Matt Carthy

Sinn Féin · Cavan-Monaghan

Activity on Health — 816 events (38 lobbying · 735 questions · 65 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 Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 316 of 21 January 2026, if funding for an MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital is included in the Capital Plan for 2026 or any other year; if an updated timeframe as to when an MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23543/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to increase the number of radiographer practice tutors, further to the decision to increase the number of student radiographers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23781/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that difficulties may arise for radiographer students in getting clinical placement hours due to a lack of radiographer practice tutors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23782/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns about safety issues in the placement of radiographer students where students are placed in locations where there are inadequate resources to cater for them; if she will commit to ensuring that such resources are provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23783/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the total Exchequer contribution to CAWT cross-border health initiatives in addition to EU funding streams such as INTERREG and PEACEPLUS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24470/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the PEACEPLUS funding across the five CAWT projects, including annual allocations and administrative costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24471/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the cost-benefit analysis undertaken in respect of cross-border health service delivery compared to domestic provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24472/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in the State who have accessed CAWT-supported cross-border services in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24473/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the proportion of CAWT pilot services that have been successfully mainstreamed into core HSE services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24474/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to improve access to health services for populations in border regions through CAWT initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24476/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health whether cross-border service provision is being expanded to reduce waiting lists for patients in counties Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan and Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24477/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to address administrative and bureaucratic barriers in cross-border health service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24478/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health whether legislative or regulatory changes are being considered to facilitate deeper cross-border integration of services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24479/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of staff employed under CAWT PEACEPLUS projects; and whether these roles are expected to transition into permanent posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24480/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to embed successful CAWT programmes into mainstream HSE services following the conclusion of PEACEPLUS funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24481/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health whether further all-island health service integration is being considered as part of future policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24482/26]
• 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.
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to commitments given in respect of extending the opening hours of the local injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital, the current status of this proposal; when additional staffing approval will be finalised; the timeline for implementation of extended hours, including an 8pm last check-in time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22574/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current status of capital developments at Cavan and Monaghan General Hospital, including the proposed emergency department new build, oncology unit, and additional bed capacity; the timelines for each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22575/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list performance at Cavan Monaghan Hospital for outpatient, inpatient/day case and diagnostic services; the percentage of patients waiting longer than national targets; and the measures being taken to address delays in MRI and CT diagnostics in the region. [22576/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels within the suicide crisis assessment nurse service in Cavan Monaghan; whether there are plans to extend the service beyond standard weekday hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22577/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current status of recruitment for the youth worker post associated with the YouThrive Youth Service in Cavan Monaghan; the length of time the post has been vacant; and the impact of this vacancy on service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22578/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the development of the new 30-bed acute psychiatric unit at Cavan General Hospital; the current stage of the project; the expected timeline for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22581/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the introduction of the single point of access for children’s services in the Dublin north-east region, including Cavan Monaghan; the current stage of development of the digital referral portal; when the system will become operational locally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22585/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current number of persons awaiting home support services in Cavan Monaghan; the average waiting time; the steps being taken to address recruitment challenges in rural areas impacting service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22589/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of beds currently closed or unavailable across residential care centres in Cavan Monaghan; the reasons for these closures; and the timeline for restoring full capacity. [22590/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the total number of approved but unfilled posts across health services in Cavan Monaghan integrated healthcare area; the breakdown by service area; and the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22591/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 9 of 22 January 2026, the status of a new psychiatric unit at Cavan General Hospital; if that project is currently included in the HSE capital plan; the timeframe within which it is expected to be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21447/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric psychologists, by grade posts that were filled at primary care services within CHO1 as of 16 March 2026; the same figures as of 30 June 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21857/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in critical care medicine based at Cavan General Hospital as of 16 March 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21858/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency department nurses based at Cavan General Hospital as of 16 March 2026; if there are plans to increase this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21859/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health whether she will review the current position to ensure that patients who are prescribed obesity medication such as Ozempic by their GPs can access it through the medical card or drug payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18264/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the percentage of those studying medicine in higher education institutions in the State at present and in each of the past five years who are non-EU students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18056/26]
• 2026-03-04
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Legislation on vaping
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapist posts, by grade, that have been filled at Connolly Street primary care centre, as of 11 February 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14036/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE occupational therapist posts, by grade, that have been filled at Killeshandra primary care centre, as of 11 February 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14037/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists, dental nurses and hygienist posts that were filled at Cavan-Virginia primary care centre, as of 11 February 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14038/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapist posts by grade that were filled at Carrickmacross primary care centre, as of 11 February 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14039/26]
• 2026-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive the dental treatment she requires under general anaesthetic; if she will ensure that care for this patient is prioritised considering this patient has autism, intellectual disability, and epilepsy, along with sensory issues, and is in constant pain as a result of their condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11327/26]
• 2026-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current number of children and adults that are awaiting dental treatment under general anaesthesia in Cavan and Monaghan; to provide a breakdown of the waiting periods involved, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11328/26]
• 2026-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the proposals to improve access to dental treatment under general anaesthesia for those who need it in Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11329/26]
• 2026-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason an application for a CGM Sensor was refused for a person (details supplied); if this decision will be reviewed considering the persons serious health conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11343/26]
• 2026-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the process to renew a medical card; the format in which a person can complete and submit their renewal for example, in person, online or by post; the accommodations available to individuals arising from personal circumstance for example medical issues including PTSD, numeracy and literacy issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11364/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of those on Stamp 2 visas who have worked as healthcare assistance in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9103/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if her department has carried out or received any report or examination of the potential risk that could present from the Nipah virus; if there are any precautionary plans in respect of this virus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9040/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current dermatology services provided at the Monaghan Hospital campus; if there have been any changes to the services provided within the past two years; the plans to expand upon the services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9041/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently waiting for dermatology treatment at the Monaghan Hospital campus; to provide a breakdown of the lengths of waiting periods, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9042/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current ENT services provided at the Monaghan Hospital campus; if there have been any changes to the services provided within the past two years; the plans to expand upon the services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9043/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently waiting for ENT treatment at the Monaghan Hospital campus; the lengths of waiting periods, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9044/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the agencies and bodies under the aegis of her Department; the contact information of each available to Members of the Oireachtas, as per Department of public expenditure and reform Circular 25/2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7768/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of work visas which were issued for healthcare assistants in each of the past four years, including a breakdown of country of origin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7199/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of those on Stamp 2 visas who have worked as healthcare assistance in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7200/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No.1024 of 12 November 2025, when a response will issue from the HSE; if it can be ensured that a person (details supplied) will receive the treatment required at Cappagh Hospital following an operation in November 2023; if it can be ensured that the necessary treatment for this patient is provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6071/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of a new psychiatric unit at Cavan General Hospital; the timeframe within which it is expected to be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4900/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of orthodontal services in the north-east region; the reasons for delays in accessing services; and her proposals to ensure adequate service levels. [4899/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a primary health centre in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5195/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

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

  • LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1024 of 12 November 2025, if a substantive response has been issued by the HSE; when the person (details supplied) will complete their treatment at Cappagh Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4693/26]
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each of Cavan and Monaghan awaiting a CT in Cavan Hospital for a period of 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12 months+; and if the requisite steps could be taken to ensure that a CT scanner is put in place in Monaghan Hospital. [4793/26]
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which it is expected that an MRI scanner will be located at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4794/26]
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health

  • Future regulation of nicotine products
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS in Counties Cavan and Monaghan in the years 2019 to date; the number of which were rejected, by year and by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4231/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current WTE allocated to CAMHS in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; those positions which are vacant; the length of duration of any such vacancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4232/26]
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • ICSA Life Focus initiative to support farmer wellbeing and mental health
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns FinanceTaxation

  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Tobacco policy
  • Tobacco Tax
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
• 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.
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in her Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75198/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the amount expended on advertising and promotion in her Department, and within each agency for which she is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75216/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in her Department and within each agency for which she is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75234/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to her Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75252/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the priorities of her Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75270/25]
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 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
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a decision was made to remove a full care package from a child (details supplied), if the full care package can be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72273/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2454 of 29 April 2025, if it is proposed to review the position regarding the establishment of a neurology hub in the Cavan/Monaghan region to assist patients to have access to integrated services without requiring hospital in-patient care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69753/25]
• 2025-12-08
  LOBBY
  Men's Aid Ireland CLG Health

  • Shane Kelly Andrea McDermott met with Matt Carthy TD in Dáil
• 2025-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 134 of 20 November 2025, and 943 of 25 November 2025, the current status of the review to assess the resources required to change the final check-in time at the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital to 8pm; when this review will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68697/25]
• 2025-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it can be ensured that a person (details supplied) is scheduled for treatment at the Brain Injury and Stroke Programme at the National Rehabilitation Hospital as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68222/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services and organisations that will be supported by a project (details supplied); the amount each service or organisation will receive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67335/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his engagements with his European counterparts regarding food safety and public health. [66730/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access CT scans in counties Cavan and Monaghan, by county and by period of time waiting, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65892/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current and known upcoming vacancies at Cavan and Monaghan Hospital group per centre (Cavan and Monaghan separately); the dates on which the vacancies arose or will arise; the dates when vacancies are expected to be filled, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66170/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the official opening hours of the minor injuries unit, MIU at Monaghan Hospital; whether there is a check-in policy that prevents access for patients within those hours (i.e. last operating hour); the means by which the differential between opening hours and check-in times is communicated to the public; whether patients with urgent injuries can access care throughout the official opening hours regardless of check-in time; if there are proposals to amend the opening, operating and/or check-in hours at the MIU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66174/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will commission a feasibility study into the provision of CT scans in Monaghan hospital. [64412/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the opening hours of the minor injuries unit in Monaghan Hospital; and the latest time at which a person may present themselves for care. [64411/25]
• 2025-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of orthodontic treatment for a person (details supplied); if she will ensure that the person secures orthodontic treatment as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62435/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive the treatment at Cappagh Hospital; if she will ensure that the necessary treatment is expedited for this patient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61634/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients on community waiting lists by service in Counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form; and the number waiting 0-6, 6-12, 12-18, and 18 or more months. [61721/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of an application to fund a laptop for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61764/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital appointments cancelled in Cavan and Monaghan hospitals in the years 2020 to date, by year, by hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61860/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals in receipt of respite services in Cavan and Monaghan in the years 2020 to date; the waiting list to access such services, by year and by respite service, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62120/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57836/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the details of all contracts that companies (details supplied) have or have had with her Department, or with the HSE, since 2022, including when each contract commenced, the number of beds being provided, when each contract is due to expire, the amount paid on each contract to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58923/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the details of all contracts that a company (details supplied) have or have had with the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) since 2022, including when each contract commenced; the details of the services being provided; when each contract is due to expire; the amount paid on each contract to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59049/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 442 of 8 May 2025, for an update in respect of the status of orthodontal treatment for a child (details supplied); if she will ensure that the child secures the orthodontal treatment needed as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59153/25]
• 2025-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for ADHD assessments received by Cavan CAMHS in each month since January 2023 to date; the number therein which resulted in an appointment; the number therein where referrals were not accepted, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57561/25]
• 2025-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for ADHD assessments received by Monaghan CAMHS in each month since January 2023 to date; the number therein which resulted in an appointment; the number therein where referrals were not accepted, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57562/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the areas where the HSE home birth services are available; their proposals regarding the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53369/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current number of maternity consultants that work under public only contract; the number that work under private only contract; the number working under hybrid contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53383/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will commission a feasibility study into the provision of MRI and CT scanners at Monaghan hospital. [52348/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of orthodontal services in the north-east region; the reasons for delays in accessing services; and her proposals to ensure adequate service levels. [52349/25]
• 2025-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic surgeons within Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) who are able to perform surgeries on children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC); the qualifications, sub-specialities and fellowships of each; the experience or qualification of each which provides assurance to CHI that each have specialism in limb reconstruction; the total number of children with AMC each has performed surgery on in the past five years;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51056/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Movember Health

  • Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Migrant communities access to healthcare
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on moving Cavan and Monaghan CDNTs into the Dublin north-east area from the current community healthcare organisation, CHO 1 region. [48087/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status and timeframe for the delivery of a single point of access for families to enter into appropriate services for therapies, such as primary care and CAMHS in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48257/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status and timeframe for the delivery of a single point of access for families to enter into appropriate services for therapies that is primary care and CAMHS in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48780/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that presented to the emergency department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda either by ambulance, through GP referral or self-presentation who subsequently left the emergency department before their treatment was completed, by method of presentation, in each month inclusive since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48827/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that presented to the emergency department of Cavan Hospital, by ambulance, through GP referral or self-presentation who subsequently left the emergency department before their treatment was completed, by method of presentation, in each month inclusive since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48828/25]
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  Cuala Senior Care Limited Health

  • Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

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

  • Updating interested TDs on the joint letter sent t the Health and Justice Ministers, on the urgent implementation of pre-action protocols
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol health information labelling
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2101 of 29 July 2025, if the information is now available regarding the number of prisoners transferred to the central mental hospital from each prison in 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, including the average wait time for transfer each year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46407/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to see a consultation at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46597/25]
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  DHR Consultancy Limited Health

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  Sensational Kids CLG Health

  • Emails to seek support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre
• 2025-08-18
  LOBBY
  Samaritans Ireland Health

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the high level task force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43331/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 772 of 25 March 2025, if she will provide an update on proposals to deliver improved Wi-Fi and mobile phone coverage for patients at Cavan and Monaghan hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41863/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the family of a child (details supplied), who apparently received operations at CHI for development dysplasia of the hip which were unnecessary, will receive an MRI appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41960/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the family of a child (details supplied), who apparently received operations at CHI for development dysplasia of the hip which were unnecessary, will be provided copies of the minutes of the independent clinical review meetings in respect of this patient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41961/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on CAMHS waiting lists and the length of wait in the years 2023 to date, by CHO area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43847/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the WTE staffing allocation for CAMHS; the number of which are vacant; by CHO area, in quarter 1 and quarter 2 of 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43848/25]
• 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
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that a CT scanner and MRI scanner are located within Monaghan Hospital. [34678/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of orthodontal services in the north-east region; the reasons for delays in accessing services; and her proposals to ensure adequate service levels. [34677/25]
• 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 Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if CHI have used National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) money to pay orthopaedic consultants at rates above the standard approved fees or during their contracted public working hours; if any CHI consultants were effectively double-paid that is, receiving their normal salary plus NTPF-funded fees for treating public patients, contrary to the intent that NTPF work be done in out-of-hours clinics; if any such individually negotiated pay arrangements occurred; if so, the details and justification; if any such arrangements were approved with the NTPF and HSE in advance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34329/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if those who approved arrangements (details supplied) ensured that all such work was done strictly on overtime with no clash with consultants' public duties; if all payments to consultants for these sessions processed transparently via CHI payroll in line with NTPF's rule against direct pay to consultants; who in CHI management signed off on these arrangements; if any insourcing deviated from these guidelines, if so, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34330/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the internal processes that CHI have had in place from 2019 onward to oversee the use of NTPF funds and special waiting-list initiatives; if the CHI executive or board were required to sign off on decisions to use NTPF money for private or insourced clinics; If so, if those protocols followed, for example, if the CEO, CFO, or clinical directors formally approved paying consultants extra to clear lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34331/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she has ascertained the way in which CHI ensured that patients chosen for any NTPF-funded surgery or clinic were selected based on medical priority and waiting time; if there were instances where long-waiting children were bypassed in favour of others in NTPF sessions; if she is assured that CHI did not engage in any practice of resetting or manipulating waitlists for optics for example, removing and re-adding patients to make waits appear shorter, or cycling patients through initial consultations or diagnostics, funded by NTPF, only to place them back on the same surgical waiting list thereafter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34332/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she has ensured that CHI utilized National Treatment Purchase Funds monies to reduce waiting times for the longest-waiting orthopaedic patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34333/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she has commissioned an investigation into the response of CHI management and board to internal warnings that arose in 2022 that the allocation of €19 million of scoliosis funds were not being utilised for the intended purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34348/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health in response to reports that CHI orthopaedic surgeons performed hip surgeries at University Hospital Galway and Cork in recent years, who approved sending CHI orthopaedic doctors to Galway and Cork; whether this was part of an official waiting-list initiative or NTPF arrangement; if the same oversight and patient-selection standards applied there as CHI sites; whether the orthopaedic doctors concerned were paid over the accepted rates; if so, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34349/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of surgeries outsourced by CHI to private providers in each year since 2020, in tabular form; the total amount paid to each private provider in each year; the governance policies in place to determine each private provider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34350/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health whether any CHI-affiliated surgeons were involved in treating CHI patients at any private providers under NTPF contracts at any stage since 2020; to provide details of each instance; whether any conflict-of-interest declarations or audits have been carried out to ensure that outsourcing decisions were made solely to benefit patients and reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34351/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health whether CHI commissioned any internal investigation since 2020 into orthopaedic waiting-list practices; the details of any such investigations; whether the findings of any such investigation were shared in a timely matter with the CHI board, HSE or the Minister respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34352/25]
• 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
• 2025-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current resources and staff allocation to Cavan Monaghan palliative care, including the provision for home care palliative care and residential palliative care; the staffing allocation including current vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30974/25]
• 2025-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to increase resource and staff allocations to Cavan Monaghan palliative care or any further proposals to improve the services provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30975/25]
• 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 Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current and known upcoming vacancies at Cavan and Monaghan Hospital group; the dates on which the vacancies arose or will arise and the dates when vacancies are expected to be filled, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29507/25]
• 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 Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the changes which were applied to a webpage (details supplied); the basis of the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27096/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25166/25]
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been rejected as a patient by CAMHS; if she will ensure they are admitted into the CAMHS system as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24756/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of unitised beds in Monaghan Hospital, by category. [24144/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of orthodontal services in the north-east region; the reasons for delays in accessing services; and her proposals to ensure adequate service levels. [24145/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 721 of 1 April 2025, the reason a response has not yet been forthcoming from the HSE in respect of the status of the orthodontal treatment of a child (details supplied); if she will ensure a speedy response; and if she will further ensure that this child secures the orthodontal treatment they need as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23058/25]
• 2025-05-06
  LOBBY
  The Medical Protection Society Limited Justice and Equality

  • Attendance at an event around the human and financial cost of clinical negligence claims on Wednesday 5th March 2025
• 2025-05-05
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Forum Ireland Health

