Jim O'Callaghan

Fianna Fáil · Dublin Bay South

Activity on Health — 662 events (53 lobbying · 553 questions · 93 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
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

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

  • LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality

  • Letter to raise awareness of IPRT's priority asks for budget 2026 on criminal justice related matters
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health

  • Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • Increasing Violence and Aggression towards Migrant Communities in Ireland
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Emails to seek support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre
• 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
  Irish Medical Organisation 2 returns Health

  • Coroners Service
  • Measures to protect children from the harms of social media, pornography, and too much screen time.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Migrant communities access to healthcare
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Novartis Ireland Limited Justice and Equality

  • IIEA Meeting with Minister for Justice
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  HUGG Healing Untold Grief Groups Company Limited by Guarantee Health

  • Meeting to Discuss Reform of the Coroner’s Court. Specifically, the lowering of the Burden of Proof required in inquests in cases of suspected suicide. The improvement of communication between Coroners and the individuals and families who must attend the inquest of their loved ones. The provision of Support Services at Inquests, including psychological support and independent advocacy, to assist families through what is often a deeply distressing process.
• 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
  Irish Council for Psychotherapy Education and Training

  • The ICP is a united group speaking on behalf of psychotherapists and psychotherapy training schools, which operate to rigorous standards of competence and professionalism. Funding for Wellbeing and Mental Health Supports in Post-Primary Schools / Department of Education Counselling in Primary Schools-Pilot (CPS-P) 2023-2025 https://tinyurl.com/afyjy85y
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Q4PR Community

  • Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs

  • YAP Ireland National Event 2025
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • Increasing Violence and Aggression towards Migrant Communities in Ireland
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community

  • Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  The Medical Protection Society Limited Justice and Equality

  • Joint letter on behalf of health, dental and legal organisations, to the Health and Justice Ministers, with the Public Expenditure Minister copied, on the urgent implementation of pre-action protocols.
• 2025-09-11
  LOBBY
  The Psychological Society of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Open Letter from PSI’s Special Interest Group in Trauma and Adversity (SIGTA) to Ministers Calling for Legislative Reform to Protect Therapy Notes in Sexual Assault Trials
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Alcohol health information labelling
  • Costs of alcohol harm
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Emails to seek support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre
• 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
• 2025-06-26
  LOBBY
  RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health

  • Raising public awareness of brain health and improving sport inclusion for people impacted by brain conditions.
• 2025-06-25
  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
• 2025-05-28
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

  • Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Representations to Ministers concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a significant loss of tax revenues to the state, damage to the health outlook of adult smokers depending on vaping to help them quit or reduce their smoking and an additional compliance burden on retailers.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs

  • Emailed new ministers requesting meetings to discuss Belong To's work and policy priorities.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Penal Reform Trust 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • IPRT letter to Minister for Justice on Priorities for 2025
  • IPRT key asks for Programme for Government 2025
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
  • Alcohol policy development
• 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
  Mental Health Reform Justice and Equality

  • This is a support letter for Kyrie Farm from Mental Health Reform in connection with the innovative Kyrie Farm mental health and wellbeing project and the Immigrant Investment Programme IIP funding that the Department of Justice ultimately decided to refuse in July 2024, despite previous approval being granted.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • NHI wrote to the Minister on concerns about the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards recommended by the Judicial Council and currently before the Minister for Justice. Increasing awards will inevitably cause our members insurance premiums to rise at a time when operational costs are already challenging.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy Health

  • Invitation to attend an event to mark the launch of a report entitled ”Voice Matters - The Operation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Acts: The Experience & Perspectives of Sage Advocacy”.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Hospice Foundation Health

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

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

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

  • Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
• 2025-05-08
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health what can be done to increase Ireland’s participation rate in cancer related clinical trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46559/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of home care support hours for older people provided in each LHO area in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1735/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Pender & Associates Ltd Health

  • Engagement re. oral Healthcare Policy
• 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
  Hume Brophy Health

  • To introduce NOffLA's work.
• 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
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • LGBT Ireland Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

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

  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
• 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
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  FODO Ireland Health

  • Clinical pathways (optics); Professional development (training and education).
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns HealthEnvironmentSports and Recreation

