John Brady

Sinn Féin · Wicklow

Activity on Health — 728 events (19 lobbying · 657 questions · 89 votes) full profile →

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

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a timeframe on the delivery of a standalone daycare in Baltinglass community hospital and six extra beds on the site of the old daycare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24021/26]
• 2026-04-13
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the full breakdown of expenditure by her Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21825/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for an update on the application for reimbursement for the drug Skyclarys (omaveloxalone); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18485/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there has been a change to the long-established practice of offering permanent National Ambulance Service positions to paramedics who successfully complete training; the support that is available for those impacted by this change of practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18525/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider introducing a cap under the fair deal scheme on charges applied to leased land and land transferred within five years of application, as applicants are currently liable for monthly payments for the full duration of their stay in a nursing home; given that a three-year cap applies to the principal private residence under the scheme, if she will consider implementing a similar cap for leased land or land transferred within five years of application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18545/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people on pain management waiting lists for each hospital in the State, for one, two, three, four and five years respectively (in tabular form); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18975/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if people on the pain management waiting lists qualify for the National Treatment Purchase Fund; if so to provide details on the way they can access it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18976/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if her Department or any body under its aegis made a disclosure under Revenue's recent disclosure opportunity to regularise misclassification of self-employment; if so, to provide details of the numbers of workers affected and the amount paid to Revenue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19499/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of Section 39 pay restoration for organisations funded by her Department; the reason workers in an organisation (details supplied) funded by her Department have received only one round of restoration while HSE-funded colleagues have received full restoration and scheduled increases; her plans to ensure full parity of pay and eliminate the resulting disparity among staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16619/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for an update on the use of the drug xolair for allergies; the status of applications to the HSE to fund the use of this drug in limited circumstances for allergies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17186/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to fully implement the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; the steps her Department is taking to address the gaps in the framework that continue to affect LGBTQ+ families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17187/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to increase GP recruitment and retention in areas of population growth, including Blessington, Co. Wicklow; the supports available for those currently on GP waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9883/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Waterford Showcase Event for members
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-01-07
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • INMO Issued letters on 24th November 2025 to 26 TDs and Ministers regarding Caredoc Out of Hours GP Services and their failure to pay WRC agreement 2023, a total of 8 percent pay increases to nurses. Also informing TDs and Ministers of INMO's intention to serve notice of industrial action within Caredoc Services.
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health

  • Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of section 39 pay restoration for organisations funded by her Department; the reason workers in a team (details supplied) funded by her Department have received only one round of restoration while HSE-funded colleagues have received full restoration and scheduled increases; her plans to ensure full parity of pay and eliminate the resulting disparity among staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70918/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of conditions currently screened for in the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63150/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand the number of conditions that are currently screened for in the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63151/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide all recommendations from the National Screening Advisory Committee since 2019 regarding the expansion of the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63152/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide the recommendations from the National Screening Advisory Committee since 2019 regarding the expansion of the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme that have not been implemented; to provide details of when the recommendation was made and when it will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63153/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the drug cemiplimab is available in Ireland; if it is covered under the medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49145/25]
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

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

  • Alcohol health information labelling
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason the rehabilitation unit in Leopardstown Hospital, Dublin is closing; who has directed this closure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41316/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting homecare support in Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated in 2024 and 2025 to date in Wicklow; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41915/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have been granted home care support in 2024 and 2025 to date that are still waiting on their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer/home support agency, broken down by county and waiting timeframe, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41916/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received in 2024 and 2025 to date for respite care; the number of people currently on the waiting list for respite care services, broken down by county and waiting list timeframe, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41917/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults that are on the dental appointment waiting list in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41921/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments, broken down by 1, 3, 6 and 12 months plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41922/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practitioners who are signed up to the dental treatment scheme in CHO6 Wicklow and CHO7 west Wicklow; the measures being undertaken by her Department to increase this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41923/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time, broken down by length of time, 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41924/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41926/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHO6 and CHO7, in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41928/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult psychologists in CHO6 and CHO7, in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41929/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for adult physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow, by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41930/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are currently on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow broken down by length of time 3, 6, 12+ months and in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41932/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 County Wicklow; by length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41933/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications were received under the fair deal nursing home support scheme in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the average time for applications to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41936/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of residents currently availing of the fair deal nursing home support scheme at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41937/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average costs per applicant is under the fair deal nursing home support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41938/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to outline the stage the Covid inquiry is at; the timeline for when it will begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42061/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the terms of reference for the Covid inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42062/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if she uses personal emails for her Government business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42110/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the messaging providers downloaded on her ministerial phone; the details of any provider downloaded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42137/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if she will consider an approach of multi-annual funding commitments for those working within addiction services to allow for more sustainable planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42184/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking to address the increase in crack cocaine addiction in Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42189/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking to address the use of Hexahydrocannabinol, HHC, by young people; if she will consider criminalising HHC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42190/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure fentanyl use does not become widespread in Ireland as it has become in other countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42191/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking to ensure fentanyl use does not become widespread in Ireland as it has become in other countries; the way in which she will ensure that fentanyl is kept out of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42192/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people on waiting lists in Wicklow for residential addiction services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42195/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the beds available, by county, for residential addiction services for the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42196/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the timeline for when a project will be completed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42197/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the way in which contracts are awarded for taxi services within the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42199/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of vacancies in primary health centres in Wicklow (details supplied); the number of posts that remain vacant or unfilled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42201/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for scoliosis treatment in Wicklow; and the length of time they have been on waiting lists, in tabular form. [42213/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the amount the HSE has paid to private nursing homes in Wicklow between the years 2020 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42219/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the advances her Department has made in expanding the screening process for newborn babies with rare diseases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42411/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the diseases that are currently tested for in the screening process for newborn babies with rare diseases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42412/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if she will consider expanding the screening process for newborn babies with rare diseases to test for additional tests, in line with other EU countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42413/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for child physiotherapy in CHO 6 and CHO 7, County Wicklow, by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42865/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42889/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 County Wicklow; broken down by length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42894/25]
• 2025-07-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the options available to families who seek a second opinion regarding surgeries performed on children with hip dysplasia who have now emigrated and live abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40690/25]
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 86–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–86
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when 2025 jobs for radiography and radiation therapy graduates in Ireland will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36170/25]
• 2025-06-26
  LOBBY
  RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health

  • Raising public awareness of brain health and improving sport inclusion for people impacted by brain conditions.
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the addiction services are available in Wicklow for young people and children under the age of 18; the number of patients served; the current waiting lists for these services; the services they provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34510/25]
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the amount of funding allocated by the HSE for respite beds in a hospital (details supplied) for the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33298/25]
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason the number of respite beds in a hospital (details supplied) has decreased in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33299/25]
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 3 divisions