  • Advocacy regarding the deficit in core funding for Alcohol Forum Ireland to operate an under 18s alcohol and drug service in Cavan and Monaghan
• 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 Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will bring forward a proposal to establish a commission of investigation into the actions of relevant State bodies in response to historical complaints of sexual assault brought against a medical practitioner based at Our Lady Of Lourdes, Drogheda, between 1977 to the 1990s, as sought by an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18930/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of WTE's in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim employed within HSE addiction services, including those within mental health services; the estimated pay costs per annum, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19506/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of staff directly employed by, and or funded by, north-west regional drug and alcohol task force; the estimated of pay costs per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19507/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the regions in which new neurology hubs have been established in which to assist patients to have access to integrated services without requiring hospital inpatient care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21084/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to establish a neurology hub in the Cavan Monaghan region to assist patients to have access to integrated services without requiring hospital in-patient care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21085/25]
• 2025-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances and ambulance personnel that are based in Monaghan and Castleblayney stations respectively and the corresponding figures for April 2019, April 2020, April 2021, April 2022, April 2023 and April 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18127/25]
• 2025-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance call-outs in County Monaghan, for each month since January 2020, and the average arrival time for each month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18128/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the orthodontal treatment of a child (details supplied); if she will ensure that this child secures the orthodontal treatment they need as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15110/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of systems analysis review reports, or similar reviews, which were carried out in respect of occurrences at each psychiatric hospital or unit from 2016 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number therein that were commissioned following the death of a patient, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13756/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the staff allocated to the home based treatment team in Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service at present, by title, discipline, grade; those positions which are currently unfilled; the corresponding figures for March 2020, March 2021, March 2022, March 2023 and March 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13757/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current risk assessment and management policies that guide the home based treatment team in Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service; when these policies were last revised; if there are plans to review these policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13758/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the home-based treatment team in Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service operates a specific discharge safety plan; if such a plan mandates active service user participation and-or the participation of family members and interested third parties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13759/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if an early intervention in psychosis (EIP) service operates within Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service; the date that this EIP service was established; the number of users that have been referred to this service in each month since its establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13760/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the total current funding allocation and the final expenditure for Cavan Monaghan mental health service for each of the years 2020 to 2024; the current funding allocation for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13761/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding allocation and the final expenditure for Cavan Monaghan mental health service for each of the years 2020 to 2024; the capital funding allocation for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13762/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new purpose-built acute psychiatric admission unit on the grounds of Cavan General Hospital; when work will commence on this project; when it is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13763/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will review the decision by the HSE not to share the records held by Cavan Monaghan mental health services in respect of a person (details supplied) who died by suicide on 18 November 2020, having been discharged from the psychiatric unit at Cavan Hospital with their family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13764/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health to outline, given that the stated reason for the decision of HSE not to share the records held by Cavan Monaghan mental health services in respect of a person (details supplied) who died by suicide on 18 November 2020 having been discharged from the psychiatric unit at Cavan Hospital with their family, is based on the position that the person expressly stated that they did not wish for their file to be shared with their family, the date and manner in which the person stated this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13765/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if an early intervention in psychosis information pack is made available to family members of patients attending Cavan Monaghan mental health service; if so, the number of families that have received such information packs in each year since 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13766/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of community support and peer support workers that are currently employed with the home based treatment team at Cavan Monaghan mental health service; if there are any vacancies of these posts at present; if there are proposals to employ additional such posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13767/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the community response plans that guide Cavan Monaghan mental health service following suicides; when the current plans were established and revised; if there are proposals to review these plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13768/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a review was undertaken within Cavan Monaghan mental health service on the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the service and on service-users; if recommendations were made by any such review; the status of any such recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13769/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are proposal to further improve WiFi and mobile phone coverage at Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13770/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the staff allocated to the Psychiatric Unit at Cavan General Hospital at present, by title, discipline and grade; those positions which are currently unfilled; the corresponding figures for March 2020, March 2021, March 2022, March 2023 and March 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13771/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that were admitted to the Psychiatric Unit at Cavan General Hospital in each month since January 2020; the number therein that were involuntary admissions; the number that were admitted of periods of less than 24 hours, more than one day, less than two days, more than two days, less than three days, three to five days, five to seven days, one to two weeks, two to three weeks, three to four weeks, four to eight weeks, more than eight weeks, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13772/25]
• 2025-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department, or any agency under her Department’s remit, have, since 1 November 2024, entered any contract in respect of a hotel (details supplied) or have had any discussions, or received any offers, in respect of using this premises for any reason; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13280/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to see a consultant at Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10767/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 relating to surrogacy have been enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11453/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at the audiology clinic in Cootehill to have a hearing device fitted, given that their hearing impairment is severely impacting their quality of life; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11745/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children on waiting lists to receive appointments at the audiology clinic in Cootehill; the number of children and adults (separately) currently on the waiting list for less than three months, between three and six months, between six and nine months, between nine months and 12 months, between 12 months and 18 months, between 18 months and 24 months, between 24 months and 36 months, and over 36 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11746/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals or expected developments at the audiology clinic in Cootehill that will have an impact on the waiting lists at the centre; if she expects waiting lists to reduce over the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11747/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient rehabilitation bed occupancy in Monaghan Hospital in February 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11973/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient stepdown bed occupancy in Monaghan Hospital in February 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11974/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in inpatient rehabilitation beds in Monaghan Hospital in each week since January 2024 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11975/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that sought admission to an inpatient rehabilitation bed in Monaghan Hospital for which no bed could be provided, in each month since January 2024 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11976/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in inpatient stepdown beds in Monaghan Hospital in each week since January 2024 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11977/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that sought admission to an inpatient stepdown bed in Monaghan Hospital for which no bed could be provided, in each month since January 2024 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11978/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals to increase the number of inpatient rehabilitation beds at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11979/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals to increase the number of inpatient stepdown beds at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11980/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE neurological specialists, by title, by CHO region for each month since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11983/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies for WTE neurological specialists, by title, by CHO region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11984/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that presented to the emergency department of Cavan Hospital either by ambulance, through GP referral or self presentation who subsequently left the emergency department before their treatment was completed, in each month since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11994/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that presented to the emergency department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda either by ambulance, through GP referral or self presentation who subsequently left the emergency department before their treatment was completed, in each month since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11995/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the underspend of approximately €42,000 in the funds allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in 2024 can be carried over to this organisation's Budget 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11996/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the additional or expanded services she plans to provide in Monaghan Hospital. [10216/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will outline her intentions to fully enact the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; the timeframe in which she intends to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9772/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there have been any requests made of Cavan Monaghan Hospital group to provide a CT scanner at the Monaghan Hospital site; if she will direct the HSE to conduct a feasibility study for the provision of a CT scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7233/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there have been any requests made of Cavan Monaghan Hospital group to provide a MRI scanner at the Monaghan Hospital site; if she will direct the HSE to conduct a feasibility study for the provision of a MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7234/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the circumstances in which ambulances are permitted to take patients to the minor injuries unit (MIU) at Monaghan Hospital, rather than an emergency department in another hospital; whether there has been any change to the criteria applied in these instances; whether new or additional changes to this criteria are planned; the number of times that an ambulance brought patients to the MIU at Monaghan Hospital, in each month in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7235/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of times that the National Ambulance Service utilised a helicopter to transport patients from locations in County Monaghan, by each hospital, in each month in 2024; the number brought to each hospital in each month to which patients were presented; the average time in each month within which the helicopter ambulance arrived on scene from the original call to the ambulance service, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7236/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of presentations in each month in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and 2024 to the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7237/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals to further expand the operating hours of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7238/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of social inclusion posts (of each grade) recruited in the CHO1 area since its inception; the WTE numbers of these posts which were located in Cavan and Monaghan; the number of WTE posts that will transfer along with Cavan and Monaghan in the transition to CHN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7345/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgery appointments that have been cancelled or postponed, by procedure type, at Cavan Monaghan Hospital, between 1 December 2024 and 18 February 2025; the reasons for these cancellations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7728/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgery appointments that have been cancelled or postponed at Cavan Monaghan Hospital, in each month from January 2022 to date in 2025, by procedure type, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7729/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for elective surgery appointments at Cavan Monaghan hospital, by procedure type, and the corresponding waiting lists in February of each year from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7730/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dates of each speech and language appointment provided to a child (details supplied) since they received a primary care assessment in September 2024; if this is considered to be an appropriate level of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7791/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dates of each occupational therapy appointment provided to a child (details supplied) since they received a primary care assessment in September 2024; if this is considered to be an appropriate level of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7792/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if an additional neurological specialist will be appointed for the Cavan Monaghan region to support patients with Parkinson’s disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7793/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will reconsider the previous position to exclude staff of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service from the pandemic bonus payment given the essential service they provided throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7796/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the decision of the WRC to award the pandemic bonus payment to a HSE worker who had been previously deemed ineligible has led to other workers in the same category being awarded that payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7797/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will analyse the decision of the WRC to award the pandemic bonus payment to a HSE worker who had been previously deemed ineligible to give consideration to the previous decision to exclude staff of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service from the pandemic bonus payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7798/25]
• 2025-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if they will outline the once-off additional payments announced under Budget 2025; if the Department has made available any such additional payment to persons who have transferred from invalidity pension to the contributory pension on the basis of their health having not improved arising from the transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6573/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a clinical nurse manager (CNM2) will be allocated to the Carrickmacross adult mental health services at the Carrickmacross primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5549/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the last date in which a clinical nurse manager was allocated to the Carrickmacross adult mental health services; the reason this post was not continued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5550/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the WTE staff of different grades and positions currently in place at the Carrickmacross adult mental health services; the corresponding figures for January 2020, January 2021, January 2022, January 2023 and January 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5551/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) receives an urgent procedure at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6185/25]
• 2025-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if hospital groups are required to publish a maternity safety statement; the cadence at which they may be required to do so; their adherence to any such requirement since January 2024 to date; the reason any such requirement may not have been met, by hospital group, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4895/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General of her Department; whether this scale has changed in the past year; whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4320/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reasons inpatient step-down bed occupancy rates in Monaghan Hospital have been so low in recent months, falling to 66% on some occasions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2374/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services that are available or planned, to provide consultation and assessment clinics for adults with ADHD in the Cavan/Monaghan area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2507/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will publish the ministerial brief she received following the recent formation of the Government. [2763/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she plans to include lumateperone within the drugs payment scheme; the status of any considerations; the timeframe in which it may be included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2772/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the basis on which persons over 69 years are excluded from bowel cancer screening; if she has considered facilitating screening for those aged over 69 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2773/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the efforts to ensure that a child (details supplied) will receive the treatment they need; his proposals for other children with the same condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46586/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dental services available to persons with disabilities in County Monaghan; the reason such dental services are no longer available in Monaghan Hospital; if there are plans to re-introduce this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1366/25]
• 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
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Request to meet to discuss future vaping regulation and enforcement of existing regulations
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Volunteering Ireland Community

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

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

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

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

  • Fair Deal & Support for Older People
  • Health - Primary Care Services - Rural Ireland
  • Water
  • Recreational Routes
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health

  • Various Oireachtas members invited the attend MS Ireland's national conference
• 2025-01-13
  LOBBY
  Climate and Health Alliance Environment

  • Climate and Health Alliance Programme for Government
• 2025-01-09
  LOBBY
  Respect Vapers Health