  • Fair Deal & Support for Older People
  • Health - Primary Care Services - Rural Ireland
  • Water
  • Recreational Routes
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of children referred for dental extraction under general anaesthetic, per CHO area, for the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43981/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of children referred for four or more dental extractions under general anaesthetic, per CHO area, for the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43982/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of children referred for ten or more dental extractions under general anaesthetic, per CHO area, for the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43983/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health what service is available and accessible for children require restorative dental treatment under general anaesthetic in CHO 6, CHO 7 and CHO 9 and are not able to receive this care in Children’s Hospital Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43984/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans for the Connolly Hospital paediatric dental general anaesthetic unit in James Connolly Hospital which was due to open in 2019 but has not opened since its construction and has remained idle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43985/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies of whole-time equivalent general dental surgeons, per CHO area, for the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43986/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies of whole-time equivalent senior dental surgeons, per CHO area, for the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43987/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies of whole-time equivalent principal dental surgeons, per CHO area, for the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43988/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of eligible children in second and sixth class that were not targeted for dental screenings for the years 2018 to 2024, per LHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43989/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of dental treatment service scheme contracts held by private dentists, per LHO area, for the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43990/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the projected growth in the number of GPs working in Ireland until 2033, in tabular form. [44037/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of GP training places funded from 2011 until 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [44038/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric orthopaedic surgeries carried out from 2016 until 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [44039/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric orthopaedic surgeries outsourced abroad each year from 2016 until 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [44040/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants in emergency medicine employed by the HSE from 2016 (June) to 2024 (June) inclusive, in tabular form. [44041/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff employed in the health service between 2011 (June) and 2024 (June) inclusive, in tabular form. [44042/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of nurses and midwives employed in the health service between 2011 (June) and 2024 (June) inclusive, in tabular form. [44043/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of HSCPs employed in the health service between 2011 (June) and 2024 (June) inclusive, in tabular form. [44044/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants employed in the health service between 2011 (June) and 2024 (June) inclusive, in tabular form. [44045/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the drugs payment scheme threshold between 2011 and 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [44046/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of outpatient appointments provided by the HSE between 2011 and 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [44047/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of day cases seen/carried by the HSE between 2011 and 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [44048/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of inpatients seen/carried out by the HSE between 2011 and 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [44049/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of increasing the tax relief available on health insurance to 40%, or 40% of €2,000, which would be equal to a credit of €800; and the estimated cost of increasing the tax relief maximum to 20%, or 20% of €2,000, which would be equal to a credit of €400 in cases where health insurance is not paid by employers. [43414/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of the setting up and annual running costs of the new Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority to support assisted human reproduction, including IVF and surrogacy. [43295/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of building the new national maternity hospital. [43296/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of the full roll-out of electronic health records across the health service. [43297/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of the existing RSV immunisation programme; the age groups recommended by NIAC-HIQA; and the additional annual cost of expanding the RSV immunisation programme to all babies aged one year and under. [43298/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to list all publicly funded hospitals that do not offer free public car parking or have a cap of €10 or less per day; [43299/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of fully implementing the recommendations of the National Taskforce on the Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor. [43300/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of funding the extension of free contraception to all women; and the age groups to which this would apply. [43301/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of fully funding the remaining recommendations in the national maternity strategy. [43302/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to detail any action outstanding in the women’s health action plan; and the cost associated with implementation of all outstanding actions, in tabular form. [43303/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of delivering the 3,000 additional hospital beds, as outlined in a report (details supplied). [43304/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of each of the elective hospitals that has been proposed. [43305/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of opening (both capital and current) each of the six surgical hubs that are being progressed. [43306/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to detail the existing clinical recommendations in respect of bowel screening, that is, what ages should we be screening and what age groups we are screening; and the cost of extending the bowel screen programme to meet the existing clinical guidance. [43307/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current lung cancer screening pilot; the patients being screened; when the pilot will be complete; and the purpose of the pilot. [43308/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to detail the existing clinical guidance for BreastCheck screening. [43309/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to list the name and location of all primary care clinics that have opened since this Government took office; and the capital and current costs associated with each. [43310/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of extending free GP care to all those aged 12 years and under, and to all those aged 15 years and under. [43311/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of private health insurance, by age group (details supplied). [43416/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of costings provided to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, in the context of the National Development Plan 2021-2030 review conducted earlier this year; and to provide a breakdown of each project and its projected cost in each of the years 2025 to 2030. [42719/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the amount paid out by the Children's Health Ireland hospital group in each of the last five years in leasing the buildings used as CHI Temple Street; and to set out to whom the lease payment is made. [42784/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will accept the recommendations of the National Radiation Therapist Review Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43086/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a breakdown of the number and cost of the additional places across veterinary, medicine and other healthcare disciplines announced as part of a €16.4 million increase in budget 2025. [42702/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre device which is currently available to type 1 diabetics will be made available to people with type 2 diabetes who are insulin dependent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41330/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of expanding the coverage of ‘autism one-stop shops’ in all regional health areas. [39873/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of one inpatient rehabilitation bed. [39859/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of hiring one neurology nurse specialist. [39862/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of hiring one consultant neurologist. [39863/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the HSE’s plans for the former Baggot Street Hospital, which is not being used, and could be a very useful community facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38576/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of the manufacturing delays relating to the importation of mefenamic acid (ponstan); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39009/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated capital cost of providing an additional 164 acute psychiatric beds in view of the HSE's report on acute bed capacity this year; and the estimated full year cost of staffing them. [39015/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the physiotherapy waiting list for each local health area as of 1 September 2024, or latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12, and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 years and aged 65 plus, in tabular form. [37798/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant vacancies in model 2 and model 3 hospitals since the consultant contract was introduced, in tabular form. [36815/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether he intends to make provision for increased standard eye examinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36888/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether he intends to establish an eye care scheme for children between the ages of eight and 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36889/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of the review into general practice being carried out by his Department; the number of submissions that have been made; the timeline for completion of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37036/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if there is a schedule for implementing the detailed implementation plan regarding the transfer of care for children aged eight+ years to local optometrists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the programme for Government commitments under the remit of his Department. [34011/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of over 70s medical cards currently being provided in each local health office area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35541/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he can intervene in the HSE decision to exclude health and social care professionals from the senior management team in the new HSE health regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35756/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health how many people have now been provided with individual health identifier numbers in accordance with the Health Identifiers Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children in second and sixth classes waiting to be targeted under the school dental programme for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years, per LHO and per CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32355/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds currently provided in each public and voluntary hospital as of the end of June 2024 or the latest date available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32681/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number employed in wholetime equivalent terms in each category (details supplied) in each individual public and voluntary hospital in June 2024 or latest date available, in tabular form. [32682/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in the management and administrative sector of the health service paid €100,000 to €150,000 annually, €150,000 to €200,000 annually, €200,000 to €250,000 annually, and more than €250,000 annually, for each year from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form. [27716/24]
• 2024-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his Department's work on providing statutory home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27463/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether there are plans to increase funding and capacity for public PrEP services such as those provided at a clinic in St. James’s Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26960/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether there are plans to allow GPs to provide PrEP to their existing patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26961/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether there are plans to utilise the existing network of sexual health clinics and HIV-AIDS volunteer groups such as (details supplied) to increase availability of PrEP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26962/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether there are plans to allow online pharmacies to prescribe and deliver PrEP to customers in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26963/24]
• 2024-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has plans to commission a comprehensive national study on the impact of housing conditions on health in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26660/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he intends to take steps to inform the public of the dangers associated with buying tobacco through unauthorised retail outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26349/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 29 May 2024, the reason the eye exam is not paid by the local areas of CHO7, 8 (Meath only) and 9; if there are proposals to change this in order that they are paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26389/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of significant concerns over lack of appropriate consultation and dialogue with doctors and their representative organisations over major changes in the ethics guidelines of the Medical Council which were not signalled to the profession and public in the launch and highlights document of the 9th edition of the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25113/24]