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if she plans to develop an oral immunotherapy service for those with severe allergies; and if so, the timeline for this rollout; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31910/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if she will make the drug givinostat available to all who are diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; if so, whether she will provide a timeline for the rollout of this drug; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31934/25]
• 2025-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the actions she is taking to ensure equitable access to treatments for all adults with spinal muscular atrophy, regardless of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30840/25]
• 2025-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the actions she is taking to ensure equitable access to treatments for all adults with spinal muscular atrophy, regardless of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30841/25]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the allocation given to home support services for older people in the Budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29336/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the current wait time for home support services in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29337/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have been granted home care support in 2024 and to date in 2025, that are awaiting their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer-home support agency, broken down by county and waiting timeframe, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29338/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting homecare support in County Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated in 2024 and to date in 2025 in County Wicklow; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29339/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the number of people who have been granted home care support in 2024 and to date in 2025, who are still awaiting their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer/home support agency, broken down by county and waiting timeframe, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29340/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the procedures hospitals should follow regarding move on plans for patients with dementia from hospital to convalescent care; whether hospitals must consult families in the decision making process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29341/25]
• 2025-05-28
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions taken in response to the HIQA report published on 25 February 2025, regarding an organisation (details supplied) which identified serious safeguarding and governance concerns across multiple centres; the steps that have been implemented to address the identified non-compliances and protect vulnerable residents, including reference to the Health Act 2007 governing HIQA’s regulatory remit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26820/25]
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when an external investigation is commissioned by a service provider or state agency into the care and safety of vulnerable persons; the standard process for disseminating the investigation’s outcome; whether this process is explicitly defined in the terms of reference; specifically the body that must receive the final report; whether the terms of reference should clearly state the expected recipients of the report to ensure transparency and accountability; the mechanisms in place to ensure the findings are acted upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26821/25]
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for when she intends to introduce comprehensive adult safeguarding legislation, including a statutory regulatory framework for the protection of vulnerable adults in all care settings, as proposed in the Law Reform Commission’s 2024 Report on Adult Safeguarding and reflected in the draft Adult Safeguarding Bill 2024 and Criminal Law (Adult Safeguarding) Bill 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26822/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland 3 returns Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
  • Zero alcohol product advertising
  • 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.
• 2025-05-15
  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.
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a timeline for the publication of the hip dysplasia audit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24898/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the timeline for when the financial supports for HSE staff experiencing long-Covid will end; if this deadline will be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24551/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of a full-time ambulance service for areas in Wicklow (details provided); when this service will be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23037/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of funding given to Bray Drug and Alcohol Task Force from 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23042/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to outline the drug rehabilitation and addiction services available in Wicklow; a detailed list of the services they provide; the number of patients served; the current waiting lists for addiction treatment in CHO 6; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23043/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the addiction services are available in Wicklow for young people and children under the age of 18; the number of patients served; the current waiting lists for these services; the services they provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23044/25]
• 2025-05-07
  LOBBY
  Saint John of God Hospital clg Health

  • Invitation to attend the launch of Buddy's Cafe in St Joseph's Centre, Shankill.
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to carry out an inquiry into the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; if so when this inquiry will be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22044/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a medical condition (details supplied) will be considered by her Department or the HSE for inclusion under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19135/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices who are currently signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in Wicklow and to provide a list of dental practices accepting medical card patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19988/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the National Ambulance Service Strategic Plan; if a copy of this can be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20519/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if any draft or finalised documents for the National Ambulance Service Strategic Plan will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20520/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for the publication of the National Ambulance Service Strategic Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20521/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown for posts to be delivered in the National Ambulance Service; the date by which she expects recruitment to be commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20522/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health her plans to extend temporary registration licenses to stamp 4 non-EU dentists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20540/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand access to a mentorship programme and period of adaptation to all eligible non-EU dentists residing in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20541/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase the frequency and intake capacity of the Dental Council’s registration examination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20542/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the plans for a building (details supplied); if the building will be brought into use under the HSE Minor Capital Programme; and if not, has it been deemed surplus to requirements and sold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16747/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to implementing a reimbursement scheme through the medical card and or drugs payment scheme for Ozempic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11650/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken, and the current situation in respect of his commitment, to provide free HRT in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46570/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health following the Budget 2025 announcement of free HRT, to confirm whether the patient will have to pay a dispensing fee to the pharmacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46571/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the current weight management services in operation across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1252/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the number of staff working in weight management services broken down, by location and service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1253/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the number of current staff vacancies in weight management services broken down, by location and service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1254/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the details of the plans that are in place to fill current vacancies in weight management clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1255/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of people on waiting lists, detailing times, area, and service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1256/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if patients on current waiting lists for weight management services can avail of the NTPF to secure treatment in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1257/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the current policy in relation to mixed-sex wards in Irish hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1448/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health

  • Mental Health Bill (2024)
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 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
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health