  • Submission of the Respect Vapers Pre-Budget request to avoid increasng taxes on flavoured vapes.
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his response to instances in County Monaghan whereby people have been endured excessive waits while awaiting an ambulance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45812/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his proposals to provide additional services at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45813/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider the previous position to exclude staff of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service from the pandemic bonus payment, given the essential service they provided throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44263/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the decision of the WRC to award the pandemic bonus payment to a HSE worker who had been previously deemed ineligible has led to other workers in the same category being awarded that payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44264/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will analyse the decision of the WRC to award the pandemic bonus payment to a HSE worker who had been previously deemed ineligible to give consideration to the previous decision to exclude staff of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service from the pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44265/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason the diamond ward in Monaghan Hospital has been closed for the past number of months; when it is expected to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42641/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene with the HSE to ensure that funding is provided to SOSAD Ireland, the organisation that does so much work regarding suicide awareness and prevention; if he will ensure enhanced collaboration between the health services and the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41594/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the international events and engagements he has attended at which members of the media were also in attendance as part of the Government delegation, since the formation of the Government; the media organisation they represented; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41604/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which a person (details supplied) will receive surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41619/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to Israel's attempted invasion of Lebanon, its deliberate targeting of civilians and healthcare workers; if Ireland has or will provide humanitarian assistance to the Lebanese government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40510/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of beds currently being utilised in Monaghan Hospital; if any of the beds available in Monaghan are not being utilised and the reasons for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40487/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there is any unit or any beds in Monaghan Hospital which are, or at any stage since January 2021, not being used for their designated purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40488/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of step-down beds in Monaghan Hospital, and if there have been any stages since January 2021 when any of these beds were out of use and if so the reasons for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40489/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of rehabilitation beds in Monaghan Hospital, and if there have been any stages since January 2021 when any of these beds were out of use and if so the reasons for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40490/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients treated in the rehabilitation unit at Monaghan Hospital in each month from January 2021 to September 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40579/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will liaise with the RCSI Hospitals Group to deliver MRI and CT scanners at Monaghan hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39364/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his proposals to ensure improved ambulance services in County Monaghan. [39365/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the locations of ambulance stations in County Monaghan; if he proposes to provide additional ambulance stations in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38714/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances and associated staff based at each ambulance station in the State; the proposals to establish any new ambulance stations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38715/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the contact he or any Minister in his Department have had with any Minister or official in the government of Israel since January 2014; the nature of these contacts, the purpose of these contacts; if a record was kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39073/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if any request has been made by Monaghan Hospital to either the Cavan and Monaghan hospital group, or the HSE, for consideration for the provision of either an MRI or CT scanner at the Monaghan hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39122/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE neurological specialists, by CHO region; the number of vacancies, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37893/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has a policy, or has issued guidance to staff on the use of artificial intelligence, large language model, natural language processing, generative or otherwise, or products based thereon in the course of their duties; if this has been communicated to staff; if he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36143/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his Department, or any agency under his auspices, has ever used any artificial intelligence software in the preparation of response to parliamentary questions, or in responses to any correspondence from outside the organisation; the details of same if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36162/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that additional home care hours are allocated to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36240/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the HSE engages with the family of a person (details supplied) to consider the appropriateness of securing a place for them in a nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1665 of 9 September 2024, if there have been any changes to the services provided in the dermatology units at either Monaghan or Cavan hospitals at any stage since 2020; if so, the details of any such changes including the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36861/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1665 of 9 September 2024, if there are any proposals to change the services provided in the dermatology units at either Monaghan or Cavan hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36862/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will instruct the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and-or Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) to publish the interim letter sent by HIQA to CHI in November 2023 in respect of investigations relating to spinal surgeries at Temple Street Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36925/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will instruct Children’s Health Ireland to publicly publish a report (details supplied) in respect of investigations relating to spinal surgeries at Temple Street Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36926/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services provided at the dermatology units in Monaghan and Cavan hospitals, respectively; whether there have been any changes in these respective services since 2020; whether there are proposals to change the level of services at either of the units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34190/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it is standard practice for GP out-of-hours services to refuse to engage with patients who are not registered with a GP located within a geographical area; if he will propose measures to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34410/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there is a shortage, or potential shortage, of the chemicals or medication necessary for chemotherapy treatments in any Irish hospitals; the remedial measures he will adopt to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35061/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current visiting hours for in-patients operating within each public hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35062/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure the expansion of in-patient visiting hours at Cavan hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35063/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when delivery of a communications device previously sanctioned will be secured for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35340/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the basis on which clinical nurse specialists’ (CNS) and clinical midwife specialists’ (CMS) pay was linked; if he intends to adjust CNS remuneration in light of changes to that of CMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32332/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress to provide a plan to a child (details supplied) that will allow for the urgent completion of their orthodontal treatment in the orthodontal clinic at Louth County Hospital, following the resignation of their orthodontist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27209/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 13 June 2024, the number of orthodontist vacancies that are currently unfilled at Louth County Council; when such posts were advertised; the number of applicants received to date; when it is expected that these vacancies will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27210/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 13 June 2024, if a child (details supplied) has been offered a temporary agency orthodontist that will allow for the urgent completion of their orthodontal treatment in the orthodontal clinic at Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27211/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 13 June 2024, the number of children who received treatment from a temporary agency orthodontist in Louth County Hospital for each month since January 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27212/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will commission an appraisal of the demand for CT and MRI scanners at Monaghan Hospital, with a view to ensuring that these services are made available in Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25552/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his proposals to ensure that the affected children can complete their orthodontal treatment in the orthodontal clinic in Louth County Hospital, following the resignation of their orthodontist. [25553/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services available, or planned, to provide consultation and assessment clinics for adults with ADHD in the Cavan-Monaghan area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24017/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his proposals to ensure adequate access to consultation/assessment for adults with ADHD; the funding allocated; the current waiting times, by CHO, in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24052/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average cost of a GP visit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24060/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 2 May 2024, if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) will be offered treatment to urgently complete their orthodontal treatment at another hospital in the event that an urgent appointment cannot be provided in the orthodontal clinic in Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22459/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 8 May 2024, the actions he intends to take to ensure children have adequate access to orthodontic treatment in situations whereby their clinician retires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22631/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health how he proposes a person (details supplied) can get a GP, following the retirement of their own GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21333/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to the failure of the HSE to answer Parliamentary Question No. 641 of 16 April 2024, and the subsequent failure of the HSE to answer Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 2 May 2024, if he will specify, in tabular form, the new MRI scanners that have been provided in each relevant Irish hospital since 1 January 2019; the cost associated with the provision of each; the instances therein when it was the first MRI scanner provided in a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21506/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to the failure of the HSE to answer Parliamentary Question No. 642 of 16 April 2024, and the subsequent failure of the HSE to answer Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 2 May 2024, if he will specify, in tabular form, the new CT scanners that have been provided in each relevant Irish hospital since 1 January 2019; the cost associated with the provision of each; the instances therein when it was the first CT scanner provided in a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21507/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to conduct a feasibility study relating to the provision of a CT scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21508/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to conduct a feasibility study relating to the provision of an MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21509/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20358/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 641 of 16 April 2024, the average cost involved to deliver a MRI scanner in Irish hospitals; the average cost when it is the first MRI scanner in a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20011/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when families and service users in north Kildare will have access to details of the SIA report in the matter of delivery of services and arrangements re HSE/St. John of God; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20012/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) is offered the plan to urgently complete their orthodontal treatment in the orthodontal clinic in Louth County Hospital, following the resignation of their orthodontist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20015/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the current newborn screening process; if he has given any consideration to expanding the diseases which are screened for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has given any consideration to facilitating the prioritisation of particular applications to the SEAI regarding retrofitting/home upgrades in instances whereby such works may be of benefit to a person's health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18293/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with trade unions regarding extending the temporary scheme of paid leave for public health service employees unfit for work post-Covid-19 infection; the supports available to front-line workers unable to work due to the impact of having contracted Covid-19, and particularly long-Covid, should the scheme not be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost involved to deliver a MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16066/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost involved to deliver a CT scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to the need for CT and MRI scanners at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16068/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to ensure that a person (details supplied) will receive the treatment they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13667/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 61 of 14 February 2024, the assistance available to Irish citizens who require repatriation via air ambulance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13944/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) will receive an urgent consultation with CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13948/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will list the agencies under his aegis; and the appropriate email address for Oireachtas liaison. [14992/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 7 February 2024, if he will detail the HSE services that operated within the day care centre prior to the opening of the primary care facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12437/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the ground rents payable by his Department or agencies under its remit, by named property, by name of landlord and by amount payable, in the years 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10417/24]
• 2024-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 336 of 8 February 2024, the time within which home support teams are obliged to respond to communications from those being provided with care; the notice they are obliged to provide to those in receipt of care should they be unable to meet agreed levels of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9441/24]
• 2024-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of people in receipt of home care in County Monaghan; the number of people, and number of weeks, where the agreed level of support was not received in the years 2020 to 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9442/24]
• 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
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults currently being treated at the OT room at St. Davnets complex in Monaghan; the proposals to increase the use of this room; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7746/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for hip replacement surgery at Galway University Hospital as of 14 February 2024; the average waiting time for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8060/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the registration fee or other charges that apply to Irish nurses who qualified in Britain who wish to register and work in Ireland; if he proposes to subsidise or waive these fees in other to attract such nurses into the Irish health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8094/24]
• 2024-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has considered ensuring that all future primary care centres have provision for the connection of an electricity generator to facilitate services at times when electricity is not available due to planned maintenance of ESB networks or fault in supply; if he has considered ensuring that existing centres be retrofitted to allow for such connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6956/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE medical professionals employed by the HSE; the number of same in receipt of pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6051/24]
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason approved home support was not delivered to a person (details supplied) in November 2023; if he will ensure that approved supports will be delivered; the steps he has taken to ensure such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5961/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the building utilised by Carrickmacross Social Services, located at Cloughvalley, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan was sold by the HSE to a third party organisation; the reason for such a sale; the details of such sale; the oversight involved and the individuals and structures that approved any such sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5542/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if provision has been made to ensure that Carrickmacross Social Services can continue to use the building and facilities at Cloughvalley, Carrickmacross that is or was in the ownership of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5543/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 9 November 2023, the exact level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to Monaghan Hospital for 2024. [1957/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 508 of 5 December 2023, which centre the two CT scanners and one MRI scanner are based in within the Cavan and Monaghan Hospital group; if a request has been made for additional MRI or CT scanners to be located at Monaghan Hospital; and the status of any such request. [1958/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the serious health and safety concerns, the issues of leaks and the associated structural and electrical hazards, arising from the current state of the building at a school (details supplied); if she will ensure that the necessary building works are approved and accelerated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56389/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there is a clinical nurse manager in place at Carrickmacross Adult Mental Health Services or if it is a position shared across centres; if there was previously a clinical nurse manager in place to this specific site; if so, when this was changed; if there are plans to put in place a clinical nurse manager at Carrickmacross Adult Mental Health Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56414/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the WTE staff of different grades and positions currently in place at the Carrickmacross adult mental health services; the corresponding figures for January 2020, January 2021, January 2022 and January 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56415/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the mental health services in place at each relevant care centre in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56416/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for first appointment at each mental health centre in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56417/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he proposes to reduce or abolish the charges applicable to patients who directly present to minor injuries units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57007/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the circumstances in which ambulances are permitted to take patients to the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital, rather than an emergency department in another hospital; the number of times that an ambulance has taken patients to Monaghan Hospital in each applicable month in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57008/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of times in each month in 2023 that the National Ambulance Service utilised a helicopter to transport a patients from locations in County Monaghan, by each hospital; the number brought to each hospital in each month to which patients were presented; the average time in each month within which the helicopter ambulance arrived on scene from the original call to the ambulance service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57009/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 5 December 2023, the number of patients that received a CT scan in 2023 at Cavan Hospital with addresses in each applicable county; the number of patients that received a MRI scan in 2023 at Cavan Hospital with addresses in each applicable county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57010/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting appointments to secure a CT scan at Cavan Hospital; the number awaiting appointments to secure an MRI scan at Cavan Hospital; the average waiting time in each instance, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57011/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of presentations in each month in 2023 to the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital, in tabular form; the corresponding number for each month in 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1034/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost, capital and current, required to bring a CT scanner to Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1035/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost, capital and current, required to bring an MRI scanner to Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1036/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of call-outs by the National Ambulance Service to patients located in County Monaghan during 2023, in tabular form; the number therein whereby an ambulance arrived 1)within 10 minutes 2) between 10 and 20 minutes 3) within 20 and 30 minutes 4) within 30 and 40 minutes 5) within 40 and 50 minutes 6) within 50 minutes and 1 hour 7) within 1 to 1.5 hours 8) within 1.5 to 2 hours 9) within 2 and 3 hours 10) within 3 and four hours 11) over four hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1720/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the public hospitals that currently provide wi-fi access for patients and visitors and his proposals to ensure that all public hospitals offer this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1724/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that wi-fi access is provided for patients and visitors attending Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1725/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that wi-fi access is provided for patients and visitors attending Cavan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1726/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if antigen tests that test for both Covid and flu will be made available to members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1727/24]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 9 November 2023, which centre the two CT scanners and one MRI scanner are based in within the Cavan and Monaghan Hospital group; if a request has been made for additional MRI or CT scanners to be located at Monaghan Hospital; the status of any such request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53237/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will include the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 in the terms of reference for the tribunal of inquiry arising from abuse allegations brought to public attention by a group (details supplied); and if any other amendments to the terms of reference will be made arising from engagements with the group and another group. [50880/23]