• 2024-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 584 of 8 May 2024, the areas in which the discharge scheme has commenced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24173/24]
• 2024-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his views on whether he has any role to play under section 9 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 arising from the removal of the restriction on euthanasia and assisted suicide from the 9th edition of the ethics guide that was published recently by the Medical Council. [24376/24]
• 2024-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether he has any concerns about the recent removal of the restriction on euthanasia and assisted suicide from the 9th edition of the ethics guide that was published recently by the Medical Council; and his views on whether it was made with adequate consultation within the medical profession [24377/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 9 May 2024, the findings of the HIQA inspections carried out at St. James’s Hospital, Tallaght Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital on 30 August 2022, 27 October 2022, 14 February 2024 and 29 March 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23135/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the delays relating to the importation of mefenamic acid; the impact this delay has on women who suffer severe period pain without its availability; if steps will be taken to remove the delay and-or ensure the drug is manufactured in Ireland and-or imported from an EU country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22874/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the Pathfinder programme based at Tallaght hospital has been wound down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22917/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to explain the process and criteria used by his Department to assess the potential benefits and opportunities of EATRIS membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21025/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether his Department is the appropriate departmental body to consider the possibility of Ireland joining EATRIS, the ERIC for translational research; whether he is of the opinion that this should fall to a separate Government Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21026/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will set up an interdepartmental working group to consider the benefits of Ireland joining EATRIS, the ERIC for translational research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21027/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health how often HIQA inspections are carried out at St. James’s Hospital, Tallaght Hospital, and St. Vincent’s Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21037/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds currently provided in each public/voluntary hospital as of end-April 2024 or the latest date available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20347/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the Dublin Midland Hospital Group in 2024, in tabular form. [20368/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the Saolta Hospital Group in 2024, in tabular form. [20369/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the Ireland East Hospital Group in 2024, in tabular form. [20370/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the RCSI Hospital Group in 2024, in tabular form. [20371/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the South/Southwest Hospital Group in 2024, in tabular form. [20372/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the UL Hospitals Group in 2024, in tabular form. [20373/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the Children's Health Ireland Hospital Group in 2024, in tabular form. [20374/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the proposed start date for the implementation of the proposals in the National Clinical Programme for Ophthalmology, and in particular the transfer of care of children aged 8+ years to local private optometrists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20590/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff at assistant national director level in the HSE and various Section 38 organisations in the health service on 1 March 2020, 1 March 2021, 1 March 2022, 1 March 2023 and 1 March 2024. [19835/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff at National Director level in the HSE on 1 March 2024 and at same month over the previous five years. [19836/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the numbers employed in WTE in each category (details supplied) in each public/voluntary hospital in March 2024 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [19469/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when it will be possible to increase the COSS eye exam fee payable to contractors to ensure parity with that payable for a similar exam under the Department of Social Protection's treatment (optical) benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17466/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if an Irish citizen who graduates with a medicine degree from a Northern Ireland University can be funded and return to work in the HSE notwithstanding the fact that they are classed as a tier 2 applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16875/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health how many public health nurses there are in the CHO6 area and the extent to which they provide care in the community as opposed to private healthcare providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16064/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in community neuro-rehabilitation teams in each CHO; the specific medical or healthcare posts in each team in each CHO; and the estimated full-year cost of providing a full neuro-rehabilitation team in each CHO, in tabular form. [14476/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will initiate the (European Infrastructure For Translational Medicine Research) membership process for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14028/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14449/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14450/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14451/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14452/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for an Electroencephalogram in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14453/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14454/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14455/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 April 2024 or the nearest available date for an electrocardiogram in the Children's Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for waiting periods of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14456/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 April 2024 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and the number waiting more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14457/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance Hours in each LHO area as of 1 April 2024 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and the number waiting more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14458/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1 April 2024; and if he would provide a breakdown by each LHO area of same, in tabular form. [14459/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 1 April 2024 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE for each LHO area under the Disability Act 2005, in tabular form. [14460/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the physiotherapy waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 April 2024 or latest date available; the number waiting less than 6 6-12 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 plus, in tabular form. [14461/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 April 2024 or latest date available; the number waiting less than 6 6-12 months; 12-18 months; more than 18 months; the number waiting less than 6 6-12 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate for each category the number waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 plus, in tabular form. [14462/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list; the number waiting less than 6 6-12 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate for each category the number waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 plus, in tabular form. [14463/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 April 2024 or latest date available; the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he will indicate for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, in tabular form. [14464/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 April 2024 or latest date available; the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, , 18-64 aged 65 plus, in tabular form. [14465/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [14466/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [14467/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [14468/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [14469/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [14470/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [14471/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [14472/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 April 2024 or the latest date available; how that compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of people currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [14473/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 April 2024, or latest date available; the average waiting time; for each LHO area the numbers of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting, in tabular form. [14474/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14477/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients that have been removed from outpatient lists in 2024 as a result of a validation exercise and not as a result of having an appointment with a consultant for each public and voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [14478/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards as of 1 April 2024; the number of general practitioner cards on the same date; and the number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date. [14479/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges at the end of March 2024 for each public/voluntary hospital; and the total number to date in 2024, in tabular form. [14480/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost owing to delayed discharges to date in 2024 for each public/voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [14481/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients aged 75 years or over that experienced an emergency department wait time more than 24 hours during Q1 2024; the total number to date in 2024; and the hospitals where the wait occurred. [14482/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in Q1 2024; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than 20 minutes to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; the number that waited longer than 40 minutes for same; the number that waited longer than 60 minutes for same; the number that waited longer than 90 minutes for same; the number that waited more than 120 minutes for same; and the number that waited more than 180 minutes for same, in tabular form. [14483/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health what steps are being taken to initiate discussions around the EATRIS membership process for Ireland considering the potential benefits for Ireland's translational research sector such as enhanced collaboration and access to specialised resources across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the Government's position on Ireland's potential membership of the European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine; whether he intends to engage with the translational research sector in Ireland about such members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14544/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to provide insight into the Government's perspective on Ireland's possible membership with EATRIS given its expected advantages for Ireland's translational research community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14545/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the patient discharge policy operating in St. Vincent's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12219/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has carried out or discussed any studies about the health impact of excessive use of mobile phones at a young age; if he is concerned about this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10154/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail for each individual public/voluntary hospital the number employed in wholetime equivalent terms in each category (details supplied) in each hospital in February 2023, in tabular form. [10204/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of any side agreements or commitments to enter into processes with trade unions or representative bodies in relation to various issues in the health service that were agreed during or on the margins of the recent public service pay agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10347/24]
• 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
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds currently provided in each public or voluntary hospital as of 16 February 2024, or the latest date available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8482/24]