  • Request to meet to discuss the research 'Trans Healthcare in Ireland from Belong To and UCD.
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are currently on the waiting list for the obesity management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Dublin, broken down by wait time of 3, 6,12 and 18 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45613/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are currently on the waiting list for the bariatric weight management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Dublin, broken down by wait time of 3, 6 , 12 and 18 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45614/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of dieticians currently employed at the weight management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45615/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have been referred to the obesity management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Wicklow in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; the average wait time for an appointment for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45616/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of people in nursing homes by age profile in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46002/24]
• 2024-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will accept all of the recommendations of the National Radiation Therapist Review report; if he will commit to full implementation of the recommendations on adequate staffing levels to safeguard vital cancer services into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45424/24]
• 2024-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the progress of the HPV vaccination catch-up programme extension review; to provide a timeline by which a decision will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41865/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE intend on rolling out a free vaccination scheme for shingles under the national immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36288/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the absolute number of people who completed the quit smoking cessation programme in each of the years 2011 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31725/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the percentage difference in demand for the quit smoking cessation programme in each of the years 2011 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31726/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who received the HPV vaccination by 31 December 2023 under the Laura Brennan HPV vaccination catch-up programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31727/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of uptake of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccination catch-up programme by setting, for example, higher education institute, secondary school, community centre, pharmacy, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31728/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent (WTE)-trained colonoscopy staff required to meet colonoscopy target waiting times at the end of each of the years 2014 to 2024, by hospital group, compared to the WTE number of trained colonoscopy staff required to deliver the colonoscopy service in each hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31729/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people working as radiation therapists in Ireland in each of the years 2014 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent radiation therapists needed to provide the radiation oncology service in each of the years 2014 to 2024 in Beaumont Hospital, St. James’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital Rathgar, Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31731/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE radiation therapists employed in each of the years 2014 to 2024 in Beaumont Hospital, St. James’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital Rathgar, Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31732/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the percentage of patients seen within national cancer control programme target surgery timeframes for breast cancer nationally and in each designated cancer centre, in each of the years 2013 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31733/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the percentage of patients seen within national cancer control programme target surgery timeframes for lung cancer nationally and in each designated cancer centre, in each of the years between 2013 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31734/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the percentage of patients seen within national cancer control programme target surgery timeframes for prostate cancer nationally and in each designated cancer centre, in each of the years between 2013 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31735/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the percentage of patients seen within national cancer control programme target surgery timeframes for pancreatic cancer nationally and in each designated cancer centre, in each of the years 2013 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31736/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access lymphoedema services in Ireland in total and by waiting-time period, in each of the time periods Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of 2023 and in Q1 and Q2 of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31737/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting homecare support in County Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated in 2023 and to date in 2024 in County Wicklow; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32557/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have been granted home care support in 2023 and to date in 2024 that are still waiting on their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer-home support agency, broken down by county and waiting timeframe, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32558/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices that are currently signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in County Wicklow; if he will provide a list of the dental practices accepting medical card patients, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32561/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32562/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in County Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments, broken down by one, three, six and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32563/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32564/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32565/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32566/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult psychologists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32567/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for adult physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32568/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for child physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32569/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are currently on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by length of time of three, six and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32570/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by length of time of three, six and 12+ months; in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32571/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by length of time three, six and 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32572/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time, broken down by length of time, three, six and 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32573/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals made to long-Covid clinics, by county; the average waiting timeframe, broken down by length of time of three, six and 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32574/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the national newborn bloodspot screening programme; the progress made by the national screening advisory committee to expand the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32575/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received under the fair deal nursing home support scheme in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; the average time for applications to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32578/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department is taking to address the increase in young people vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32579/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the total number of people with medical cards, per county, in each of the years 2019-2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29817/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the total number of people with GP visit cards, per county, in each of the years 2019-2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29818/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of GPs operating in each county in Q1 and/or Q2 2024 or the latest available data (for example, end-2023), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29819/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the number of GPs operating in each county, per capita, in Q1 and/or Q2 2024 or the latest available data (for example, end-2023), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29820/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the progress of the HPV vaccination catch-up programme extension review; to provide a timeline by which a decision will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29821/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; broken down by length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11979/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for occupational therapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; broken down by length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11980/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11981/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are currently on waiting lists for dental appointments through the school age dental service in County Wicklow, broken down by town/municipal district, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11983/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when children who are currently in 6th class in primary schools in County Wicklow CHO6 and CHO7 will receive an appointment for the school age HSE dental service in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11984/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting list in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments broken down by 1, 3, 6 and 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11985/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults currently on the waiting list for physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11986/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11987/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of dental practices who are signed up to the dental treatment scheme; the breakdown of the number, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11988/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to establish a commissioner for ageing and older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12202/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for a building (details supplied); if the building will be brought back into use; if not, if it has been deemed to be surplus to requirements and sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12711/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there are personnel in his Department who could be classified as having a significant or exclusive focus of their role dedicated to dealing with integration; if so, to detail the title of the post; the grade level of that post; the core functions of that role; to provide details of the exact nature of their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51827/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for St. Vincent's University Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number that were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number that related to absence/leave cover. [51662/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO6 and CHO7, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51663/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers that have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for St. Vincent's University Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51664/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers that have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO6 and CHO7, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51665/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a person who is a holder of a medical card or GP visit card should be charged for services by their GP such as routine blood tests, minor procedures etc.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49069/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-09-27
  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
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost to establish a commissioner for ageing and older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36192/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting homecare support in Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated in Wicklow in 2022 and to date in 2023; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36720/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to confirm the number of people who have been granted home care support in 2022 and to date in 2023 who are still awaiting their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer/home support agency, broken down by county and waiting timeframe, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36721/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for a physical care needs assessment in 2022 and to date in 2023, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36723/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting a physical care needs assessment in 2022 and to date in 2023, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices currently signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36726/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments, broken down by 1, 3, 6 month, and 12 months+; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36728/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many adult physiotherapists are in CHO6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36729/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many child physiotherapists are in CHO6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36730/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36731/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36732/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for adult physiotherapy in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36733/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for child physiotherapy in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36734/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36735/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months and in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36736/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 County Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36737/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36738/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals made to the long-Covid clinic, by county; the average waiting timeframe, broken down by length of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to providing the chicken pox varicella vaccine to all children through the infant and children’s immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36740/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a vacant building (details supplied); to confirm what the plans are for this building; if there has been interest expressed in this building by another State body or if it has been deemed to be surplus to requirements and sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36741/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the national newborn bloodspot screening programme; the progress that has been made by the National Screening Advisory Committee to expand the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36742/23]
• 2023-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide information on the palliative care service in Wicklow; the hours that this service is available; if there are plans to increase the arrangements to 24 hours a day, 7 days per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31415/23]
• 2023-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of palliative care teams and staff members in CHO6 and CHO7 Wicklow at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31416/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people that are currently on the waiting list to attend a weight management clinic (details supplied) by CHO, in tabular form broken down by length of time 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 months and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29184/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many people are currently attending a weight management clinic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29185/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the weight management new patient clinic will resume at a hospital (details supplied); how many dietitians there are at this clinic at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29186/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to analysis conducted (details supplied) which shows that Ireland is slipping down the rankings when it comes to the number of diseases screened for in the heelprick test when compared to European counterparts, falling from 21st place last year, to 23rd place; if he is aware that, despite his announcement in January that severe combined immunodeficiency is to be included in the heelprick test, no babies have yet been screened for this disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29403/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when parents in Ireland can expect to have their babies screened for severe combined immunodeficiency disease as part of the heelprick test, given his announcement that it is to be included in January of this year; the other diseases that use the same T-cell receptor excision circle screening and may be added to the newborn screening programme easily as a result; the resources that the HSE has requested from his Department in order to implement this new screening methodology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29404/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation around the housing of beneficiaries of temporary protection in disused nursing homes which are no longer in use; if it is the case that these premises are not being considered for accommodation; if he will clarify in detail the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27802/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a reply to the recent response to the report from the Ombudsman for Children’s Office on Child Mental Health titled ‘A Piece of My Mind’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26081/23]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health from what date in April 2023 median family income will be increased for a GP visit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17835/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices that signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in each of the past five years, broken down by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18033/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there are ongoing discussions with stakeholders from the independent dental sector to address any concerns that they have regarding accepting medical card patients for dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18034/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to introducing a redress scheme for people who have been impacted by being overcharged for nursing home care for their loved ones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15051/23]
• 2023-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive their pandemic special recognition payment. [14260/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number and waiting time for people that have been referred to long-Covid clinics in each health area for 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24 months or more, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12002/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the plans for the site of the former St. Brigid’s nursing home at Crooksling, Brittas, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12003/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if any reviews have taken place regarding the issue of parking charges at hospitals; if he intends taking any actions to curtail parking charges at hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12004/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of people referred to long-Covid clinics in each health area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12009/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the health threats posed to users by lead water pipes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10860/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the Government’s position in relation to the payment of the pandemic special recognition payment to section 39 workers in the healthcare industry who were employed during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10970/23]
