Mattie McGrath

Independent · Tipperary South

Activity on Health — 1110 events (44 lobbying · 1015 questions · 89 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of home help staff employed in south Tipperary; the number of home carer workers employed in south Tipperary; the total cost of non-HSE and agency care staff for south Tipperary; the plans in place to address this shortfall of staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23607/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the memory clinic in Cashel, County Tipperary; the reason the clinic is not presently accepting referrals; the interim diagnostic pathway available for patients in Limerick, Tipperary and Clare who require assessment for cognitive impairment or suspected dementia; and if she will set out the HSE's plans and timelines for restoring memory clinic services in the Mid-West region or establishing an alternative diagnostic service. [22751/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the real, person-focused services that are in place in Clonmel town to support young people who find themselves homeless or staying in shelters; if such young people can access proper counselling, therapeutic supports, and trauma informed rehabilitation rather than be directed into medical or institutional routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22064/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to address the ongoing dispute concerning the radiographer tutor retention crisis; the reason for the lack of engagement with the National Practice Tutor group regarding the resourcing and delivery of clinical training for radiography students; her views on the continued increase in student intake without corresponding clinical training supports; the actions being taken to prevent further resignations among highly experienced radiographer practice tutors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22170/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of WTE posts allocated to each Community Disability Network Team in the Dublin and South East health region; the number of those that are unfilled, broken down, by staff discipline, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21035/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current number of CAHMS ID teams in the Dublin and South East area; the WTE allocations to each team and the number of those posts unfilled, broken down by discipline, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21036/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE posts allocated to CAMHS team 1 in South Tipperary; the posts unfilled within the team, broken down by discipline and the total caseload for Team 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21037/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE posts allocated to CAMHS team 2 in South Tipperary ; the posts unfilled within the team, broken down by discipline and the total caseload for Team 2; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21038/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a comprehensive guide is available to assist persons and families in understanding the role and requirements of appointing a successor under the fair deal scheme; if changes may be made to a fair deal assessment or arrangement in the third year of the scheme; if a family successor may be appointed to manage a farm for the purposes of qualifying for the three-year cap on farm assets; and if land forming part of a family farm may be leased while the applicant is availing of the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18652/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the severe staffing pressures currently affecting TUH Clonmel hospital’s ward, day ward, and paediatric assessment unit, where services are being maintained almost entirely by acting staff, including an acting CNM3, no CNM2, two acting CNM1s, and acting shift leaders, and that this unit is operating without any designated shift leaders despite its accident and emergency-related workload; the immediate actions the HSE will take to stabilise the management structure, fill key leadership posts and support safe staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18720/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Government intends to refund or directly pay for privately sourced Paediatric Community Nursing Assessment Tool (PCAT) assessments in cases where significant delays exist in the provision of PCAT assessments by the HSE. [19097/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will explain the legal basis upon which the HSE and National Ambulance Service have departed from a 15 year established practice of offering permanent contracts to paramedics upon successful completion of their training; if she will address concerns that this departure constitutes a breach of the public law doctrine of legitimate expectation for those currently in training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19137/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the email issued by the National Ambulance Service on 18 December 2025 stating that permanent contracts would be offered to the graduating cohort once their degree results were finalised; if she accepts that this communication constituted an explicit promise of permanent employment; if she will outline the reason this commitment has not been honoured; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19138/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she has assessed the personal, financial, and professional impact on the 76 newly qualified paramedics and others currently in training who relied on the long standing practice of automatic permanent contracts, including those who secured mortgages, started families, or declined other employment opportunities on the basis of this expectation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19139/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way in which the decision to withhold permanent contracts aligns with the acknowledged staffing shortages in the National Ambulance Service and the planned expansion of the frontline workforce in 2026; and if she will explain how this decision is compatible with the public interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19140/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she has evaluated the likely impact of this decision on recruitment and retention within the National Ambulance Service, particularly given the demanding nature of the role and the reliance on trainees who work full time while completing an honours degree; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19141/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will instruct the HSE and NAS to reverse the decision to withhold permanent contracts from the 76 newly qualified paramedics and to reinstate the long standing practice for all current trainees, in order to uphold the principle of legitimate expectation and ensure workforce stability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19142/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 958 of 18 November 2025, which confirmed that at least four babies were born alive after abortion who had reached 24 weeks gestation or 500g birthweight and were not diagnosed with major congenital anomalies, whether these babies received any medical or nursing interventions with the aim of sustaining life, or received only palliative care; the interventions that were used to offer life-sustaining care; whether a neonatologist examined the babies and advised on their care; whether the treatment and care of these babies would have been more comprehensive, had they not been delivered through an abortion procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20434/26]
• 2026-03-04
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Legislation on vaping
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15781/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was refused approval for cover under their medical card; if she will review the case which has been appealed by the GP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15782/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the next round of grant supports will be made available to the National Cancer Control Programme through the National Alliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15800/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1038 of 20 January 2026, the total number of babies, from 2019-2025, who have been born alive after abortion procedures in cases where no major congenital anomaly was diagnosed; the gestation of the babies in these cases, broken down in categories (less than 16 weeks, 16-21 weeks, 22-27 weeks, 28-31 weeks, 32-36 weeks; 37 or more weeks; or similar categories); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14170/26]
• 2026-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in moving some newly graduated psychiatric nurses onto their proper pay scale (details supplied). [13111/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason dietitian services for type 1 diabetes management are no longer available at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel; the contingency plans in place for high-risk diabetes patients; and when dietetic support and insulin pump access will be restored. [12256/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the detailed breakdown by whole-time equivalent number of the various clinical specialties that provide staff and service to the cardiac cath labs in University Hospital Waterford (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12707/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the detailed breakdown by whole-time equivalent number of the various clinical specialties that provide staff and service to the cardiac cath labs in University Hospital Cork as part of the 24/7 cardiac schedule (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12708/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the detailed breakdown by whole-time equivalent number the various clinical specialties that provide staff and service to the cardiac cath labs in University Hospital Limerick as part of the 24/7 cardiac schedule (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12709/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the detailed breakdown by whole-time equivalent of number the various clinical specialties that provide staff and service to the cardiac cath labs in University Hospital Galway as part of the 24/7 cardiac schedule (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12710/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to detail the individual bed number exclusively provided for coronary care on a full time basis in each of the four acute hospitals, UHW, CUH, UHL and UHG; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12711/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed report on the number of ICU level 3 and level 3S beds permanently available in the following acute hospitals, UHG, UHL, UHW and CUH; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12712/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed report on the number of HDU level 2 beds permanently available in the following acute hospitals, UHG, UHL, UHW and CUH; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12713/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed report on the number of cardiac day beds permanently available in the following acute hospitals, UHG, UHL, UHW and CUH; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12714/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures, including primary PCI and non-primary (elective or urgent) PCI, carried out in each of the public Model 4 hospital providing PCI services, broken down by quarter, for each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12715/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health regarding the new tobacco licence required of shops selling cigarettes, if she has considered that small shops are already struggling and that many cannot afford this additional €1,800 annual cost; her views on whether people will simply go to large retailers if they cannot purchase cigarettes from their small local shops; the reason small local shops are expected to pay the same cost as a large retailer; if she is aware of the damage this will cause to the rural economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10850/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of active rural medical dispensaries that are owned and operated by the HSE according to the most recent data available; and the amount of active rural medical dispensaries owned and operated by the HSE 20 years ago, or to the closest data available at that time. [10435/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE owned buildings that have been leased out in the past five years. [10436/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if vacant buildings owned by the HSE are still equipped with the medical equipment necessary to be reopened with minimal renovations. [10437/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given towards reopening vacant rural medical dispensaries; and whether her Department has estimated the cost of reopening vacant medical dispensaries owned by the HSE. [10438/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to establishing mobile health clinics to serve rural communities who struggle to access primary care in a timely fashion. [10439/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding supports there are from the HSE for cancer support services and hospice groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5200/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Pro Life Campaign 2 returns Health

  • Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
  • Asked TDs to submit parliamentary questions on areas related to abortion policy
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health considering the ongoing difficulties recruiting a consultant ophthalmologist in south Tipperary if children in south Tipperary will be given access to a voucher/reimbursement scheme to allow them to access eye appointments and glasses privately to avoid long-term damage to their eyes (details supplied); if not, the reason the HSE is being permitted to continue failing children in south Tipperary with regard to their eye care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4737/26]
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  221+ Patient Suport Group Health

  • Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Health

  • Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health

  • Provision of audiology services and eye care services
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform 2 returns Health

  • Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
  • Waterford Showcase Event for members
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health

  • AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason an Irish citizen cannot gain employment to carry out dyslexia assessments for young students in Ireland because they trained in the UK (details supplied); if she will urgently review these requirements to ensure that those who have the appropriate qualifications and want to work in Ireland can do so to help reduce waiting lists here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3315/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health , further to the response to Parliamentary Question No. 958 of 18 November 2025, the number of babies that were born alive after abortion procedures in cases where neither major congenital anomaly nor extreme prematurity, at 22 weeks or earlier, were involved; the protocols and actions or interventions which were followed to protect the baby's life and health; the audits or other oversights which have been conducted on these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4313/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health , further to the response to Parliamentary Question No. 958 of 18 November 2025, to provide a copy of the established national guidance documents mentioned as being followed when a baby is born showing signs of life after abortion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4314/26]
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the reimbursement claims for services under the PCRS scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74530/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of cases recorded (details supplied) for a medical service in each of the years from 2019 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74531/25]
• 2026-01-07
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • INMO Issued letters on 24th November 2025 to 26 TDs and Ministers regarding Caredoc Out of Hours GP Services and their failure to pay WRC agreement 2023, a total of 8 percent pay increases to nurses. Also informing TDs and Ministers of INMO's intention to serve notice of industrial action within Caredoc Services.
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children on South Tipperary primary care waiting lists for OT, SLT, psychology and physiotherapy; the breakdown of therapists available on primary care teams across South Tipperary, by primary care team location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67361/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients being seen by an organisation (details supplied) in Clonmel; the frequency of clinics in Clonmel; the numbers waiting for mental health supports in South Tipperary; the plans to increase the frequency of clinics in South Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67364/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if her Department recognises the severe consequences of maintaining the dental treatment services scheme at its current level which is clearly underfunded; the other area of healthcare that expects practitioners to deliver treatment at a loss; if she plans for dentists to continue participating under such conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67697/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reimbursement costs for all procedures under the dental treatment services scheme; the average actual costs of same treatments; if her Department has reviewed the average laboratory costs in relation to the payments made to dentists under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67698/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of babies born alive after an abortion procedure at 24-weeks' gestation or later; the number of these cases which involved babies diagnosed with major congenital anomalies; the number of babies born alive after abortion earlier than 24-weeks' gestation; the number of them which had been diagnosed with major congenital anomalies, from 2022 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68011/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of abortion cases in which feticide was carried out in each of the years from 2019, to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68012/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that have been seen by the dedicated cataract clinic for ophthalmology outpatients at Nenagh Hospital, by county since it opened; the number of patients from south Tipperary which can be referred to this clinic for cataract treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62742/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to issue a thorough, transparent investigation into the treatment and legal protection of the 79 babies (details supplied) who were born alive but subsequently died in Ireland after abortion procedures between 2019 and 2022; the medical safeguards in place to ensure that the rights of babies born in Ireland after abortion procedures are respected and upheld; if every baby born alive in Ireland is equally entitled to proper medical care and protection regardless of the circumstances of their birth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62773/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health whether GPs may claim reimbursement of €300 under the PCRS scheme for carrying out abortions in cases where medical abortion in the community is unsuccessful, and later completed in hospital; if so, the number of such reimbursements, by year, from 2019 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63551/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has conducted any analysis on the outcomes for young people who leave care but do not qualify for aftercare supports, including rates of homelessness, unemployment, and mental health challenges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62109/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current status of the recruitment campaign for an ophthalmologist in south Tipperary; the number of applications received; the number called for interview; the timeframe now for the position to be offered; the status of the recruitment campaign for an optometrist; when this position will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60911/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists operating the dental medical card scheme in County Tipperary and nationwide; the level of funding for the dental medical card scheme over the past five years; the options available