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the position of occupational therapist for the Dublin 4 region (CH06) will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7625/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department on his behalf have done or discussed any studies about the health impact of excessive use of mobile phones at a young age; if he is concerned about this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8068/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available to older people who wish to avail of assisted living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4108/24]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether the former Baggot Street Hospital could be used as a State owned nursing home for elderly people in the vicinity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2544/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health how many hospital trolleys were purchased and/or discarded in 2023; how many will be purchased in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1754/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare support hours for older people provided in each LHO area in 2023, in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1871/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in community neuro-rehabilitation teams in each CHO; the specific medical or healthcare posts in each team in each CHO; and the estimated full-year cost of providing a full neuro-rehabilitation team in each CHO, in tabular form. [54524/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54498/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 months and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54499/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54500/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for than 6 months; 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54501/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number to detail in tabular format the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for the following waiting periods; less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54502/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number to detail in tabular format the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54503/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for 6 months; 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54504/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54505/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the physiotherapy waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6 , 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 plus, for each LHO area, in tabular form. [54510/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular form. [54511/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular from. [54512/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular from. [54513/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54514/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54515/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54516/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 December or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54517/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54518/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54519/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54520/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; how that compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of people currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6 6-12 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54521/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 December 2023, or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting for each LHO area, in tabular form. [54522/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54525/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients that have been removed from outpatient lists in 2023 as a result of a validation exercise and not as a result of having an appointment with a consultant for each public and voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [54526/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards as of 1 December 2023; the number of general practitioner cards on the same date; and the number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date. [54527/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges in each at the end of November 2023 for each public/voluntary hospital; and the total number to date in 2023, in tabular form. [54528/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost in each owing to delayed discharges to date in 2023 for each public/voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [54529/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients aged 75 years or over that experienced an emergency department wait time more than 24 hours during Q3 2023; the total number to date in 2023; and the hospitals where the wait occurred. [54530/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in Q3 2023; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than of 20 minutes to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; the number that waited longer than 40, 60, 90 more than 120 and more than 180 minutes for same, in tabular from. [54531/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the actions, funding and resources provided by the Government to tackle substance addiction; if he will detail in tabular form, for each local health office area, funding provided for each; the number of residential detox beds available in each; and the number of people on waiting lists for detox beds. [55282/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand mental health services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55290/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand health services for older people since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55291/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand primary care services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55292/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand general practitioner services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55293/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand acute hospital services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55294/23]
• 2023-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether the detention facilities in the Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum, will be used for any other detention purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54091/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on each of the proposed elective hospitals for Dublin, Cork and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53333/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health what plans are in place to implement a national action plan for Traveller mental health; the details of work carried out to date in the area of Traveller mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53378/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to give an update on the implementation of the recommendations in the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community (details supplied); to give an update on the implementation of the mental health recommendations within the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53379/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 74–58
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2023-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of private health insurance, by age group (details supplied). [50229/23]
• 2023-11-15
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for a delay in the pension processing for some healthcare assistants (details supplied); his plans to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49532/23]
• 2023-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health what level of funding will be provided to the stroke strategy services in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48935/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of staff (details supplied) employed in whole-time equivalent terms in certain categories in each individual public and voluntary hospital in September 2023, in tabular form. [47133/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds currently provided in each public and voluntary hospital as of 20 October 2023 or the latest date available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47135/23]
• 2023-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 and its proposal to legislate in respect of international surrogacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46862/23]
• 2023-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the winter plan for hospitals will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46873/23]
• 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
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the programme for Government commitment to update the National Carers Strategy; when he expects the strategy to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43465/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of first assessments for speech and language therapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42062/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of treatments for speech and language therapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42063/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of first assessments for occupational therapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42064/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of first assessments for physiotherapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42065/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005 provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42066/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS appointments provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42044/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of psychology appointments in primary care provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42045/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of ophthalmology appointments in primary care provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42046/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 111–10
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when he intends to introduce legislation regulating surrogacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39540/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether consideration can be given to running a public information campaign warning persons about the consequences and dangers of illegal drugs and the impact they have on mental and physical health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37212/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds currently provided in each public and voluntary hospital as of end-August 2023 or the latest date available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39150/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number employed in wholetime-equivalent terms in each category in each individual public and voluntary hospital in August 2023 or the latest date available, in tabular form (details supplied). [39151/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the amount of savings that have been achieved under the best value biologic medicines scheme and gain share initiative in each year since its establishment; the full-year costs in each year of the gain share initiative; whether this initiative is still in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35620/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will take steps to ensure that the drug bedaquiline which treats multi-drug resistant tuberculosis becomes widely available after the patent expires in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35956/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the refurbishments or replacements completed since 2020 in each of the public nursing homes; the number of additional beds provided in each facility, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36067/23]
• 2023-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists in Wexford; the number of unfilled positions for speech and language therapists in Wexford; the steps his Department is taking to improve this situation and to increase the number of speech and language therapists in Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34409/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the report (details supplied) will be completed by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds, excluding critical care beds, currently provided in each public/voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [32292/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will indicate the budget allocated to each hospital in the Dublin Midland Hospital Group in each of the years 2019 to 2023, in tabular form. [31848/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the health infrastructure projects currently underway in CHO6; the projects completed since June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31849/23]
• 2023-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail for each individual public/voluntary hospital the number employed in wholetime equivalent terms in each category (details supplied) in each hospital in May 2023, in tabular form. [31448/23]
• 2023-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the funding for counselling trainees will be equivalent to the amount offered to educational psychology trainees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31525/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the offers of bursaries made to new incoming psychology students who will work in counselling that can be made retrospectively to current second and third year psychology students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27564/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the on-street outreach work that is being conducted in Dublin 1,3,7 and 9 to engage with people who are abusing substances in public places; the level of resources available for this type of work; what has been conducted in the past 12 months; the plan for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27569/23]
• 2023-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the now-completed integration of the disability portfolio from the Department of Health into the broader remit of his Department; the implications this will have on his Department's annual budget; the ambitions of his Department to progress work in the sphere of disability matters; the achievements of his Department to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26460/23]