• 2023-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if funding was provided to UNFPA supplies, the thematic programme of UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, dedicated to expanding access to family planning, in 2022; if he intends to allocate funding to this programme in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10500/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the Government plans to open the mobility allowance grant for people with disabilities to new applicants in the near future; if he will provide an update on the research and findings carried out by the National Disability Inclusion Strategy, Transport Working Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8053/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm when the long-promised community neuro-rehabilitation team for CHO 6, to be based in Bray, County Wicklow will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62145/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are currently awaiting an orthodontic assessment in County Wicklow, broken down by 1, 3, 6 and 12 months plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54297/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are currently awaiting an appointment to commence orthodontic treatment in County Wicklow, broken down by 1, 3, 6 and 12 months plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54298/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason that a weight management clinic (details supplied) has been suspended; and when the clinic will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52746/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently attending a weight management clinic (details supplied) broken down by CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52747/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently on the waiting list for an appointment to attend the weight management clinic (details supplied) broken down by CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52748/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of a homecare support package for a person (details supplied); when a carer will be provided for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48018/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the services that are currently being provided in a primary care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48019/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the services that are currently being provided in a primary care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48020/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide podiatry services in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48419/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently on the waiting list for podiatry in CHO6 Wicklow and CHO7 West Wicklow; the average waiting timeframe for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48420/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the pandemic bonus payment has been paid to firefighters and paramedics to date; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47036/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices who are currently signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in each of the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form broken down by community healthcare organisation, CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40644/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults that are on the dental appointment waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40645/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in County Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments broken down by a wait period of up to one month, up to three months, up to six months and 12 months or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40646/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the appointment service for the Civil Registration Service for a registry office civil marriage ceremony in County Wicklow will reopen for bookings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40647/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the Civil Registration Service online booking system will reopen for appointments for a registry office civil marriage ceremony at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40648/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if it is intended to reopen the Civil Registration Service at a location (details supplied) for a registry office civil marriage ceremony; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40649/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his Department has plans to reopen the Civil Registration Office at a location (details supplied); and if so, if he will provide a timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40650/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the walk-in service for the Civil Registration office in County Wicklow for births, deaths and marriages will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40651/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the analysis that has been undertaken to ensure HSE facilities will have sufficient supplies of gas and heating oil this winter in the event of rationing being introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41090/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of any report or reports that have been compiled during an analysis of the energy and heating needs of HSE facilities, particularly care homes and nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41092/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he has received any gifts from visiting dignitaries; if he will provide a breakdown of the details of these gifts, their value, and the way they were disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41120/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he has received any gifts while travelling abroad; if he will provide a breakdown of the detail and value of these gifts and the way they were disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41138/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department have given any gifts to visiting dignitaries; if he will provide a breakdown of the detail and the value of these gifts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41156/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that are awaiting home care support in County Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated for each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022 in County Wicklow; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41405/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been granted home care support in 2021 that are still awaiting their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer or home support agency broken down by county and waiting timeframe in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41406/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for respite care in 2021 and to date in 2022; the number currently on the waiting list for respite care services broken down by county and waiting list timeframe in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41407/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for a physical care needs assessment for each of the years 2019 to 2021 broken down by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41408/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number awaiting a physical care needs assessment in 2021 broken down by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41409/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number awaiting a clinical assessment in 2021, broken down by waiting list timeframe per county outlining the wait time such as one month, three months, six months, twelve months and greater than twelve months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41410/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are on the waiting list for an appointment for early intervention services for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology broken down by waiting list timeframes less than 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to12 months and more than 12 months for CHO7 west Wicklow in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41411/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adolescents with special and complex needs who have just completed secondary school in County Wicklow in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41543/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adolescents with special needs who have just completed secondary school and now been referred to another disability service for further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41544/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adolescents with special needs who have just completed secondary school and await placement and or funding approval to be referred to another disability service for further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41545/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals made to a service (details supplied) in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41546/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals that have been made to a service (details supplied) in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41547/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals that have been made to a service (details supplied) in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41548/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of a new primary care centre (details supplied); the estimated timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41582/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the services that will be provided in a new primary care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41583/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the measures that are in place to provide for the healthcare of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39005/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a medical service (details supplied) will be relocated to Bray, County Wicklow in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38944/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the new initiative on sexual and reproductive health, and rights, set out in A Better World, Ireland's policy for international development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37325/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37882/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37883/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37884/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult psychologists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37885/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for adult physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37886/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for child physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7, in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37887/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are currently on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37888/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37889/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the lengths of time three, six, and 12-plus months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37890/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time broken down by the lengths of time three, six, and 12-plus months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37891/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting a clinical assessment, broken down by waiting list timeframe and by county, and the wait time involved, that is, by one, three, six, 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37892/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals that have been made to a service (details supplied) in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37893/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the level of qualifications that the staff working in a service (details supplied) must have; and if users who are referred to this service have access to clinical supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37894/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the Disability Capacity Review 2032; the stage that plans are at; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36656/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to providing full or partial reimbursement for coaguchek meters and self-test strips for those patients requiring long-term oral anticoagulant therapy with warfarin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34348/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if staff who worked in the homeless sector as homeless front-line workers during the Covid-19 pandemic will be included in the Covid-19 recognition payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27417/22]
• 2022-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices that are signed up to the dental treatment services scheme for the past five years in tabular form, broken down by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25512/22]
• 2022-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25513/22]
• 2022-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for appointments; the number that are waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25514/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason that it is not currently possible to make an appointment with the Civil Registration Service to have a registry office civil marriage ceremony in County Wicklow at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22785/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when it is anticipated that the Civil Registration Service online booking system will reopen to make an appointment for a registry office civil marriage ceremony at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when it is anticipated that the Civil Registration Service online booking system will reopen to make an appointment for a registry office civil marriage ceremony at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22787/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason that a walk-in service is not currently available for the Civil Registration Office in Wicklow for births, deaths and marriages at present; when a walk-in service will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22788/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his Department have plans to reopen the Civil Registration Office at a location (details supplied); and if so, the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22789/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the bonus payment for front-line healthcare workers will be made available to persons who work in the private home care sector; when it is likely that this bonus payment will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19275/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on the waiting lists for PrEP treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20244/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons attending PrEP clinics at present, by the Dáil constituency they live in, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20245/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to open a PrEP clinic in County Wicklow in the near future, taking into consideration that a number of new primary health care centres in County Wicklow have opened in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20246/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of ambulance response times in County Wicklow in 2021 and to date in 2022, by municipal district in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15865/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that are currently on the waiting list for a DEXA bone scan in a hospital (details supplied) by one, three, six and 12 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14935/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason a new DEXA machine provided to a hospital (details supplied) has not yet been set up for the medical team to use despite this new equipment being delivered approximately four months ago; his plans to resolve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14936/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he uses an application on his official Government phone; if so, if he has the disappearing messages setting activated on the application on his phone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9962/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76
• 2022-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there is a 24/7 palliative care service in CHO6 Wicklow and CHO7 west Wicklow; the level of care there is for families that are caring for their loved ones at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2754/22]
• 2022-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of palliative care teams and staff members in CHO6 and CHO7 at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Finance if further changes will be made to the Covid restrictions support scheme to include new businesses which have been set up in the past three to six months that have been impacted by the recent public health restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2106/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no walk-in service for the civil registration service in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62939/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for homecare support in 2019, 2020 and 2021, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63478/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been granted homecare support in 2021 who are still waiting on their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer and home support agency by county and waiting timeframe in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63479/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received in 2021 for respite care; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for respite care services by county and waiting list timeframe in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63480/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for a physical care needs assessment in 2019, 2020 and 2021, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63481/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a physical care needs assessment in 2021, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63482/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a clinical assessment in 2021, by waiting list timeframe and by county; the wait time involved, that is, by one, three, six, 12 and greater than 12 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63483/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently operated out of a premises (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63516/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the person or body that is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a building (details supplied) given the front of the building is in very poor condition and in need of attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63517/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for a health centre (details supplied) which has been closed for approximately four years; if it is intended that the health centre will reopen in the future; if so, when it is likely to reopen; and if not, the future plans of the HSE for this building going forward. [1189/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to make changes to the requirements to obtain a Covid recovery certificate to include positive antigen tests given the lack of appointments for PCR testing at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1264/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures being implemented to address the fact that a task force (details supplied) is currently without a coordinator and has been for three out of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2450/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the stage the recruitment process is currently at for the recruitment of a replacement coordinator for a task force (details supplied); when it is likely that a coordinator will be in a position to take up the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2451/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts the Government is undertaking to protect the health of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62768/21]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if an Irish citizen travelling from Ireland to the UK and back is required to have a negative RT-PCR test upon their return to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62262/21]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a person travelling to accompany a minor to the UK to drop a child off to another parent or family member is required to have a negative PCR test upon their return to Ireland even though they will only be dropping the child to the airport and ferry port and returning straight back to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62263/21]
• 2021-12-15
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021 · 2 divisions