to dentists where a shortfall exists between the actual cost of providing treatments under the scheme and the reimbursement fee paid by the HSE to the dentist; the reason there has been no increase in the funding under this scheme despite the levels of dental inflation costs; the plans to increase the funding under this scheme to ensure those dentists operating under the scheme are viable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61263/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the background work which has been carried out by the Minister of State for Mental Health to progress trans healthcare and making endocrinology services available to children aged between 16 and 17 years of age; the State's official stance on making puberty blockers and hormone treatments available to gender questioning children; the mental health supports available to children with gender dysphoria; the engagements she has had with trans organisations (details supplied); if the critical findings of the Cass Report are being considered by her, given her efforts to deliver healthcare support for young trans people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58215/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of pathologists currently employed in the State; their location; the number of locum pathologists in employment and their location; the reason there are no locum pathologists being used in UHW; the efforts which have been made to recruit new pathologists/ locum pathologists in the south east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58685/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures she has taken to ensure the continuation of pathology and coroner services at UHW; if she has engaged with the Coroners association and the Department of Justice in order to find a solution to ensure the continuation of Coroner and Pathology services at UHW; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58686/25]
• 2025-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel does not have a GP service, a dietician and access to a physical therapist (details supplied), and when the hospital can expect to receive permanent residence of these services. [56968/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that guidelines for the treatment and management of Covid-19 were not issued to GP's until 27 April 2020, ninety days after the first case of Covid was recorded in Europe on 24 January 2020; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55632/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that treatment guidelines for the hospital sector had been issued by NPHET and were in place and fully operational several months prior to the issuing of guidelines for the nursing home sector on 27 April 2020; the reason for the delay in issuing guidelines to the nursing home sector; if she has sought an explanation for the delay in the issuing of guidelines for the sector, bearing in mind that several hundred nursing home residents had died prior to the eventual issuing of guidelines on 27 April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55633/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the hospital guidelines during Covid in place on or before 23 March 2020 expressly directed the use of hydroxychloroquine as an antiviral treatment; the reason NPHET included it in their treatment guidelines for hospital patients and at the same time requested that it should not be used by GPs in the community or in the nursing homes the very place where it was most badly needed and where it has been safely prescribed by GPs in the community for many decades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55634/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the IMC president (details supplied) did not inquire into nursing home fatalities, when this matter was brought to her attention in writing, upon the resignation of a council member as far back as April 2020; if she has engaged with the IMC in relation to this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55635/25]
• 2025-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason her Department ignored concerns raised in April 2020, by a member of the IMC in relation to the catastrophic loss of life within the nursing home sector; the reason this matter was not investigated (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55636/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the recruitment campaign for the consultant ophthalmologist position in south Tipperary is being advertised as a temporary position; the reason this post is not being advertised as a permanent position, making it more attractive; the number who have applied for the post in this new recruitment campaign; the number who applied for the post in the last recruitment campaign; whether it is correct that four people applied for the position; the reason a panel was not formed and the position offered to one of the other applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54016/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health where children require appropriate eyecare and cannot be seen by a consultant ophthalmologist in the area, if there are any areas where children receive vouchers towards the cost of their eye care; if she will outline all the schemes available under which families can receive vouchers to assist them with the cost of their eye care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54017/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason diabetic services are no longer available at the Carrick-on-Suir primary care centre; the status of the centre of excellence for diabetic services that was to be established at Saint Brigid’s hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52938/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health for an urgent update on the business case that has been submitted for an optometrist in South Tipperary; to provide details on when this was submitted; the reason for the delay in approving this post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53048/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of candidates that applied for the consultant ophthalmologist post in South Tipperary; the number of candidates placed on a panel for this position; the reason a new recruitment campaign must now be completed; the reason the next candidate cannot be selected from the panel; if this recruitment campaign will be fast tracked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53049/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children from South Tipperary who have been given appointments with the ophthalmology services via the University Hospital Waterford ophthalmology department; the waiting times for children’s ophthalmology appointments in Waterford for patients from South Tipperary; the criteria used for patients from South Tipperary to be seen by the ophthalmology department in Waterford; if patients will be reimbursed for private eye care where they cannot access an appointment with ophthalmology services in south Tipperary and Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53050/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way in which a child who has a waiting time of 60 months for an autism assessment with the primary care autism assessment team can have the cost of a private assessment reimbursed, as committed to by the Minister; the steps being taken to reduce this waiting time which has now grown to five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46745/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Wheel Community

