surgery; the reason such charges are passed to clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45348/19]
• 2019-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when legislation to update the Mental Health Act 2001 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43708/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to reinstate the training allowance payment to disability allowance recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43050/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding multibuy promotions and their effects on obesity levels here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43034/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant psychiatric posts across the health service; and the number filled by permanent consultant, temporarily filled and vacant, respectively. [43058/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wexford awaiting home help hours to be approved, allocated or increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43092/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 3 October 2019, the reason periodontology is not recognised as a dental speciality by the Dental Council of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43351/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will aid a school (details supplied) in its bid to increase its yard space in view of the fact that its school numbers have increased leading to health and safety concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42809/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the model of care for eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42713/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if 2018 funding for the model of care for eating disorders has been drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42714/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when 2019 funding for the model of care for eating disorders has been drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42715/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the 114 assistant psychologists who are currently employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42393/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist substance abuse mental health teams in place; the number of staff in each; the location and base of each team; and the way in which the number of staff compares to the recommendations of A Vision for Change taking into account population changes since 2006. [42450/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no periodontist based in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42475/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a full-time sarcoma specialist in St. Vincent's University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41656/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the creation of a neuroscience nurse at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41748/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the availability of palliative care for children by LHO in tabular form; the recommended locations for palliative care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41763/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wexford awaiting ophthalmic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41916/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wexford awaiting cataract operations in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will include a partial capacity benefit as a qualifying payment for springboard courses; if her attention has been drawn to the mental health benefits which may help partial capacity benefit recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42179/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the full allocation for mental health spending in 2019 will be drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41185/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Revenue Commissioners treatment of health foods; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of an alteration on small business owners here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40558/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of palliative care here by LHOs in tabular form; the recommended locations for palliative care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40645/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding paediatric palliative care in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40646/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an investigation is ongoing regarding the lack of access to palliative care in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was unable to access palliative care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40690/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person can create an official awareness day in order to have recognition for a disease (details supplied) here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40894/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered the benefits for persons with mental health issues to use partial capacity benefit and Springboard courses to improve their mental health and employability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40641/19]
• 2019-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a periodontist in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40191/19]
• 2019-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card cover does not cover operations conducted by periodontists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40192/19]
• 2019-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of September 2019 or the latest date available by the number of weeks waiting (details supplied). [40338/19]
• 2019-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of September 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting by the number of weeks waiting (details supplied). [40339/19]
• 2019-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of September 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting by the number of weeks waiting (details supplied). [40340/19]
• 2019-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units between 1 January 2019 and 30 September 2019. [40341/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to investigate concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40027/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of ECT at a location (details supplied); if an anaesthetist is employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40084/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if ECT is currently available in an area (details supplied); if patients can receive treatment elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40085/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the training allowance payment to disability allowance recipients will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38313/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE on agency staff to date and the amount of same spent on mental health agency staff. [39375/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a facility (details supplied) is in use; the date of the construction of the facility; the capacity of same; if the HSE plans to make greater use of the facility in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39602/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the extension of the newborn screening programme to cover40 illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39842/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the inquiries into the CervicalCheck screening programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39132/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the current wait time for women awaiting smear test results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39133/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when mental health development funding for 2019 was released to the HSE; the breakdown on the allocation of this funding within the HSE; if part of this funding has been allocated to areas outside of mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39203/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of a new mental health unit at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38428/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of propranolol under the drug payment scheme; if the drug will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38447/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the transfer of staff from one facility to another (details supplied). [38513/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Chief Medical Officer's report on mesh implants carried out here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38598/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of women that received mesh implants here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38599/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the concerns of women who had mesh implant procedures carried out here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38600/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when an aftercare service pathway will be in place for those living with complications arising from vaginal mesh implant surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38634/19]
• 2019-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which he plans to address the issue of social housing for persons with mental health issues; his plans to provide additional housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36517/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment laws here taking into consideration the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35868/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to include bowel cleansing services within the public health system for diverticulitis sufferers here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35041/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to include vitamin injections as part of medical card cover when the injections are prescribed by a doctor for medical reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35133/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the decision to move a person (details supplied) to a centre further away from the person's locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35300/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the four year delay in commencing Part 8 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; the planned date of commencement for the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35301/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the waiting list for occupational therapy in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35416/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the waiting list for psychology services in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35417/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason a complaint must go through an internal review with the HSE before it can go to the Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35418/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the amount providers charge for respite per night (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31473/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive notice of when he or she will be transferred for rehabilitation at a hospital following a seven-month wait; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31975/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if all front-line mental health staff in CHO 5 have access to Children First mandatory training. [31984/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in counties Wexford and Waterford awaiting diabetes pump training at hospitals; the number of posts approved and posts filled for diabetes nurse specialists in CHO 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32173/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the extent of the deficit in acute mental health bed capacity in CHO7 which was highlighted as a service risk in the CHO7 operational plan for 2019; the number of additional beds required to rectify the deficit; and the number of additional staff in whole-time equivalent terms that would be needed to accompany such bed provision. [33181/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which CHO7 is expanding mental health services for persons with alcohol addiction presenting in acute hospitals. [33182/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the statement in the CHO7 2019 operational plan that its mental health services generally remain underfunded in comparison with national norms and significant risks remain across the full range of services. [33183/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the original budget allocation for mental health in 2018 by community healthcare organisation, CHO; the outturn for same in 2018; and the budget allocation for 2019, in tabular form. [33184/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the roll-out of a community-based bibliotherapy initiative within primary care psychology services in counties Carlow and Kilkenny. [33185/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional posts provided to date in 2019 in CHO5 in order to reduce the waiting times for assessment of needs under the Disability Act 2005. [33192/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional new emergency residential placements provided to date in 2019 in CHO5. [33193/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which CHO5 is dealing with its funding challenge of €11 million in disability services in 2019. [33194/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which CHO5 is dealing with its funding challenge of €6.7 million in mental health services in 2019. [33195/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the cost of the provision of a rehabilitation training allowance for recipients of disability allowance in 2018; the number of persons who received the allowance in 2018; the number of persons who received the allowance in 2018 in County Wexford; his plans to reverse the decision to cease the provision of the allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33284/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 485 of 2 January 2019 and 710 of 26 March 2019, the number of children referred to a psychiatric service following an emergency department attendance with health issues including but not limited to self-harm injuries, suicide attempts or overdoses in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the location of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33814/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the spend on agency staff for mental health services in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and the original estimate for expenditure for mental health agency staff in each year in tabular form. [34443/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that received mental health services under the treatment abroad scheme in each of the past five years. [34444/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatry of later life teams in place. [34505/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for an outpatient assessment by a consultant psychiatrist by periods (details supplied). [30742/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant psychiatric posts across the health services; and the number filled by permanent consultant, temporarily filled and those currently vacant. [30743/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE community mental health teams operational nationally; the number of consultants employed in these teams, either permanently, temporarily filled or currently vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30744/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE child and adolescent mental health service teams established nationally; the number of consultant psychiatric posts allocated to these teams; and the number of these posts which are currently permanently, temporarily or unfilled. [30745/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE specialist community mental health services for older adults teams across the health service nationally; the number of consultant psychiatric posts allocated to these teams; and the number of these posts which are currently permanently, temporarily or unfilled. [30746/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the spend on agency staff for mental health services in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the original estimate for such expenditure in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31031/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health whole-time equivalents required to be recruited for the full implementation of A Vision for Change in view of demographic changes; and the teams and specialties in which the additional staff are required by CHO area in tabular form. [31032/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric nurses that graduated in 2018; the number of these hired by the HSE on full-time contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31033/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount expended on mental health in 2018 as a total amount and percentage of the overall health budget. [31034/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved consultant psychiatric posts by speciality; the number of these posts filled on a temporary basis; the number of these posts filled by doctors not on the specialist register; the number of posts unfilled, vacant or unmatched; the location of the unfilled, vacant or unmatched posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31035/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2018 €55 million funding for mental health; the number of posts the allocation supports; the number of posts filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31036/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent posts filled within mental health as of 30 June 2019; the number of whole-time equivalent posts filled in mental health as of 30 June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31037/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of section 39 providers that hold agreements for providing mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31038/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved psychiatric nursing posts by speciality as per A Vision for Change recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31039/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved psychiatric nursing posts by speciality; the number of posts filled on a temporary basis; the number of posts currently unfilled, vacant or unmatched; the location of the unfilled, vacant or unmatched posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31040/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric nurses entitled to retire as of 8 July 2019; the number of psychiatric nurses entitled to retire within the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31041/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health inpatient beds here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31042/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the total number of involuntary admissions in 2018; the percentage of the involuntary admissions following a family member’s referral; the percentage of the involuntary admissions following a member of An Garda Síochána’s referral; the percentage of the involuntary admissions following a doctor’s referral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31043/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount expended by the HSE on psychotropic drugs in 2018. [31044/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount expended by the HSE on talk therapies in 2018. [31045/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to the CAMHS service in each CHO to date in 2019; the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31046/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31047/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult health units in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31048/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CAMHS waiting lists by age and gender in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31049/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of self-harm presentations to Temple Street Children’s University Hospital in 2006 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31050/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff working in CAMHS as of 8 July 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31051/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a primary care psychology appointment on 30 June 2019; the number of such children waiting over 3 months, 1, 2 and over 3 years respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31052/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels of CAMHS in the south County Wexford area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31053/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of each of the recommendations of the national youth mental health task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31054/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age who died by suicide in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31055/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children who died while in the care of the HSE in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31056/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of the telehealth pilot sites for mental health services. [31240/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an offer of employment will be honoured to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29187/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when 15 additional posts for a service (details supplied) will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29403/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals accepted by the community CAMHS teams during the first six months of 2019, by local health office area; and the equivalent figures for 2018, in tabular form. [29640/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the expansion of rehabilitation services to respond to the needs of those with enduring mental illness and challenging behaviour; the location of the additional services; the number of additional staff employed in whole-time equivalent terms; the number of service users in receipt of such services; and the way in which this compares to 2018. [29641/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the model of care for specialist perinatal mental health services; and the number of additional staff in whole-time equivalent terms appointed to date in 2019. [29642/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which he has provided increased access to talk therapies to date in 2019; the number of additional service users availing of the therapies; and the number of persons availing of talk therapies in each CHO area. [29643/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional enhanced peer support workers delivered to date in 2019 in line with A Vision for Change recommendations. [29644/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of efforts to develop a seven-day-per-week service for CAMHS; the number of CAMHS teams now operating on such a basis; the CHOs in which they are based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29645/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional CAMHS clinical staff in whole-time equivalent terms recruited to date in 2019, by CHO; the number of CAMHS staff in whole-time equivalent terms who left the service over the same period, by CHO. [29646/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of positions in whole-time equivalent terms for children’s mental health intellectual disability teams being advertised for recruitment, by CHO. [29647/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the new or enhanced services for those who are deaf and mentally ill that commenced to date in 2019; if additional staff have been recruited to date in 2019; the number of staff in whole-time equivalent terms now employed in such services at the end of June 2019; and the equivalent figures at the end of June 2018. [29648/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the CAMHS advocacy model; and the CHOs in which it is available and utilised. [29649/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the roll-out of the agreed minor capital fund to enhance mental health facilities and infrastructure; the projects undertaken in 2019, by location; and the funding allocated to each in 2019. [29678/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [29012/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [29013/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [29014/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units between 1 January and 30 June 2019. [29015/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to address the issues raised in the annual report of the Mental Health Commission and the inspector of mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27743/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the establishment of assistant psychologists; the details of assistant psychologists and the location of the posting of each as of 23 June 2019, in tabular form; the key performance indicators for assistant psychologists; his plans to retain the persons employed in the posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27571/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a health unit (details supplied); his future plans for its use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27838/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health beds available in each LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28106/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children presenting at emergency departments here with self-harm injuries, suicide attempts and or overdoses in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the location of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28156/19]
• 2019-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason medication for ADHD ceases to be reimbursed when a child reaches 16 years of age. [27147/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the recent survey indicating that record numbers of third level students are seeking counselling for mental health problems; if the number of counsellors per student is low compared to the recommended ratio agreed by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26552/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting medical equipment (details supplied); the number waiting more than six, 12 and 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26847/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of adults in County Wexford awaiting medical equipment (details supplied); the number waiting more than six, 12 and 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26848/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of the FreeStyle Libre device to persons living with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26279/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce expanded newborn screening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26303/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the reported cramped working conditions at the infusion unit of a hospital (details supplied); the measures he will take to improve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26320/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the national eating disorder plan and its key actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26410/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the location of three hospital beds dedicated to eating disorders here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26411/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a location (details supplied) is regarded as a specialist facility for eating disorders; the location of a more specialised service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26412/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25809/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider purchasing a property (details supplied) to be used as a resource for community members, including persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25309/19]
• 2019-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) must wait four weeks until a MRI scan regarding a possible case of prostate cancer may be read by a consultant; if four weeks is deemed an appropriate waiting time for a rapid clinic; if a verbal report on the scan may be given to the general practitioner of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24716/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of key workers to mental health service users; the position regarding individual mental health service user care plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23304/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) waiting for a transfer to the National Rehabilitation Hospital after a five-month wait in Beaumont Hospital will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an urgent operation will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23595/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) is on an urgent hospital waiting list but will not be seen for at least 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23656/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of May 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [24036/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of May 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [24037/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of May 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [24038/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units between 1 January 2019 and 31 May 2019. [24039/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to child and adult mental health services in each CHO to date in 2019; and the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO to date in 2019, in tabular form. [24040/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health whole-time equivalents now needed to be recruited for the full implementation of A Vision for Change, taking account of demographic changes in each CHO for the end of May 2019; and the teams and specialities in which the additional staff are required by CHO, in tabular form. [24041/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new whole-time equivalent positions the allocation of the €55 million in new funding for mental health in 2018 is to provide; the number of such positions now in place; and the number of positions by category (details supplied), in tabular form. [24042/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the spend on agency staff for mental health services in each of the years from 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and the original estimate for expenditure for mental health agency staff in each year, in tabular form. [24043/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have received mental health services under the treatment abroad scheme in each of the past five years. [24044/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2015 funding of €35 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation now supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24045/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2016 funding of €35 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation now supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24046/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2017 funding of €15 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation now supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24047/19]
• 2019-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23064/19]
• 2019-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will consider upgrading mobile phones used by therapists who facilitate a DBT group at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22310/19]
• 2019-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of registered general nurses to CAMHS for phlebotomy services, particularly in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22335/19]
• 2019-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the primary care mental health service in an area (details supplied) has been suspended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22360/19]
• 2019-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand a health centre in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22500/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in the Central Mental Hospital; the number of operative beds there; the reason non-operative beds are not in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22141/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the approved positions and vacancies within CAMHS services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22142/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if there are supports such as home help available to families struggling to cope with newly born triplets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22232/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of registered general nurses to CAMHS for phlebotomy services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22279/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the remuneration and reimbursement scheme; if the scheme will reopen to new applicants; if so, when the scheme will reopen; the number availing of the scheme by community healthcare organisation, CHO; if there is a waiting list for new applicants; if so, the number on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21358/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason pre-fair deal hospital patients must pay an additional €2 of their €5 pension increase to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21423/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the loco parentis rule within paediatric homecare packages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21645/19]