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to ease the continuing overcrowding issues at emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25631/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to confirm that no sickness insurance scheme provided for by law or regulation exists in Ireland within the meaning of Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC), laying down the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (the "EU Staff Regulation"); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24549/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare support hours for older people provided in each LHO area in 2020, 2021 and 2022; the allocation in each LHO for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24560/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2023. [24851/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients who have been removed from outpatient lists in 2023 as a result of a validation exercise, and not as a result of having an appointment with a consultant for each public and voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [24852/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards as of 1 May 2023; the number of general practitioner cards on the same date; and the number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date. [24853/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges for each public/voluntary hospital at the end of April 2023, in tabular form. [24854/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost in each owing to delayed discharges for each public/voluntary hospital to date in 2023, in tabular form. [24855/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients aged 75 years or over who experienced an emergency department wait time of more than 24 hours between the beginning of January and end of April 2023; and the hospitals where the wait occurred. [24856/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in April 2023, in tabular form; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than 20 minutes to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; the number that waited longer than 40 minutes for same; the number that waited longer than 60 minutes for same; the number that waited longer than 90 minutes for same; the number that waited more than 120 minutes for same; and the number that waited more than 180 minutes for same. [24857/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on when funding plans for the training of counselling psychologists will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24941/23]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of over 70's medical cards in circulation at the end of April for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, for each local health area, in tabular form. [20849/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of critical care beds currently provided in each public/voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [20851/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds, excluding critical care beds, currently provided in each public/voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [20853/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated to each hospital in the Ireland East Hospital in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [20858/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff in each hospital in the Ireland East Hospital in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022; and 2023, in tabular form. [20859/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on radiotherapy services across the country; the number of linear accelerators currently closed; what facilities these are located in; the impact of these closures on cancer treatment services; the number of radiotherapist vacancies nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19027/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to review and improve the national policy document entitled Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risks of Abuses: National Policy and Procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19115/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of mental health services in CHO9 for a person residing there (details supplied). [19416/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider paying trainee psychologists whilst they are on placement in order to ensure that the number of psychologists increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16496/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the location of all automated external defibrillators local to Terenure, Dublin 6; if a national database of defibrillator locations can be provided for communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16722/23]
• 2023-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is the case that Ireland has only half the staff it needs for genetic services; if he will address a matter arising in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16005/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of the safe staffing framework and safe staffing levels in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13145/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason MRI scans are performed in St. Vincent’s Hospital only between 9am and 5pm on Monday to Friday; if steps will be taken to ensure that MRI scans are available seven days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13812/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the average time it takes for an ambulance to arrive at the location of a 999 call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13849/23]
• 2023-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the population that each CHO area covers, reflecting the new census 2022 figures, in tabular form. [11834/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of approved consultant positions in each public and voluntary hospital; the number of those filled on a wholetime equivalent basis; the number of those vacant as of 28 February 2023 or the latest date available; and the number of those filled on locum or non-specialist basis in tabular form. [11598/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting on CORU registration; the number of this figure who are professionals who have trained abroad; the average wait time for registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10227/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of a class case (details supplied) taken in relation to a medical card holder who was admitted to a private nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9557/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether his Department is exploring the option of introducing legislation to facilitate increased biosimilar use and or introducing pharmacy-level substitution for biosimilars. [9999/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in implementing agreed pay rises for current and retired healthcare workers; the number of healthcare workers this affects; when he expects these delays to be overcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8807/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8869/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the process by which pregnant women experiencing extreme nausea can obtain the drug Cariban which is available on the drugs payment scheme; the reason the drug cannot be prescribed by a GP on the drugs payment scheme; the number of Cariban prescriptions that have been processed through the drugs payment scheme to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6558/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the reimbursement application for a treatment by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; when he expects this treatment to be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4503/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the 1,000 extra beds recently reported by the HSE in terms of hospitals involved and types of bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4772/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the construction of hospitals devoted exclusively to elective-only procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2767/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if general practitioners are permitted to prescribe paxlovid for vulnerable people with Covid outside of a hospital setting and, if not, if this can be permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2768/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that some patients with cancer coming to Ireland from Ukraine, who were undergoing chemotherapy treatments in the Ukraine, could not continue these treatments due to their not being available in Ireland; the actions taken to rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63145/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the amount the State has paid under the treatment abroad scheme for patients to travel to other EU member states or the UK to have pharmacological treatments that were not reimbursed yet in Ireland, such as cellular therapies or gene therapies, in the years 2020 to 2022. [63146/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when he intends to implement the key recommendations of the Report of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1487/23]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities who were in receipt of home-support hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [63025/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities who were in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [63026/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided by CHO area as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available in tabular form. [63027/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places that have been provided to persons with a disability by LHO area as of 1 December 2022, in tabular form. [63028/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 for each LHO area as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available in tabular form. [63029/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were on the physiotherapy waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number for each category who were waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years plus in tabular form. [63030/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting for each category aged 0 to 17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [63031/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available; the number who were waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number for each category waiting aged 0 to 17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [63032/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available; the number who were waiting less 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0 to 17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [63033/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list as of 1 December 2022, or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number for each category waiting aged 0 to 4 years, 5 to 17 years, 18 to 64 years and aged 65 years plus in tabular form. [63034/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [63035/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [63036/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [63037/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [63038/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [63039/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [63040/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan 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 as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [63041/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2022. [63042/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 December 2022 or the latest date available; the way that 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; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [63043/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 December 2022 or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme for each local health area; and the length of time waiting in tabular form. [63044/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards as of 1 December 2022; the number of general practitioner cards on the same date; and the number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date. [63045/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges at the end of November 2022 for each public and voluntary hospital; and the total number to date in 2022, in tabular form. [63046/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days owing to delayed discharges to date in 2022, for each public and voluntary hospital in tabular form. [63047/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients aged 75 years or over that experienced an emergency department wait time more than 24 hours during November 2022; the total number to date in 2022; and the hospitals where the wait occurred. [63048/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of spinal fusion patients currently waiting less than four months for treatment for both Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children's University Hospital for the end of November 2022 or the latest date available; the number waiting four to eight months and more than eight months; and if he will provide the same information for other spinal patients in tabular form. [63049/22]
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main policy achievements of his Department since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61652/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the actions, funding and resources provided by Government to tackle substance addiction; and if he will detail for each local health office area the funding provided for each in tabular form; the number of residential detox beds available in each; and the number of person's on waiting lists for detox beds. [62149/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to Covid vaccines. [62276/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to reduce waiting lists for psychology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61029/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the provision of dementia day care centres; the number currently being provided; the plans that are in place for future provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61028/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the safeguards that are in place for minors and for persons incapable of making legal decisions in the proposed the human tissue (transplantation, post-mortem, anatomical examination and public display) Bill; and the provisions the bill will contain in relation to the age of consent. [61554/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional hospital beds, excluding critical care beds provided for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60311/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional critical care beds for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60312/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional consultants, registrars and SHOs in WTE terms appointed for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60313/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional nursing and midwifery staff in WTE terms appointed for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60314/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional health and social care professional staff in WTE terms appointed for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60315/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional consultants, registrars and SHOs in WTE terms appointed for each local health office area since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60316/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional nursing and midwifery staff in WTE terms appointed for each local health office area since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60317/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional health and social care professional staff in WTE terms appointed for each local health office area since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60318/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of private health insurance by age group (details supplied). [59503/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children conceived by same-sex couples in a non-clinical setting; the legislative reforms are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56515/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children conceived by same-sex couples using a known donor prior to May 2020; the legislative reforms that are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56516/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children of same-sex female couples conceived or born outside of Ireland; the legislative reforms that are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56517/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists who treat patients at St. Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4; the number of vacant physiotherapist posts in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54611/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the progressive disability service that operated for students at the schools (details supplied) can be reinstated rather than the students having to visit different psychologists and language therapists each month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54663/22]