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

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the work of the National Screening Advisory Committee in relation to the status of the expansion of the new-born screening programme; the conditions that are being considered for inclusion in the programme; the progress to date on the work being carried out by the Committee in consultation with his Department, the HSE, clinical experts, patient advocates and other key stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59218/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to address the difficulties that persons in County Wicklow are experiencing in finding a general practitioner practice in the county that is able to take them on as a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59219/21]
• 2021-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the Health Research Board LINK system National drug Treatment Recording System is used by regional drugs and alcohol task forces to make decisions on funding; if this is a policy that is being driven by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59181/21]
• 2021-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to merge the east coast regional drug and alcohol task force with another task force or to abolish it (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59182/21]
• 2021-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when confirmation of funding for 2022 will be given to drug and alcohol task forces; the criteria used for the funding recommendation and the allocation made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59183/21]
• 2021-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the differences between regional drugs and alcohol task forces, for example the way a service can be meeting all the criteria in one task force area and not in another; if the criteria used is the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59184/21]
• 2021-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for births, deaths and marriages that are currently waiting to be processed in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for applications to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58081/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the way a person can currently access the civil registration service in County Wicklow; the opening times of same; when a walk-in service will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57705/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that persons are having getting in contact with the civil registration service to register a birth, death or marriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57706/21]
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Health (Amendment) Act 2020