• 2019-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment laws here taking into consideration the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20940/19]
• 2019-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a HSE orthodontist at a location (details supplied); if efforts are under way to establish the post as a full-time position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21242/19]
• 2019-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by master medical herbalists regarding the Treatment of Cancer (Advertisements) Bill 2018 and the implication of same on the profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21243/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children presenting at emergency departments nationwide with self-harm injuries, suicide attempts and-or overdoses in each of the years 2014 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20855/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the inclusion of healthcare assistant as a role for employment within the employment permits system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20541/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of nursing home prices as per the nursing home support scheme; his plans to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20540/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding negotiations concerning the revised general practitioner contract; if negotiations cover the duties of general practitioners to attend to care needs of nursing home residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20542/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for occupational therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20638/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged over 18 years of age awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for occupational therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20639/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting speech and language therapy in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for speech and language therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20640/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting a CAMHS appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for CAMHS in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20641/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting additional home help hours in County Wexford; the national average of the number of persons awaiting home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20692/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number and title of all reports, investigations and-or reviews commissioned since 1 January 2005 by the HSE and-or his Department that remain uncompleted and-or unpublished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20859/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding overcrowding at the department of psychiatry in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20230/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting transfer to the department of psychiatry at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20231/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients referred to the department of psychiatry, University Hospital Waterford in 2018; the number of patients with a County Wexford address; the number of patients with a County Waterford address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20232/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an occupational therapy appointment; the number waiting more than 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20233/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a speech and language therapy appointment; the number waiting more than 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20234/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide psychological and counselling supports for children with mental health issues in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18883/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the average, shortest and longest wait, respectively, facing a prisoner who is awaiting a transfer from the Irish Prison Service to the Central Mental Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19269/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has taken a lease out on a building (details supplied); if so, the length of the lease; the commencement date of the lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18407/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a location (details supplied) in County Wexford will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18462/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a County Wexford address awaiting primary care psychology; the number of children and adults respectively, awaiting primary care psychology appointments for more than 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18549/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a County Wexford address awaiting an audiology appointment for more than 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18564/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children with a County Wexford address awaiting an audiology appointment for more than 12, 18, 24 and 36 months respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18565/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a scheme to replace the motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18857/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of neurorehabilitation supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19168/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding State support for those who suffered injuries resulting from thalidomide use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19258/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the occupancy rates in the Central Mental Hospital for each month in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19266/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the criteria applied when deciding the suitability of a prisoner for transfer to the Central Mental Hospital if a place is available there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19268/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when unique health identifiers will be in place for all persons and healthcare providers; and the reason for the delay in their provision in view of the fact that legislation to give effect to identifiers was passed in 2014. [19568/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an illness (details supplied) will be considered as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19940/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of April 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [19958/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of April 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [19959/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20080/19]
• 2019-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a neurology clinical nurse specialist for University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18210/19]
• 2019-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider making deep brain stimulation available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18211/19]
• 2019-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for Parkinson’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18212/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a location (details supplied) shares its respite service with neighbouring areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17293/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to resource and develop a child health and well-being service as recommended in the Sláintecare report; if this is specifically provided for in the Sláintecare implementation strategy or the Sláintecare action plan 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17301/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has evaluated the costings provided in the Sláintecare report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17302/19]
• 2019-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made for a child (details supplied) in WUH; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17027/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 102–2
• 2019-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to address the problem of holders of medical cards receiving charges for blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16882/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 374 of 12 March 2019, when the projects (details supplied) will move to advanced planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16270/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy as part of the assessment of need first-time assessment, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to introduce flexibility and support in the social protection system for persons with mental health difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15363/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15813/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15814/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the roof of a centre (details supplied) will be repaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14962/19]
• 2019-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the terms of reference for the review of the long-term illness scheme; if the review will include particular patient groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14288/19]
• 2019-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a 20-bed cystic fibrosis inpatient unit at Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14289/19]
• 2019-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an audiology appointment in County Wexford; the number of persons waiting more than 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14410/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children presenting at Wexford General Hospital emergency department with self-harm injuries, suicide attempts and-or overdoses in each of the years 2014 to 2018, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13236/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children hospitalised in either Wexford General Hospital or University Hospital Waterford for mental health conditions in each of the years 2014 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13237/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford hospitalised in a paediatric mental health unit here in each of the years 2014 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13238/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding locating blood clinics within CAMHS locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13239/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding fire safety procedures at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13240/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding improving working conditions within a CAMHS location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13241/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if work has been undertaken to ascertain the reason there is a dearth of applications while vacancies elsewhere are filled in view of the difficulties in recruiting a CAMHS psychiatrist to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13242/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding EU citizens here who hold MD degrees in another EU country and Medical Council registration but cannot start an internship, which is necessary for the higher SHO; if his attention has been drawn to a number of these cases; his plans regarding these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13336/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has received further correspondence regarding the possible introduction of restrictions on the role of pharmaceutical assistants who have contributed to the smooth running of pharmacies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13363/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting home help in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13489/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting to receive additional home help hours in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13490/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of care workers in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13491/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant care worker positions in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13492/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the perceived lack of care workers in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13493/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the development of adult and child mental health intellectual disability teams. [13621/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalents employed in the occupational therapy service in County Wexford in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14024/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in County Wexford in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14089/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the growing number of resignations from CAMHS services here; his plans to counter the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14213/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to regulate community residences which are providing care to a large cohort of vulnerable persons with long-term mental illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12661/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the Sláintecare action plan will be published; if it will contain detailed costings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12200/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the review of A Vision for Change will be published; if the new policy will be costed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12199/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment laws here in view of the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12895/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the introduction of brain injury identity cards here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11623/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who availed of the counselling in primary care service in each year since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11703/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of extending eligibility for the counselling in primary care service to all adult general practitioner card holders. [11705/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of extending eligibility for the counselling in primary care service to all children whose families qualify for a medical card and to all children whose families qualify for a general practitioner card, respectively. [11706/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card holders in County Wexford no longer receive appointments with a medical centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11723/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding children in County Wexford with autism accessing occupational therapy; the number on the waiting list; the number waiting more than six and 12 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11872/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a hoist at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11880/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to assist the estimated 150,000 adults here who may be undiagnosed and untreated for ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11888/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the shortage of psychiatrists diagnosing adults with ADHD here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11889/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to create a viable assessment and treatment pathway for adults with ADHD here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11890/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 11 December 2018, if funding will be released to the HSE for the provision of three multidisciplinary ADHD clinics here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11891/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of all current and proposed HSE operational lease infrastructural projects here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11892/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders awaiting dental surgery at a clinic (details supplied); the number of medical card holders awaiting dental surgery at another clinic; the number of persons at both surgeries waiting more than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12165/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding primary care psychology for children in County Wexford; the number of children awaiting a primary care psychology appointment; the number waiting more than six, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12254/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health whole-time equivalents who need to be recruited for the full implementation of A Vision for Change taking account of demographic changes by CHO; the teams and specialties in which the additional staff are required; and the full year cost of such recruitment. [11372/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [11373/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [11374/19]
• 2019-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 102 of 28 February 2019 (details supplied), if funding is provided for organisations offering child and adolescent psychotherapy services in respect of gender and domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11226/19]
• 2019-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO awaiting a counselling appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [11271/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding mental health awareness training within the Irish Prison Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10646/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding restrictions on the role of pharmaceutical assistants who have contributed to the smooth running of pharmacies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10324/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the application for the approval of the orphan drug Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10411/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 706 of 7 September 2018, the number of adult services without 7/7 mental health supports; the locations involved; the number of staff recruited to provide 7/7 mental health supports since 17 May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10789/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of operational CAMHS beds as of 22 February 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10034/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the type of beds in the national children’s hospital for CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10035/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health to report on the implementation of each of the 22 recommendations in the National Youth Mental Health Task Force Report 2017 in tabular form. [9465/19]
• 2019-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a group of families with spinal muscular atrophy will be informed of the HSE decision regarding Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8856/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the creation of a neuro nurse in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8611/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a consultant psychiatrist for weekdays and weekends at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7836/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE collects data relating to persons presenting to emergency departments with mental health associated incidences; if so, if the relevant data for each of the years 2015 to 2018 will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7837/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to bring an area (details supplied) in line with A Vision for Change staffing recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7838/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to improve locum cover for CAMHS services particularly in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7839/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a general nurse will be appointed within a service (details supplied) to administer blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7840/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the relevant stakeholders regarding a drug (details supplied) will be informed regarding the recent HSE leadership team meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7864/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for patients receiving treatment and who will need treatment for eating disorders within UK health facilities in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8013/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the National Centre for Eating Disorders will be included in the national children's hospital development as recommended in A Vision For Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8014/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric inpatient units here with no disabled showers within the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6593/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a transfer from prison to the Central Mental Hospital; the number of patients on the caseload of in-reach teams the hospital provides to the Irish Prison Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6608/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6956/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a building (details supplied) will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6957/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6958/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of each building project contained in the capital plan at each development stage, including new builds, extensions and improvements; the cost of each project by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6959/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the period allowable for compensation claims for negligence within the health service will be extended from two to five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7140/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if psychology graduates are being hired without pay to provide mental health services to patients including children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6135/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the differing public health standards here in contrast to Northern Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5890/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department is unwilling to adopt a new procurement approach to ensure that persons are optimally protected from the most potent influenza viruses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5891/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department will not procure a quadrivalent vaccination for the forthcoming winter influenza season (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5892/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the World Health Organization published recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2019 to 2020 northern hemisphere influenza season (details supplied); if he will direct the HSE to follow this guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5893/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the rise in hospitalisations and deaths from the 2018 to 2019 influenza season; his plans to make a provision to prevent the same occurrence during the 2019 to 2020 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5894/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the construction of the National Forensic Mental Health Service complex at Portrane, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5262/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) has been appointed to a location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4997/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of non-specialist mental health consultants working on a permanent, temporary or locum basis in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5061/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development and expansion of a mental health service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5077/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the publication of the revised mental health policy, A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5244/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units in 2018. [5601/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to address general practitioners charging medical card holders €25 for blood tests; the steps he will take to address general practitioners refusing medical card holders referrals to free HSE blood test clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4048/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the only route for a patient seeking a copy of X-rays is to submit a freedom of information request; the reason there is not a less costly method to provide same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3630/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when an orthodontist will be appointed to a health centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2323/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS made between January and December 2018; the number of referrals accepted by CAMHS in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2396/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the delivery of the second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford will be delayed in view of the significant increase in costs of the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2397/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the rare diseases technology review committee plans to review a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2398/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the delivery of the national forensic mental health service will be delayed in view of the significant increase in costs of the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2426/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the decision by a medical service (details supplied) to increase its charge for children’s consultations to €70 is acceptable; the person or body that sets the charge for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/19]
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 83–51
• 2019-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1926/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a drug (details supplied) to persons with SMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54491/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1358 of 24 July 2018, the number of approved CAMHS psychiatrist posts; the number recommended for each CHO team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1390/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of unfilled consultant psychiatrist positions within CAMHS by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1396/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds which are available within CAMHS for persons in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1397/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of unfilled suicide crisis assessment nurse positions by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1398/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time positions filled within adult mental health services; the number of full-time positions filled within children’s mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1399/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, CAMHS, appointment in Community Health Organisation, CHO, 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1400/19]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on the developments related to the working group seeking to streamline children’s access to mental health services here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52228/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reports and or data citing evidence of a worldwide shortage of psychiatrists; the steps such reports recommend to tackle the shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52517/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the HSE service plan will be introduced; the reason for its delay; if it will include initiatives to improve recruitment and retention of mental health staff; if the service plan will plan outcomes for mental health services in view of the fact that there is no clear HSE mental health division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52518/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE service plan will be compatible with recommendations contained in the Sláintecare report for mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52519/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an application by an organisation (details supplied) for increased funding will be considered based on its increased caseload of psychotherapy in the instances of bereaved children; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the charity provides a service with most referrals originating from hospitals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52539/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the commencement of the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51634/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding increasing the level of funding for a group (details supplied); his views on its establishment in line with advice issued by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51735/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS, referrals received by CAMHS to date in 2018; and the number of referrals seen by CAMHS over the same period by CHO area in tabular form. [51578/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the recruitment and development of three multidisciplinary attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, clinics. [51579/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the mental health national clinical programme developing integrated care pathways for eating disorders. [51580/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of eating disorder specialist community teams. [51581/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which jigsaw, youth mental health and other early intervention services specific to those aged 18 to 25 years of age identified as requiring particular community based responses have been enhanced to date in 2018. [51582/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which access by older adolescents to specialist mental health services and for those requiring acute admission to their continued appropriate placement and care in child and adolescent specific settings has been enhanced to date in 2018. [51583/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which out-of-hours responses for general adult mental health services have been expanded to date in 2018 by moving to the 7/7 model; and the number of new staff appointed in each CHO area in tabular form. [51584/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which mental health services for deaf and mentally ill persons have been enhanced to date in 2018. [51585/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which capacity in the National Forensic Mental Health Service for those admitted under section 21(2) of the Mental Health Act 2001 has been increased to date in 2018; the way in which prison in-reach services have been improved; and the number of new and additional staff appointed. [51586/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of adult and child mental health intellectual disability teams in 2018; and the number of additional new staff appointments. [51587/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to the child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS, in each CHO area to date in 2018; and the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO area to date in 2018, in tabular form. [51588/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health whole-time equivalents required to be recruited for the full implementation of A Vision for Change in view of demographic changes; and the teams and specialties in which the additional staff are required by CHO area in tabular form. [51589/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [51590/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health service appointment in primary care; and the number waiting zero to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [51591/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the commitment to develop low secure, high-dependency rehabilitation services for those with severe mental illness and complex presentations through investment in new services has been honoured to date in 2018; the specific services invested in; and the location of each in tabular form. [51592/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which service responses to improve the physical health of mental health service users have been enhanced to date in 2018 