  • The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oireachtas committees and several attended in person.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  221+ Patient Suport Group Health

  • Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation is to appointing an optometrist in south Tipperary to assist with the backlog that has been building since the retirement of a doctor (details supplied); if a business case has been submitted for this position; if so, the position in relation to same; when an optometrist will be appointed; the position in relation to the newly appointed ophthalmologist not taking up the post; if there is a panel available to select an alternative ophthalmologist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47860/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to accommodation for parents at the New Children’s Hospital; the level of accommodation for parents that will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48234/25]
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health

  • Lobbying by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association for the establishment of a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis and the additional services needed.
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Parkinson's Ireland Health

  • Wrote to the representative to advocate for our pre-budget requests to be included in their parties alternative budget.
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the date in which the new ophthalmologist appointed in South Tipperary will take up their post; the number of children waiting to be seen by the ophthalmologist; the plan to reduce the waiting lists for those who have missed out on appointments while there was no ophthalmologist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45939/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health whether she will commit to reviewing the Government’s recycling contract (details supplied) that launched in 2024, as there is no accommodation for wheelchair users to access this public service; the reason disability access wasn’t deemed essential as part of this contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45958/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current number of children waiting for speech and language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology services in south Tipperary; the average waiting time for each service; the number of children waiting for an assessment of needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46199/25]
• 2025-09-01
  LOBBY
  Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health

  • Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant and ILFA members made representations to John Lahart who supported the launch of the prospectus report in Leinster House AV Room on the 11th June 2025
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the process in relation to the section 39 funding process; to outline the process if an application is refused; the means by which an organisation can appeal such a decision; the oversight there is over such decisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35281/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the Government’s position on the proposed World Health Assembly pandemic treaty, which would confer sweeping new powers on the World Health Organisation in future public health emergencies; and if the Government intends to fully support this treaty, or will reject any provisions that may interfere with national sovereignty, medical freedom or the right of the Irish people to have democratic oversight over health policy decisions. [26751/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that a sustainable funding stream will be provided to a centre (details supplied) in Tipperary that provides training, support and employment for people with mental health issues in south Tipperary to ensure the sustainability of the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33914/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new 60-bed community nursing unit for Cashel, County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33912/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will commit to publishing the Government’s negotiating stance on the World Health Assembly’s pandemic treaty; the legal advice underpinning Ireland’s position; and to guarantee that any treat will be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny and public debate before ratification. [26752/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to improve recruitment of the home care assistants to reduce the number waiting for an actual service in Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33913/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide clarity regarding the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Act 2024 on who will have the authority to make the decision on whether a person is brain dead or not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34571/25]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will give an update on equal access to treatments for adults living with spinal muscular atrophy; when a review of fair criteria for age-based assessment is expected, so that all individuals with SMA are treated equally under the healthcare system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31878/25]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will ensure that a sustainable funding stream will be provided to a centre in Tipperary that provides training, support and employment for people with mental health issues in south Tipperary to ensure the sustainability of the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29654/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a new cancer medication (details supplied), which has been approved by the European Medicines Agency, will be approved in Ireland and included in the HSE reimbursement scheme; the reason for the delay in including this medication in the reimbursement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29101/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE is providing free GP visits to members of Roma communities, protection applicants and undocumented migrants only; the numbers of clinics being provided; the cost of these services; the means testing carried out for access to these free GP services as Irish citizens are subject to means-testing for free GP services; the reasons these communities are in receipt of services which are more favourable to the services being offered to Irish citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29125/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce financial support for families going through IVF treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29204/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that a sustainable funding stream will be provided to a centre in Tipperary that provides training, support and employment for people with mental health issues in south Tipperary to ensure the sustainability of the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29655/25]
• 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
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

  • To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health her plans for the future of a health centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25470/25]
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  Down Syndrome Ireland Health

  • Request for data on how many babies are born with Down syndrome.
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Plant Health and Biosecurity for Forestry
• 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 Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the priority 1 list for residential care in south Tipperary over the past three years; the number of children who have received residential care in the past three years from this priority 1 list; the number of children expected to receive residential care this year in south Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24547/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the additional respite care services being provided in south Tipperary over the past three years; the plans to increase respite care services in south Tipperary for both adult and children services; the number receiving respite care monthly in south Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24548/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the progress made in the recruitment of an ophthalmologist in south Tipperary following a retirement (details supplied); the number of children who are now waiting to be seen in the eye clinic; the supports available for parents with children who require an appointment with the eye clinic but have been forced to be seen privately due to the lack of an ophthalmologist in south Tipperary; if parents can seek a reimbursement of appointment costs and the cost of glasses due to being forced to go privately; if not, if the State will take full responsibility for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24672/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently address the lack of home help services where people are approved but there is no services available; the efforts being made to improve the recruitment of home helps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23185/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the restrictions to hospital transport services in Tipperary, which are leaving many patients without transport; to increase the budget for the service to ensure that those in real need of transport are not left without; the reason for the increase in the demand; if hospital transport for beneficiaries of temporary protection or international protection applicants is taken from the hospital budget or provided from an alternative budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23184/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the hospital transport budget for all hospitals in the south-east and mid-west regions; the qualifying criteria for patients availing of hospital transport; the application process for hospital transport; the way in which a wheelchair user can avail of their own transport; the supports available to a patient who must seek their transport; the way in which they avail of it in a timely fashion, to ensure that no vulnerable patients are left without hospital transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23171/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the level of expenditure on hospital transport provided to members of the Travelling community from Tipperary; if members of the Travelling community are automatically supplied with hospital transport when transport services are restricted for most patients; the level of expenditure on hospital transport being provided to IPAS or BOTP residents in Tipperary over the past two years; the number of patients who were provided with hospital transport services from Tipperary in the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23174/25]
• 2025-05-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Health

  • National meals on Wheels Information Day to highlight the work of the Network and of Meals on Wheels providers
• 2025-05-08
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if funding supports are available for families to access private mental health assessments where the public waiting lists are too long; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22268/25]
• 2025-05-01
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of people who availed of hospital transport to attend hospital appointments from south Tipperary over the past five years; the budget for this service in south Tipperary over the past five years; the average cost per patient for this service; for details in relation to the rise in cost of this service and the alternative options available to those who require transport to hospital appointments and can no longer avail of this service due to cut backs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17330/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health her plans for a health centre in Fermoy, County Cork (details supplied); if she will engage with the local community regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16155/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no funding for hospital transport for patients based in south Tipperary (details supplied); if she will urgently review this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13621/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of babies born with Down syndrome in Ireland, based on records of births in each of the years 2017 to 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10612/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to review the current situation within the National Ambulance Service where emergency response vehicles have been removed from off-duty paramedics as such vehicles are perceived to be a benefit-in-kind and the impact this decision will have on response times to an emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9144/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to replace the ophthalmologist in Clonmel following the retirement of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9145/25]
• 2025-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the lack of dental services for autistic children in the south east can be urgently addressed; the number of children with autism waiting on dental services in Cork, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny; the average waiting time in each area; the efforts being made to address the waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9839/25]
• 2025-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no community social worker for south Tipperary; if she will fund this role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9893/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will conclude its investigation into a matter (details supplied); the reason the investigation has taken so long; when the HSA will return machinery to the owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9666/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason no ADHD clinic is available to adults in south Tipperary CHO 5; the plans to provide an ADHD clinic to adults in south Tipperary who require multidisciplinary treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2312/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the position in relation to a medical centre in County Tipperary (details supplied) following the retirement of a doctor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2319/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to consider the immediate issuance of a temporary medical card for a two to three month period to any citizen receiving a cancer diagnosis, covering the time it takes to process a full application, allowing all the treatment required in the immediate period following their diagnosis to commence, avoiding a delay while their application is processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2789/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will re-consider the re-opening Of St. Brigid’s palliative care unit in Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary; the current position on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1703/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 2 returns Health