• 2022-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a disability manager from CH07 disability services in the primary care critical support team can provide ongoing and necessary supports to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53607/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of qualified educational psychologists who currently work within primary care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53589/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of qualified educational psychologists who currently work within CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53590/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the cystic fibrosis drug kaftrio will be available for all children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52162/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the community rehabilitation teams in CHO6 and CHO7; the locations in which each team is based; the numbers of staff, in WTE terms, approved for each team; the numbers currently assigned to each team; the number of vacant positions on each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52163/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his response to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to nursing students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52677/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors were recruited by the HSE in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52318/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason counselling psychologists have been favoured over educational psychologists for funding even though both trained and are qualified for work in mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51928/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the services and beds that are available in the State for children and adults suffering from anorexia nervosa. [50794/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken by his Department to address the disparity in funding for trainee psychologists in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49683/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the funding that is available within his Department for charitable organisations that provide support for persons suffering from mental health illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49826/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when he intends to establish an independent radiation therapist review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48832/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the governance or regulations that exist in Ireland for those wishing to practice telehealth medicine by way of remote consultations with patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48070/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when CH07 will have a clinic for adults with ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48071/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the services that are available in the Dublin 6 area for adults diagnosed with ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48072/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the obligations that exist upon a telehealth provider that closes down their service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48073/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if funding for the cystic fibrosis drug kaftrio will be made available for children once they turn six years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46630/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to declaring a retail pharmacist as a critical skills shortage in order to expedite the process of registering European Union and non-European Union pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43348/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to address the shortfall in the availability of the monkeypox vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43445/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that he proposes to take to provide reassurance to the public in relation to the shortage of the monkeypox vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43446/22]
• 2022-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the abolition of prescription charges for persons with long-term medical dependency will be considered in the forthcoming Budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38429/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people with disabilities that have benefitted from the changes to the medical card assessment process that took effect in December 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37556/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main improvements in the provision of health services and entitlements for people with a disability over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37555/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the pandemic bonus payment is to be extended beyond recipients already identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37547/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the action plan for the disability capacity review will be published; if it will be included in the budgetary plan for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37549/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when Covid-19 vaccines will be again offered to persons in the 60 to 65 years age group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37605/22]
• 2022-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans to boost supports for persons with long-Covid (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33457/22]
• 2022-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the State supports that exist for those availing of assisted living and or the providers of the assisted living schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32907/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to have an inquiry, public or otherwise, into the State’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31788/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he intends to establish a review of the State’s response to Covid-19 for the purpose of preparing for any future pandemics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31789/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that any review and-or inquiry into the State’s handling of Covid-19 need not seek to apportion blame or criticise persons involved in the State’s response to this unprecedented event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31790/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29976/22]
• 2022-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to make cariban available on the drugs repayment scheme or on the medical card in order that women debilitated by hyperemesis can avail of the medication for the duration of their pregnancy if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24999/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to extending the recognition payment for front-line workers during Covid-19 to those workers working within the Irish Prison Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22940/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that can be taken to ensure the greater availability of qualified pharmacists to work in retail pharmacies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21722/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his views that the shortage of qualified pharmacists to work in retail pharmacies is a critical skill shortage; the steps that will be taken to speed up the process in registering EU and non-EU pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21723/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health If consideration will be given to permitting retail pharmacies to sell non-prescription medication without the presence of a qualified pharmacist on the premises thus allowing the public to access some medications at the weekend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21724/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a new pathway for experienced pharmacy technicians to become fully qualified pharmacists will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21726/22]
• 2022-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to reduce delays in granting birth certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21387/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason that the HSE orthodontic report 2015 has not been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19448/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the amount that the HSE orthodontic report 2015 has cost the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19449/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will invoke his statutory powers to ensure that the HSE orthodontic training report 2015 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19450/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons who are waiting for sleep disorder care (details supplied) including all outpatient, inpatient, day case, planned, active, to come in and suspension lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20214/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when he expects palliative care services to return to pre-pandemic levels. [16851/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if action will be taken to increase the number of neurology nurses in Dublin hospitals. [16850/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of Irish patients suffering from sleep apnoea, by HSE CHO area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16395/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of Irish patients who are waiting for a sleep disorder screening appointment; the way this has been affected by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16396/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he has a strategy to reduce the sleep disorder screening waiting list; if, and the way the sleep patient waiting lists are addressed in the 2022 Waiting List Action Plan; if, and the way sleep patients are included in the HSE National Service Plan 2022 outpatient targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16397/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of sleep medicine consultants who are currently employed by the HSE. [16398/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his strategy to create a national clinical sleep disorders strategy. [16399/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if there will be an inquiry into the provision of child and adolescent mental health services in south County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13066/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of the recommendations contained within the report on the look-back review into child and adolescent mental health services in County Kerry published on 12 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13067/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when there will be integration of services for children who require mental health assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13068/22]
• 2022-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the shortage of dedicated residential places in the catchment area in County Kerry will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11888/22]
• 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
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the large backlog of needs assessments for children in the CH06 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11008/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to provide funding in the upcoming budget to fund the provision of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10182/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will ringfence some of the anticipated 2021 cost savings from the recent HSE Medicines Management Programme preferred blood glucose strips for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes evaluation to fund the provision of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10183/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for the FreeStyle Libre device that were submitted by individual hospitals for persons with diabetes over 21 years of age; the number that were approved; the number that were refused in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; if there are plans to remove the age restriction on the device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10184/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the initiatives he is taking to strengthen mental health services in 2022, especially CAMHS; the funding being provided for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10224/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the new funding that is being provided for HSE disability services in 2022. [7907/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if homecare workers will receive the pandemic bonus payment. [7906/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the three-year backlog list in order for a child with autism to be seen in CHO6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7544/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the three-year backlog list for hidden disabilities in the CHO6 area given there is no backlog for unhidden disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7545/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the large backlog in CHO6 in comparison with other HSE areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7546/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the plans the HSE has for the Royal Hospital, Baggot Street, Dublin 4; and the efforts that will be made to protect this important building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8189/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the requirement for children to wear masks in school can be lifted in the immediate future in view of the improved public health situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5293/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the requirement for children to wear masks in school can be lifted in the immediate future in view of the improved public health situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5294/22]
• 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
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if nurses working with a general practitioner practice in the community can be considered for receipt of payment of the bonus for frontline healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4346/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the expenditure on respiratory sleep therapy services as defined in the HSE National Drawdown Framework including the provision of CPAP devices by HSE area in each of the years 2017 to 2021. [62977/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if persons who were vaccinated for Covid-19 in the United States of America and who do not hold an Irish passport will be eligible for an EU Digital COVID Certificate issued by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1924/22]
• 2021-12-15
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021