as per the commitment in the 2018 Health Service Executive service plan. [51593/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the delivery of an agreed stepped model of care for those who are homeless and with mental illness as per the commitment in the 2018 Health Service Executive service plan. [51594/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which service responses to improve the physical health of mental health service users have been enhanced to date in 2018 as per the commitment in the 2018 Health Service Executive service plan. [51595/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the National Framework for Recovery in Mental Health. [51596/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the improvement of compliance through monitoring services in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission to achieve real time oversight supported by information technology automation. [51597/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the Health Service Executive best practice guidance for mental health services in addition to development and delivery of training and reporting for quality surveillance. [51598/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of a revised Health Service Executive, HSE, incident management framework. [51599/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the improvements made in mental health engagement in the design and delivery of services through the further development of forums in each community healthcare organisation area in conjunction with service users, family members and carers and the development of standardised reimbursement methods as per the commitment in the 2018 Health Service Executive service plan. [51600/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of a standardised approach to inclusion of mental health service users in care planning and the promotion of enhanced self-management for service users in line with the recommendations of the National Framework for Recovery in Mental Health as per the commitment in the 2018 Health Service Executive service plan. [51601/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the completion and launch of mental health engagement standards to ensure a consistent national model of engagement by service users and carers as per the commitment in the 2018 Health Service Executive service plan. [51602/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, advocacy model. [51603/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of the mental health workforce to ensure the right staff with the right skills are allocated to the right services; and if he will report on the development and implementation of workforce plans for all disciplines, the implementation of the postgraduate nursing programme, the development of postgraduate non-nursing programmes and appointing agreed increased undergraduate nursing numbers to address critical staffing challenges in mental health nursing and the provision of enhanced clinical psychology training capacity. [51604/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the roll-out of agreed minor capital funds to enhance mental health facilities and infrastructure; and the specific facilities and capital developments being enhanced. [51605/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the €55 million in new funding for mental health in 2018; the additional or new services being provided in 2018; the funding provided to each; the breakdown of the funding; and the additional posts being provided in each community healthcare organisation area in tabular form. [51606/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new whole-time equivalent positions the allocation of the €55 million in new funding for mental health in 2018 will provide; the number of such positions in place; and the number of positions in categories (details supplied) in tabular form. [51607/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the spend on agency staff for mental health services in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and the original estimate for expenditure for mental health agency staff in each year in tabular form. [51608/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received mental health services under the treatment abroad scheme in each of the past five years. [51609/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2015 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51610/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2016 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51611/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2017 €15 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51612/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to increase bed capacity in acute mental health units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50702/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of agency medical professionals employed or contracted by his Department to provide occupational therapy and psychological services to meet the needs of parents to obtain timely assessments of children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51077/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the HSE’s refusal to accept privately obtained professional medical assessments of needs of children with autism and other special needs; the reason for the adoption of this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51078/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 10 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–69
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of times the applicant for an involuntary admission under the Mental Health Act 2001 was a member of An Garda Síochána based on 2017 admissions; the number of involuntary admissions for that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50573/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding area mental health management teams and their meetings with a liaison from An Garda Síochána; the number of area mental health management teams that do not meet with a specific liaison officer from An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50574/18]
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 5 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–88
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 6–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–84
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–84
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for a psychiatrist appointment for a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49895/18]
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a CAMHS psychiatrist will be appointed to County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49901/18]
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an appointment for a general adult psychologist in County Wexford; the number waiting longer than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49902/18]
• 2018-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that the HSE will not recognise an organisation (details supplied) or engage in negotiations with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49903/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when an organisation (details supplied) in County Wexford will be advised of the date, time and location of a meeting with a HSE employee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48883/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the care of a person (details supplied); the reason the costs of the care were given to the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48782/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the costs related to the care of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48783/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is acceptable for the HSE to write to a person (details supplied) receiving care in Beaumont Hospital detailing the amount spent on a relative’s care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48784/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the drug minocycline as a treatment for schizophrenia (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48433/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 382 and 412 of 13 November 2018, the position regarding the review of the second cath laboratory at University Hospital Waterford as discussed at the HSE National Capital and Property Steering Committee on 13 November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48610/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the need for more beds for residential placements within disability services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47723/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a psychiatrist in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47724/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a neuro-nurse for County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47725/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to make the physiotherapy room in the primary care centre in Wexford town available to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47727/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve counselling services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47772/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age and resident in County Wexford awaiting an ENT consultation; the number waiting longer than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47837/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS appointments that have taken place in hotels or hired offices owing to a lack of accommodation to date in 2018, by county or LHO, in tabular form; the cost for each CHO of renting, hiring or leasing such accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47841/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS appointments provided in each CHO in which one or all of the medical staff providing the service was temporarily redeployed from another CHO to date in 2018, in tabular form. [47842/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS appointments provided in each CHO at weekends by staff employed during the week in another CHO to date in 2018, in tabular form. [47843/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the travel and accommodation expenses incurred to date in 2018 regarding the provision of CAMHS appointments by staff employed in another CHO in each CHO area, in tabular form. [47844/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the 48 recommendations of the national rare disease plan 2014-2018 that have been implemented; the recommendations that have not been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47995/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of times the rare disease technology review committee has met; the name of each member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47996/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of drugs considered by the rare disease technology review committee; the names of the drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47997/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an appointment with a genetic consultant here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47998/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an appointment with a genetic counsellor here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47999/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of times he has met with pharmaceutical companies in a dialogue on access to new medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48000/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the names and titles of those on the HSE national drugs committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48001/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessment by early intervention teams in CHO 5QQ; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12, 12 to 18, 18 to 24 and more than 24 months, respectively. [48240/18]
• 2018-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost, capital and current, of increasing the number of acute mental health beds to 50 per 100,000 of population [47492/18]
• 2018-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person may apply to become an instructor in mental health first aid as per the course licence purchased by the HSE and assisted by a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47223/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment laws here taking into consideration the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46770/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) which recently commenced phased industrial action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46595/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a general practitioner to a surgery (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46669/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has been in contact with the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the mental health impact from cyberbullying on the Internet; his plans to bring forward legislation regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46771/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46849/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the creation of the rare disease technology review committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46871/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to change the assessment criteria of orphan drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46872/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of 24-7 cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46968/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds provided to the public inpatient CAMHS units nationwide; if any of the beds have been closed at any stage during the year; if so, the details of same; and the number of bed days lost in 2018 from such closures. [47093/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of acute psychiatric beds available for persons over 65 years of age; and the number required to meet the recommendation for same made in A Vision for Change taking account of demographic changes since 2006. [47094/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2018. [47095/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding reconstituting the HSE board; the grounds of eligibility to become a member of the board; the timeline for the creation of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46328/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wexford awaiting an ear, nose and throat consultation for more than three, six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46353/18]
• 2018-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of the agreement made between the HSE and a section 39 organisation (details supplied); the core deficit that was initially identified by both parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46354/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the concerns of a school (details supplied) about the lack of regular professional supports such as psychological, psychiatric, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy for pupils with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45974/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for the HSE to provide additional funds for a section 39 organisation (details supplied) to meet its service requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45995/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding staffing levels within a specialist team (details supplied) for homeless persons with severe mental health difficulties; if staffing levels are affecting new referrals; if so, his plans to provide adequate mental healthcare to persons with conditions such as acute psychosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45332/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding life assurance providers rejecting applications based on a mental health condition from which a person has since recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40656/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 18 September 2018, when he expects to receive the Chief Medical Officer's report on mesh implants carried out here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a CAMHS appointment; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [44344/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the LHO areas that have a suicide bereavement liaison worker in tabular form. [44427/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of adult and child mental health intellectual disability teams in 2018; and the number of additional new staff appointed to date in 2018. [44428/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to the CAMHS service in each CHO to date in 2018; and the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO to date in 2018, in tabular form. [44429/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [44430/18]
• 2018-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent consultant psychiatrists in each CHO and in each acute hospital; the number in each that are not on the specialist register; and the number that are locums in tabular form [44058/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for new measures to address the shortfall in consultant psychiatrist numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43915/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting time targets in place for children needing orthodontic treatment in County Wexford and the south east and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43559/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of each building project contained in the current capital plan at each development stage including new builds, extensions and improvements; the cost of each project by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43189/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding increasing mental health awareness and providing information on coping skills among children, parents and teachers in primary schools here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41800/18]
• 2018-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the development of the national LGBTI inclusion strategy with particular reference to actions related to mental health; if his Department has consulted with the Department of Health regarding this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42199/18]
• 2018-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of access to Spinraza in view of a fresh price offer by the drug company in July 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42669/18]
• 2018-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on a recent statement (details supplied) regarding the proven success and efficacy of Translarna as a drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42670/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the HSE spend on mental health agency staff to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42121/18]
• 2018-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the employability programme in association with mental health organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41393/18]
• 2018-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to an application by a group (details supplied) for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41492/18]
• 2018-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of each building project at each development stage including new builds, extensions and improvements; the cost of each project by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41493/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for locum consultant post applicants, particularly within psychiatry, to hold specialist registration in the general division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40617/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay of 34 months in County Wexford for an appointment with a child and adolescent primary care psychologist; the further reason the service is taking no urgent appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40659/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a helipad will be provided at Wexford General Hospital in view of the establishment of a service (details supplied) based in Mallow and covering an area including County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40704/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved CAMHS consultant psychiatrist posts per local area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40854/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that a person (details supplied) who had obtained mortgage approval and was subsequently refused life assurance from four life assurance providers here due to a mental health condition from which they recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40326/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding new rules that will affect a group of health workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40284/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a mental health or intellectual disability diagnosis who are awaiting an appointment for more than three, six, nine, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39460/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved consultant audiologists in County Wexford; the number in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39514/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the building projects approved by county; the amount of funding provided to date for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39654/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the mental health nurse vacancies by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39852/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason an application by a person (details supplied) for the treatment abroad scheme was not approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39954/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason a multidisciplinary approach was not adopted in respect of the treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39955/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39144/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of occasions on which persons under 18 years of age received treatment in the United Kingdom in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39145/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of supports for persons with dementia in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a new primary care centre at a location (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39148/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a new primary care centre at a location (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39149/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) will be assisted with its plans for better services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39150/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the introduction of a €75 allowance for persons with incontinence in respect of pay-by-weight refuse charges; the level of engagement between his Department and the Department of Health, HSE, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and stakeholders on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39258/18]
• 2018-09-26
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position on a new primary care centre for a location (details supplied) in County Wexford; the facilities to be included in the development; the location in which the centre will be situated; the stage at which development is; when it will open; if mental health facilities and supports will be incorporated into its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a helipad for a hospital (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38569/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an inpatient CAMHS bed in each CAMHS inpatient unit in total and by unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38745/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of women who received mesh implants here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the concerns of women who had mesh implant procedures carried out here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37304/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to designate, define and regulate formally the title of assistant psychologists in a similar manner to physiotherapists, counsellors and psychotherapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35501/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychiatrists in each local health office, LHO; the number recommended under A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a timeline will be provided for the consideration of an application for the drug Translarna by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35740/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on services for CAMHS by county for more than six, nine, 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35846/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to the HSE of maintaining existing levels of service in mental health services for 2019; if funds will be allocated to address gaps in existing levels of service for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35847/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of child and adolescent services without seven over seven mental health supports; the locations of these services; the number of staff and resources required to provide seven over seven mental health supports; his plans to implement these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35848/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of adult services without seven over seven mental health supports; the locations involved; the number of staff recruited to provide seven over seven mental health supports since 17 May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35849/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of sections planned for the general scheme of the Bill to review the Mental Health Act 2001; the number of sections that have been drafted to date; the expected date his Department will send the general scheme of the Bill to the Mental Health Commission for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35850/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved child psychiatrist posts; the number recommended under A Vision for Change; the number vacant; the location of such vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36291/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting orthodontic treatment; the number of those waiting more than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36292/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the cross-border directive specifically in respect to the United Kingdom in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if he is making provisions for such a scenario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36303/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of appointments to be scheduled under the cross-border directive for March 2019 and beyond; if those appointments will be honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36304/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to halt the cross-border directive in view of the uncertainty surrounding the situation post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36305/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of approved child psychiatrist posts in County Wexford; the number recommended for the county under A Vision for Change; the number vacant; the location of such vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36542/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the allocation of the ten new advance nurse practitioner posts by community healthcare organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36572/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the allocation of the 114 new assistant psychologist appointments by community healthcare organisation; the number that are in post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36573/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the allocation of the 20 new psychologist appointments by community healthcare organisation; the number that are in post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36574/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of local health organisations that do not provide seven-over-seven mental healthcare for adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36646/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 414 of 27 March 2018, the number of sites without seven-over-seven mental health supports; the locations of same; the number of staff recruited to provide seven-over-seven mental health supports since 11 January 2018; the timeline for the provision of seven-over-seven mental health supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32513/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses on the HSE panels seeking work in mental health or CAMH services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant psychiatrist posts that are vacant; the type of each vacancy and location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32547/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the grants available for voluntary groups that wish to purchase and install automated external defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32548/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS psychiatrist posts that have been approved; the number of posts vacant; the location of each; the number filled by agency staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32549/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the percentage of CAMHS whole-time equivalent posts filled in contrast to the number set out in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the percentage of adult mental health services whole-time equivalent posts filled in contrast to the number set out in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32551/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the percentage of mental health and intellectual disability whole-time equivalent posts filled in contrast to the number set out in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32552/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the percentage of elderly mental health services whole-time equivalent posts filled in contrast to the number set out in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32553/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a primary care psychology appointment; the number of these persons waiting more than one year and more than 18 months in each community healthcare organisation, CHO, area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32554/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the HSE spend on mental health agency staff in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32555/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are receiving treatment in adult psychiatric wards; the number who received treatment in these wards in each of the years 2011 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32556/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the net additional number of staff within mental health services on 1 June 2018 in comparison to 1 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33096/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that there is a shortage of at least 20 adult psychiatric beds in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33099/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide an additional adult psychiatric unit in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33100/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to recognise assistant psychologists in a professional role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33102/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of doctorates in counselling psychology positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33103/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a payscale for assistant psychologists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33104/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the national rare disease plan's recommendations that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33217/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to engage with a company (details supplied) regarding the drug Translarna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33218/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of times the committee on rare diseases has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33219/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children on primary care psychology waiting lists by CHO and length of wait in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33253/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding delays in ambulance response times in the south County Leitrim, west County Cavan and north County Longford areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33548/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the need for a dedicated ambulance service depot based out of Ballinamore, County Leitrim will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33549/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the €55 million in new funding for mental health in 2018; the additional or new services being provided in 2018; and the funding provided to each; and if he will provide a CHO breakdown of the funding; and the additional posts being provided in each in tabular form. [35209/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new whole-time equivalent positions the allocation of the €55 million in new funding for mental health in 2018 will ultimately provide; the number