  • General Election campaign
  • Radiation therapy services
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Health

  • Presentation on the National Meals on Wheels Network and Meals on Wheels services to members of the Oireachtas in the AV room of Leinster House
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • South Tipperary IFA Briefing - Budget 2025 Priorities
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Veterinary Ireland Agriculture

  • Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform 2 returns Budgetary mattersHealth

  • MHR's event in Leinster House on 18th September; 'Meet&Greet'
  • Mental Health Bill 2024
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Health

  • Mental Health Reform hosted meet and greet in Leinster House
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

  • Seeking the inclusion of specific commitments on children's palliative care in Programme for Government 2025.
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  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
• 2025-01-08
  LOBBY
  Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health

  • Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework
• 2025-01-02
  LOBBY
  MSD Health

  • Health Policy Development for New Programme for Government
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE patient transport service, and how a patient can avail of this service to attend hospital appointments using a taxi or ambulance, depending on their physical needs. [43922/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current position with ophthalmology services in Clonmel; if the service is operating and how long it is taking to be seen. [45250/24]
• 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
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2277 of 23 July 2024, the number of ophthalmology appointments offered in 2023; if inquiries have been made of the WTE posts allocated to the ophthalmology department, and the plans to allocate more; and if the national treatment purchase fund is being considered to shorten the waiting list. [34139/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of political staff employed in his Department, including parliamentary assistants, secretarial assistants, special advisers, drivers and other relevant positions; the number of civil or public service staff seconded to work within his Department or constituency offices; the salaries and job titles of each such person; the duty or role of each, in each of the years 2020 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34916/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of the names of each special adviser employed by his Department since 2020; the Minister and Minister of State whom each adviser is associated with, and their respective salaries, in tabular form; the areas of expertise covered by such advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34934/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the expenses paid to ministerial advisers in his Department in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34952/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health for an update on the primary care autism assessment team in south Tipperary; whether the team is functioning at present; how many staff are on the team; and how many children they are seeing. [32247/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health how many children in south Tipperary are waiting for ophthalmology services; and when children will be called for their appointments. [32248/24]
• 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
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when he plans to increase the remuneration paid to opticians for standard eye exams and glasses for medical card holders; the amount of the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29358/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the future plans for the health centre at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24685/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full staff available on each of the CAMHS teams in south Tipperary; the number and position of staff on leave; the length of leave and reason for leave; the numbers of staff present currently to each team; the number of vacant positions currently on each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23747/24]
• 2024-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the length of time the ophthalmologist post is vacant in south Tipperary primary care services; the actions that have been taken to address this vacancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22270/24]
• 2024-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason no alternative arrangements have been made for the 1,500 or so children waiting on the ophthalmology service, some of whom have been waiting for some time now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22271/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that have been seen weekly, by each discipline (details supplied), by each team within the two CAMHS teams in south Tipperary, Clonmel team 1 and team 2 since January 2024 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18968/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients referred to CAMHS (Clonmel teams) who have not been accepted but seen by a CAMHS consultant by way of an ECA in hospital since January 2023 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18969/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current primary care waitlists for children under 18 years in CHO5, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14633/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS public patients that have been seen since January 2024 to date by consultants (details supplied) in their own respective outpatient clinics within their own catchment areas in Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15064/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health how many patients were seen extra contractually during a consultant's (details supplied) period of leave in 2023; the name of each consultant that covered the consultant's leave; the full cost of each consultant providing this cover, per consultant; if he will specify if these extra contractual payments were in addition to their salary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15065/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health how many patients of TEAM 1 CAMHS in South Tipperary are still being seen extra contractually following a consultant's (details supplied) return from leave; to outline the consultants continuing to provide extra contractual cover to CAMHS Team 1 following the consultant's return; the cost of this extra contractual cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15066/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if, as per the Mental Health Commission's recommendation, practice managers have been put in post in South Tipperary CAMHS; to list the improvements that have been made to the CAMHS teams in South Tipperary; the reasons families have been sent away from out patient clinics appointments due to lost files; the number of appointments that have been cancelled for this reason; the steps that will be taken to rectify this matter immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15067/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason parents report difficulties getting to speak with clinical staff on the CAMHS teams in South Tipperary and can only speak with admin or reception staff; what steps are being taken to improve access to clinical staff on the CAMHS teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15068/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children connected to each of the two CAMHS teams in South Tipperary; the current wait lists for each team; the