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are on the waiting list to see a child psychologist in community healthcare organisations, CHOs, 6 and 7 in County Wicklow by waiting times of less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53286/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHOs 6 and 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53287/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for an assessment with the children's disability network team in CHOs 6 and 7 in County Wicklow, by referral waiting times of less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53288/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were on the waiting list for the school age team and an assessment of need who have been referred to another service (details supplied) in CHOs 6 and 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53289/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were on the waiting list for the school age team and an assessment of need who have been referred to another service (details supplied) in CHOs 6 and 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53290/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status in relation to the expansion of the newborn screening programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50842/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for surgery for scoliosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50841/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the costs for the fitting out of a vaccination centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49373/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he plans to reintroduce screening for scoliosis in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48183/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children that are currently awaiting scoliosis treatment and surgery; the current waiting time for both treatment and surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48184/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are currently on waiting lists for dental appointments in County Wicklow by town and municipal district in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48393/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are currently on waiting lists for orthodontic appointments in County Wicklow by town and municipal district in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48394/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices that are currently signed-up to the dental treatment services scheme in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48395/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting an assessment of need in CHO6 and CHO7, County Wicklow; the number who have been waiting less than three months, three to six months, six to 12 months, and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48396/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting an assessment with the school age team in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; the number that have been waiting less than three months, three to six months, six to 12 months, and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48397/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are on the waiting list for an appointment for early intervention services for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology by waiting list time frames of less than three months, three to six months, six to 12 months, and more than 12 months, respectively for CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48398/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 in west County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48399/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48400/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are awaiting home care support in County Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021 in County Wicklow; the average number of hours granted to successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48401/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48402/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the measures in place to provide for the healthcare of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39969/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received by the HSE civil registration service for new birth registrations from January 2021 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33175/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the civil registration service will reopen for walk-in services in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33176/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the length of time applications are currently taking to process by the civil registration service for new birth registrations at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33177/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications that have been received by the civil registration service and that are currently awaiting processing for the period January 2021 to date by month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33178/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when vaccination will commence for those aged between 12 and 15 who are deemed at very high risk of severe disease in line with the European Medicines Agency approval for the use of a vaccine (details supplied) for the age group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34502/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the full details of the contract terms that were previously agreed for a vaccination centre (details supplied); the reason the vaccination centre was not used for the remaining contract term of three weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34503/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the costs for the fitting out of a vaccination centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34504/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the costs for the fitting out of a vaccination centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34505/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plan to arrange a shuttle bus service for passengers in Arklow, County Wicklow to travel to the Kilanerin Covid-19 vaccination centre given there is no direct public transport route from Arklow, County Wicklow to attend this centre; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many persons who do not drive are finding it difficult to get to the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34515/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices currently signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35711/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that many persons have in trying to access dental treatment given that a large number of independent dental practices have withdrawn from the dental treatment scheme in County Wicklow over the past number of years; if the HSE is currently in discussions with independent dental practices in order to get more practices to sign up to the scheme; if progress has been made in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35712/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if in-person developmental checks for infants and toddlers at 3, 10 and 18 months are being carried out at present in a HSE primary health care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35914/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list timeframes for infant and toddler developmental checks broken down by age, that is, 3, 10, and 18 months (details supplied); the waiting list timeframe per municipal district in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35915/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the services that will be available in a new primary healthcare centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37457/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the stage works are currently at a healthcare centre (details supplied); when the new primary healthcare centre will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37458/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting an assessment of need in Wicklow CHO6; the number that have been waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39228/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting an assessment of need in west Wicklow CHO7; the number that have been waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39229/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting an assessment with the school age team in Wicklow CHO6; the number that have been waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39230/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting an assessment with the school age team in west Wicklow CHO7; the number that have been waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39231/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are on the waiting list for an appointment for early intervention services for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology in Wicklow CHO6 by waiting list timeframes less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39232/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are on the waiting list for an appointment for early intervention services for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology in CHO7 west Wicklow broken down by waiting list timeframes less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39233/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 Wicklow and CHO7 West Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39234/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39235/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in County Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39236/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39237/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that are awaiting homecare support in County Wicklow; the number of hours allocated in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021 in County Wicklow; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39238/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for appointment in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39239/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the services that will be available in the new primary healthcare centre (details supplied) in County Wicklow; when each of the services will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40363/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made by the HSE in relation to making the drug zolgensma available to persons who have a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy; the outcome of the recent health technology assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30961/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will consider amending the current legislation to allow outdoor drive-in movies and cinemas to operate at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29179/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the alternative arrangements that are being made by the HSE to source an alternative vaccination centre for south County Wicklow; the stage discussions are currently at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26835/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the costs for the fitting out of a vaccination centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26834/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if full details will be provided of the contract terms that were previously agreed for a vaccination centre (details supplied); the reason the vaccination centre is not being used for the remaining contract term of three weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26833/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting over 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively, for an autism spectrum disorder assessment in County Wicklow in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27248/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the policy and funding commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights that will be made at the forthcoming generation equality forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32059/21]
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when a vaccination centre (details supplied) will open; the duration that the contract is in place for this vaccination centre as agreed with the service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24852/21]
• 2021-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the decisions that have been taken to pay student nurses and midwives for work whilst on placement; the details of any decisions; and when students will receive any moneys due. [24950/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that will be taken in respect of the decision by the IDA to appoint a business development consultant in Israel to ensure proper procedures with regard to the processing and transferring of personal data in view of the fact that the proposed consultant will be based in Israel; the way in which a data breach will be managed in these circumstances; if a risk assessment has been carried out in view of the duty of care of the IDA under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19672/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if IVF patients that have to travel abroad for treatment are exempt from mandatory hotel quarantine given that IVF treatment is extremely time sensitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19460/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the primary school vaccination programme of the 4:1 booster and MMR for children in junior infants will be recommencing in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16381/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to open a further general practitioner practice in an area (details supplied) given that the population is increasing and a large retirement home will be opening in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16382/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to carry out a public inquiry into the outbreak of Covid-19 in nursing homes and the help and assistance that was provided to them during the first wave of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17029/21]
• 2021-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to sell the lands at a site (details supplied); the timeframe for the sale; if a review will be carried out on plans to sell the land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15972/21]
• 2021-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of the former Wicklow district hospital as a care facility; his plans to open day care services at the premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15973/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement Ireland had in respect of the position taken by the European Commission at the March 2021 World Trade Organization meeting on the proposed temporary TRIPS waiver on intellectual property in respect of Covid-19 vaccines and technology; if Ireland supported the decision by the European Commission to oppose such a waiver; if he will engage further with the European Commission on this issue in advance of the next World Trade Organization meeting in April 2021; his views on the implications of this matter for global public health and the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15381/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the measures in place to provide for the healthcare and welfare of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14949/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason the Covid-19 testing centre in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow was closed for Covid-19 testing on 13 and 14 March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15286/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices that signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15823/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if discussions are ongoing with stakeholders from the independent dental sector to address concerns regarding accepting medical card patients for dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15824/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to establishing a Covid-19 vaccination centre in Bray, County Wicklow; if he has taken into consideration the population of the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11129/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to establishing a Covid-19 vaccination centre in west County Wicklow taking into consideration that there is a complete lack of public transport in this part of the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11130/21]
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the mechanisms that will be put in place to ensure that United States military personnel who may be passing through Shannon Airport will be briefed on the Government health guidelines in relation to overseas travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10200/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to establish a vaccination centre in Bray, County Wicklow; if so, the stage plans are currently at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9156/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of parents as a result of the cancellation of the 4:1 booster and MMR as part of the primary school immunisation programme 2020-2021; when it is likely that the vaccination programme will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8259/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some general practitioners are charging medical card holders a fee for blood tests; the steps the HSE is taking to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5250/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all areas of horticulture can operate under level 5 public health restrictions; if not, if work is limited to certain types of horticulture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3345/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that a number of private companies under HSE contracts are administering the home testing kits SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test in order to circumvent self-isolation periods for staff; if guidelines have been issued for such testing; if the efficacy of this testing process been established; the criteria and-or training for the administration of the tests; if it is deemed acceptable to use the testing kits in places of employment to eliminate isolation periods in which persons have been identified as close contacts or are showing symptoms of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2423/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to use the old Wicklow district hospital building for respite and long-term care support in the form of a day care centre for the elderly of County Wicklow. [43413/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to reopen 20 beds in the former Wicklow district hospital in Wicklow town; and his plans for same. [43414/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if day care facilities and grooming salons for pets are deemed an essential service under the term "animal welfare" as per the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 8) Regulations 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36046/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measure the HSE management have taken in the past eight months to increase the hospital capacity for Covid-19 patients both in terms of ICU and regular care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34030/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures the HSE has established for testing and tracing in relation to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34031/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if targets have been established for the provision of ICU care for Covid-19 infection cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34032/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the metrics established in order to measure the progress and performance of the HSE towards achieving targets for the provision of ICU care for Covid-19 infection cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34033/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will have an adequate supply of the adult winter influenza vaccination for general practitioner surgeries and pharmacies in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32328/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if painting and decorating contractors are deemed an essential service under construction and development as per the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 8) Regulations 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33348/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the position of youth drugs liaison officer in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/20]
• 2020-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of dental practices have made a decision to not provide treatment to medical card holders (details supplied); the steps he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30858/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of wholetime equivalent speech and language therapists employed by the HSE for the catchment area of County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28878/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting speech and language therapy in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28879/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28880/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of wholetime equivalent physiotherapists employed by the HSE for the catchment area of County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28881/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting physiotherapy in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28882/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the locations in which his Department believes the increase in Covid-19 cases in County Wicklow is arising from, that is community transmission, foreign travel and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27123/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a Covid-19 test in County Wicklow from the initial referral to receiving the test results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27124/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason persons in County Wicklow are being referred to Covid-19 test centres in Clonskeagh and Tallaght for testing in view of the fact there is a designated Covid-19 test centre in Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27125/20]
• 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