of such positions now in place; the number of positions in each category (details supplied) in tabular form. [35210/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the spend on agency staff for mental health services in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and the original estimate for expenditure for mental health agency staff in each year. [35211/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have received mental health services under the treatment abroad scheme in each of the past five years. [35212/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2015 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35213/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2016 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35214/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2017 €15 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35215/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding the closure of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31644/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received by CAMHS to date in 2018, for each CHO area in tabular form; and the number of referrals seen by CAMHS over the same period. [31872/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment for and development of three multidisciplinary ADHD clinics. [31873/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of Mental Health National Clinical Programme developing integrated care pathways for eating disorders. [31874/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of eating disorder specialist community teams. [31875/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which Jigsaw and other early intervention services specific to persons 18 to 25 years of age identified as requiring particular community-based responses have been enhanced to date in 2018. [31876/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which access by older adolescents to specialist mental health services and, for those requiring acute admission, their continued appropriate placement and care in child and adolescent-specific settings, has been enhanced to date in 2018. [31877/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which out of hours responses for general adult mental health services have been expanded to date in 2018 by moving to the 7 / 7 model; and the number of new staff that have been appointed in each CHO in tabular form. [31878/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which mental health services for deaf and mentally ill persons have been enhanced to date in 2018. [31879/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which capacity in the national forensic service for those admitted under section 21(2) of the Mental Health Act 2001 has been increased to date in 2018; the way in which prison in-reach services have been improved; and the number of new and additional staff appointed. [31880/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of adult and child mental health intellectual disability teams in 2018; and the number of additional new staff appointments. [31881/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to the CAMHS service in each CHO to date in 2018; the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO to date in 2018, in tabular form. [31882/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health whole time equivalents that need to be recruited for the full implementation of A Vision for Change, in view of demographic changes; the teams and specialities in which the additional staff are required by each CHO area in tabular form. [31883/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the improvements made in mental health engagement in the design and delivery of services through the further development of forums in each CHO in conjunction with service users, family members and carers and the development of standardised reimbursement methods as per the commitment in the 2018 HSE service plan. [31889/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of a standardised approach to inclusion of mental health service users in care planning and the promotion of enhanced self-management for service users in line with the recommendations of the National Recovery Framework as per the commitment in the 2018 HSE service plan. [31890/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the completion and launch of mental health engagement standards to ensure a consistent national model of engagement by service users and carers as per the commitment in the 2018 HSE service plan. [31891/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the CAMHS advocacy model. [31892/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of the mental health workforce to ensure the right staff with the right skills are allocated to the right services: if he will report on the development and implementation of workforce plans for all disciplines; and the status of a number of measures (details supplied). [31893/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the roll-out of agreed minor capital fund to enhance mental health facilities and infrastructure; and the specific facilities and capital developments being enhanced. [31894/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the way in which the commitment to develop low-secure, high-dependency rehabilitation services for those with severe mental illness and complex presentations through investment in new services has been honoured to date in 2018; the specific services invested in; and the location of same in tabular form. [31965/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which service responses to improve the physical health of mental health service users have been enhanced to date in 2018, as per the commitment in the 2018 HSE service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31966/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the delivery of an agreed stepped model of care for those who are homeless and with mental illness as per the commitment in the 2018 HSE service plan. [31967/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which service responses to improve the physical health of mental health service users have been enhanced to date in 2018, as per the commitment in the 2018 HSE service plan [31968/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the implementation of the recommendations of the national recovery framework in mental health. [31969/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the way in which the improvement of compliance through monitoring services in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission to achieve real time oversight supported by ICT automation. [31970/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the HSE best practice guidance for mental health services, including the development and delivery of training and reporting for quality surveillance. [31971/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the implementation of a revised HSE incident management framework. [31972/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason he has not engaged with an organisation (details supplied) in view of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health recommendation on 16 June 2018 that such an engagement should take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32313/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the proceeds of the sale of a site (details supplied) will be invested in mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30109/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the capacity and or number of beds for forensic patients beyond the 3.5 per 100,000 envisioned for the new forensic mental health facility at Portrane, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30110/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which CAMHS patients will be treated within the new forensic mental health hospital to replace the Central Mental Hospital; if these patients will be housed separately from the new unit; if there will be specific CAMH services on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30111/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the mental health supports available for children awaiting scoliosis surgery here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30283/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the mental health supports available for young persons that have a physical disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30284/18]
• 2018-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the demolition of a HSE building (details supplied) will be halted to enable the building to be used for educational purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29767/18]
• 2018-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the numbers waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [29933/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the employability programme in association with mental health organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29116/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of dieticians based in County Wexford; the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28711/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of eating disorder nurses based in County Wexford; the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28712/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the need of a person (details supplied) to receive additional mental health services will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28727/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the reason survivors of the Magdalen laundries cannot receive the podiatry services they require owing to their county of residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28844/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the longest waiting time for CAMHS in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29137/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a CAMHS appointment in County Wexford; the number of these children waiting more than six, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 and 42 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29138/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to bolster mental health services in County Wexford and the south east following the decision of three consultant paediatric psychiatrists to resign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28204/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider the inclusion in the demonstration project of persons under 18 years of age as eligible for receipt of a personalised budget with regard to the provision of personalised budgets for persons with a disability, as recommended by the task force on personalised budgets to the Minister of State for disability issues. [27500/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has had discussions with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding lacunae in data protection legislation that may be preventing mental health professionals from informing family members or others that are at risk of violence from a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27557/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of times the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, has met officially with a person (details supplied) since their appointment; the date and location of each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27919/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the differing public health standards here, in contrast to Northern Ireland, in which a procurement model will purchase quadrivalent winter influenza vaccinations for persons under 65 years of age including persons at risk, pregnant women and healthcare workers for the 2018 to 2019 flu season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27938/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department is unwilling to adopt a new procurement approach to ensure that persons here are optimally protected from the most potent influenza viruses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27939/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department will not procure a quadrivalent vaccination for the forthcoming winter influenza season in view of evidence that over 50% of hospitalisations from influenza arose from the B strain Yamagata, which will not be included in the trivalent vaccine procured for the 2018 to 2019 influenza season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27940/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the World Health Organisation, WHO, published recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2018 to 2019 northern hemisphere influenza season, which recommends the strains to be contained within both quadrivalent and trivalent influenza vaccines; if he will request the Health Service Executive, HSE to follow this guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27941/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the rise in hospitalisations and deaths from influenza this season; his plans to make a provision to prevent the same occurrence during the 2018 to 2019 flu season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27942/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescent mental health services inpatient beds; the number which are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26255/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a mental health perinatal nurse to Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25739/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be examined in view of the need for an urgent medical procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25798/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with the Minister for Health to discuss installing defibrillators in schools here; if so, the date the meeting took place; the outcomes arising from the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24293/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of home help or home care packages when a person (details supplied) is below 65 years of age but suffers from various diseases, including partial blindness and multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24766/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses by area within the north County Dublin area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25221/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has yet to receive notice of a rescheduled appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25500/18]
• 2018-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 318 of 6 February 2018, the net additional number of staff within mental health services on 1 January 2018 in comparison to 1 January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24011/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged between 0 and 18 years of age in County Wexford that are awaiting treatment from disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23834/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the average caseload of therapists working with children in County Wexford within disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23835/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE has engaged with a company (details supplied) with regard to making Translarna available here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23976/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to deal with the lack of suitable medium to long-term inpatient units for children and adults suffering from severe mental illness and mental disabilities. [23765/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to expand talk therapies in mental health services. [23529/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of areas in County Wexford without a general practitioner; the position regarding these vacancies; when it is planned that such posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23151/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO1 when compared with the community healthcare organisation's 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO2 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23153/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO3 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23154/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO4 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23155/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO5 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23156/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO6 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23157/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO7 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23158/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO8 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23159/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the underspend on mental health services within CHO9 when compared with the CHO’s 2017 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons detained here under the Mental Health Act 2001 in each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23166/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychological consultants in perinatal services in each hospital here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23187/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychiatric consultants in perinatal services in each hospital here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23188/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in each CHO area that were awaiting a child and adolescence mental health services, CAMHS, appointment for over one year in June 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23261/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons using mental health services that are malnourished or identified to be at risk of malnutrition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23266/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to mitigate against malnutrition in mental health patients; if his attention has been drawn to the impact that malnutrition has on the health and outcomes of these patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23267/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for the roll-out of a mandatory nutritional screening programme in the community setting; his views on the benefits of nutritional screening in the community setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23268/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients availing of mental health services in the community setting who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23269/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients availing of mental health services in the acute setting who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23270/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which malnutrition is identified and managed in patients of mental health institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23271/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a study (details supplied) that documents a strong correlation between mental health problems and malnutrition in free-living older persons; the way in which this is identified and managed in the community here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23272/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting access to the community ophthalmic physician; the numbers waiting more than three, six, nine, 12, 15, 18 and 21 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23274/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons County Wexford awaiting cataract surgery between referrals; the numbers waiting more than three, six, nine, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 and 27 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23275/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the need to allow advanced nurse practitioners to provide initial assessment for access to CAMHS will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23287/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the need to open day hospitals to provide an alternative to acute hospital admission for those seeking access to CAMHS will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23288/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of home help or home care packages when a person is below 65 years of age but suffers from various diseases including partial blindness and multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23403/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours granted and the number of home help hours that are actually provided by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23609/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on concerns expressed by an organisation (details supplied) that the preliminary team assessment model to be used under the HSE’s new standard operating procedure for the assessments of need is contrary to the spirit of the Disability Act 2005 which was developed as rights-based legislation. [23093/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on concerns expressed by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the HSE’s new standard operating procedure for the assessments of need. [23094/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on concerns expressed by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the HSE’s new standard operating procedure for the assessments of need that it conflicts with HIQA standards. [23095/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the recourse available to a business or individual against which complaints that are subsequently proved to be unfounded are made to the Food Safety Authority; if there is provision against malicious complaints especially in circumstances in which the making of a complaint can damage a business, even if the complaint is not proven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21994/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the criteria the HSE uses to warrant mental health supports as valid for patients using maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22006/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 299 of 8 May 2018, the whole-time equivalent perinatal psychiatric posts located in each hub here in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22121/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount the HSE has spent on treatment received by persons under 18 years of age in each country outside Ireland in each of the past four years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22553/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount the HSE has spent providing care here for children transferred here under the care of jurisdictions outside Ireland in each of the past four years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22554/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was not contacted by a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21863/18]
• 2018-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding drafting of legislation concerning the deprivation of liberty in nursing homes and other residential facilities [21872/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for occupational therapy for children with dyspraxia in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20915/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the appointment of an additional 15 clinical midwife specialists in mental health; the number recruited to date; and the location of the appointments. [20710/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of Translarna's reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20439/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of superannuation contributions paid by nurses of all disciplines in each of the years from 2015 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19681/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of public service pension reduction, PSPR, deductions paid by nurses of all disciplines in each of the years from 2015 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19682/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of pension payments received by nurses of all disciplines in each of the years from 2015 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19683/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of nights persons under 18 years of age spent in adult psychiatric wards here in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018, by month, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19708/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels of CAMHS teams by their respective area populations compared with the staffing levels recommended in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19799/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels of old age psychiatry teams by their respective area populations compared with the staffing levels recommended in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19800/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels of general adult psychiatry teams by their respective area populations compared with the staffing levels recommended in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19801/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels of mental health and intellectual disability teams by their respective area populations compared with the staffing levels recommended in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19802/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent consultants in perinatal psychiatry in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19803/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the location of each perinatal psychiatry service in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19804/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase home care services in County Wexford in circumstances in which families are struggling to provide vital care necessary for their family members' health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20156/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CAMHS waiting lists by age and gender in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20157/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children on primary care psychology waiting lists by age and gender in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20158/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the working group tasked with streamlining children's mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18544/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the guidelines regarding travel expenses for local authority members who are also members of the HSE regional health forums in view of their additional travel burden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18838/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the community healthcare organisation or CHOs that do not make individual placement support available to their mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18680/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of percutaneous coronary intervention or PCI cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18684/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason a person's (details supplied) knee replacement surgeries were cancelled with short notice on two separate occasions in April 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17444/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17446/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the Department of Education and Skills is not represented on the working group tasked with streamlining children's mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17620/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the deficiencies in child and adolescent mental health services at primary, community and acute levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17026/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on consultant psychiatrist numbers of 8 per 100,000 and the fact that Ireland ranks behind all other northern European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17126/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for an appointment with a psychiatry of old age community team; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [17127/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for an appointment with a general adult community service mental health team; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and waiting more than 52 weeks respectively. [17128/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the motorised transport grant will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14982/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 276 of 8 March 2018, the name, title, level and division of each person within the HSE's management structure of CHO5, not restricted to the heads of service to whom these persons would report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14985/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when he plans to publish the review of pricing system for long-term residential care facilities as per recommendations made within the review of the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15148/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the counties that do not take emergency primary care psychology appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15284/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE are examining ways to ensure that persons with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, MS, have timely access to life changing medicines here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15331/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in each community healthcare organisation, CHO, area who were awaiting a child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS appointment in June 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15336/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each community healthcare organisation, CHO, area who were awaiting a primary care psychology appointment in June 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15337/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of agency fees spent within mental health services from June 2017 to December 2017 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15338/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre monitoring system will be made available under reimbursement to children with type 1 diabetes who receive insulin from an insulin pump as opposed to multiple daily injections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15386/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the increased accuracy and benefits of the FreeStyle Libre system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15387/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time and part-time staff at AP level working in his Department's mental health unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15435/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to his Department's mental health unit in 2017; the funding spent by the unit in 2017; the 2018 budgetary allocation to the unit in terms of salary and non-slary allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15436/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the draft legislation, law or policy that each AP in his Department's mental health unit has worked on during 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15437/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of days worked on drafting the general scheme of his Department's new mental health legislation; the number of APs who have worked on this project; his views on the delayed publication of the Bill's draft scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15438/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of staff at AP level working in his Department by actual numbers and whole-time equivalents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15439/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15606/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a building (details supplied) for respite services will be included in the commissioning of respite houses in 2018 in view of the fact that a section 39 service provider in County Wexford owns the building which was commissioned with HSE funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16128/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals of persons in County Wexford to the department of psychiatry in Newcastle Hospital in each of the years 2015 to 2017; the number of referrals of persons who do not reside in County Wexford to the department in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16223/18]
• 2018-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review mental health guidelines and supports in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14683/18]