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if Children's Health Ireland prioritises admission in respect of acute neonatal care to patients who live closer to CHI hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50978/23]
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be transferred to either Crumlin or Temple Street Children's Hospital to receive the acute neonatal care intervention required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50979/23]
• 2023-11-15
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the professional independence of clinical dental technicians; if he accepts that they are a growing cohort of practitioners across the country, in line with the Government's expressed wish in Smile agus Sláinte for an increase in the scope and number of CDTs; if he will acknowledge that they are fulfilling a significant and ever-growing service to the denture-needing community and to the highest level of patient safety and satisfaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49335/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to Monaghan Hospital for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48991/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to deliver a MRI scanner to Monaghan Hospital. [48992/23]
• 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
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the engagements his Department, or any agency or body under his direction, has had with the government of Israel, any state body of the government of Israel, or any engagement within or with Israel, in 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47809/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the engagements his Department, or any agency or body under his direction, has had with the Palestinian Authority, any organ of the Palestinian Authority, or any engagement within, or with organisations in, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in the years 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47827/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to return the C/T scanner to Monaghan Hospital; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44661/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to deliver an MRI scanner to Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44662/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason that a young child who suffered a complicated fracture at a sports ground in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, on Saturday, 23 September was left awaiting an ambulance from 12.29pm until 3.17pm; and his proposals to improve the service. [42109/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of calls to the National Ambulance Service in County Monaghan during 2023; the number therein in which an ambulance arrived within 15 minutes, over 15 minutes and within 30 minutes, over 30 minutes and within 45 minutes, over 45 minutes and within 60 minutes, over 60 minutes and within 90 minutes, over 90 minutes and within 120 minutes and over 120 minutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42110/23]
• 2023-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if, following the outsourcing of children's incontinence wear to a private provider (details supplied), the HSE can compel the provider to supply the same brand that was issued by the primary care service, as opposed to the less effective product now being supplied to parents of children with complex and special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41751/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the geographical areas in which it is not possible for medical card holders to get free access to vasectomies; if he will resolve this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39631/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive occupational therapy and speech and language supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38832/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he proposes to ensure that there will be an automatic entitlement to a full medical card for those who receive a cancer diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35844/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his proposals to abolish inpatient charges for cancer patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35845/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health is he will ensure that all patients undergoing cancer treatment will be exempt from car parking fees at their place of treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35847/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide for a reimbursement of road toll charges for those travelling to undergo cancer treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35848/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are any further plans by representatives of the National Ambulance Service to travel to Israel; if future proposals in this regard will be re-evaluated considering the ongoing breaches of international law by Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36368/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received OT support since January 2023; if he will ensure that this situation is rectified as a matter of urgency, considering the impact that the removal of services has had on the person and their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37060/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a long-term illness card when an ADHD assessment was submitted with the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33596/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the last date which there was a review of pharmacy dispensing fees and pharmacy contracts; when a further review will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32599/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he last met with (details supplied) in respect of dispensing fees and contracts, and the scope of services permitted by pharmacies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32600/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he proposes to conduct a review of the scope of services provided within community pharmacies; if such a review will include consideration that minor ailments and minor illnesses be included within the scope of pharmacies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32601/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will endeavour to ensure that a person (details supplied) receives an urgent orthopaedic appointment at Navan Hospital, considering the significant pain and discomfort that they are currently experiencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27086/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the engagements or training missions abroad engaged in by the Irish National Ambulance Service in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the purpose of such delegations; the officials or Ministers who provided sanction to such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27941/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the opening hours of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital will be extended to include weekends and public holidays. [26741/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of workers in the healthcare sector who applied for the pandemic unemployment bonus but have yet to receive payment; the number who were determined not to qualify; and the number of appeals received in relation to same. [26742/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive a full-length pillow and an alarmed floor mat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/23]
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will urgently address the failure of local authorities to maintain the local authority veterinary service over the past five years; the actions that will be taken to fill vacant whole-time local authority veterinary inspector posts to maintain standards in food safety, animal welfare, and public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25719/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the visit by representatives of the National Ambulance Service to Israel was officially sanctioned; if so, by whom and for what reason; the cost associated with the visit; if he considers such a visit to be appropriate, given the ongoing breaches of international law by Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25666/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 462 of 25 April 2023, when a response from the HSE will issue. [25667/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be permitted to transfer from their current position to take up the offered post in the public nurse team in County Cavan, in view of the personal difficulties created by the long commute involved with their current positing and the fact that they have completed their ‘time owed’ within CHO7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25731/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the necessary motorised wheelchair will be delivered to a person (details supplied) who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26265/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be provided with the home help support, already allocated, so that he can return home from nursing home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22502/23]
• 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
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the opening hours of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital will be extended to include weekends and public holidays. [18553/23]
• 2023-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1476 of 21 March 23, the reason the HSE has not adequately answered the Question; if he will provide the information as to the civil registration offices that remained operational during the Covid pandemic restrictive periods; the centres in which staff were awarded the pandemic special recognition payment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18419/23]
• 2023-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the list of ‘mental health conditions – people aged 16 and younger’, that are included under the section - medical conditions covered by the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18470/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if medical card holders can be charged for having blood samples taken at their GP clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16334/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 599 of 31 January 2023 and the subsequent correspondence of the HSE dated 14 February 2023, if the sale of Corlough health centre was publicly advertised; the agents utilised to process the sale; the oversight mechanisms for the sale that were in place by the HSE; the officials that had signed off on the sale agreement; the current status of the proposed sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16796/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the opening hours of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital will be extended to include weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16797/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the National Carers’ Strategy, promised under the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15110/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it is the responsibility of staff of a nursing home to provide a third party (details supplied) with copies of their payslips to facilitate the pandemic bonus payment or if this function should be carried out by their employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15111/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 733 of 31 January 2023, if he will provide an up-to-date timeframe in which a person (details supplied) will be awarded the pandemic bonus payment given that they were a frontline worker at a nursing home until its closure in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12397/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the projected timeframe in which a system will be in place to facilitate processing of the pandemic special recognition payment to those who worked with a company that has since ceased trading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12686/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be delivered to provide legal recognition to both parents who have children through surrogacy either in Ireland or abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13093/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment from Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13168/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the civil registration offices that remained operational during the Covid pandemic restrictive periods; the centres in which staff were awarded the pandemic special recognition payment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13736/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason staff at the civil registration office north east that were not awarded the pandemic special recognition payment, considering that staff at other similar centres were awarded the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13737/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the staff of a nursing home (details supplied) will be awarded the pandemic bonus payment given they were frontline workers during the Covid pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11074/23]
• 2023-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of FTE public health nursing posts in County Cavan; the vacancy rate 2018 to date by year; if additional posts were provided for through budget 2023; any Government targets in relation to an expanded number of posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10351/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department and all agencies under the remit of his Department in 2022 and in January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8688/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of communications staff currently employed in his Department; the cost of these staff for 2022; the expected cost for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8706/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason eligibility criteria in relation to respite care for children with disabilities varies across different regions. [6871/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital will be operational at weekends and on bank holidays. [6872/23]
• 2023-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) will receive an urgent appointment for paediatric surgery at CHI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7607/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists WTEs currently based at each relevant centre in County Monaghan; the corresponding numbers for February 2022, February 2021 and February 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7363/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting appointments with occupational therapy in County Monaghan; and the numbers waiting over 1 month, over 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 months, over 1 year, over 18 months and over 2 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7364/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting appointments with occupational therapy in County Monaghan; and the numbers waiting over 1 month, over 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 months, over 1 year, over 18 months and over 2 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7365/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting period for occupational therapy services in County Monaghan; the proposals to reduce this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7366/23]
• 2023-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current timeframe for a person (details supplied) to receive the 7.5 hours per week home support they were approved for in October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6287/23]
• 2023-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the advice for persons resident in County Monaghan who have been informed by all GP practices in their locality that there are no spaces for new registrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5877/23]
• 2023-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been excluded from weekend day-respite services at Galro Centre, Kilbixy Paddocks, County Westmeath; if this decision will be reversed or alternative weekend day-respite services will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5952/23]
• 2023-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been excluded from weekend day-respite services at Galro Centre, Kilbixy Paddocks, County Westmeath; if this decision will be reversed or alternative weekend day-respite services will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5953/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be awarded the pandemic payment bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5421/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of recruiting additional ten whole-time equivalent midwives for the maternity unit at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent vacancies by job title currently in the oncology day unit at Cavan General Hospital; when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5023/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of staff who are needed to reach full staffing levels in each of the children's disability network teams in CHO1; the number of staff who are currently in place in each of the children's disability network teams in CHO1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5024/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if staff within an organisation (details supplied) are eligible for the pandemic bonus payment given the essential service they provided throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5118/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason Corlough health centre, County Cavan was sold by the HSE; if efforts were made to re-establish health services at the centre; the sale price agreed for the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3987/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be awarded the pandemic bonus payment given that they were a front-line worker at a nursing home until its closure in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4676/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1743 of 18 January 2023, if dogs and pets entering Ireland from Ukraine are considered EU or non-EU for the purpose of health certification and health documentation checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4273/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dogs and other animals that entered Ireland in 2022 from each applicable country; and the number within each that were subject to a health status and health documentation check in line with the EU Animal Health Law, Regulation 429/2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4274/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will endeavour to ensure that a person (details supplied) receives an urgent outpatient appointment at the orthopaedic clinic in Cavan and Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2913/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he plans to ensure that the opening hours of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital are extended to include weekends in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63932/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for an outpatient appointment at the orthopaedic clinic in Cavan and Monaghan hospital given the discomfort that they are currently experiencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1251/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of respite care facilities and the numbers of places within each, for children with disabilities in each county in tabular form; his proposals to increase the number of facilities and or places within each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1287/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency department or the minor injuries unit at Roscommon Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1840/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency department or the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1841/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency department or the minor injuries unit at Nenagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1842/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency department or the minor injuries unit at Ennis Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1843/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency department or the minor injuries unit at Bantry Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Mallow Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1845/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Dundalk Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1846/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Ballinasloe Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1847/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the treatments that are available at the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Clonmel Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1848/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Roscommon Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1849/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1850/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or the minor injuries unit at Nenagh Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1851/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or the minor injuries unit at Ennis Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1852/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or the minor injuries unit at Bantry Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1853/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or the minor injuries unit at Mallow Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1854/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Dundalk Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1855/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Ballinasloe Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1856/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if ambulances are permitted to bring patients to the accident and emergency or minor injuries unit at Clonmel Hospital; the circumstances in which this is permitted; the number of times that this occurred in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1857/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services available at Roscommon hospital; the number of days a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1858/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services available at Monaghan hospital; the number of days a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1859/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services that are available at Nenagh hospital; the number of days that a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1860/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services that are available at Ennis hospital; the number of days that a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1861/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services that are available at Bantry hospital; the number of days that a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1862/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services that are available at Mallow hospital; the number of days that a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1863/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services that are available at Dundalk hospital; the number of days that a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1864/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services that are available at Ballinasloe hospital; the number of days that a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1865/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the inpatient services and inpatient surgical services that are available at Clonmel hospital; the number of days that a patient can remain at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1866/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for an MRI scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1936/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the allocated home support hours will be delivered in full on a weekly basis to a person (details supplied); if additional hours can be allocated including night-time support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1950/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with an association (details supplied) to discuss updating the dental treatment service scheme and upcoming legislation affecting their sector; if so, when he expects to do so; if he will respond to correspondence from the association in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2333/23]
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be provided with respite care as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60198/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be provided a consultation appointment with a paediatrician at Cavan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60199/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds available in counties Monaghan and Cavan for children with disabilities; the proposals to increase these numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60203/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of his proposals that will provide respite care facilities for children with disabilities in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60204/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the criteria outlined in the statement of purpose for children to be approved for respite care in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60205/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the criteria outlined in the statement of purpose for children to be approved for respite care in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60206/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the criteria outlined in the statement of purpose for children to be approved for respite care in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60207/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the criteria outlined in the statement of purpose for children to be approved for respite care in counties Louth and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60210/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of respite care places for children with disabilities in each county or for the lowest available geographic unit; the number on waiting lists for same, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60211/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed breakdown of dental treatments that are covered under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58817/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if dental treatments under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme have to be carried out in an acute hospital setting, as opposed to a dental clinic, in order to qualify for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58818/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment for an ASD assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58842/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if funding is in place for children's non-complex needs ASD assessments through the children's disability network service at St. Davnet's Complex in Rooskey, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58843/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who contracted long-Covid during their work as a nurse in Cavan General Hospital will continue be provided with special leave with pay; if cases of HSE employers deeming those suffering with long-Covid as fit-for-work have been drawn to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58844/22]
