Josepha Madigan

Fine Gael · Dublin Rathdown

Activity on Health — 102 events (2 lobbying · 49 questions · 87 votes) full profile →

• 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.
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

  • LauraLynn Pre-Budget 2025 Submission
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the decision of Ireland to support, at the EPSCO (Health) Council on 21 June, proposals from the European Commission to cut and modulate regulatory data protection intellectual property rights for pharmaceutical companies; his views, in particular, on the potential impacts of this position on investment, innovation and employment in the life sciences sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29264/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans for the launch of the cervical cancer elimination strategy this year, including what measures he intends to take to help increase vaccination rates to the required levels for elimination to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29245/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans in place to improve the availability and uptake of oncology clinical trials in Ireland; what resources are being allocated to achieve this goal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29246/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health to list the members of the HSE’s National Immunisation Oversight Committee, NIOC, and their respective positions, in tabular form; to explain the role of the NIOC in relation to supporting the work of National Immunisation Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29252/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health for an update in relation to his Department’s activities at the EPSCO (Health) Council on 21 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29253/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health to report on Ireland’s contribution on combatting vaccine-preventable cancers at the EPSCO (Health) Council on 21 June 2024; the reason for not contributing verbally on this topic; the planned next steps towards achieving this goal in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29254/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); whether an updated report on data since 2021 has been compiled or is in the process of being compiled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29255/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health to provide the most recent data on the national vaccination coverage rate for adults eligible to receive the pneumococcal vaccine through the national immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29256/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the progress of the lung cancer early detection pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29265/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department will consider funding for an increase in fees to community optometrists and for a national public eye care programme for patients over the age of eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24007/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 74–58
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of a new chairperson for the National Screening Advisory Committee, given the former chair (details supplied) stood down in May 2023; what impact the lack of a chair is having on the NSAC’s work programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50982/23]
• 2023-11-15
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 111–10
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has any plans to provide for a new HSE primary care centre in Stillorgan, County Dublin, or the surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his Department’s position on the establishment of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60478/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering adding rare diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy. to the heel prick test for babies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60937/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when his Department will issue further guidance to those who are not directly employed by the HSE with regards to the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56174/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when those who are not directly employed by the HSE but who are eligible for the Covid recognition payment can expect to receive their payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56175/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering measures to expand access to contraception for women from local community pharmacies without the requirement for a doctor’s prescription, and after having a professional consultation with a pharmacist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54428/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department will establish an independent review to examine issues of recruitment and retention of radiation therapists in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50265/22]
• 2022-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of making continuous glucose monitors available on the long-term illness scheme for all those living with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47432/22]
• 2022-09-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost to provide medical cards to all those 80 years of age and above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering providing core funding for a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42931/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if those employed in the National Virus Reference Laboratory in UCD are eligible for the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38025/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if spinal muscular atrophy will be added to the new-born heel prick test. [32375/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the plans that his Department has in relation to the provision of ivacaftor/kalydeco to children under 12 years of age in view of the European Medicine Agency’s approval of the drug to treat those aged six years and above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28048/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if he will remove the current age restriction for the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21215/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the status of the Health Technology Advisory Group assessment of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21216/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 82–44
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–66
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 77–51
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–86
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 125–5
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 131–11
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2019-11-06
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–81
  • ✗ voted against Amendment again put: motion passed · 78–41
• 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
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–75
  • ✗ 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
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–61
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–64
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–69
• 2018-10-23
  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
• 2018-10-03
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–65
• 2018-09-26
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–56
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2017-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the stage of the Regulation of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 1999; the work ongoing towards its enactment; and when it will come before Dáil Éireann. [45529/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the licence for pembrolizumab to cover rare cancers (details supplied). [42530/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the financial support available for those seeking to undergo IVF treatment; and his plans to expand existing support [31440/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the requirement for health insurance companies to maintain records for only seven years, in view of health insurance premiums for those first applying for health insurance in later life; and the options available for those persons whose insurance has lapsed for more than seven years and who no longer have relevant records available. [30068/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the regulations in place regarding the provision of professional care for the elderly; and the way it is vetted. [28711/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the availability of IVF, sterilisation and abortion procedures allowed by law in the new National Maternity Hospital; and if this will be affected by the ownership structure of the hospital. [19992/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the criteria that determine the medicines available under the long-term illness scheme; if panhypopituitarism medication is covered; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8077/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans for the Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum; if a notice to sell has been served by the trustees to his Department or the HSE; if the site has been valued; when it is due for sale; the names of the persons who are the trustees; if the proceeds of the sale will be ring-fenced for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7290/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to restore the medical cards to persons over 70 years of age in households earning over €900 per week after the lowering of this band in recent budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6258/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the plans under way to assist those with hearing difficulties; the regulations that currently govern catering for those with hearing difficulties by broadcasters; and if there are plans to develop legislation further in this area. [1838/17]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the reason there has been a delay in the commencement of Part 2 of the Children and Family Relationships Act, concerning donor-assisted human reproduction; if he will provide a timeline for commencement of this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35952/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a mandate for cancer research into the national cancer control programme, which should be a key component of the national cancer strategy; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31863/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the costs involved in the recurring renewal of driving licences required by those aged over 70 years; and if any support is available for those with difficulty paying this sum. [29808/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if the disused HSE clinic site behind Dundrum library is available for use by local community groups. [29810/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the funding available to help working families (details supplied) fund speech therapy for children with speech and language impairments. [28847/16]
• 2016-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the reason there are significant delays in the filling of vacancies in the HSE public health nurse panel and his plans to fill these vacancies. [28848/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when the provisions of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 dealing with donor-assisted human reproduction will commence; the timeframe envisaged until these provisions are operational; his views on whether the non-commencement of this section is a matter of serious concern to many same-sex couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27526/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the set price for a meningitis B vaccine and the person or body which set this price; if this vaccine is available for free; if there is a mechanism to have this vaccine provided for free; if he will consider making this vaccine available for free for all children in high-risk category of under six years of age; if he will review the cost of this vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26938/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when the provisions of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 dealing with donor assisted human reproduction will commence; the timeframe he envisages until these provisions are operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25433/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for an operation at Cappagh Hospital; if due to the urgency of the case, the operation will be sooner than May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25590/16]
• 2016-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health why the Dublin Dental University Hospital is no longer offering primary care to persons under 16 years of age; if this decision will be changed in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21579/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health to consider setting up a suicide prevention authority; to consider the draft Bill to establish a suicide prevention authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17978/16]
• 2016-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will commence; the funding he has allocated for the Decision Support Service in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8628/16]