  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
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps in place to ensure that the health system is protected from cyberattacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61201/21]
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 87–48
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if antigen testing will be made available for preschool settings in the same way that it is being made available for primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59837/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the statistical breakdown of all Covid-19 cases admitted to ICU between 1 April and 26 November 2021; the percentage of persons admitted who were unvaccinated as opposed to vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59838/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if additional neurology nurses are being recruited for St. Vincent’s Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59236/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the review of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland from Theory to Action Implementation Framework 2019-2021 and the development of the framework for 2022-2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59237/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to help alleviate the pressure on Temple Street and Crumlin Children’s Hospitals in particular for the waiting lists of those children who are waiting to have surgery to combat scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58362/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if monoclonal antibody medicine, onapreve is available in Ireland for Covid-19 patients (details supplied). [58898/21]
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent mental health nurses attached to each prison here in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57427/21]
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reinstate respite service for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56315/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of therapies carried out on children with special needs to date in 2021; if a sufficient number of therapy posts have been filled to allow for the needs of children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55997/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if further visas can be provided to non-EU care workers who provide care support to persons in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56000/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to permit antigen testing as a means of facilitating access to hospitality for persons who cannot get vaccinated on medical grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54750/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the assisted human reproduction Bill will be introduced into the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52108/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is intended to recruit more neurology nurse specialists across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51522/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for homecare support in each local health office area in CHO 6; the corresponding figures in each area for the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50543/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO 6; the corresponding figures in each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50542/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when he plans to legislate in the area of assisted human reproduction; and if he will be doing so in line with the recently published report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection which recommends that the Government introduce a legislative framework including recognition of international surrogacy and parenting arrangements. [43173/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 176 of 9 September 2021, the criteria under which psychologists who are awaiting regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 are given VAT exemption rated at 13.5% on earnings over €37,500; the reason that counsellors and psychotherapists who are awaiting regulation under the same Act do not meet this criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49134/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to legislate in the area of assisted human reproduction; and if he will be doing so in line with the recently published report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection which recommends that the Government introduce a legislative framework including recognition of international surrogacy and parenting arrangements. [44553/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to seek an extension of the provisions of Part 2 of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2021 due to expire on 9 October 2021. [45245/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to seek an extension of the provisions of the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) Amendment Act 2021 due to expire on 9 November 2021. [45246/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the Minister for Health in relation to tax relief being extended to counselling and psychotherapy as a qualifying health expense and the application of VAT exemption now rated at 13.5% on earnings over €37,500 for counsellors and psychotherapists. [43172/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to increase the numbers permitted to attend wedding ceremonies; if it is intended that the Health Amendment (No. 2) Act 2021 will apply to wedding receptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41451/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when indoor sports such as squash will be permitted; if the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 will enable vaccinated persons to play indoor sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40074/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if an alternative means of contacting the HSE Civil Registration Office in order to register a birth can be made available until such time as full services are restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33213/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some women are being told there are no results for their cervical screening tests (details supplied); if there is a delay in analysing within the necessary timeframe; if so, the reason women are being encouraged to go for testing if samples are not being analysed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35574/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in rolling out a Covid-19 vaccine (details supplied) to 12 to 15-year-olds with underlying conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35641/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the coronavirus antibody laboratory tests that check for the presence of coronavirus IgG antibodies due to a past infection is not covered in the new EU Digital COVID Certificate for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37256/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the coronavirus antibody laboratory test that checks for the presence of coronavirus IgG antibodies due to a past infection is not covered in the new EU Digital COVID Certificate for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37257/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if children aged 12 and under can accompany their parents who are fully vaccinated in travelling from Scotland to Ireland on 19 July 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when children’s summer camps can reopen; if they are permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39294/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if after the enactment of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021, indoor hospitality will be required to place a time limit of 105 minutes on persons dining indoors in restaurants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39446/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if Ireland is planning to forgo its portion of the 550 million antigen tests that have been procured by the European Commission in order to facilitate the Digital Covid Certificate and make travel within the EU affordable for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31931/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the current rules in respect of permitting residents of nursing homes to go out into the community for recreational and hospitality visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31956/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of HSE talks with regard to whether zolgensma can be made available to a child (details supplied) who has spinal muscular atrophy type 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31216/21]
• 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
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will review the proposed provisions of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2019 to incorporate the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37682/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the supports he is providing to reduce waiting times for inpatient and day case procedures and outpatient appointments in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37681/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will address an issue (details supplied) in relation to Covid-19 regulations. [30260/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to establish an inquiry into the prescribing of sodium valproate also known as epilim particularly its effects for women of child-bearing age and children in utero; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30445/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when four additional epilepsy nurse specialists will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30446/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the European Medicines Agency is assessing a Covid-19 vaccine (details supplied) for validation; and if so, the status of any such process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30513/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to reducing the time period between the two doses of a vaccine (details supplied) in order to facilitate persons in their 60s who are anxious to be fully vaccinated sooner than those of a younger cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30514/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will address issues relating to assisted human reproduction (details supplied). [28207/21]
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 77–51
• 2021-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when First Holy Communions will be permitted in churches under Covid-19 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24833/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to seek an extension in relation to those provisions of Part 3 of the Health Act 2020 that are due to expire in June 2021; the factors that will be reviewed prior to any decision to seek an extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24699/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the protections in place for children who are required to quarantine under section 38B of the Health Act 1947 (as amended); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when persons who do not wish to take a vaccine (details supplied) may be able to receive a different vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22670/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is necessary to seek a waiver of the trade and intellectual property rules for Covid-19 vaccines in order to protect developing countries from the threat of Covid-19; if so, the steps taken to obtain this waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to implement the recommendations of a report (details supplied) on Covid-19 rapid testing in respect of the graduated return of spectators to sport. [21234/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if regulations will be amended to permit the return of 2,000 antigen tested spectators to the RDS on 15 May 2021 for a rugby match in accordance with the findings of a report (details supplied). [21235/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is planned to permit a branch of an organization (details supplied) to allow 2,000 antigen tested spectators living within a 20km range of a stadium into the stadium on 15 May 2021 for a match as part of the graduated return of spectators to sport. [21236/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it will be acknowledged that the antigen testing proposed by an organisation (details supplied) that will take place in advance of the rugby match that will take place on 15 May 2021 is compatible with the recommendations within the on a report on Covid-19 rapid testing. [21237/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if there is a difference in payment for persons administering Covid-19 vaccinations depending on if they are nurses or doctors. [21242/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is planned to vary the requirement for persons travelling to Ireland from the United Kingdom to quarantine in view of the low incidence of Covid-19 that exists in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21338/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend up to 25 the number of persons who can attend weddings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18592/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the grounds upon which Israel was included in the list of countries from which mandatory quarantine is required on arrival here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18957/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the basis upon which Italy was added to the mandatory quarantine list of countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19732/21]
• 2021-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the data recording systems operated by the State in order to record all relevant personal data arising from the Covid-19 vaccination programme. [16104/21]
• 2021-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the way in which records are being kept and will be accessed in order to enable persons who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to show they have been vaccinated. [16105/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with an association (details supplied) to discuss its ongoing issues of concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13982/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the cost of the operation of the State’s agreement with private hospitals which ran from the beginning of April to the end of June 2020; and the amount paid to each participating private hospital under the agreement for each of the three months in tabular form. [14206/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a person residing in the UK can travel to Ireland to visit their partner and children; if such visits are deemed essential under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason no orders have been placed for the booster doses of the vaccines under development to deal with Covid-19 virus variants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15383/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the plans that exist to enable the State to purchase Covid-19 vaccines in autumn 2021 in order to respond to any variants that may materialise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13696/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to delaying the roll-out of the second Covid-19 vaccine dose in order to increase the number of persons in the community who will have the protection of one dose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13750/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the recommendation that a vaccine (details supplied) should not be used on persons over 70 years of age will be reassessed given the recent Public Health England real-world study on the effectiveness of the vaccine. [12817/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if visits by family members to residents of nursing homes who have been vaccinated can now be permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11355/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if bookmakers' shops will remain closed until at least 5 April following the most recent extension of level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11638/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken in order to prepare for new variants of Covid-19 and or other viruses that may manifest themselves from October 2021. [11875/21]
• 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 Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when pregnant women will be permitted to have the support of their partners at consultations in maternity hospitals in view of the vaccination of healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9364/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if a free travel scheme on public transport can be introduced during the pandemic restrictions for front-line healthcare workers. [8636/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the way in which persons over 70 years of age who do not hold a doctor visit card will be included in the plans for roll-out the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7872/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a company (details supplied) can be requested to approve high-tech surgical theatres as approved facilities for the purpose of carrying out skin treatments in view of the growing incidence of skin cancer and the need for immediate surgical treatment. [8123/21]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce outpatient waiting times in St. Vincent’s University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42311/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if statistics for suicide rates in Ireland to date in 2020 can be provided and in which statistics for previous years can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41711/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans for the roll out of Covid-19 vaccines (details supplied); the information technology supports that will be used to assist in deploying the vaccines and developing patient registries; if the individual health identifier along with suitable barcoding technology will be used to underpin patient safety and efficiency in the planned roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42058/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the funding that has been allocated to the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine to ensure significant vaccination is achieved early in 2021. [39761/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the logistics experts that have been placed on the group responsible for rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine. [39762/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the distribution experts that have been placed on the group responsible for rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine. [39763/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the group responsible for rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine will hold a daily press conference to report on progress. [39764/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to bid for major sporting events post the current health restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37408/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the HSE’s current understanding of the reliability of PCR testing for Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34774/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to provide for the staffing of nursing homes in which existing staff are required to self-isolate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33953/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if churches can be reopened to enable parishioners that wish to attend mass to do so whilst observing social distance guidelines under level 5 restrictions as mass to many is an essential service and conducive to their mental health and wellbeing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33962/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the details of the access to care fund announced in Budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33465/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if gymnasiums can be kept open through level 5 in order to enable persons to engage in individual training to support their physical and mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32610/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the rules that apply for taxi services to Dublin Airport if the distance from home or work is more than 5 km to the airport but still within County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32624/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the profession of medical acupuncturist can be considered for inclusion as an essential service under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32758/20]
• 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 Tourism