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19869/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in County Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19870/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19871/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home care support in County Wicklow; the number of hours allocated in each of the past 12 months in the county; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19872/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a colonoscopy in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin; the number that have been waiting up to 30, 30 to 60, 60 to 90 and more than 90 days, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19873/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin; the grade of each vacancy; the length of time of the vacancy, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19874/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in CHO6; the number that have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19875/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in CHO6; the number waiting less than 3. 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19876/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in CHO6; the number waiting less than 3. 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19877/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided to families in County Wicklow over each of the past 12 months; the number provided each month since March 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19879/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres in County Wicklow that have reopened; the number that will be reopened by September 2020; if centres will not be in a position to reopen by September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19880/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Wicklow which have submitted applications for funding in order to reopen; the amount required; the amount allocated to date; the amount that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19881/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for an appointment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19882/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wicklow waiting for an appointment for early intervention by therapy; the number that are waiting less than 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19883/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the lands of a former nursing home (details supplied) will remain in public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20102/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will withdraw the planned sale by the HSE of a former nursing home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20103/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop the lands at Newcastle Hospital, Newtown County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20104/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a new primary healthcare centre in Greystones, County Wicklow; the stage at which plans are at; the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19261/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a new primary healthcare centre in Baltinglass, County Wicklow; the stage at which plans are at; and the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19262/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for the roll-out of additional primary healthcare centres in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19263/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the decisions that were taken at the meeting of 17 July 2020 of the National Screening Advisory Committee about expanding the blood spot screening programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19399/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when recommendations on the expansion of the newborn screening programme will be published; his plans to implement the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17061/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the outbreak of Covid-19 at a nursing home (details supplied); and if his attention has been further drawn to the transfer of residents to other care units and the manner in which the transfers were carried out. [17355/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the death of 12 residents of a nursing home (details supplied) due to Covid-19 and that 34 staff tested positive for the virus. [17356/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to calls for a public inquiry into the case of deaths in a nursing home (details supplied); if a public inquiry will be held into the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17357/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when adult day care services will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15773/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing homes closed from January 2020 to date pursuant to section 64 of the Heath Act 2007, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14706/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a new primary healthcare centre in Arklow, County Wicklow; the expected timeframe for the construction to completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15955/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for a review to be completed for funding for a care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13902/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for an old HSE building (details supplied) now that the new primary care centre in Bray, County Wicklow, is fully constructed and occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13903/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if exemptions will be given from the new requirement to self-isolate for a 14-day period to parents who travel by plane frequently from the UK to Ireland to visit their children. [10522/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has immediate plans to purchase and take over the day-to-day running of a nursing home (details supplied). [11187/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when adult day services will resume. [9930/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the purpose of the refurbishment works that are taking place at Wicklow District Hospital, Wicklow, County Wicklow. [7264/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the immediate and future plans for Wicklow District Hospital, Wicklow, County Wicklow. [7265/20]
• 2019-11-06
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the risk assessment by CORU regarding the regulation of play therapists has been completed; the stage the regulation of play therapists is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44604/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a primary care centre in Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43288/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to expand the newborn screening programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39606/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the East Coast Drugs and Task Force has been without an outreach officer for some time; the provisions being made by the HSE to recruit a replacement; the estimated timeframe for the appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39678/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) has been withdrawn and is no longer available under the medical card; if a replacement or substitution of another medication will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38589/19]
• 2019-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the low uptake of hearing aids; her further views on whether cost is a barrier to low and middle-income workers when it comes to accessing hearing aids and the severe repercussions on health and well-being as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37864/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason the rehabilitative training allowance is being cut; if this reflects the aims set out in the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32002/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason the rehabilitative training allowance is being cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32237/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the services provided at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32534/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32535/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in use at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32536/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses based in Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway by the specialties they cover. [32537/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of midwives based in Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32538/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of suicide crisis assessment nurses based in Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32539/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department attendances in 2018 and to date in 2019 at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32540/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient beds at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32541/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on hospital trolleys in 2018 and to date in 2019 at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32542/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of outpatient hospital cancellations at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32543/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the spending on agency staff at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32544/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients outsourced from Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway to other hospitals in 2018 and to date in 2019, by the speciality concerned and the private facility cases assigned to. [32545/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the annual operational spend at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32546/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the annual capital spend at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32547/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting up to three months for a CT scan at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32548/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting up to three months for a MRI scan at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32549/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting up to three months for an appointment with the ENT clinic at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32550/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting up to three months for occupational therapy at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32551/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting up to three months for physiotherapy at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32552/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting up to three months for speech and language therapy at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32553/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for occupational therapy at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32554/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list at the radiology department at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32555/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for physiotherapy at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32556/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for speech and language therapy at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32557/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures cancelled and subsequently rescheduled for Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019. [32558/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who had their appointment cancelled on more than one occasion for Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019. [32559/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures cancelled in circumstances in which a patient did not attend Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019. [32560/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a text alert system to remind patients of their upcoming appointment is in place at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32561/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of theatres and operational theatres respectively, at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, in 2017 , 2018 and to date in 2019. [32562/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the position regarding each theatre at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32563/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons placed in nursing homes who were patients at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32564/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of radiology examinations and procedures carried out at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32565/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on outpatient waiting lists by procedure and associated waiting times at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway. [32566/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the amount collected through parking charges at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32567/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for scans at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in 2018 and to date in 2019. [32568/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of X-rays carried out at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in each of the years 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019. [32569/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of X-rays cancelled at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway in each of the years 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019. [32570/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the dental services available at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the number of staff employed in dental services; the waiting lists and average waiting times in the service; if the full necessary number of staff are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32571/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of babies born in Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, in each of the years 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019. [32572/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for a new 50-bed unit in Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the timeline for completion; the number of new staff which will be hired when the new beds are open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32573/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade and-or improve maternity services at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32574/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the cardiology service available at Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32575/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the options available in cases in which a person with MS is denied access to the medicinal cannabis access programme by their consultant, if there are specific consultants approving access through whom the person may seek access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33588/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children in community healthcare organisation 6, CHO6, by municipal district or local electoral area, LEA, on the waiting list for an assessment of needs; the expected waiting time for a child being put on the waiting lists at July 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34485/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children with autism registered with the HSE with an address in the Bray municipal district area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for child and adolescent mental health services in County Wicklow by service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number on the waiting list for home help hours in County Wicklow by municipal district or local electoral area, LEA, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number waiting for adult mental health services in the Bray municipal district or local electoral area, LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34489/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the expected whole-time equivalent number of new staff who will be employed to work in the Bray primary care centre; the services that will be provided in the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34490/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children in CHO 6 by municipal district or LEA on the waiting list for an assessment of needs; the expected waiting time for a child being put on the waiting lists as of July 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34499/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children with autism registered with the HSE with an address in the Bray municipal district area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34500/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the transition process for moving asylum seekers from temporary accommodation to direct provision; if the person in question is consulted; if they are moved to a location geographically close to the temporary accommodation; the way in which the health and well-being needs of asylum seekers are addressed within this transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28278/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if asylum seekers in temporary accommodation are granted medical cards; the process for accessing such medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28281/19]
• 2019-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the hearing aid grant available under the treatment benefit fund in view of the health inequality when it comes to the affordability of hearing aids for those without a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23004/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the supports provided for children diagnosed with autism in Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21642/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will extend the newborn screening test pilot scheme for detecting metachromatic leukodystrophy and severe combined immunodeficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20904/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a primary care centre in Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20905/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of primary care centres in Greystones and Arklow, County Wicklow further to the announcement of a developer (details supplied) not to proceed with the Arklow centre; the impact this will have on the development of both centres and the planned timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16878/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE early years intervention services in Bray, County Wicklow are being moved from Bray health centre to Wicklow primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14878/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the drug Sativex is available for use by prescription in all HSE areas; if not, the HSE areas it is available in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12303/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 53–58
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reporting mechanisms to monitor the successes and shortcomings of the telecounselling service being piloted in south County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7968/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reports which will be published on the pilot telecounselling service in south County Wicklow; when these reports will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7969/19]
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 375 of 19 December 2018, the outcome of the meeting between the HSE and a service (details supplied) to identify and prioritise areas of need nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8012/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the stage plans are at for the new primary healthcare centre in Arklow, County Wicklow; the timeframe for the completion of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7489/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if screening for severe combined immunodeficiency at birth will be introduced similar to that introduced in the United States, Canada and New Zealand with pilot studies being carried out in the Netherlands, the UK and Australia on the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5371/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason the South Inner City Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force cut the funding to a project (details supplied) when its service provision has increased from the time the funding was last approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5469/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how an organisation which is running multiple services that seek to prevent drug use, provide counselling to those involved in addiction or educate on the dangers of addiction and which employs more than 50 persons can be expected to function without a centralised co-ordinator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5470/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the process to appeal the decision to cut funding for a project (details supplied) in view of the fact that efforts to engage directly with the South Inner City Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force have proved fruitless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5471/19]
• 2019-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reporting mechanisms being used to monitor the successes and shortcomings with regard to the telecounselling service being piloted in south County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4551/19]
• 2019-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reports which will be published on the telecounselling service being piloted in south County Wicklow; when these reports will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4552/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that play therapists are unregulated; the measures he is taking to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2927/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place should a person wish to make a formal complaint against a play therapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2928/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if play therapists are regulated by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2930/19]
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