• 2018-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the timeline to address staffing shortages in mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14552/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the appeals process for a person denied a reimbursement by a HSE local office for the refund of the cost of a blood test wrongly charged to a medical card or general practitioner card holder by their general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14358/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children presenting to emergency departments for mental health issues in each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017; the number of these presentations that led to admissions in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13804/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by members of an organisation (details supplied); if he has received correspondence on same; if he has received meeting requests from members of the organisation on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13839/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the assessment to be undertaken by CORU on the professions seeking regulation including athletic rehabilitation therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13840/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of areas in County Wexford that do not have a general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13873/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 3 October 2017, if the attention of the HSE staff management has been drawn to the way in which it can request to draw down funds previously returned to the HSE unspent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13904/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 3 October 2017, the length of time a request has been made to reclaim funds previously returned unspent; the number of requests granted; the number of requests refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13905/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 3 October 2017, if when health areas return funds allocated for mental health services in a given year; their allocation for the ensuing financial year remains unchanged, increased or decreased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13906/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 3 October 2017, the reason funds were returned; if mental health services were directed to return funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13907/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number and type of community mental health teams in each CHO area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to correspondence (details supplied), if his Department has released the full €35 million of funding for developments to the HSE for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13991/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to correspondence (details supplied), the way in which the €35 million of funding for developments which was due to be released to the HSE has been spent; the measures this funding was spent on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13992/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to correspondence (details supplied), the number of sites without seven over seven mental health supports; the locations involved; the number of staff recruited to provide seven over seven mental health supports since 11 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13993/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the general scheme of a Bill reflecting the 165 changes recommended by the expert group review of the Mental Health Act 2001 will be made available; the Departmental resources dedicated to the progress of this Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13994/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the opening of pre and post lung transplant rooms at the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14055/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for increasing the number of cystic fibrosis beds at Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14056/18]
• 2018-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses waiting on panels for a CAMHS position. [13064/18]
• 2018-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of community CAMHS nursing positions advertised in 2017, and to date in 2018; the number of applications received for same; and the number of positions filled. [13065/18]
• 2018-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of community CAMHS nursing positions filled; and the number of community CAMHS nursing positions required to reach the level recommended in A Vision for Change by CHO in tabular form. [13066/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the value of the existing new extension to the north east of a health centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11962/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children between zero and 15 years of age who held a medical card at the end of each of the years 2011 to November 2017, by local health organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12027/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of occasions on which persons under 18 years of age received mental health treatment abroad in each of the past four years; the amount the HSE has spent on persons under 18 years of age to receive mental health treatment abroad in each of the past four years; the countries that facilitated treatment; the number that were treated under the cross border directive, treatment abroad scheme and other schemes in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12176/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a request by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for a hospital transfer will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12272/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12273/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in his Department who work in the mental health section; the grades at which each person is employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12344/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of proposed amendments to the fair deal scheme in view of concerns among the farming and business communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12385/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children between 12 and 18 years of age discharged from hospital with a principal diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia in each of the years 2005 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12402/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children between zero and 12 years of age discharged from hospital with a principal diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia in each of the years 2005 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12403/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons over 18 years of age discharged from hospital with a principal diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia each of the years 2005 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12404/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons here affected by an eating disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12405/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of girls and boys between 12 and 18 years of age who died under the care of the HSE from a principal diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia in each of the years 2005 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12426/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children between zero and 12 years of age who died under the care of the HSE from a principal diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia for each of the years 2005 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12427/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons over 18 years of age who died under the care of the HSE from a principal diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia in each of the years 2005 to 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12428/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the name, title, level and division of each person who works within the HSE’s management structure of CHO5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10907/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the HSE’s mental health division operational plan for 2018. [10960/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric beds in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10961/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals of persons in County Wexford to the department of psychiatry in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10962/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals of persons in County Waterford to the department of psychiatry in University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2015 to 2017. [10963/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons seen in the department of psychiatry in University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10964/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the name of the CHO5 lead for service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10965/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount the sale of St. Senan’s Hospital, Enniscorthy, County Wexford raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10966/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the occupancy rates at An Tearmann, St. John’s Hospital, Enniscorthy, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10967/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the occupancy rates at Tús Nua, St. John's Hospital, Enniscorthy, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10968/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; the number as per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10969/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; the number as per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10970/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; the number per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10971/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of social workers in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; the number per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10972/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; the number per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10973/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists in the Carlow and Kilkenny LHO; the number as per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10974/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists in the Carlow and Kilkenny LHO; the number as per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10975/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists in the Carlow and Kilkenny LHO; the number as per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10976/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of social workers in the Carlow and Kilkenny LHO; the number as per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10977/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists in the Carlow and Kilkenny LHO; the number as per A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10978/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting time to see a psychologist in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10979/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting time to see a speech and language therapist in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10980/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting time to see an occupational therapist in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10981/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting time to see a social worker in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10982/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting time to see a physiotherapist in the Waterford and Wexford LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10983/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the level of mental health staffing recommended for each LHO as per A Vision for Change; the percentage of mental health staffing in place within each LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10989/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an ENT consultation at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10992/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an ENT consultation more than three, six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 months respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10993/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a proposed development of an extension to Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11208/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding which has been set aside in each of the past five years to address the issue of loneliness and social isolation; if his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department have funded research on the topic of loneliness and social isolation; if his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department have projects planned which would address the issues of loneliness or social isolation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11250/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether loneliness and social isolation are some of the greatest public health risks; the steps he plans to take to combat this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11251/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding which has been set aside in each of the past five years to address the issue of loneliness and social isolation in particular amongst those with disabilities; if his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department have funded research on the topic of loneliness and social isolation; if his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department have projects planned which would address the issues of loneliness or social isolation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11255/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in CHO5 awaiting autism spectrum disorder diagnostic assessment for more than three, six, nine, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting autism spectrum disorder diagnostic assessment for more than three, six, nine, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of occasions on which persons under 18 years of age received treatment in the United Kingdom in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11402/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the new children's hospital is due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11474/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount the HSE has spent on treatment received by persons under 18 years of age in the United Kingdom in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11475/18]
• 2018-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a primary care psychology appointment in County Wexford for 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10442/18]
• 2018-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to provide primary care psychology appointments to children in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10443/18]
• 2018-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the advice available to general practitioners who have detected early signs of suffering from eating disorders in persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10444/18]
• 2018-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of a national centre for eating disorders within a children’s hospital here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10445/18]
• 2018-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children from County Wexford awaiting a psychologist’s autism assessment for more than three, six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10526/18]
• 2018-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a psychologist for autism assessments in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10527/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if members of An Garda Síochána receive specific training for dealing with persons suspected to be suffering with mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9359/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if mental health response units are available for members of An Garda Síochána to contact in cases of a mental health emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9360/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has a dedicated mental health unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9362/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision and replacement of ceiling track hoists; if the HSE plans to review the process of provision and replacement of these hoists through Wexford County Council’s disabled person’s grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9262/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if information is available for social workers who attend Garda stations to assist vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9361/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if each capital application to the HSE from projects in County Wexford will be provided; the type and extent of each application; the status of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9410/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the process in which a person in need of a ceiling track hoist must gain approval separately from the HSE for a hoist and the county council for the ceiling track for the hoist is unfair and inefficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9417/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of staff who work in the mental health sector; the grade of each staff member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9421/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the type and the general policy area of each mental health Bill prepared by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9424/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children who, while in the care of the HSE, obtained treatment in the United Kingdom in each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9425/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 13 January 2018, the number of the 1,096 nurses and midwives that requested CCPS verification from the NMBI in 2017 who are mental health staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9426/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a primary care psychology appointment in County Wexford for more than three months, six months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months and more than 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9726/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if children in County Wexford can avail of urgent primary care psychology appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9727/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if additional home help hours for a person (details supplied) will be provided. [9866/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of occasions on which persons under 18 years of age with eating disorders received treatment in the United Kingdom in each of the past four years; the legal basis for these treatments; the implications of Brexit for such treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9930/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of HSE provided children's inpatient beds specifically for eating disorders; his plans to increase the number and percentage of inpatient beds for children suffering from eating disorders in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10104/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of public emergency department beds for adults with eating disorders here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the recently established working group tasked with streamlining children’s mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8826/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the proceeds from the sale of St. Senan's Hospital, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, will be invested in the provision of mental health services in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9128/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a community-based primary care psychology appointment; the number who suffer from an eating disorder; the number awaiting an appointment more than three, six, 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9131/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to introduce flexibility and support in the social welfare system for persons with mental health difficulties. [8302/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for home help by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8102/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the eye medication Macushield has been withdrawn from medical card holders; if a substitute medication will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8247/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of designated specialist beds for the treatment of eating disorders in the public mental health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8605/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of meetings of the working group involving the HSE, Department of Health and Tusla that have been held; the timeframe of the working group’s key actions in line with its proposed terms of reference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8614/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be reassessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6773/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the value of drugs under the control of the HSE but the whereabouts of which are unknown, missing or unaccounted for at the end of each of the years 2013 to 2017, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6841/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children with medical cards on anti-depressant medication by local health area at the end of each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6842/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who were prescribed anti-depressant medication by local health area in each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6843/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health nurses working in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7184/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of mental health nurses eligible for retirement. [7185/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of mental health nurses eligible for retirement within the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7186/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health nurses recruited in each of the years 2013 to 2017, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7187/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of staff required by the HSE to reach the staffing levels as set out in A Vision for Change based on the most recent census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7188/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses and midwives who sought certificates of current professional status in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7189/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the level of mental health supports in place for persons with eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6587/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when he expects the practice of admitting children and young persons to adult mental health units to cease. [6400/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the mental health supports in place for persons with eating disorders. [6399/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the procedures for when a person is discharged from a psychiatric unit in a hospital against the person's will and that of his or her family; and his views on whether it is appropriate to indicate a charge of €3,000 for the person to remain in hospital over the weekend. [6644/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the cost effectiveness of only making the FreeStyle Libre device available to people under 21 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6645/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the counties without 24-7 mental health supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5349/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the expenditure incurred in agency fees in 2017 by the HSE in the provision of mental health services. [5350/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional mental health staff recruited in 2017; and the nature of the positions filled. [5351/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, teams that offer an out-of-hours service by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5353/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a child and adolescent mental health service appointment in each local health office, LHO; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively. [5354/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the recently published external review of a case (details supplied) at Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5512/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason concerns expressed by a person employed by the HSE regarding clinician Y were not referred to in the internal HSE review of cancer screening at Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5513/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to ensure that the delays arising from complaints regarding professional standards at hospitals are kept to a minimum in view of external review of bowel cancer screening at Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5514/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of recommendations outlined in the recently published external review of a case (details supplied) at Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5515/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE did not maintain open disclosure as promised to families affected by probable missed cancers at Wexford General Hospital during the completion of the external review of a case (details supplied); the reason the HSE did not inform the families affected of the concerns expressed by a person concerning clinician Y; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5516/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the National Office for Suicide Prevention’s decision to cut funding to a mental health charity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5583/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the annual funding provided to section 39 organisations each year since 2011; and the allocation to same for 2018. [5641/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he was consulted on the introduction of a digital age of consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5721/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which young persons will be considered in the development and implementation of legislation, policy and services for youth as per recommendation one of the national youth mental health taskforce report 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5724/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the transfer of medium and low support mental health residences here to local authorities to manage the rollout of the tenancy sustainment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5725/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 383, 384, 385, 410, 411 and 412 of 30 January 2018, the person or body that made the decision to provide a trivalent rather than quadrivalent vaccine as part of the HSE’s winter initiative plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6038/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 383, 384, 385, 410, 411 and 412 of 30 January 2018, if the World Health Organization has recommended trivalent and not quadrivalent vaccines to be used here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6039/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department and-or the HSE have in the past seven years entered into contracts with charitable organisations whereby these contracts included a clause regulating and-or restricting the communication of these charities with the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6041/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department and-or the HSE have in the past seven years entered into contracts with section 38 and or section 39 organisations whereby these contracts included a clause regulating and-or restricting the communication of these organisations with the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6042/18]
• 2018-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of the decision not to reimburse and provide access to Translarna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5058/18]
• 2018-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a person's (details supplied) need for an ear, nose and throat, ENT, consultation will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5102/18]
• 2018-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided to the HSE to provide assistance towards a home care package (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5137/18]
• 2018-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if increased home care in the morning and a hoist can be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4714/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which his Department liaises with the Department of Health to ensure that teachers are equipped to identify schoolchildren who may require access to mental health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4514/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the rationale for the loco parentis rule whereby agency nurses working HSE home care day hours cannot permit parents to leave the home unless another adult is present; if the rule will be reviewed in view of its restrictive nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4000/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if representatives from the various children's respite organisations (details supplied) have been or will be consulted as part of the upcoming primary care steering group meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4001/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if individual general practitioners or general practitioner representative bodies have been or will be consulted as part of the review of the child and adolescent mental health services standard operating procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4002/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a house (details supplied) in County Wexford which is adapted for disability living and lies vacant most of the week; if the HSE plans to use respite funding to open the house for respite services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4065/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to fund a respite house (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4066/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for expanding respite services in County Wexford in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4067/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the longest length of time a child has spent in an adult psychiatric ward; the age of the child in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4097/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps will he will take to ensure that the winter 'flu vaccine serves as the optimal vaccination protection in view of the recent 'flu epidemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4098/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department will create a tendering process for four-strain influenza protection; if a cost-benefit analysis of this need has been conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4099/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department will revise the terms affecting tendering for production of the 'flu vaccination to counter four strains of flu instead of three strains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4100/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4123/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 810 of 13 July 2017, if the HSE achieved implementation of seven over seven mental health supports across all community healthcare organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 810 of 13 July 2017, if an updated briefing plan is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4205/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of multidisciplinary community mental health teams working at weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4206/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of multidisciplinary community mental health teams in place; the number that are fully populated; the number and type of teams per community healthcare organisation, CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4207/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of multidisciplinary community mental health teams in the areas of general adult, child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, intellectual disability, old age and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4208/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a tender has been completed for the next winter 'flu vaccination; the cost of this tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4209/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a cost assessment has been conducted on the amount a quadrivalent vaccine would cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4210/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the additional estimated cost to provide a quadrivalent vaccine for winter 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4211/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE has examined possible links between eating disorders and self-harm and young persons' use of social media apps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4507/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to implement the recommendations set out in the national youth mental health task force report for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4509/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which his Department plans to create an independent advocacy and information service aimed at young persons' mental health as outlined in the national youth mental health task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4510/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which his Department plans to commence training programmes to help recognise signs of mental issues as outlined in the national youth mental health task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4511/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to encourage young persons to limit screen time spent on smartphones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4512/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the HSE deals with young persons accessing mental health care in a sensitive, transparent and helpful manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4515/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE has noted possible links between the need for speech therapy and increased usage of smartphones among children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4517/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the HSE's use of dialectical behaviour therapy to address instances of self-harm and suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4521/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has consulted with the Department of Health to use mental health research to help deliver the preparing for life family intervention programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4519/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department’s mental health services working group involving the HSE, the Department of Health and Tusla will examine the growing influence of social media and smartphones on young persons' mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4520/18]