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if teenagers and young persons can be permitted to play sports without spectators present during level 3 due to the important role that sport plays in their development and mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31018/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans to unwind the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act for the community pharmacy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31088/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the format that permitted nursing home visits will take during level 3 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31017/20]
• 2020-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which tourists who arrive here are allowed to travel outside their county of arrival in view of level 3 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30425/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients admitted on a monthly basis to intensive care units here in each of the years 2017 to 2019, inclusive, and in the first nine months of 2020. [30188/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if ballet schools come within the definition of schools, early learning and childcare services as defined in the Plan for Living with Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28319/20]
• 2020-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons the HSE currently employs in a HR function; and the number on 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2020. [28016/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has stopped providing the median age of those whot died with or of Covid-19 since 12 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23621/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the ICU capacity in hospitals; the extent to which this has been increased as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23622/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of women availing of cervical screening since 1 March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23623/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the statutory tribunal established for the purpose of assessing claims against the State arising from its negligence in the provision of cervical screening shall be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23624/20]
• 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
• 2020-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when business to business trade fairs will be permitted to recommence. [22840/20]
• 2020-07-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the consideration being given to the way in which the pub sector will be treated should a further rise in infections occur. [17507/20]
• 2020-07-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the reopening guidelines for non-food pubs will be published; the reason for the delay in the publication to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17509/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of extra hospital consultants who will be employed in 2020 [16855/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when non-essential travel to France will be permitted by which travellers will not have to quarantine on their return. [13360/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when weddings can take place. [10903/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if further home help hours will be offered to a person (details supplied). [10407/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which in view of the absence of inspections, he can be confident that operators of direct provision centres are maintaining appropriate health and safety standards during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8703/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the proposed reopening of cinemas that can operate effective social distancing within their cinemas will be elevated to phase 3 of the reopening plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5815/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the definition of shopping centres which are permitted to reopen on 8 June 2020. [5819/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if statistical data on the incidence of bronchitis in April 2020 is or may become available; and if so, the details of same. [5458/20]
• 2019-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the significant cuts to pharmacy funding proposed from 1 January 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49185/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason to date in 2019 more than 1,100 persons over 75 years of age have endured emergency department wait times of more than 24 hours at St. Vincent's University Hospital. [48774/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in his Department by gender and pay grade in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47949/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) is being forced into a conflict of priorities between maintaining teaching posts and complying with health and safety legislation; the reason developing schools are required to have a higher pupil-teacher ratio than developed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44492/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the decision by the HSE to abolish the rehabilitation training allowance from 1 September 2019 for persons with disabilities applying to do a rehabilitative training programme in 2019 can be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37125/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports available to gardaí in cases in which they suffer from mental health difficulties related to disciplinary and or criminal investigations in which they are a suspect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33112/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps he taking to ensure that Irish nationals with multiple sclerosis have the same access to new medicines and in the same timeframe as persons throughout western Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32357/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE recruitment embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32386/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the position with regard to the mandatory reporting of injuries caused by knives, firearms and other potentially dangerous implements which present in hospital settings; the monitoring of the reporting to ensure the quality of data provided; the publication regime for the data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33111/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the decision by the HSE to move a person (details supplied) from their residential care home in Greystones, County Wicklow to Portarlington, County Laois can be reversed to facilitate family members to visit the person on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30162/19]
• 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
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the State subsidises diesel cars and fuel; his views on the health impact of diesel fumes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24987/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the agreements that exist between Ireland and the United Kingdom for the mutual recognition of decisions made by the Irish Medical Council and the General Medical Council in respect of members of the medical profession who have been struck off the register in either jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25031/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to put in place a consent form to be signed by sperm donors granting permission for them to be added to a central register; when this consent form will be available to fertility clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25326/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for women seeking gynaecological services for investigation of ovarian cysts at hospitals in Dublin 2, 4, 6 and 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18438/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his responsibilities with regard to addressing gambling addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18910/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans to put forward legislation to address gambling addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18912/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans in respect of the assisted human reproduction Bill to include recognising same-sex male and female families that have used international surrogacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16188/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the staff vacancies in each of the six sexual assault treatment units; the length of time each position has been vacant in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12827/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency room presentations per hospital emergency department for injuries caused by knives notified to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13390/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans in place to increase capacity at St. Vincent’s University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12217/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 83–51
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 11 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–75
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–88
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 6–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–84
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–89
• 2018-11-29
  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 to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 22–61
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 5 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–61
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason 738 persons over 75 years of age had to wait more than 24 hours in the emergency department in St. Vincent's Hospital during January to August 2018. [43593/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in his Department and bodies under his aegis appointed to principal officer arising from internal competitions since 7 July 2015, by year. [41845/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons appointed from the panels arising from the 2015 and 2017 open competitions for principal officer run by the Public Appointments Service, by year; if a table (details supplied) will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41858/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason there has been a reduction in the homecare services provided in the CHO 7 area of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the details of the EU directives that fall under his remit not yet transposed into law; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; and the estimated date for the transposition of those directives into law. [34712/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his views on figures from an organisation (details supplied) which indicate that the number of patients on trolleys in St. Vincent's Hospital in May 2018 was higher than in November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28303/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be seen by a public orthodontist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28087/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when Parts 2, 3 and 9 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced; the reason for the delay in commencing these Parts of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27416/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of sexual assault treatment units here; the location of each unit; the opening hours of each unit; the location to which complainants are brought if the closest unit is not open at the time a complaint is made; if consideration has been given to opening each unit on a 24 hour basis seven days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27162/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the action which will be taken to expedite outpatient appointments for the 4,806 children who have been waiting for a consultation in Crumlin children’s hospital for more than 18 months. [23574/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason priority patients on the orthodontic waiting list are not being seen within one year; if the waiting list initiative for orthodontic treatment will be revised in order that priority patients are afforded treatment within one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 18 April 2018, the nature of the technical drafting issue that has come to light in relation to Parts 2 and 3 of the Child and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18041/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the Dublin south east, south city and Dún Laoghaire LHO areas experienced a reduction of 36,236 home help hours in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17047/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in commencing sections 20 to 23, inclusive, of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; the timeframe for the commencement of the sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16923/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be granted eligibility in order to gain access to the immunotherapy drugs Nivolumab or Pembrolizumab; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16855/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the demand for PD-L1 biological markers in the licensing of pembrolizumab by the HSE will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16258/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the imposition of the €80 charge on sufferers of haemochromatosis will be reconsidered in view of the impact it is having on persons requiring venesection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16778/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce the waiting list in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin for children to be seen, diagnosed and treated for juvenile arthritis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16779/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps that can be taken to speed up the process whereby patients with multiple sclerosis can gain access to life changing medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16799/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when he plans to provide a scheme to replace the motorised transport grant for persons with disabilities which ended in 2013. [11340/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the special provision that will be made for those persons who suffer from health conditions which require heavy water usage such as Crohn's disease in view of reports that Irish Water is to start monitoring water usage from 2019 and begin billing for excessive usage thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11130/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the 102% increase in overcrowding in St. Vincent’s University Hospital in January 2018 relative to January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6444/18]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason dieticians are not available in the Dublin region to work with children diagnosed with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45054/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the subsidised funding for IVF will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43741/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the mechanisms that will be put in place for persons who suffer from health conditions which require heavy water usage, such as Crohn's disease, in view of the fact he has indicated that a charge will be applied for excessive use of water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42614/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the assistance that will be given to reduce the waiting times for outpatient consultations at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. [40991/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite necessary scans for a person (details supplied). [30099/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a public health programme on Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26950/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a health and safety report is being carried out in the wake of the recent incident at a location (details supplied); when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29024/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason as of the end of March 2017 more than 1,750 children were waiting more than a year for scheduled treatment in the three children's hospitals in Dublin. [20789/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for reducing outpatient waiting times in St. Vincent’s University Hospital in 2017. [12113/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the date on which officials in his Department were first informed of the existence of a Tusla file regarding a person (details supplied); if his Department was informed of this file's existence by either Tusla or the Department of Children and Youth Affairs or by another entity; the action taken on foot of receipt of this information; the other Departments or State agencies that were informed regarding the existence of this file; and the date on which such information was provided to same. [9764/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration can be given for the recruitment of a full-time co-ordinator of the South Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force following the retirement of the office holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3974/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the range of low-protein products available through the long-term illness scheme has been kept up to date; if the low-protein products required for persons suffering from phenylketonuria is provided for under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2632/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to outline the steps that have been taken to put in place a successor to the national rare disease plan 2014-18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2634/17]
• 2016-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the clinical trial of the Respreeza drug which assists persons that suffer from emphysema will continue to be made available to persons who are currently in receipt of the drug; if not, if his Department will instruct the manufacturers (details supplied) to maintain compassionate access schemes to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40338/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the increase in home help hours planned for the Dublin south east and Dún Laoghaire local health areas in 2017. [38052/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reasons for the substantial increase in emergency department overcrowding in St. Vincent’s hospital over the past two years. [38053/16]
• 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 Education

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will implement new marking systems for the examinations to take into account students whose schools have been closed under health and safety and child protection provisions. [34437/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the commission investigating water charges takes account of the needs of those who require additional water beyond the average normal use of a person due to medical and health needs such as, for example, Crohn's disease. [30331/16]
• 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
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse huge cuts to services made by the Health Service Executive, which will affect a school (details supplied) in County Dublin as there is clearly no reduction in demand for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17005/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to review the decision made by the Health Service Executive not to grant a discretionary medical card to a person (details supplied). [13444/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when works will commence at a care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 4; and the estimated time for their completion. [7401/16]