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

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

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number on waiting lists for adult mental health services by county; the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12, 12 to 18 and more than 18 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1235/19]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for a tele counselling pilot project in County Wicklow; when it will be launched; the way in which it will operate; the target group for same; the estimated amount it will cost per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53856/18]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to progress a Jigsaw youth mental health service in County Wicklow in 2019; the progress made to date in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53857/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list to see a psychiatrist at Enniscorthy child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS; the length of time the person has been on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53248/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the latest review of the National Carers’ Strategy took place; and if additional actions have been added to the strategy since it was first published in 2012. [52042/18]
• 2018-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list to see a clinical psychologist at the Enniscorthy CAMHS; the length of time the person has been on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51313/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 10 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ✗ 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 · 21–69
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 5 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–88
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 6–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–84
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–89
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 8–84
• 2018-11-29
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 22–61
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–71
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 5 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–61
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list to see a clinical psychologist at the Cherry Orchard CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47896/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a general practitioner out-of-hours service for north County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45979/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–69
• 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
• 2018-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the detail of State funding that is provided to religious organisations or persons here by his Department; the amount of funding provided for each of the years 2010 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43156/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the levels of child and adult mental health services staffing per community healthcare organisation area as a percentage of levels prescribed by A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41990/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of community mental health teams, that is, general adult mental health, psychiatry of old age and child and adolescent mental health services, per community healthcare organisation area and per region, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41991/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents in County Roscommon receiving counselling and services from the child and adolescent mental health services; the number of staff providing these services in County Roscommon; the number of children and adolescents who are on a waiting list to receive such services in County Roscommon; the length of time each person has been waiting for a first appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41992/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents receiving counselling and services from the child and adolescent mental health services in a clinic (details supplied); the number of staff providing these services in the clinic; the number of children and adolescents on a waiting list to receive such services in the clinic; the length of time each person has been waiting for a first appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41994/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the €55 million increase in the mental health budget will include an allocation of expansion of Jigsaw youth mental health services; if expanding the jigsaw service to County Wicklow is included in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42356/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on a waiting list; when they will be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39615/18]
• 2018-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the services that will be available in the new primary healthcare centre in Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38964/18]
• 2018-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a cognitive occupational therapy service will be available for persons in the new primary healthcare centre in Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38965/18]
• 2018-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a general practitioner out-of-hours service for north County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39016/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of his plans to provide a general practitioner in Carnew, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32983/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a co-ordinator has been hired for Bray drugs task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34837/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a site has been identified for a new school build (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31785/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a general practitioner out of hours service in north County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31788/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to make changes to the income disregard for persons with a disability who hold a medical card. [31789/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of a Jigsaw youth mental health site to be developed in the north County Wicklow areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31527/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for CAMHS services in the Bray area in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31528/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels in CAMHS services by individual service in the CHO 6 area as compared to the percentage prescribed in A Vision for Change for 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if e-car charging points are provided at his Department's buildings in Dublin or in other locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28397/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in receipt of disability allowance who hold a medical card. [24747/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current general medical services general practitioner in Carnew, County Wicklow has retired earlier than originally anticipated; the position regarding the recruitment of a replacement general medical services general practitioner for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24977/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to deliver a general practitioner out of hours service for north County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23493/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the provisions in place to ensure that a general practitioner service remains in Carnew, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20633/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to develop a primary care centre in Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18278/18]
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the services available at Carnew primary care centre; if additional services will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18279/18]
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners based in Carnew primary care centre; if none has been appointed, his plans to recruit general practitioners for the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18280/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a task force (details supplied) has been without a co-ordinator for some time and this is affecting the provision of services; and the timeframe for the appointment of a new co-ordinator. [15268/18]
• 2018-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the age for domiciliary care allowance is increased to 18 years of age, the health services that will be affected by the extension; if access will remain to currently provided psychology services and occupational therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13101/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the last review of the long-term illness scheme took place; if changes were made to the scheme as a result of a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10249/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card appeals that were recorded in County Wicklow over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10241/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications from County Wicklow that were successful following an appeal in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10242/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the drafting of a Bill for the introduction of a scheme to replace the former mobility allowance and motorised transport grant scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10177/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has environmental health officers covering south County Wicklow, namely, areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8625/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of residential inspections carried out by environmental health officers in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8626/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of a youth mental health Jigsaw site for County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6915/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there is a need for a youth mental health Jigsaw site in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6916/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the clinical services of Jigsaw youth mental health services; the expected publication time; the reason for the delay in publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6917/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons on the waiting list for the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, in County Wicklow at the end of December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6918/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons waiting for their first CAMHS appointment in County Wicklow at the end of December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6919/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated for the delivery of a general practitioner out-of-hours service for north County Wicklow in the HSE service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6109/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated to a service (details supplied) in County Wicklow in the HSE service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6110/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated for the delivery of a general practitioner out-of-hours service for north County Wicklow in the HSE service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2242/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow in the HSE service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2243/18]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the practical home help and personal care service will continue to be available to persons aged under 65 years of age who suffer from chronic illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52130/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he received a petition requesting him to establish a general practitioner out-of-hours service for north Wicklow; if progress has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52131/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available for a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48149/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the procedure for a person being transferred into the nursing home or fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45650/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the services that are provided in the primary care centre, Carnew, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45758/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the additional services that will be made available to persons in the primary care centre, Carnew, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45759/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to roll out the winter initiative in County Wicklow; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46426/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will establish a general practitioner out-of-hours service in north Wicklow; if not, the reasons therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41027/17]
• 2017-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the action he has taken to deal with inadequate protocols in place at St. Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown in cases in which persons attend the minor injuries unit without a general practitioner referral letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41028/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the details of all publicly run nursing homes in County Wicklow. [39638/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the details of all privately run nursing homes in County Wicklow. [39639/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be offered a place at Beechpark Services, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30540/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average waiting list times for persons to avail of the services at Beechpark Services, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30541/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the budget estimates per quarter for 2017 for a charity (details supplied), in tabular form. [30542/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the actual spend by a charity (details supplied) for the first two quarters of 2017, in tabular form. [30543/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the spend per county by a charity (details supplied) in 2017. [30544/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there will be new sites announced by a charity (details supplied) in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30545/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there are counties or areas in a state of readiness for services provided by a charity (details supplied); if so, the counties or areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30546/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to put on a statutory footing hospital group boards not currently on a statutory footing; and the reason for the delay in this regard. [27655/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of the integrated hospital waiting list management system, Comhlista. [27656/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason for the multiplicity of investigations by the human resources department of a disability service provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24024/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason within the past two years, a disability service provider (details supplied) is experiencing an exceptional and dramatic increase in senior management staff turnover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24025/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the cost of the investigations on a disability service provider (details supplied) in view of the fact this provider is already undergoing severe financial cutbacks due to HSE cost cutting efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24026/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the effect the cost of the multiplicity of investigations by the human resources department of a disability service provider (details supplied) is having on the already reduced provision of essential clinical services for children such as nursing care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24027/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the person or body that is overseeing or monitoring the financial spending of a disability service provider (details supplied) with regard to investigations; the person or body which is accountable; if this person or body can justify the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24028/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the HSE physiotherapy clinic will open in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24308/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the expected date of publication of the HSE action plan for scoliosis; his plans for the implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23482/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he travelled abroad as part of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the locations he travelled to; the duration of the trip; the cost of the trip, including travel and accommodation in addition to other expenses incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason no new referrals are being placed on the waiting lists for ear, nose and throat, ENT, appointments for persons at two hospitals (details supplied); when this situation will improve for persons in need of an ENT appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18427/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for the waiting list crisis for persons in need of ear, nose and throat, ENT, appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18428/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists to see an occupational therapist in health centres in County Wicklow, including Baltinglass and Blessington; the average waiting time in each of the health centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17825/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the location on which the new oncology specialist appointment at St. Vincent's University Hospital was advertised; the number of applications received; the number of persons interviewed for the post; the draft score sheet used to mark each candidate; the basis upon which the successful candidate was chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16682/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will allow a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology to carry out an independent review of the résumés and references of the candidates for the position of oncology specialist at St. Vincent's University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16683/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason a person's (details supplied) application for a medical card has not yet been processed despite providing additional requested documentation to his Department on 17 February 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15365/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will approve funding for a person (details supplied) that has been accepted into a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13602/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the action he will take regarding insurance companies refusing to provide cover for neurological paediatricians prescribing medicinal cannabis; the way he will deal with this matter in new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13615/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if any person that has applied to his Department regarding the new cannabis legislation succeeded in getting the required drug to treat epilepsy or Dravet syndrome; if so, the name of the consultant involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13616/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if provision has been made within the HSE action plan for scoliosis for the reintroduction of checks in primary schools by public health nurses for the identification of scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11816/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the HSE action plan for scoliosis will be published; his plans for the implementation of the action plan; the funding put in place for this implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11815/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the amount his Department spent on public relations consultants and all matters relating to public relations in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11431/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of portacabins planned to be used at hospitals; the location of each one; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11451/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to outline the status of the primary care centre planned for Bray; the timeframe for its development; if funding for the project is ring-fenced; the services that will be made available at the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8111/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for a primary care centre to be established in Arklow; if so, the timeframe for its development; if funding for the project is ring fenced; the services that will be made available at the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8112/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if additional areas in County Wicklow have been identified for the development of a primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8113/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a vaccination that was introduced into the infant vaccination programme on 1 December 2016 and backdated for infants born after 1 October 2016 will be backdated further (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7945/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for occupational therapy in health centres in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for persons to be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7284/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for speech and language therapy in health centres in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for persons to be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7285/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for access to the early intervention team in health centres in County Wicklow; the average waiting time for persons to be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7286/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of mental health services available in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7287/17]
• 2017-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason for the lack of CAO places made available to students having completed a pre-nursing course through a post leaving certificate course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6420/17]
• 2017-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will consider making additional CAO places available to students that have completed a pre-nursing course through a post leaving certificate course in view of the nursing shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6421/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5884/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in his Department on investigations into technology being developed in respect of waiting list initiatives; the proposals he has received on a single integrated waiting list initiative; the meetings or briefings he has had on this; if his attention has been drawn to the success of the Portuguese waiting lists system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4551/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the details of the steering group of the 2017 capacity review including membership, number of members and so on; the details of the international expert advisory group of the 2017 capacity review, including membership, number of members and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4552/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card holders cannot avail of the drug Antipain on the medical card and therefore have to bear the cost of €38 every three weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4755/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for outpatients with an address in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4808/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a full list of health centre locations in County Wicklow and a breakdown of the services provided in each of the health centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3400/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a full list of the services available at the three district hospitals in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3401/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the current ambulance response times for County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3402/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance bases in County Wicklow; the number of ambulances stationed at each of these bases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3403/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on outpatient waiting lists with a County Wicklow address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3404/17]
• 2017-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason for changes made to the ambulance service at Arklow, County Wicklow; when these changes were made; the reason the public were not informed of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2340/17]
• 2017-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to restore 24-7 ambulance cover in Arklow and Baltinglass, County Wicklow to ensure that an adequate ambulance service is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2341/17]
• 2017-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the current ambulance service in place in County Wicklow including the hours in which each service operates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2342/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills if persons (details supplied) can be accommodated on an already available school bus considering their health conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40484/16]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he has used any private unsecured e-mail accounts for official business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39586/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of drugs where, following the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, NCPE, assessment of the manufacturer's economic dossier on the cost-effectiveness of a drug, including details on all relevant costs and relevant cost offsets including hospitalisation, disease management costs, intravenous antibiotics, adverse events and any additional costs arising in patients not taking a drug, the NCPE found a drug not to be cost-effective; if he will provide this information for each of the past five years with a breakdown of whether additional price reductions were successfully negotiated and agreed upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37860/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of treatments commissioned from the private sector by the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, in each year since its inception in tabular form; the number of treatments commissioned from the private sector by his Department or the HSE in each of the past ten years if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37859/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the position for the sarcoma specialist at St. Vincent's Hospital has been advertised; if so, if the advertisement specifically mentioned a sarcoma specialist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35379/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will secure the day care services and the nursing home at a location (details supplied), his future plans for the home, including future investment and upgrading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35388/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the safeguards in place to avoid abuse of the European health card system in accessing medical care here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32580/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the strategy and funding in place to ensure that the waiting list for scoliosis patients is reduced; the status of the recruitment of a further additional orthopaedic surgeon and the new theatre that is currently being commissioned at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; if any consideration is being given to early detection and monitoring processes for children in order to avoid complex surgeries in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30504/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will, under the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Act 1997, make available the measures provided for the majority who have tested positive, to the small number of women who received blood products from contaminated batches of anti-D in the 1977-1979 and 1991-1994 periods but who are testing negative while experiencing severe health problems consistent with testing positive. [30503/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the waiting time for assessments for children diagnosed with ADHD and especially autism at Beechpark, Tallaght, where a person (details supplied) has been told the waiting time is between 24 and 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26560/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will increase the number of ambulances in County Wicklow for patients who have to travel to St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, for accident and emergency services; his plans to improve the ambulance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24608/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be considered for any cancellations or available appointments that may arise for the surgery they are currently waiting for. [22623/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a person (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment to see an occupational therapist for over six months; the action being taken to alleviate these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20492/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate the motorised transport grant and, if so, the timeframe for its reinstatement. [16688/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of a survey carried out by an inter-agency group to identify gaps in services for persons under 18 years of age experiencing substance abuse in east Wicklow (details supplied); the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16913/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide the methadone treatment list data for the Kildare and west Wicklow local health office. [15973/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the pilot for the minor ailments scheme will commence; the geographic spread of the pilot; the timeline for reporting and recommendations; if recommendations will be binding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13701/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the memorandum for information to Government relating to the children’s hospital capital project will be completed; the timeframe for the commencement of the enabling works contracts; when the general scheme of a Bill to establish a new children’s hospital body will be brought to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13700/16]