• 2022-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for a person (details supplied) to be admitted to a residential service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58251/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 679 of 25 October 2022, the specific reason that a person (details supplied) who contracted long-Covid during their work as a nurse in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has not yet been provided with special leave with pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56497/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the low availability of GP provision in the Carrickmacross area; the steps that he is taking to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56649/22]
• 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 Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be allocated a transfer to the National Remedial Hospital for psychology and vocational training that they urgently require; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54370/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current capacity of the National Remedial Hospital; the plans, if any, to expand same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54371/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list per county or lowest available geographic unit for places at the National Remedial Hospital; the corresponding figures for each of the years 2011 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54372/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital will be open at weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54869/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently delivered at the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital; if there are proposals to expand these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54870/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of staff and their respective titles currently employed at the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54871/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients to date in 2022 that presented at the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital who were instructed to attend another service such as an emergency department, before meeting a medical professional at the MIU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54872/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the role of administrative staff at the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital; if administrative staff can direct patients to attend another healthcare setting, such as an emergency department, before the patient meets a medical professional at the MIU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54873/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 12 October 2022, the current timeframe for person (details supplied) to receive their full allocation of 15 hours per week home support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55595/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason that speech and language therapy has not been available for in-patients at Monaghan Hospital in recent weeks; when such therapy services will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54029/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the whole-time equivalent number of speech and language therapists for in-patients that have been available at Monaghan Hospital on the first day of each month from January 2020 to October 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54030/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who contracted long-Covid during their work as a nurse in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital will be provided with special leave with pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53375/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the engagements he has had with the RCSI Hospital Group with regard to expanding the operational opening times of the minor injuries' unit at Monaghan Hospital. [52117/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the actions that he has taken to address the shortfall in GP provision, including out-of-hours services, within the north-east region. [52118/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions and processes that are taken and followed in the event that remains of unhealthy swans are discovered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service whereby there is not a suspicion of avian influenza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52146/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on concerns from farmers that the implementation of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429 may distort competition by disincentivising the sale of cattle farm-to-farm or via marts in favour of directly to meat processing plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52124/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects the finance working group of the bovine TB stakeholder forum to report regarding the payment for any additional testing required arising from the implementation of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52125/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the aim and clause within the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429 requiring the new regulations applying specifically to males over the age of 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52126/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his engagements with farmers regarding the phase two implementation of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52127/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposed requirements of phase two of the implementation of EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52128/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date of the meeting where the bovine TB stakeholders’ forum agreed to the introduction of mandatory requirements in relation to the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; if agreement was forthcoming from the forum as a whole or by one of the working groups; and if so, which working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52129/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the phase 1 requirements of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429 implemented by his Department allow any discretion regarding a herd being restricted if an animal does not meet the requirements and is not tested within 30 days, in the case of force majeure or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52130/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the list of schemes that qualify under employment incentive schemes or education opportunity schemes that entitle medical card holders to retain their medical card for three years on taking up employment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51097/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be allocated their full 28 home support hours in order that they may leave hospital step-down; if his attention has been drawn to such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51931/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive his or her full allocation of 15 hours per week home support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50575/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 513 of 12 October 2021, the status of proposed legislation for parents who have children through surrogacy; if such legislation will include a provision for maternity leave for mothers through a streamlined service that ensures both parents are legally recognised as such, retrospect parentage for those mothers who have been granted just guardianship to date and measures to reduce the substantial legal costs involved for the parents concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50576/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 513 of 12 October 2021, the status of proposed legislation for parents who have children through surrogacy; if such legislation will include a provision for maternity leave for mothers through a streamlined service that ensures both parents are legally recognised as such, retrospective parentage for those mothers who have been granted just guardianship to date and measures to reduce the substantial legal costs involved for the parents concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50577/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an outpatient appointment at the orthopaedic clinic in Cavan and Monaghan Hospital given the discomfort that they are currently experiencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50255/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason that the new vaccine for shingles is not available on the medical card or the drug payments scheme; if he will review this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48130/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be given access to occupational therapy in County Monaghan as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46681/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive access to speech and language therapy and occupational therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42101/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure patients will have access to out-of-hours general practitioner services in the north-east region following the announcement of the north-east doctor-on-call of reduced operating hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42284/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his recent engagements with the north east doctor-on-call in respect of the out-of-hours general practitioner services provided by that body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42285/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who presented to the north-east doctor on call services each month in each of the years 2011 to 2021 and to date in 2022, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43487/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has held any discussions with the RCSI Hospital Group with a view to examining the potential to expand the operational opening times of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43871/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he proposes to review the current operation of minor injuries units across the State with a view to expanding the services in order to ease pressure on general practitioner services and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43872/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current publicly-funded staffing levels at a day centre (details supplied); the corresponding levels as of January 2021, June 2021, January 2022 and May 2022; the numbers within the staff cohort that are qualified as nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43971/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has considered adding spinal muscular atrophy to the new-born heel prick test to allow for early diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37122/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress made in addressing the backlog of audiology appointments in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [37925/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the minor injury unit at Monaghan Hospital secures additional opening hours. [37926/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the bodies under his aegis in which persons will receive a pay rise from 1 July 2022; the role of each where appropriate, or the anonymised salaries bands otherwise, the current remuneration and the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35854/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason that the adult respite carer hours for a person (detailed supplied) provided by a service have not been restored to their pre-pandemic level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32753/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if staff hired by private companies which are in turn contracted by the HSE, such as private security staff working at Covid-19 testing centres will be included in the Covid-19 recognition bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32754/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive access to occupational and physical therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32755/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29266/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure an early surgery appointment for a person (details supplied). [28058/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the minor injury unit at Monaghan Hospital secures additional opening hours. [26202/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in addressing the backlog of audiology appointments in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [26201/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the rationale for not paying the Covid recognition payment to healthcare assistants or agency healthcare workers who worked with elderly and vulnerable persons throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26257/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive appropriate occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy given that they were diagnosed with autism in 2019 and that these supports have not yet been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26328/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the primary care centre in Carrickmacross will become operational; the services that will be available in the centre at that date; the services that will become available at a later stage; the number of professionals and grades that will be based in the centre associated with each service in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24750/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the increased allocation in the dental budget will apply to all treatments submitted to Primary Care Reimbursement Service after 1 May 2022; if all treatments will have the higher fee applied irrespective of their commencement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22798/22]
• 2022-04-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the labelling requirements under Irish law in relation to food products that contain GMO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19010/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has been informed of the planned closure of a nursing home (details supplied); if he has made an intervention to prevent the closure; if he is satisfied that in the event of such as closure that alternative accommodation can be sourced for the residents of this home in the Clones area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17824/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of reporting radiographer positions currently operating in each CHO region; the plans for further recruitment for this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18278/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 9 March 2022, the manner in which the remuneration of the CEO of a company (details supplied) diverged from the range that applied in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16169/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he and his Ministers of State were first informed by the HSE of concerns investigated in the Maskey report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15750/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the work of the office of the Chief Dental Officer including the numbers employed in the office; the financial allocation to its work; and the activities carried out by the office since January 2021. [15081/22]
• 2022-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS inpatient beds by the lowest available geographic unit in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13187/22]
• 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
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress made in addressing the backlog of audiology appointments in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [7835/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the additional services that will be delivered to Monaghan Hospital in 2022. [7836/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a full assessment of needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7552/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive access to occupational therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7553/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 25 January 2022, if he has approved the HSE submission to his Department for the formal recognition of the grade of orthodontic therapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7993/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the costs associated with his, the Secretary General's and any other departmental staff attendance at a wellness expo in Dubai; the costs related to subsistence, travel and accommodation for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8023/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had with mink farmers since the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 passed Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann; the progress, agreements and undertakings given to mink farmers regarding staff redundancy and reskilling since then; if agreements or undertakings regarding compensation for farmers or the demolition cost of farms as to if an environmental assessment of the area will be completed prior to demolition; if his Department will agree with stakeholders to discuss a related report completed by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7917/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the forestry statistics indicating the level of afforestation and the amount of broadleaf afforestation by local electoral area further to an engagement in Dáil Éireann during the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 Report Stage debate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8044/22]
• 2022-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the salary of the Secretary General of the Department of Health was increased from €292,000 to €294,920; the basis on which the increase was calculated; if a Department, agency or unit thereof was consulted in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5524/22]
• 2022-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his approval was required prior to the delivery of an increase in the salary of the Secretary General of the Department of Health from €292,000 to €294,920; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5525/22]
• 2022-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason the salary of the Secretary General of his Department was increased from €292,000 to €294,920; the basis on which the increase was calculated; if a Department, agency, or unit thereof was consulted in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5526/22]
• 2022-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his approval was required prior to the delivery of an increase in the salary of the Secretary General of his Department from €292,000 to €294,920; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5527/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans regarding the €3 million funding for the development of specialist palliative care inpatient units in north east Drogheda and Cavan and Tullamore, County Offaly that was announced by his Department in December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4446/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of €1 million funding announced in Budget 2022 to be assigned to Tullamore, County Offaly, the north east, Drogheda, County Louth and County Cavan to allow for work to begin on the design and build of specialist palliative care inpatient units. [4498/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the policy on the minimum number of specialist palliative care inpatient units by smallest geographic unit or CHO area; if any such area does not currently meet this threshold; the timelines to resolve such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4499/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for audiology appointments per CHO and former LHO by quarter during 2021 and to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4540/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the backlog in audiology appointments in counties Cavan and Monaghan; when he expects the backlog to be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4541/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in creating the HSE grade of orthodontic therapist; the steps he has taken to expedite the creation of such a grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent tissue viability nurses in position within each primary care area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3565/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent tissue viability nurses in position in the Cavan and Monaghan region in which those nurses are based; if there are plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3566/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of officials in his Department that have waived part of their salary in 2021; the amount saved by his Department by these returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1114/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) continues to waive a portion of their salary; the portion of their salary that has been returned to his Department for each month in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1115/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the full cost of salary remuneration provided to the Secretary General of his Department for each month in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1116/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will approve the licence application for cannabis for medical use under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1191/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the date on which a charge was applied for non-general practitioner referral attendance at the minor injuries' unit at Monaghan Hospital; the levels of charges that have applied since; if he will request the HSE to reduce or remove this fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1363/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an operation at Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1986/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dental services that are available to children and those under the age of 18 who are in receipt of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that follow-up dental appointments for children in receipt of a medical card are not covered by the card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2559/22]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE has been in contact with dental treatment services scheme dental contractors to confirm whether they are currently providing dental treatment to medical card holders; the number of current dental treatment services scheme contractors that have been contacted if this regard; the dates of those contacts; the number of contractors who have indicated they are not currently providing treatment under the scheme but have not yet given notice to terminate their contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62120/21]
• 2021-12-15
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 6–4
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 4–6
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 4–6
• 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
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he expects the Carrickmacross primary care centre to be operational; the number of HSE staff that will employed at the centre; the number of nurses that will be based at the centre; the different nursing specialties involved and the number for each; if clinical nurse specialists in tissue viability and wound care will based at the centre; when the recruitment process will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61461/21]
• 2021-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of unused vaccines that have been disposed of by the State by month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60910/21]
• 2021-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to collate to percentage of vaccine wastage and minimise same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60911/21]
• 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
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a Covid-19 test and trace facility is provided to the childcare sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59138/21]