• 2018-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a person's (details supplied) need for more frequent psychiatric appointments will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3708/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has engaged with the Department of Health regarding a possible transfer of lands from the old health centre at Grogan’s Road, Wexford, County Wexford, which will soon be demolished, to a school (details supplied) which is located to the south east of the site, landlocked and in need of extra space to expand to meet growing demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2841/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to the Taoiseach's reply to Leader’s Questions on 16 January 2018, if the two thirds of persons who attend an emergency department and exit within nine hours include walkouts from emergency departments. [3250/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of admissions of children to adult psychiatric units here; the number of days children spent in adult psychiatric units in each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2830/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of child admissions to adult psychiatric units with each readmission to count as a separate admission in each CHO for each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2831/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of child readmissions to adult psychiatric units and the number of readmissions for each child in each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2832/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if mental health services will be administered at the new Wexford town primary care centre; if so, the type of mental health services that will be administered there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2834/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount the existing new extension to the north east of the old health centre at Grogan’s Road, Wexford, County Wexford cost to construct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2835/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the existing new extension to the north east of the old health centre at Grogan’s Road, Wexford, County Wexford was completed; when it was officially opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2836/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the value of the existing new extension to the north east of the old health centre at Grogan’s Road, Wexford, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2837/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to offer offices within the existing new extension to the north east of the old health centre at Grogan’s Road, Wexford, County Wexford to health care providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2838/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has sought expressions of interest regarding the existing new extension to the north east of the old health centre at Grogan’s Road, Wexford, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2839/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department will agree to transfer part of the lands to the south east of the old health centre at Grogan’s Road, Wexford, County Wexford, which will soon be demolished, to a school (details supplied) in view of the fact that the school is landlocked and in need of extra space to expand to meet growing demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2840/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the numbers waiting from zero to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [2860/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a person whose fair deal contribution plus their prescription charges exceed their weekly pension sum received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2884/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the problem of nursing homes seeking mandatory contributions from persons who are in the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2885/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the fair deal scheme to home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2886/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of nights persons have slept on the floor of or in a chair at hospitals in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2895/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to build purpose-built assisted or independent living villages for persons with mental illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2896/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of involuntary admissions of persons to hospitals in which members of An Garda Síochána have been involved in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2995/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to introduce flexibility and support in the social welfare system for persons with mental health difficulties. [2015/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a roadmap for out-of-hours access to mental health services will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2356/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide teachers and Special Needs Assistants, SNAs, with mental health training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54653/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting admission to County Wexford nursing homes; the average waiting times for persons awaiting admission to nursing homes in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54654/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 375 of 21 November 2017, his plans for a national forensic mental health intensive care rehabilitation unit, ICRU, to be constructed in the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55279/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide an inpatient mental health unit for children in the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55280/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of capital funding that has been allocated for the national forensic mental health hospital in each of the years 2015 to 2018; the total amount allocated to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55281/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the arrangement of a HSE psychology appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1937/18]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS referrals seen by mental health services in 2017. [54020/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of admissions to CAMHS acute inpatient units in 2017. [54021/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of adult referrals seen by mental health services in 2017. [54022/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of old-age psychiatry referrals seen by mental health services in 2017. [54023/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of external placements provided by mental health services in 2017. [54024/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of adults seen by counselling services in primary care services in 2017. [54025/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of adults seen by the National Counselling Service in 2017. [54026/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals seen by community forensic teams in 2017. [54027/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patient mental health reviews by prison in-reach services in 2017. [54028/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2015 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54029/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of posts from the 2016 allocation of €35 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54030/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of posts from the 2017 allocation of €15 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54031/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a child and adolescent mental health service appointment in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months and more than 12 months respectively, in tabular form. [54032/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the €15 million in new funding for mental health in 2017; the additional or new services being provided in 2017; the funding provided to each; the funding provided by CHO; and the additional posts being provided in each, in tabular form. [54033/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new whole-time equivalent positions the €15 million in new funding for mental health in 2017 will provide; and the number of positions in each, by category (details supplied), in tabular form. [54034/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional posts recruited and appointed in 2017 for the development of the DeafHear national service. [54035/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the completion of the model of care for ADHD. [54036/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the completion of the model of care for dual diagnosis. [54037/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the embedding of the existing ten Jigsaw sites to full capacity and the development of new sites in counties Cork, Dublin and Limerick. [54038/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the cross-divisional governance arrangements in place for the development of counselling services for those under 18 years of age in primary care. [54039/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the capacity expansion that has taken place in high observation units in Galway, Limerick and Drogheda in 2017. [54040/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the provision of high observation units in counties Donegal and Kerry. [54041/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a model of care for a specialist rehab unit has been agreed; if a cohort of population for a specialist rehab unit has been identified; and if so, the details of both. [54042/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new Central Mental Hospital beds for those admitted under section 21(2) of the Mental Health Act 2001 that have opened in 2017. [54043/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new staff appointed in 2017 to support the National Forensic Service. [54044/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the recruitment and establishment of a CAMHS community based forensic mental health team. [54045/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the provision of mental health services for persons experiencing homelessness has been expanded in 2017. [54046/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an agreed ARI contract with each CHO on delivery of programme of education and capacity building to support development of recovery oriented services is now in place. [54047/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the care pathway for MHID patients within the central mental hospital. [54048/17]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the initiatives being taken to address the shortage of clinical space from which community based mental health services can be delivered and to refurbish existing approved centres. [54049/17]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the mental health training provided for first responders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52712/17]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to bring forward amendments to the Health Act 2004 to delegate budget authority further down the structure of mental health services in view of the recent Roscommon service review report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52714/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the Roscommon service review’s 27 recommendations that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52080/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene to provide more home help hours for a person (details supplied). [52082/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to alter the fair deal scheme’s indefinite valuation of a farmer’s land in assessing the deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52085/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide 24/7 mental health services in hospitals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51455/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the working group involving the HSE, the Department of Health and Tusla co-ordinating a focus for the State's provision of mental health services for young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50146/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the needs of persons with PKU, in view of the HSE’s recent refusal of Kuvan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50259/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons in each CHO awaiting CAMHS mental health treatment for more than three months, by month, to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50260/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to the construction of the new Central Mental Hospital in this year’s mental health budget; the sum allocated to the said hospital to date in 2017; the estimated cost of the new Central Mental Hospital's construction; the estimated date of completion of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50426/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for the development of primary care centres in County Wexford towns, including Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50427/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the review of cardiac care services here, specifically at University Hospital Waterford will be conducted; when the terms of reference for this review will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50430/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his review of potential trauma care centre closures is reviewing operations at Wexford General Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny and South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50433/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will revisit the eligibility rules for medical cards for persons over 70 years of age who suffer from chronic illness and are over the income limit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50662/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount and percentage of the mental health budget spent on staffing and non-staffing expenditure, respectively, in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48868/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on mental health patients who have to receive treatment at locations outside of their community health care organisation some distance from their primary residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48869/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve dementia services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49159/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the HSE has addressed local clinical governance issues within Roscommon’s mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49160/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the HSE plans to develop a patient-based information technology system on a national basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49161/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the national forensic mental health capital project’s second phase will decide on the location of new regional intensive care rehabilitation units in the HSE west and HSE south areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49162/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 556 of 13 July 2017, the number of new whole-time equivalent positions the €15 million in funding for mental health in 2017 will provide; the number of positions in medical, nursing, health and social care management and administration, general support staff and patient and client care categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49163/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of the €15 million in new funding for mental health in 2017 that has been expended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49164/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the recent attendance of the Minister for State at the annual conference of a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48233/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in whole time equivalent terms in the CAMHS service, for each CHO, in tabular form. [47808/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the concerns of a person (details supplied) who categorically denies that the HSE provided episodes of occupational therapy care to them on dates provided by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47943/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the national forensic mental health service hospital at Portrane, County Dublin; when the construction of the hospital is due for completion; when phase two of the construction will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47448/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the gold star disability project nationwide; his views on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47449/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, received from the mental health budget in each of the years 2011 to 2016, and to date in 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47450/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 444 of 3 October 2017 if a phased opening of closed beds at the inpatient unit at Linn Dara, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 took place in the week beginning 30 October 2017; the timeframe for opening all beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47480/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health to outline the way in which he will address the failures in reporting and managing incidents of sexualised behaviour within Roscommon mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47481/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health to outline his views on the cultural issues highlighted in the recent report into County Roscommon’s mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47482/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health to outline the measures in place to ensure that staff members within the HSE’s mental health services make decisions based on a clinical focus rather than cost containment in view of the report into Roscommon mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47483/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a strategic plan or nursing strategy will be developed for mental health nursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47484/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will delegate budget authority further down the structure of mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47485/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures in place for the regulation and oversight of community residences within the HSE’s mental health services; if he has satisfied himself that there is sufficient oversight of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47500/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to introduce regulations for all mental health services in view of the Roscommon mental health services report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47501/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health to outline his views on the finding of the report into Roscommon mental health services, which found that the service’s funding returned €17.6 million unspent over three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47502/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the first report on the progress of the implementation of the report into the Roscommon mental health services will be sent to the report’s commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47503/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which he plans to promote positive mental health and suicide prevention at third level educational institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46707/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will bring forward legislation to make it mandatory to provide a defibrillator in each public building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45916/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce legislation making it mandatory to make a defibrillator available in each public building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46712/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to examine the pay inequality that arises when public sector employees receive pay increases while employees of section 39 organisations such as an organisation (details supplied) remain on the same pay scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46714/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of the provision of a defibrillator in each public building owned by his department and agency under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45974/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which he and his officials are ensuring that the recommendation contained in the Mental Health Commission report, A Human Cost, relating to how banking staff or those in financial institutions can best assist persons with mental illness is implemented; if he or his officials have been in contact directly with the Department of Finance or with the banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46138/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to promote positive mental health and suicide prevention at third-level educational institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46708/17]
• 2017-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which implementation of the national guidelines on promoting positive mental health and suicide prevention in post-primary schools will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45525/17]
• 2017-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when home help hours for a person (details supplied) will be allocated, in view of their medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45449/17]
• 2017-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of general practitioners charging medical card holders excessive sums of money for blood tests and ear syringing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45450/17]
• 2017-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to examine the pay inequality that arises when public sector employees receive pay increases while employees section 39 organisations, such as an organisation (details supplied), remain on the same pay scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45555/17]
• 2017-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to examine the pay and working conditions of HSE employed psychiatric nurses and consultant child psychiatrists to entice new staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45558/17]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of Health Service Executive mental health division funding for 2017 expected to be used to cover agency staff and external placements. [44579/17]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of Health Service Executive mental health division programme for Government funding that has been delayed in 2017 in order to meet the need to maintain existing levels of service. [44580/17]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if there is still a difficulty in recruitment of mental health professionals to the HSE; the status of that difficulty; and the way in which the HSE plans to address same. [44581/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has established a working group involving the HSE, the Department of Health and Tusla to co-ordinate a focus for the State's provision of mental health services for young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43657/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the accident and emergency department of Wexford General Hospital does not have a psychiatric nurse employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43504/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to allocate a psychiatric nursing post to the accident and emergency department of Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43505/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the accident and emergency departments of hospitals that do not have a psychiatric nurse employed; the reason these departments do not have psychiatric nurse employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43506/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patient on patient attacks recorded within HSE facilities in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43507/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health staff attacked by patients at HSE facilities in each of the years 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43508/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health nurses employed at the end of each of the years 2010 to 2016, and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43509/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the projected expenditure on mental health in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43720/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of the additional €15 million for mental health in 2017 which will be spent in 2017; the specific initiatives it has funded; the number of additional positions it has provided in the mental health division; the use to which unspent funds will be diverted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43721/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the additional €15 million for mental health projects in 2017 will have a full year value of €35 million in 2018. [43722/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health with regard to the additional €35 million announced for mental health in budget 2018 the amount of this that is related to the full year value of the €15 million increase announced in 2017. [43723/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the mental health budget of €885 million in 2018 announced in his Department’s budget press release reflects an increase of €35 million on 2017 in view of the fact that the HSE’s 2017 mental health operational plan projected a budget of €853.7 million in 2018 [43724/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [42631/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting occupational therapy services in County Wexford; the number of those waiting who are under 18 years of age; and the average waiting time for those awaiting these services. [42632/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE did not approve the drug Translarna, which would benefit seven children here. [42634/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with the pharmaceutical company that wishes to provide Translarna to those suffering from muscular dystrophy. [42635/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive urgent prioritisation for scoliosis treatment here. [42636/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which his Department and the HSE have assisted a person (details supplied). [42637/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which his Department and the HSE plan to assist a person (details supplied). [42638/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting primary care psychology services; the number of those children waiting longer than 12 months, 24 months and more than 36 months respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42807/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the inability of primary care psychology services in County Wexford to offer urgent appointments; and when this matter will be addressed. [42808/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if medical card applicants can receive medical cover from the date on which their application was received rather than the date of issue; if not, if he will adopt this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43009/17]