number of public outpatient clinics per team per week; the number of patients being seen at each outpatient clinic on each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15069/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline plans for the use of the HSE-owned lands on the Heywood Road, Clonmel, County Tipperary; if these lands are being considered for the provision of modular homes by the Department of Children, Equality, Disabilities, Integration and youth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11891/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the primary residence is included in the assessment for the nursing home support scheme; if he plans to amend this to exclude the primary residence from the means assessment; if a person can appeal the decision to include the primary residence in the assessment, in cases in which they worked all their lives to pay for their house, the reason this is now being assessed against them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12913/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a local recruitment campaign is carried out in south Tipperary for the National Ambulance Service; if the NAS will commit to providing a recruitment officer to visit schools and attend job recruitment seminars locally and develop local advertising to improve recruitment prospects in south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8947/24]
• 2024-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the numbers of patients seen in the Cashel minor injury unit each year for the past three years; the number of staff available at the unit; the reason the public is never recommended to use Cashel minor injury unit when local hospitals are experiencing overcrowding; the efforts taken to advertise and increase the use of this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8260/24]
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Government, given the implications of the adoption and ratification of the proposed WHO Pandemic Treaty and proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations, will enable a recourse to the people (details supplied) and thereby enable a constitutional referendum to be held to ascertain the views of the people, who are guardians of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7599/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the responses his Department received on the public consultation in respect of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 ; when the results will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5516/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [1151/24]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current plans for a building (details supplied) which is currently vacant and owned by HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56664/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant public health nurse posts in each county and area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1566/24]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has noted Sweden's smoking rate of 5.6%, which is lower than the EU average of 23%, while the country promotes alternatives to smoking such as vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53251/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the success of Sweden's approach to tobacco control, embracing alternatives to smoking like vaping, will be reflected in the plan for Tobacco Free Ireland 2025, instead of adopting the more restrictive and less successful approaches by countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, where the average smoking rate across the four countries is 24.75%, compared to Sweden's smoking rate of 5.6%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53252/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the efficacy of Ireland's tobacco reduction strategy, considering Ireland's smoking rate has been 18% since 2019, while Sweden's is currently at 5.6%, as an example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53253/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the price of the licence and timeline of implementation of the licensing system contained in the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53255/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health whether he or the Government have accepted or rejected amendments to Article 59 of the WHO International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005, including details on the public consultation process; the rationale for not facilitating a Dáil Éireann debate, and a request to publish all communication on the matter with the WHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53021/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health what steps he proposes to take for a genuine public consultation process, potentially including a referendum and a Dáil Éireann debate, before deciding to support or reject the WHO Global Pandemic Treaty, as this consideration is crucial due to the treaty's legal binding nature and its potential impact on Ireland's democratic sovereignty, which may undermine national decision-making, especially given the WHO's influence by China and multinational pharmaceutical corporations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53023/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline all details of the Government’s engagement with the World Health Organisation concerning the controversial amendments to the International Health Regulations, providing the WHO with expanded powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53024/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to disclose publicly the legal opinion or risk assessment, if any, undertaken or provided regarding Ireland’s position on the amendments and future negotiations on a proposed WHO Global Pandemic Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53025/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of a Parkinson’s nurse specialist for Waterford and Tipperary University Hospitals, following a funding allocation under Budget 2023 for the provision of 22 neurologist speciality nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52110/23]
• 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 Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently commence a recruitment drive to fill the six vacancies within the south Tipperary service which remain unfilled, in view of the 45km rule, and that national recruitment drives have not resulted in recruitment within the south Tipperary service; when the vacancies will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50593/23]
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline all conditions related to the HSE recruitment embargo; whether speech and language, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other therapists associated with disability services both adult and children’s services will be impacted by the embargo given the severe shortage of such therapists operating within the system; if persons who have been going through the recruitment process but whose contracts have not been signed will be impacted by the embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50668/23]
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health where a person (details supplied) presents as homeless but is suffering from mental health difficulties, what supports are immediately available in south Tipperary to avoid possible harm to oneself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51122/23]
• 2023-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the waiting times for DEXA bone scans in Tipperary University Hospital and across all hospitals in the country; the numbers waiting for such scans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50050/23]
• 2023-11-15
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