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE provides funding to an organisation (details supplied); if there are formal agreements in place with the organisation; if he plans to enhance collaboration between the health services and the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56905/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56986/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it will be ensured that the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital will be expanded to operate on a 24 hour seven days per week basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56987/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time equivalent nurses in each hospital, former LHO or smallest geographic unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56997/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time equivalent nurses in Cavan General Hospital in each of the years 2009 to 2020, inclusive, and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56998/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists who have cancelled their contract with the primary care reimbursement scheme since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; the number of dental contractors that have remained within contract but whose average medical card claims are since March 2020 below 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 60%, respectively of their pre-pandemic claims in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52225/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists participating in the dental treatment services scheme by county or smallest available geographic unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52400/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason applicants for the EU Digital COVID Certificate who were vaccinated in the Northern Ireland but are residents in Ireland require proof of an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49745/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be delivered to provide legal recognition to both parents who have children through surrogacy either in Ireland or abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49342/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his proposals regarding legislation for parents who have children through surrogacy will include provision for maternity leave for mothers, a streamlined service that ensures that both parents are legally recognised as such, retrospect parentage for those mothers who have been granted just guardianship to date and measures to reduce the substantial legal costs involved for the parents concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49352/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of exempting from VAT all non-oral animal health medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48062/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the backlog in audiology appointments in counties Cavan and Monaghan; when he expects this backlog to be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47587/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, will be operational; the number of residents that will be accommodated when the home opens; the number of staff that will be based at the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47895/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for occupational therapy, psychological therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48126/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if all hand sanitiser purchased by the HSE from 2016 until February 2020 had a valid PCS number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48132/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he expects EU digital Covid certificates will be available to Irish citizens who were vaccinated in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44753/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for audiology appointments per county or the nearest geographical division currently; the corresponding figures for each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42640/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting audiology appointments in the Cavan Monaghan region for periods of less than six months, between six months and one year, one and two years, between two and three years and for more than three years, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42641/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting audiology appointments in the Cavan Monaghan region that are under 18 years of age; the number that are over 18 years of age; the measures he is implementing to reduce the waiting periods for these patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42642/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of freedom of information requests responded to by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of responses that included documents related to text messages and other phone message communications such as messages sent through an application (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42967/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be seen for occupational therapy, psychological therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34470/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current guidance and advice to schools and churches in respect of organising First Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremonies; if these important events can now be organised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34472/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the guidelines issued to crèches in relation to recognising Covid-19 symptoms in children under three years of age will be revised, in particular regard to teething coughs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36588/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his proposals to address cases whereby a citizen has received one dose of a Covid-19 vaccination (details supplied) but due to a negative reaction has been medically advised not to receive the second dose; if provision will be made for a different vaccine to be administered for the second dose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37000/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the staff IT and developer costs accrued in 2018 in relation to the animal health computer system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38539/21]
• 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
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan will be operational; and the reason the home will be operated by a private company rather than directly by the HSE. [28460/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the additional services that will be delivered to Monaghan Hospital in 2021 and 2022. [28459/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if those Irish citizens who have received their vaccines in Northern Ireland or in the UK will be in a position to avail of the green cert vaccine passport for travel to other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29704/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it is considered essential travel for a student to travel to the United States to participate in an International student exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28073/21]
• 2021-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his role in setting the salary level for the Secretary General of the Department of Health; if he is satisfied that the new salary is justified; and if he has concerns that the increase in salary for this position will lead to further pay claims in other Departments. [32040/21]
• 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 Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has considered allowing using risk assessment for the venue specific to the marriage to inform the number of guests that can attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24851/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated by his Department or agencies under his remit to An Taisce in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the expected respective allocations to An Taisce for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24106/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has examined the feasibility of delivering designated Covid-19 hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23123/21]
• 2021-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the contact there has been between his Department and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media on the issue of bilingual labelling of medical products. [22544/21]
• 2021-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 2 February 2021, the progress that has been made further to finalisation of the revised language scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22523/21]
• 2021-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to encourage businesses to use bilingual labelling on medical products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22524/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he plans to revise the restrictions for church services; if he plans to permit services with limited attendance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21313/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of staff based in speech and language therapy that are currently redeployed to other duties by each CHO; the corresponding figures for each month from March 2020 to March 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21685/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he plans to review the restrictions that apply to the numbers that can attend weddings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21007/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role his Department played in setting the salary level for the Secretary General of the Department of Health; if he is satisfied that the new salary is justified; if he has concerns that the increase in salary for this position will lead to further pay claims in other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20042/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 956 of 10 March 2021, if the number of residents that have received their first and second vaccination against Covid-19, respectively will be provided by geographic unit, such as CHO or otherwise in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18497/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 956 of 10 March 2021, if he will provide the geographic information on the number of persons that have received their first and second vaccinations against Covid-19 are aggregated to, such as but not limited to, individual sites or vaccination centres, CHO and State-wide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18498/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the intended timeframe for the opening of the remaining 11 beds in Monaghan General Hospital, per the winter plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19384/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the primary legislation, statutory instrument or other legal mechanism or requirement underpins the need for those applying to deliver vaccines against Covid-19 requires that leaving certificate results be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19385/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of the P1 variant of Covid-19 identified in Ireland by week in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20066/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of the P1 variant of Covid-19 identified as part of the ongoing serial testing in meat processing plants by week in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20067/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the cost associated with the practice of his Department of collating and maintaining dossiers of sensitive information on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State in each of the years 2010 to 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17734/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that all families affected by the practice of his Department of collating and maintaining dossiers of sensitive information on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State will be informed of this fact and provided with copies of all documentation of this nature; when he plans for contact to be made with these families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17735/21]
• 2021-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 964 of 3 March 2021, the number of speech and language therapists who have been working on speech and language duties by CHO region for each month from January 2020 to February 2021, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16017/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the healthcare staff-to-patient ratio at Drogheda Hospital; the recommended healthcare staff-to-patient ratio for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14051/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if volunteers working with community programmes such as meals on wheels will be considered for prioritisation in the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14052/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if Covid-19 vaccination priority strategy level 2 includes members of the dental team; the measures implemented to ensure that all patient-facing workers in dental practices have been vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14130/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of personnel from dental practices who have received their first and second vaccination for Covid-19 as of 9 March 2021, by county, in tabular form; the estimated number, by each county, who have yet to receive a vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14131/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the numbers of staff within each grade position within the Cavan and Monaghan hospital group that have received vaccinations for Covid-19 as of 9 March 2021; the number within each grade that have yet to be vaccinated in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14225/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of administrative and management staff at each grade in the Cavan and Monaghan hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14226/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when indoor visits will be permitted in nursing homes which have been covered in the vaccination programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the basis on which decisions relating to the number of guests at weddings will be revisited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12624/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if aesthetic clinics are permitted to open during level 5 restrictions; the guidelines in place for the operation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12815/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there is an obligation on home care providers to inform the families when the carers of patients are found to have contracted Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13074/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if all necessary remedial works have been completed at the group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; the date this home will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13388/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of residents in each county that have received their first and second vaccination against Covid-19, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13434/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner practices per county that have yet to receive the necessary allocation of vaccines to cover the first vaccination of their patients over 85 years of age as of 4 March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13435/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that pregnant women can be joined by their partner during prenatal scans and childbirth; the current situation that applies in each maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13448/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of staff based in speech and language therapy that are currently redeployed to other duties by CHO; the corresponding figures for each month from January 2020 to March 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11953/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff who have been vaccinated by community healthcare organisation, CHO; the number of outstanding staff to be vaccinated by CHO; the number of vaccinated staff that are not patient facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11987/21]
• 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 Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will implement the new Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10207/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will address the situation in which a person (details supplied) in need of a psychology appointment was advised there is currently a 75-week waiting time for primary care clinical psychology appointments; the steps he will take to address the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10412/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place for patients to avail of healthcare in Northern Ireland under the same conditions as the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8028/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time and number of persons waiting for a primary care clinical psychology appointment nationally and by CHO region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7487/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of clinical staff employed in primary care clinical psychology by CHO region in each of the years 2010 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7488/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when public health advice from the CMO changed to no longer recommend a cull be carried out on farmed mink; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7055/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the basis on which public health advice from the CMO changed to no longer recommend that a cull be carried out on farmed mink; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7056/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the details of all NPHET recommendations conveyed to him in respect of meat processing plants and the food processing industry since 1 October 2020; the actions undertaken by his Department on foot of each of these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7057/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of meat and food processing plants at which serial testing has occurred since 1 October 2020, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7058/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the environmental sampling that has been carried out in meat processing plants in which an outbreak of Covid-19 has occurred since 1 January 2020; the results of such sampling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7059/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of unannounced HIQA inspections carried out in meat processing plants since December 2020; the locations and dates of these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7060/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his Department is aware of instances in which meat processing plants have not alerted public health if they are informed of, or suspect, cases of Covid-19 among their workforce since December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7061/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dates serial testing for Covid-19 occurred at locations (details supplied) from September 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7062/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the testing that occurred for Covid-19 at locations (details supplied) occurred as part of a scheduled serial testing programme or in response to an individual confirmed case. [7063/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when it is planned that dentists and their staff operating in the HSE dental treatment services scheme will be vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7320/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the PPE supports made available to dentists since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7321/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to reform the dental treatment services scheme in response to the increased operating costs of operating private dental practices as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7322/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to reform the dental treatment services scheme in response to the withdrawal of a number of dentists since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7323/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the advice he has received from the CMO indicating that a cull on farmed mink is no longer warranted on public health grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7065/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when his Department’s new language scheme will be finalised; if he plans to direct that all medical labelling be conducted in a bilingual format, that is, Irish and English; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6294/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if evidence suggests that vitamin D intake assists in curtailing the impact of Covid-19; if he plans to promote the consumption of vitamin D among the wider population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6295/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive occupational therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5310/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time before a person unable to attend a Covid-19 test centre in person is contacted by a community health team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4908/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of outbreaks of Covid-19 in meat processing plants by county from 1 November 2020, in tabular form. [4909/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of physician assistant hours that have been allocated to County Cavan in each of the years 2017 to 2020; the number of physician assistant hours that will be allocated in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4448/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the allocated number of early intervention and school aged zero to 18 teams to counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4449/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the planned start date for construction on the endoscopy wing at Cavan General Hospital; the expected duration of construction works; the estimated overall costs of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4450/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if dentists will be included in the Covid-19 vaccination programme during the same period as other healthcare practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2313/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to increase the number of listings for mental health professionals qualified in the treatment of eating disorders in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2554/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, for the third year in a row, much of the funding allocated for the treatment of eating disorders under the model of care for eating disorders has been diverted elsewhere by the HSE; the steps he has taken to help ensure the funding allocated to the treatment of eating disorders is not diverted once more in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2555/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene to ensure that nurses and midwives are not forced to pay the €100 NMBI retention fee in 2021 in recognition of their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1093/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of parliamentary questions he received in 2020; the number that stated that the issue was a service matter for the HSE or another statutory body to respond to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1094/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if an ambulance was called to a fur farm in County Kerry in December 2020; the reason for this call-out; if any workers at this or the other two fur farms have tested positive for Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1095/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if persons who work in Covid-19 testing centres will be prioritised to receive vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1544/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the Covid-19 vaccination programme will be provided to those who work in education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1545/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the 23-bed intermediate care unit in Monaghan Hospital will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1546/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when the group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1547/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices that operate within each county; the number within same that are currently accepting medical card patients in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1548/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive will continue to apply for new applicants from this State wishing to avail of treatment in Northern Ireland post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1549/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive their much-required cataract operation at the Mater Hospital, Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1550/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the measures taken to allow nurses who do not have access to a personal computer or secure internet connections to pay their Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, NMBI, retention fees; the measures taken to give nurses without access to printers proof of payment, as required by hospitals; if he has considered his Department paying the fee in recognition of the efforts of nurses during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1743/21]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the mandatory installation of CCTV in meat processing plants with a view to ensuring animal health and welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44528/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his views on the European Court of Justice decision that CBD is not a narcotic under EU law; the impact this will have for hemp cultivation in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43264/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his position on the continued farming of mink in Ireland with regard to the demonstrated decreased susceptibility to antibodies of a strain of Covid-19 in persons previously infected as cited by the Chief Medical Officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43484/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of times a student nurse has been rostered to work a shift of eight hours or greater since 19 October 2020, by hospital by one hour increments in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43485/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it will be ensured the group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan will be operational in January 2021. [41638/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the additional services that will be provided at Monaghan Hospital in 2021. [41639/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the actions he has taken to ensure that veterinary services are available to local abattoirs for inspections post November 2020. [33515/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if legislation will be introduced that will require mandatory CCTV recording in meat factories such as that introduced by the Scottish Government to protect public and animal health and food safety and transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41693/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if patients travelling to Northern Ireland to avail of treatment under the EU Cross-Border Health Directive will continue to receive reimbursements for procedures conducted after 31 December 2020 [40703/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if provision will be made to reduce the six-month waiting rule for provisional driver licence holders to sit a test for a full licence on an emergency basis for those working in essential activities such as the health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39792/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the investigations that have been carried out regarding outbreaks of Covid-19 in meat processing plants since August 2020; if he will provide all documentation associated with the investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39099/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if options have been explored for the capturing of place of work information from all positive cases of Covid-19 in meat processing plants; if a decision has been made on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39100/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there have been instances whereby meat processing plants have not alerted public health if they are informed of or suspect cases of Covid-19 among the workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39101/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if occupational health and translation services have been contracted by all meat processing plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39102/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the role Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine veterinary officials play in meat processing plants with regard to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39103/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if updates requested by the National Outbreak Control Team, NOCT, from the Netherlands and Germany regarding their Covid-19 outbreak investigations have been received; if he will provide such updates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39106/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the additional resources taken since July 2020 to ensure it is always possible to convene an outbreak control team for each individual outbreak of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39107/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there have been changes to the composition of outbreak control teams since July 2020 to ensure a broader multi-agency membership; the detail of such changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39108/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of unannounced HIQA inspections carried out in meat processing plants since July 2020; the locations and dates of these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39109/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the general practitioner shortage in the area of Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35975/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason it is planned that the group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, will be operated by an external service provider rather than staffed with HSE personnel; when the centre will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35976/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his Department or an agency operating under his Department has encountered expenditure in respect of hand sanitisation products or other PPE products that were subsequently subject to a recall by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2020; if so, the expenditure in respect of such products; if the expenditures will be recouped from the sellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36006/20]