• 2017-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with intellectual disabilities under 65 years of age that live in nursing homes in County Wexford. [41395/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding for mental health services and facilities that has been returned unspent from each community healthcare organisation in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41394/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres that provide mental health services; the number of centres in each community healthcare organisation, CHO; the number of staff providing services at each centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41396/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health nurses graduating in 2016 and 2017 respectively; the number of these graduates offered permanent contracts, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41397/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to prioritise employment opportunities for recent mental health nursing graduates here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41398/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the percentage CAMHS received in funding from the mental health budget for each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41399/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children qualified for children’s physiotherapy services in County Wexford; the number of children on a waiting list to receive the services; the estimated waiting time for each child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41400/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for their first assessment for possible qualification for treatment with the children’s physiotherapy services in County Wexford that are designated into different priority levels or categories; the number of children in each category; the criteria defining each category; the respective average waiting list in each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41401/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists employed by the HSE and or children’s physiotherapy services in County Wexford; if there are vacancies for physiotherapists treating children in County Wexford; if so, the number of such vacancies; the length of time that each vacancy has existed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41402/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons treated on average by each physiotherapist working for children’s physiotherapy services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41403/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the inpatient unit at Linn Dara, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10, which was partially closed in May 2017, has been fully reopened. [41914/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the staffing shortage at the Linn Dara, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10, unit inpatient facilities has been addressed. [41915/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will bring forward legislation making it mandatory to make a defibrillator available in each public building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41928/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if funding for a further podiatrist in County Wexford will be included in budget 2018. [41929/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the increase in the number of persons from County Wexford with diabetes requiring a lower limb amputation which is preventable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41930/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the Mental Health Commission’s call for it to be given powers to regulate community-based care services. [41052/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for psychology appointments in primary care; and the number waiting more than a year. [40960/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a child and adolescent mental health service appointment in County Wexford; the number waiting from zero to three months, from three to six months, from six to nine months, from nine to 12 months and for more than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36929/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS received for 2014, 2015 and 2016 in each community health organisation, CHO; the number of such referrals accepted; whether those referrals not accepted were referred to other services; if so, the details of same in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37050/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding nurses who, due to ill health, seek to move from their current place of work to a location closer to their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37160/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the HSE's assessment of phase III data relevant to access to Translarna for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37162/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason for denying HSE funding for the drug Translarna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37163/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the procedure for approval of new drugs for reimbursement by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38277/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the expenditure incurred by the State in the provision of anti-depressant medication in each of the years 2011 to 2016 by scheme (details supplied); and the expenditure incurred on generics, branded generics, proprietaries with equivalent generics and proprietaries without equivalent generics, in tabular form. [38393/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children with medical cards in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders under 18 years of age who are prescribed with anti-depressants in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has adopted a standard financial statement for use by all lenders and MABS to assess a borrower’s financial position in line with recommendations from the Mental Health Commission and the mortgage arrears and personal debt expert group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36270/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has engaged directly with the Courts Service on the appropriateness of its investments in the tobacco industry; if he has discussed this matter with the Minister for Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35042/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to ensure that the home care package is underpinned by statute; the consultation he has had in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35035/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if any of the approximately 780 HSE-funded section 39 charitable organisations that are regulated by the Charities Regulatory Authority held investments in the tobacco industry through the common investment fund up to the end of 2016; if so, his views on this; his further views on the appropriateness of investment in the tobacco industry by organisations under the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35036/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged directly with the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the investments held in the tobacco industry by the Courts Service; his views on this; his further views on the appropriateness of investment in the tobacco industry by organisations under the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35037/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department has produced a debt and mental health evidence form as recommended by the Mental Health Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35467/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish the review of A Vision for Change, completed on 17 February 2017; the date on which it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35640/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reasons for the marked disparity between community health care organisations, CHOs, in the numbers waiting for a first appointment with child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, (details supplied); and the details for each CHO and the numbers assessed for referral for a first appointment in March 2017. [36018/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the project for the provision of an early pregnancy assessment unit, a foetal assessment unit and a urodynamics laboratory in Wexford General Hospital will be completed by the end of 2017 [36284/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health community residences that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of mental health community residences that now do so. [36531/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health approved centres that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of mental health approved centres that now do so [36532/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of a national mental health promotion plan [36533/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if additional resources, training or supports have been provided to public bodies, including local authorities, arising from the high profile cyber security breaches against such organisations in 2017; his views on the level of preparedness that exists with the public sector, including the health and justice areas, to deal with such attacks; if he is satisfied that the legislation is strong enough in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35031/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the specific funding her Department or Tusla provides for mental health supports for children and young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35930/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities operate differing approaches to ensuring that boilers are serviced and maintained correctly; his views on the apparent absence of compliance in this area from some local authorities; if he has discussed this with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment; his further views on this and the impact the serious health and safety risks associated with this; his plans for legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35038/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has produced a debt and mental health evidence form as recommended by the Mental Health Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the 300 hours of mental health classes to be provided to students in schools will commence as announced by the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people on 3 December 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34389/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which mental health is incorporated into education and learning among primary school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34392/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the types of education schemes that are available to young persons with learning disabilities and mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34408/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the additional 114 assistant psychology posts to deliver rapid access low intensity psychological interventions for young persons that are now in place. [33808/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the 20 staff grade psychology posts for services for children in geographical areas in which there are inadequate numbers of posts in place that have now been filled. [33809/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy programme for young persons has now been provided. [33810/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2015 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33811/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2016 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number which have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33812/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2017 €15 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number which have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33813/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a child and adolescent mental health service appointment in each LHO; and the number waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months and more than 12 months. [33814/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his estimate of the additional resources required to provide the funding necessary for the staffing requirements under A Vision for Change, taking into account demographic changes. [33815/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the €15 million in new funding for mental health in 2017; the additional or new services being provided in 2017; the funding provided to each; if he will provide a breakdown of the funding by CHO; and the additional posts being provided in each. [33816/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new whole-time-equivalent positions the €15 million in new funding for mental health services in 2017 will provide; and the number of positions in various categories (details supplied). [33817/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the evaluations of all major activities conducted under the aegis of Connecting for Life; and if the findings have been disseminated and lessons learned or shared with programme practitioners and partners on activities that may reduce suicidal behaviours. [33818/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the National Office for Suicide Prevention's development of an outcomes framework to align with Connecting for Life. [33819/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the report from the national group on specialist perinatal mental health service design; the findings and recommendations of the report; and the timeframe for the implementation of the recommendations. [33820/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the draft model of care for early intervention in psychosis has been approved; if so, the details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33821/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the standard operating procedure on cognitive behavioural therapy has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33822/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the standard operating procedure on individual placement support is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33823/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional posts recruited and appointed to date in 2017 for the development of the DeafHear national service, in view of commitments made in the 2017 HSE Mental Health Division Operational Plan. [33824/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the completion of the model of care for ADHD. [33825/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the completion of the model of care for dual diagnosis. [33826/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the embedding of the existing ten Jigsaw sites to full capacity and the development of new sites in counties Cork, Dublin and Limerick. [33827/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the cross-divisional governance arrangements in place for the development of counselling services for persons under 18 years of age in primary care. [33828/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the capacity expansion that has taken place in high-observation units in Galway, Limerick and Drogheda to date in 2017. [33829/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made on the provision of high-observation units in counties Donegal and Kerry. [33830/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a model of care for specialist rehabilitation units has been agreed with regard to the development of high-dependency rehabilitation services for service users with severe illness and complex needs; if a cohort of population for specialist rehabilitation units has been identified; and if he will provide details of both. [33831/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new Central Mental Hospital beds for those admitted under section 21(2) of the Mental Health Act 2001 that have opened to date in 2017. [33832/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new staff appointed to date in 2017 to support the NFS. [33833/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the recruitment and establishment of a CAMHS community-based forensic mental health team. [33834/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way the provision of mental health services for persons experiencing homelessness has been expanded in 2017. [33835/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an agreed Advancing Recovery in Ireland, ARI, contract with each CHO on delivery of programme of education and capacity building to support development of recovery-oriented services is now in place. [33836/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if all financial assessments are now completed in accordance with legislative timeframes regarding the residential support services maintenance and accommodation contributions and long-stay contributions in each CHO. [33837/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the review of nationally-funded mental health agencies; when it was completed; the recommendations and findings; the further action which now arises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33838/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the survey of mental health capital stock to scope future infrastructural needs of services; the key findings from the survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33839/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the care pathway for mental health intellectual disability, MHID, patients within the Central Mental Hospital. [33840/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the initiatives being taken to address the significant shortage of clinical space from which community-based mental health services can be delivered and to refurbish existing approved centres. [33841/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons presenting for eating-related disorders, by county, by type of disorder, both male and female; in tabular form, the interventions in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34338/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for children who are recipients of domiciliary care allowance to be approved for full medical cards without assessments as promised in July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34339/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the expenditure on mental health to date in 2017; and the equivalent figures on a like for like basis in terms of services provided in each of the years from 2010 to 2016, taking into consideration reclassifications of expenditure between 2010 and 2016. [34340/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on services for CAMHS by county, for more than 12 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34341/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the original requirement set out for each position (details supplied); the number of these positions filled; and the number yet to be filled, taking account of demographic change in tabular form. [34342/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2017 for the development of early intervention and prevention counselling services by mental health and primary care, specifically for young persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34343/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the counties in which he plans to extend Jigsaw services. [34344/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2017 for specific services to enhance responses to those persons who are homeless and mentally ill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34345/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2017 for improved provision of psychotherapeutic interventions for adults and children with mental illness. [34346/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding to date in 2017 to address the service gap for low secure acute care and rehabilitation services for mental health service users with complex needs. [34347/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2017 for continued investment in the CAMHS eating disorder service. [34348/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2017 for the opening of new acute and high observation units. [34349/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the expenditure incurred in agency fees to date in 2017 by the HSE in the provision of mental health services. [34350/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of approved centres that have yet to comply with the mental health commission, in tabular form. [34351/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if anti-ligature measures have been introduced in all settings; and if not, the details of settings where they have yet to be introduced in tabular form [34352/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS received to date in 2017 in each CHO; the number of such referrals accepted; if those referrals not accepted were referred to other services; and if so, the details of same in each CHO. [34353/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford on a waiting list for occupational therapy; the number of children in County Wexford awaiting occupational therapy services for up to 12 months, 24 months and 36 months respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34354/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of each of the recommendations Nos. 15.1.1 to 15.1.9, inclusive, of a vision for change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34355/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of counties which have a seven-day support team for mental health; the details of same in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34356/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of counties which have a home care team for supporting persons with mental health; the detail of same in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34357/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of hospitals which have a psychiatric nurse employed in emergency departments; the detail of same in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34358/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the agencies funded by the NOSP, National Office for Suicide Prevention, in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34359/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed construction of ambulance stations for Gorey and Enniscorthy; the date on which they will proceed to the next stage; the timeframe for tendering process to commence and be completed; the timeframe for construction to commence; the funding he will allocate to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34360/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the value of drugs under the control of the HSE the location of which are unknown, missing or unaccounted for at the end of each of the years 2013 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34361/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if dietetic services will be made available in all new primary care centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34362/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his Department's estimate of the additional resources required to provide the funding necessary for the staffing requirements under A Vision for Change, taking into account the 2016 census returns, broken down by each CHO area. [34363/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age who have been admitted to acute hospitals on mental health grounds; the number of individual children these admissions relate to; and the number of subsequent readmissions in 2015 and 2016 and to date in 2017. [34364/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been completed or studies carried out on the number of admissions and renewal orders revoked before a mental health tribunal is held. [34365/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the 17 mental health areas within the nine community health care organisations that provide a full weekend support. [34366/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of admissions under the Mental Health Acts that had their status regraded from voluntary to involuntary; and the number of admissions that had their status regraded from involuntary to voluntary for each of the years 2012 to 2016 to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34367/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the numbers of persons admitted involuntarily for each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017, that did not have a tribunal review of their detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34368/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of admission orders revoked under the Mental Health Acts before a mental health tribunal was held for each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34369/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the 34 posts in the National Forensic Mental Health Service which are required to meet more secure therapeutic environments for those persons who meet the criteria for section 21(2) of the Mental Health Act 2001 that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34370/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a first appointment with a psychologist, following referral for one, two, three, three plus to six, six plus to nine, nine plus to 12 and 12 plus months, by Health Service Executive administrative area, in tabular form. [34371/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a first appointment with a psychiatrist following referral for one, two, three, three plus to six, six plus to nine, nine plus to 12 and 12 plus months by health service executive administrative areas, in tabular form. [34372/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the budgeted and actual spending by mental health administrative area from 2012 to 2016, inclusive and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [34373/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who were prescribed anti-depressant medication by local health area in each of the years 2011 to 2016, in tabular form. [34374/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of discretionary medical cards issued in County Wexford in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34375/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a County Wexford address who have presented with symptoms of breast cancer and have been referred to a cancer centre and are waiting for more than three months, more than six months, more than one year, and more than two years respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34376/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the recommendations of the Mental Health Commission report, The Human Cost, that have been implemented by his Department. [34377/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department has produced a mental health information leaflet for the financial services sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34378/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities in County Wexford in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities with a residential address in County Wexford in each of the years from 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34379/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated construction and operation costs of a second catheterisation laboratory at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34380/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the methodology contained within the Herity report on cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford. [34381/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a CAMHS appointment for children in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34382/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on persons with psychiatric illnesses residing in the same facilities as those who have minor mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34383/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the average number of home help hours the HSE provided to persons in County Wexford in each of the years from 2011 to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34384/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the HSE's expenditure on agency staff for home help care; for County Wexford in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34385/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of home help staff employed by the HSE in County Wexford in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34386/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for home help in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34387/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for home help services in County Wexford, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34388/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection the types of job schemes that are available to young persons with learning disabilities and mental health issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34409/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if training has been provided to staff of financial institutions that are dealing with customers in arrears in line with the Mental Health Commission's 2011 report, The Human Cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32532/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the post of child psychologist within the primary care psychology services in the Wexford Waterford LHO will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31787/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting to be seen by a HSE psychology service school-age team by local health area in tabular form; and the number waiting less than three months, three to six months, six to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and more than 24 months. [30959/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has had discussions with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding lacunas in data protection legislation that may be preventing mental health professionals from informing family members or others that are at risk of violence from a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29077/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional mental health staff recruited to date in 2017; and the nature of the positions filled. [27921/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the twice yearly average waiting times for HSE counselling services in County Wexford, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26767/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to meet the growing demands for counselling services particularly in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26768/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the drug translarna was reviewed at the last drugs committee meeting on 18 May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25125/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that the Commission on Public Pay was informed by another Department that there are currently no general recruitment or retention problems in the public service in which problems are emerging in respect of senior management and specialist skills in view of the expressed view of his Department and the HSE that there are difficulties in recruiting mental health staff [24118/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has considered using the private sector to address the waiting lists for services in view of reported difficulties in recruiting mental health staff. [24449/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the additional positions which will be required in 2018 over and above those already required under A Vision for Change (details supplied); and the additional staff required for every 5,000 increase in the population aged over 65 years of age. [23105/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the additional child and adolescent mental health services staff required for every 5,000 increase in the number of children. [23106/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the service reform fund established between his Department, organisations (details supplied) and the Health Service Executive; the amount which has now been allocated; the amount which has been allocated to mental health services; the allocation for each community health care organisation, CHO, in tabular form; and the mental health services being provided in each CHO with the allocation provided. [23107/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the €15 million in new funding for mental health in 2017; the additional or new services being provided in 2017 and the funding provided to each, by community health care organisation, CHO, in tabular form; and the additional posts being provided in each. [23108/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new whole-time equivalent positions the allocation of the €15 million in new funding for mental health in 2017 will provide; and the number of positions in categories (details supplied). [23109/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the action being taken on the ongoing difficulties in the provision of CAMH services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21081/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of both the national and local implementation plans on Connecting for Life. [20748/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatry of old age beds specifically required nationwide under A Vision of Change, in view of demographic changes; the number now in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20747/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure the provision of a drug (details supplied) is considered at the next HSE drugs committee meeting on 18 May 2017 in view of the length of time this has been ongoing and the urgency of the matter for the persons involved with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of A Vision for Change; and the timeframe for consultation on the review. [20797/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the progress in the provision of the Translarna drug for those persons diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will approve funds for the use of Translarna for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in view of its approval in 28 EU member states including the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18381/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the drug translarna for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the reason it is not approved here; the history of its applicatory process through the NCPE process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18382/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if works will commence on an extension for a health centre in Clonroche, County Wexford in view of the fact planning permission was granted more than one year ago. [17554/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in January 2017, in tabular form; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than 20 minutes, 40 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, more than 120 minutes and more than 180 minutes, respectively, to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls. [16045/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 591 of 22 February 2017 if he will provide a breakdown of acute and sub-acute inpatient beds in mental health in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15445/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for improvement of mental health services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12979/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to add pain amplification syndrome and chronic fatigue to the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13466/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with intellectual disabilities awaiting respite beds in County Wexford; the plans that will be put in place to accommodate those on the waiting list in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12263/17]