• 2020-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the locations of all offices rented by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland; the amount spent renting each location; the number of employees in each office in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35513/20]
• 2020-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has been apprised of a mink cull in Denmark linked to a mutated strain of Covid-19 that has apparently been shown to be transmissible to humans; the actions he will take in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35539/20]
• 2020-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if all documentation relating to the investigation into a series of outbreaks of Covid-19 in meat processing plants in Ireland will be published, as referred to in the letter of 7 August 2020 he received from NPHET; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35670/20]
• 2020-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department rent office space from a company (details supplied) or an Irish subsidiary; the number of employees who work out of such office space; the length of time they have been working from the offices; the cost to date of renting such offices; the tender process by which it was decided to make use of the services of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35716/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of increasing the opening hours of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan General Hospital from the existing hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday to 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Sunday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34689/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time staff nurses working in Cavan General Hospital in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34690/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time staff nurses working in Monaghan Hospital in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34691/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding developmental checks carried out by public health nurses for young babies; if these checks are occurring in homes; if there is a standard approach across all health regions; if it is planned that these checks will commence in homes across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34692/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of a project (details supplied) with regard to providing additional HIQA compliant beds at Oriel House, Castleblayney, County Monaghan. [34688/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timetable for the operation of the group home for persons with disabilities at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35377/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons from each hospital and relevant centre who have been provided with healthcare worker accommodation since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic; the number of those persons who are currently availing of the accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32500/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional healthcare worker accommodation across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32501/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of community registered nurses that have yet to have their salary increased in line with the agreement reached following the 2019 industrial dispute by region; the reason for the delay in this regard; when all community registered nurses will be moved to the new pay scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33109/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that acupuncturists and other well-being therapists will be permitted to work during the pandemic restrictions in view of the important healthcare role they perform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33110/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress he has made in order to ensure that student nurses receiving payment while on placement are entitled to sick leave in the event that they must self-isolate during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33111/20]
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted against 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 against 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 against the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that dental practices are not facilitating appointments for medical card holders; the steps he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30752/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a statutory homecare scheme that will provide for appropriate respite each year and a carer needs assessment for full-time carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28246/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the carer general practitioner visit card will be extended to carers in receipt of the carer's support grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28247/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were allocated home help support in County Monaghan for each year since 2015 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; the number of home help hours allocated in County Monaghan for the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28248/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a child (details supplied) who has been on the waiting list for services within the child development team for a considerable amount of time; when the child will be allocated the supports needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27544/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that patients who require medicinal cannabis will be in a position to secure it safely here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a urology consultation appointment will be facilitated for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27546/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on media monitoring services by his Department; if the role is provided by private contract operators or in-house services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27569/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dates on which and the centres at which testing has taking place since 1 June 2020 in respect of serial Covid-19 testing at food processing plants; the number tested at each site on each date; the number of confirmed cases identified per testing cycle at each individual site; the average time for delivery of results per testing cycle at each confirmed site in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26476/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the details of all NPHET recommendations conveyed to him and his Department in respect of meat processing plants and the food processing industry; the actions undertaken by his Department on foot of each of these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26478/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 740 of 15 September 2020, the number of protected disclosures made by HIQA staff directly to HIQA management in each of the years 2015 to 2019, inclusive, and to date in 2020; the number of staff concerned in each year who are currently working on a full-time basis with HIQA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26479/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will publish the legal opinion obtained by his Department in 1996 regarding the reason dental technicians cannot register with the Dental Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26480/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to facilitate the registration of dental technicians with the Dental Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26481/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions taken on foot of the inclusion within the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, correspondence of 7 August 2020 of the point that NPHET agreed the interim recommendations of the report Investigation into a Series Of Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants in Ireland and further recommend that the HSE’s newly established national standing oversight committee for such facilities considers, as an immediate action, the development of the most appropriate and proactive approach to surveillance and testing within the food processing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26477/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when his attention was drawn to the HSE decision to suspend Covid-19 testing at food processing plants made on 8 September 2020; the manner in which the decision was conveyed to him; the reason he did not convey this information to Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24703/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to allocate sufficient funding to the HSE to allow the operation of disability services such as the new group home for persons with physical and sensory disabilities in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. [23656/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the services provided at local hospitals, such as Monaghan hospital, in view of the additional pressures other centres will inevitably face in the coming period. [23657/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the position to be employed by dance schools under the public health guidelines in respect of the numbers that can be accommodated in classes and other pertinent information or clarification that can be provided to this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23483/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it is mandatory for HIQA inspections of nursing homes to include infection inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15756/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of protected disclosures made by HIQA employees in each of the years 2015 to 2019 and to date in 2020; the number of staff that made protected disclosures that are working on a full-time basis with HIQA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15757/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has spoken formally with the Director General of the WHO since 1 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24053/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost in 2021 of recruiting 120 extra paramedics. [24054/20]
• 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 Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 540 of 13 May 2020, if the reason a person (details supplied) experienced a delay between providing a cervical screening sample on 22 November 2018 and receiving a positive cancer diagnosis based on that sample on 25 October 2019 will be examined in view of the fact the HSE has not provided a response; the reason for the delay in the commencement of treatment for the diagnosis until March 2020; the recourse that will be provided to them as a result of the failures and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20267/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the group home for persons with disabilities constructed at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; if he will intervene to instruct the HSE to make the centre operational as a matter of urgency in view of the delays to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18847/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funds available to schools for emergency works such as the removal of trees that present health and safety concerns and that may prevent a school from reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16931/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he plans to sign the statutory instrument required to reduce GMS prescription charges by 50c to €1.50 for all medical card holders as outlined in Budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16934/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if women who donate breast milk for use by the health services are now required to undertake a blood test; if the cost of such blood tests is covered by the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17022/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there will be a revision to the Covid-19 restrictive guidelines as they pertain to agriculture marts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17024/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of HIQA inspectors that have received training in infection control per region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15705/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if it is mandatory for HIQA inspections of nursing homes to include infection inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15706/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of protected disclosures made by HIQA employees in each year since 2015 and to date 2020; the number of those staff that made protected disclosures that are working on a full-time basis with HIQA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15707/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average time for which HIQA inspection teams remain on site during nursing home inspections; if there is a maximum time limit ascribed to inspection teams in these instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15708/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if those women who donate breast milk for use by the health services are now required to undertake a blood test; if the cost of such blood tests are or will covered by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15702/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will commission an examination into the potential for restoring accident and emergency services at Monaghan hospital in view of the pressures evident at Cavan and Drogheda, particularly with Covid-19 restrictions remaining in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15703/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to appointing a representative from the Mental Health Commission onto the National Public Health Emergency Team expert group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15704/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if advice was provided to healthcare workers and-or patients that they should not use commercial launderettes or dry cleaners during any stage of the Covid-19 pandemic; the scientific basis of such advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14473/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if Covid-19 specific advice, guidance or standards were provided to commercial launderettes or dry cleaners; if so, if he will provide copy of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14474/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to a scheme by which vulnerable or elderly persons can avail of a badge type identification for use at retail and other outlets during the Covid-19 pandemic which would make such persons easily identified for priority access and additional support when required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13442/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list for services within the child development team; when the person will be allocated with the supports they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13443/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to refurbish the accident and emergency department of Cavan General Hospital; if so, the status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12416/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the midwife-led maternity service at Cavan General Hospital will be protected and enhanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12417/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to restore maternity services to Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12418/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he and or the HSE will publish the report on hospital car parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12419/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will commission a study into the reason counties Cavan and Monaghan recorded disproportionately high numbers of confirmed cases of Covid-19; if an interim analysis is available regarding the reason this has been the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12420/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the overall excess death rates for February, March, April and May 2020 have been analysed; if there is a breakdown of same by county; if available information in this regard will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12421/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when cancer screening programmes will recommence; the waiting list for each programme; the estimated timeframe for clearing each waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12422/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Health and Safety Authority inspections that have been carried out at meat processing plants in each month of 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11322/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of complaints received by the Health and Safety Authority regarding meat processing plants and the issue of compliance with Covid-19 safety measures in the workplace; the number of inspections which have been carried out following these complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11323/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the additional resources that will be provided to the HSA to assist the agency to carry out its functions, including workplace inspections, in order to ensure business compliance with public health and safety guidelines as workplaces set to reopen following the Covid-19 pandemic; if she has received a formal request from the HSA for additional resourcing to coincide with the Covid-19 reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11324/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that applied to be part of the Be on Call for Ireland initiative; the number that were subsequently recruited into the health service via the scheme; the amount paid to agency companies in respect of the scheme by company and amount in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10168/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons seeking international protection who contracted Covid-19 by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9204/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services that have been removed from Monaghan Hospital since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9195/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the group home for persons with disabilities constructed at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross; if the HSE will be instructed to make the centre operational as a matter of urgency in view of the delays to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9196/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dates from which each Covid-19 testing centre has been open; the number of patients tested on each date; the number of positive results resulting from each centre in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9197/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the current whole-time equivalent staffing level within the Health and Safety Authority of trained, qualified health and safety inspectors, excluding corporate and support staff and those on career breaks, long-term sick leave, maternity and other long-term leave; the geographical spread of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7921/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish guidelines for those organising weddings in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7920/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if beauty salons are included in the businesses that are scheduled to reopen on 20 July 2020; if there will be restrictions on the type of skincare treatments that can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7923/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the charge of €50 applied for a phone consultation with out-of-hours general practitioner services is excessive; if he will work with stakeholders to reduce the fee in view of the fact some consultations can be brief in nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8265/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the hospitals which source human milk supplies from a location (details supplied); the hospitals which purchase human milk from abroad; the reason for importing human milk in these instances; if all human milk supplies are tested for pseudomonas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8266/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of employers that were provided with the Covid-19 test results of their employees; the number of workers involved in each instance; his views on whether this breaches patient confidentiality; if he will issue an instruction that such procedures cease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8267/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to ensure that reopening of all sectors happen in tandem on an all-Ireland basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6046/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position on vehicles with NCT tests due prior to 28 March 2020 but which did not occur due to health issues of vehicle owners or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6049/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if appropriate health and safety signage will be provided to childcare facilities for display prior to recommencing operation on 29 July 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6035/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) experienced a delay between providing a cervical screening sample on 22 November 2018 and receiving a positive cancer diagnosis based on that sample on 25 October 2019; the reason for the delay in commencement of treatment for the diagnosis until March 2020; the recourse that will be provided to them as a result of the failures and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4326/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be issued with a medical card without delay due to extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4327/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with section 39-funded organisations here (details supplied) regarding the restoration of pay for staff in these facilities; his plans to engage with section 39-funded organisations in the future in relation to the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3545/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the main developments since 2007 in the planning, construction and operation of the group home for persons with disabilities at Convent Lands, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; if he will instruct the HSE to ensure the centre becomes operational without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services removed from Monaghan General Hospital since 2000; the new services provided at the hospital since 2000; the plans in place for the restoration or development of additional services in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2925/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time equivalent general practitioners operating in County Monaghan in each of the past five years; his plans to address the current shortages in this regard in many parts of the county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2926/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which a person (details supplied) will receive spinal fusion surgery at Temple Street Children’s University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the cut to the rehabilitative training allowance will be reviewed for new entrants to courses from September 2019; the amount that has been saved by the cut from September 2019 to the end of January 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3547/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at the immunology unit at St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the waiting times by age group and by assessment need for speech and language therapy services at each HSE centre in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form. [3549/20]