• 2017-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in admitting a person (details supplied) to the Central Mental Hospital; when they can expect to be seen and admitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11129/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the population of each catchment area as per the 2011 and 2016 census figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10045/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the total number of acute inpatient beds in mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10059/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the total number of acute inpatient beds in mental health in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10060/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the total number of beds for general adult mental health services in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10145/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the total number of beds for close observation for older persons' mental health services in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10176/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds for close observation for persons with intellectual disability in mental health services in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds for persons with intellectual disability for general mental health services in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10194/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds for mental health services for persons with eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10195/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of crisis houses in use; the location of same; the number of places in each house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10196/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of care rehabilitation units in each region; the number of beds in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10197/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of multidisciplinary liaison teams; the locations of same; the staff make-up; the geographical area they are responsible for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10199/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of multidisciplinary teams providing a national neuropsychiatry service; the locations of same; the staff make-up; the geographical area they are responsible for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10201/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if there is a national neuropsychiatric unit; if so, the location of same; the number of beds within it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10202/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health in patient beds nationally for zero to 18 year olds and the location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10208/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds for close observations for adult mental health services in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10209/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds for general older persons mental health services in each catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10210/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if there is a mental health national secure unit for children and adolescents; if so, the location and number of beds in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10211/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if there is a mental health national secure unit for persons with an intellectual disability; if so, the location and number of beds in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10212/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health inpatient beds nationally for persons with an intellectual disability; the locations and number of beds in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10214/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will address the chronic shortage of acute inpatient mental health beds in the Wexford and Waterford mental health area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10215/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a 25-bed acute mental health admissions unit in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10216/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a new acute mental health unit for the Waterford and Wexford area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10217/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will ensure that all of his staff, departmental staff and all civil servants who fall under his Department undertake training with respect to mental health first aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8368/17]
• 2017-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to commission an independent review of mental health services for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7103/17]
• 2017-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for an appointment with a speech therapist and with regard to speech therapy services in Dublin South Central; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7748/17]
• 2017-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age on the waiting list for speech therapy in Dublin South Central in tabular form; the number of children who have been waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 18 months and more than 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7749/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds and their location in County Wexford for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6728/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of long-term institutional beds and their locations in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6729/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided to open a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6731/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that has been spent to date on the national children’s hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7234/17]
• 2017-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the mental health and wellbeing policies her Department has in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6348/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for endocrinology appointments; and the proposals his Department is undertaking to improve the lists going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6226/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for an appointment with an occupational therapist with the occupational therapy services in Dublin south central; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6373/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age on the waiting list for occupational therapy in Dublin south central, in tabular form; the number of children who have been waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 18 months and more than 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6375/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for the sale of a hospital (details supplied); if the funds raised by the sale will be used for improving mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4908/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for the sale of St. Senan’s psychiatric hospital; if the funds raised by the sale will be used for improving mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4655/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate a monitoring group for the implementation of A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4654/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider providing an additional long-term residential care unit for intellectually challenged persons in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4805/17]
• 2017-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the 300 hours of mental health classes to be provided to students in schools will commence, as announced by the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People on 3 December 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1901/17]
• 2017-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to date to progress the commitment in the HSE's mental health operational plan 2016 to invest in the design and development of a clinical programme for persons with comorbid mental illness and substance misuse dual diagnosis; if a working group has been established for the purposes of this programme; the number of times it has met; if a clinical lead has been appointed; when this appointment was made; if there will be a consultation process to engage with key stakeholders on the design and development of the programme; and if so, when this consultation will commence. [2024/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the procedures regarding general practitioners (GPs) charging patients for routine blood tests in view of the fact some GPs are now reporting to be charging €25 per test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41035/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the independent monitoring group overseeing A Vision for Change last met; if it was disbanded, when this occurred; if any other alternative was put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41570/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a map indicating the individual geographical areas of each CAMHS team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1448/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the locations and the way in which the €15 million funding outlined in the 2017 HSE service plan to expand existing or develop new services in mental health will be spent; the amount of this that will go to each community health organisation; and the details of the expanded or new service being provided in each CHO in 2017. [1985/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2016 for the development of early intervention and prevention counselling services by mental health and primary care, specifically for young persons under 18 years of age. [40508/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2016 for the enhanced provision of Jigsaw services nationally. [40509/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2016 for specific services to enhance responses to those persons who are homeless and mentally ill. [40510/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2016 for improved provision of psychotherapeutic interventions for adults and children with mental illness. [40511/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2016 to address the current service gap for low secure acute care and rehabilitation services for mental health service users with complex needs. [40512/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2016 for continued investment in the CAMHS eating disorder service. [40513/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2016 for the opening of new acute and high-observation units. [40514/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the expenditure incurred in agency fees to date in 2016 by the HSE in the provision of mental health services. [40515/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of approved centres that are yet to comply with the Mental Health Commission, in tabular form. [40516/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if anti-ligature measures have been introduced in all settings; and if not, the details of settings where they have yet to be introduced in tabular form. [40517/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the fixed address of each CAMHS team in the area for each CHO in tabular form. [40518/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the fixed address and location of each POA team in the area for each CHO in tabular form. [40519/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the fixed address and location of each CAMHS team in the area for each CHO in tabular form. [40520/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the fixed address and location of each MHID team in the area for each CHO in tabular form. [40521/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS received to date in 2016 in each CHO and the number of such referrals accepted; if those referrals not accepted were referred to other services; and if so, the details of same in each CHO. [41001/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a senior garda in each Garda division has been trained to act as a resource and liaison mental health officer in line with the recommendation 15.1.91 of A Vision for Change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38422/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the longest period for which children in County Wexford are waiting on occupational therapy services; the average length of time children in County Wexford are on the waiting list for occupational therapy; if there are guidelines for waiting lists for children awaiting occupational therapy; if so, if the guidelines are currently being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38374/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford on a waiting list for occupational therapy; the number of children in County Wexford awaiting occupational therapy services for up to 12 months, up to 24 months and up to 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38381/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of each of the recommendations of 15.1.1 to 15.1.9, inclusive, of a Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38425/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of counties which have a seven-day support team for mental health; the details of same in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38427/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of counties which have a home care team for supporting persons with mental health; the detail of same in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38428/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of hospitals which have a psychiatric nurse employed in emergency departments; the detail of same in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38429/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the list of agencies funded by NOSP, National Office for Suicide Prevention, in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38430/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on services from CAMHS for less than 12 months, less than 24 months and less than 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38459/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams that offer an out-of-hours service by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38460/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2015 €35 million funding for mental health; the number of posts this allocation supports; the number that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38465/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when children who are recipients of domiciliary care allowance will be approved for full medical cards without assessments, as promised in July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38545/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the fact that just 6% of the recommended A Vision for Change staffing levels in adult mental health intellectual disability services are in post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38015/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way it is proposed to address the growing demand for counselling in primary care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38016/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the waiting list for occupational therapy services in County Wexford in view of the fact some persons are waiting over two years for essential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38085/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the numbers waiting for a child and adolescent mental health service appointment in each local health office area in tabular form; and the numbers waiting up to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months and more than 12 months. [38156/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a national research and evaluation plan to support the monitoring and evaluation of Connecting for Life. [37358/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the key provisions of the national education and training plan to support the delivery of Connecting for Life. [37359/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that respite beds for persons with intellectual disabilities in the system and notably in Enniscorthy are currently being used as full-time institutional beds and thus reducing the capacity for respite to families in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37367/16]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the procedures and protocols in place when making service level agreements in the health services; if it is the director general of the Health Service Executive, HSE, that directly signs off on such expenditure or if it is another official; and if so, the details of same. [36757/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health in view of the fact that the national men's health policy expired in 2013, his plans on presenting a new policy and, if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34445/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the Baker review; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34446/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to update Healthy Ireland to take account of the Baker review recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34447/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when outstanding moneys will be paid to persons with contractual agreements to a charity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34472/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that respite beds in the system, notably in Enniscorthy, are being used as full-time institutional beds thus reducing the capacity for respite to needy families in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33708/16]
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the safeguards and monitoring in place to protect the health of persons living near farms that spread sludge on their lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32263/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will provide for each year from 2012 to 2016 the increased funding announced for mental health in line with the programme for Government commitment; and the amount of that funding for each calendar year that was actually drawn down or spent on mental health services in each calendar year in tabular form. [31871/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to open all or part of the old St. Senan's Hospital in Enniscorthy for treatment of patients with mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31987/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on mental health in 2016; and the equivalent figures on a like-for-like basis in terms of services provided in each of the years from 2011 to 2015, inclusive, taking into consideration any reclassifications of expenditure between 2011 and 2015. [32078/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the additional €35 million for mental health services will be spent in 2017; if, with regard to the commitment in the confidence and supply arrangement and in order to provide clarity, he will commit to a multi-annual plan for the period 2017 to 2021, setting out the way the services and measures required for the full and complete implementation of A Vision for Change will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30969/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for community psychiatry of old age service teams staff levels in 2017 to bring them closer to the target set in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30651/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for child and adolescent mental health service teams staff levels in 2017 to bring them closer to the target set in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30650/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ~ abstained on the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the National Ambulance Service ran a temporary competition to fill two operations resource manager positions in the north Leinster area without recourse to a then live national panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24420/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the National Ambulance Service Management transferred an operations resource manager from Cork city to a vacant quality safety and risk manager position in the absence of a transfer policy and subsequently appointed a person into the position without any recourse to a then live national officer panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24421/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 21 April 2016, if the National Ambulance Service can provide the exact dates that the six vacant officer positions became vacant, specifying month and year (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24422/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of recruitment panels for all grades in the HSE currently being used by the HSE national recruitment service that are over four years in existence and are still being drawn from for the purposes of promotion and appointment; the start dates for all panels that are still live and over four years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24423/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the Public Appointments Service notified the National Ambulance Service that its grade 6 panels for ambulance officers could no longer be drawn from and must be disbanded; if so, the date of that correspondence and by whom was it made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24424/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps and procedures being taken in the transfer of Console clients' files to ensure the protection of confidentiality and consent of clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24429/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of call outs the ambulance service made which did not meet the national standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24431/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance stations in each county and the ratio per population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24432/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed construction of the ambulance stations for Gorey and Enniscorthy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24434/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a full-time psychiatrist will be appointed to a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24435/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the value of drugs under the control of the HSE but the whereabouts of which are unknown, missing or unaccounted for at the end of each of the years 2013 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24436/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on a recently published paper (details supplied); the actions he will take to promote the appropriate early detection and management of malnutrition in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24443/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if dietetic services will be made available in all new primary care centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24444/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the Health Information Quality Authority report of the review of nutrition and hydration care in public acute hospitals; the actions he will take to ensure nutritional risk screening is carried out for every patient within 24 hours of admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24445/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to end discrimination suffered by couples over 70 years of age in terms of the limit allowance set on 1 January 2014 (details supplied); the amount it would cost to increase the limit by couples to €1,000 per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24448/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his Department's estimate of the additional resources required to provide the funding necessary for the staffing requirements under A Vision for Change, taking into account demographic changes. [24136/16]
• 2016-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the findings of the external consultants who carried out a review of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); and if these findings will have any implications for fitness-to-practise hearings and determinations made by the NMBI in recent years. [21697/16]
• 2016-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the salary levels which his Department authorised and approved for senior management in the St. John of God organisation. [21698/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if, in view of recent events, he has plans to review arrangements for the funding and auditing of section 38 agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to review arrangements for funding of section 38 agencies in view of recent events. [20956/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age who have been admitted to acute hospitals on mental health grounds; and the number of individual children these admissions relate to and the number of subsequent readmissions for 2015 and 2016 to date. [20957/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if analysis has been completed or studies carried out on the number of admissions and renewal orders revoked before a mental health tribunal is held. [20959/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when he expects to see a sustained improvement in hospital waiting lists. [20955/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the 17 mental health areas within the nine community health care organisations that provide a full weekend support. [20958/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if there is a permanent dermatologist appointed in the south east; the waiting times for consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19135/16]
• 2016-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of admissions under the Mental Health Acts that had their status regraded from voluntary to involuntary and the number of admissions that had their status regraded from involuntary to voluntary for each of the years 2012 to 2015, inclusive, and in 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18582/16]
• 2016-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients admitted involuntarily for each of the years 2012 to 2015, inclusive, and in 2016 to date, who did not have a tribunal review their detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18585/16]
• 2016-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of admission orders revoked under the Mental Health Acts before a mental health tribunal was held for each of the years 2014 and 2015 and 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18649/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to regulate counselling qualifications in the area of mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18025/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the counselling qualification the Health Service Executive recognises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18026/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the chronic waiting lists for child psychology services in County Wexford where there is now a two-year plus waiting list caused mainly by staffing issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18091/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the 34 posts in the national forensic mental health service, which are required in order to meet more secure therapeutic environments for those persons who meet the criteria for section 21 (2) of the Mental Health Act, that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17658/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of the seven dietician-clinical nurse specialists, required in 2016 to address the physical health needs of persons with severe and enduring mental illness, that have so far been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17659/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health regarding progressing the implementation of the three existing clinical programmes in mental health services, the number of the two clinical leads, 12 local programme co-ordinators and 18 early intervention for psychosis workers, which have to be appointed in 2016, that are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a nurse is permitted to discharge a person from psychiatric care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16779/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of a recent report in a publication (details supplied) that has linked air pollution to increased mental illness in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16995/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his priorities for mental health services under the new programme for Government; why there is no funding commitment on mental health services as there was in the programme for Government for the period 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14119/16]
• 2016-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive clinically evaluated the impact of discontinuing access to Camcolit for medical card holders or through community drug schemes and, if so, whether he will publish the evaluation. [13844/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health why the HSE has stopped access to Camcolit for medical card holders, or through community drug schemes; his views on whether it is too expensive; the number of persons in 2015, who received the drug through the medical card or community drug scheme and the overall cost of this provision; the extent of the proposed price increase sought by the manufacturer; the impact of this on overall expenditure on the drug in 2016; and his views regarding claims that this could put patients at risk and that the HSE’s recommended alternative is not interchangeable. [13149/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide support services such as mental health supports for members of An Garda Síochána to ensure their well-being; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12312/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount the Health Service Executive expended on legal fees in 2015; the barristers and solicitors who received these fees; the amount paid to each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12297/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount the Health Service Executive expended on legal fees in each of the years 2011 to 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12306/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when he will put positions on the Mental Health Tribunal up for renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12307/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health as per Annex 17.2 of A Vision for Change, the original requirement set out for each position (details supplied), the number of these positions filled and the number yet to be filled, in tabular form, taking account of demographic change. [12388/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the counselling service in the primary care service, including the numbers referred to, seen by and on waiting lists for community health care organisations in 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12427/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of posts targeted, filled and still in the recruitment process by year using the extra funding of €35 million originally committed to in the 2011 to 2016 programme for Government for the enhancement of community-based mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12428/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a first appointment with a psychologist, following referral, for one month or two, three, three plus to six, six plus to nine, nine plus to 12 and 12 plus months, by Health Service Executive area in tabular form. [12429/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a first appointment with a psychiatrist, following referral, for one month or two, three, three plus to six, six plus to nine, nine plus to 12 and 12 plus months, by Health Service Executive administrative area in tabular form. [12430/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the budgeted and actual spending, by mental health administrative area from 2012 to 2015, inclusive, and 2016 to date in tabular form. [12431/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 19 May 2016, to provide grants to community groups for the provision of defibrillators and automated external defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12494/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who were prescribed anti-depressant medication by local health area in each of the years 2011 to 2015 in tabular form. [11984/16]
• 2016-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will compile and make public a list of locations for automated external defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10982/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views that electric and magnetic fields can adversely impact physical health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10666/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views that electric and magnetic fields can adversely impact physical health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10657/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of discretionary medical cards issued in County Wexford for each of the years 2012 to 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9692/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of all property and land owned, leased or otherwise under the control of his Department, and-or its agents or bodies under its control in County Wexford; if each of the properties or land is currently vacant or occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10575/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10579/16]
• 2016-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of officer positions in the national ambulance service filled for each of the years 2012 to 2015 and to date in 2016; the locations of these positions; the number of these currently filled on a temporary or acting basis; when each of the positions were filled, including permanent, temporary and acting positions; if any of the permanent, temporary or acting positions were filled by staff otherwise than from the panels for officer grades applicable to those positions; the number of positions currently unfilled; the locations of same; the number of staff currently on the panels and the positions for which; the panels which were disbanded within the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7921/16]
• 2016-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the building of new ambulance Stations in Enniscorthy and Gorey, County Wexford; when they will proceed to the next stage; when the tendering process will commence and be completed; when construction will commence; the funding he will allocate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7922/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the procedures he has in place to prevent persons who are under age or minors from purchasing paracetemol-type medicines at self-service points in supermarkets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6715/16]