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

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

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if private autism assessments can be funded under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; if so, the steps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43489/23]
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when all remaining agency staff will receive their pandemic payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42968/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants for home support who have been approved but placed on a waiting list in each county in community healthcare organisation or CHO 5; the numbers in each CHO area; the average waiting times for those approved and waiting for services; the steps being taken to urgently provide home supports to those waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42268/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he plans to extend the fair deal scheme to include the cost of home care and home supports being provided privately due to the lack of home supports being provided to those who require full-time care and attention in the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42269/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health for a progress report on the spending of the €110,000 which was allocated in budget 2023 for the development of a diabetes register (details supplied); if he will request the HSE to immediately begin recruiting for this new post; if he can confirm if unused funding from budget 2023 will carry over to 2024, while providing a timeline as to when the HSE recruitment freeze will end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42290/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health for a progress report on the spending of the funding which was allocated in budget 2023 for the development of a national paediatric diabetes audit in conjunction with NOCA, following the publication of a detailed feasibility study (details supplied); if he will request the HSE to immediately begin recruiting for these new posts; if he can confirm if unused funding from budget 2023 will carry over to 2024, while providing a timeline as to when the HSE recruitment freeze will end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42291/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be scheduled for their urgent neuro-surgical operation at Beaumont Hospital. [42430/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will designate special funding to the healthy homes co-ordinators in local authorities to assist them in their role to help older and vulnerable people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39541/23]
• 2023-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health in terms of the procurement process for the HSE, what efforts are being made to ensure best value for money where potential suppliers can demonstrate that alternative products can meet the technical requirements; the process for examining alternative solutions which can demonstrate adherence to the technical requirements; how product specification is determined; who creates the technical product data requirements for the HSE; where a company was rejected on technical points which were contradictory or hold no technical credibility, what avenue is available to have the technical requirements examined to ensure best value for money is being met and the technical requirements hold weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34422/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health who decided to go ahead with reconfiguration of the mid-west region despite the 600 beds required by the Hanly Report to offer safe patient safety not being in place; if he will launch an investigation into this decision, given that it has caused untold suffering on patients and staff in the mid-west region for 14 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33755/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will publish the figures he relied on when speaking on a radio station (details supplied) when he stated that trolley numbers were down at UHL while comparing trolley numbers at the same period in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33756/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health following his comments that reconfiguration was not working (details supplied), if he will put an urgent plan in place to reopen Nenagh, Ennis and St. Johns accident and emergency departments, given the new 96-block bed unit will only actually realise 48-beds meaning that the mid-west region will still not be at the 600-beds needed to provide patient safety according to the Hanly Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33757/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will publish the evidence he relied upon when he stated that reopening an accident and emergency department in Ennis Hospital was inadvisable on safety grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33758/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will commit to meeting with TDs and Health Forum members from the mid-west as requested by the HSE Mid-West Forums meeting recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33759/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the availability of funding for the construction of adult day services within the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31727/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the reconfiguration of the current hospital groups under new regional structures as proposed in Sláintecare; the likely implications on Tipperary University Hospital which will be removed from its current group in the South, South-West Hospital Group; the reasons TUH would be removed from the South, South-West Hospital Group; the logic behind the geographical regions when there are such large population discrepancies between the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30748/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline how donors to St. Brigid's District Hospital Carrick-on-Suir can claim their money back after the hospital was closed in 2020. [29444/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a day care centre in County Tipperary that is facing a staffing and funding crisis was refused additional Section 39 funding to help meet the costs of permanent staff; if this matter will be reviewed urgently as the centre is at risk of a reduction of hours of service; if an additional support worker will be funded to ensure continuity of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27293/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate for the secretary general of his Department to publicly reject the majority of the findings of a report regarding the abandoned secondment of a former chief medical officer, especially in light of An Tánaiste's support for the report's conclusions, which he described as conclusive and unassailable (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19936/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the newly launched HSE capital plan for building and equipment will cover the construction of community adult day services centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27031/23]
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 67–64
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–74
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason an 83-year-old with haemochromatosis cannot have their blood taken as they are over 80 years of age; the reason for this decision by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25603/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the level of excess deaths currently being experienced in Ireland; if his Department has carried out an investigation into the trends and causes for the level of excess deaths; if not, if he will order an enquiry into the level, trends and causes of the excess deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24273/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of sudden deaths reported in 2021, 2022 and quarter 1 of 2023; the number of strokes and heart attacks reported in the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24317/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current status of the National Children’s Hospital; when the project is due to be completed; the current cost of the project; the estimated final cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24322/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the special leave with pay for healthcare workers who got Covid will be extended beyond June; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21391/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the WTE allocations for team 1 and team 2, in the CAMHS teams based in Clonmel, County Tipperary, broken down into disciplines; the vacancies within each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13563/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the caseload numbers for both CAMHS teams based in Clonmel, County Tipperary; the number of referrals received in 2022; the number of those referrals that were refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13564/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a vacant psychology post on the CAMHS Team in Clonmel, County Tipperary remains vacant and that the recruitment drive received no applications; the urgent efforts that are being made to address the lack of interest in such posts and the recruitment difficulties; if he is concerned about the ongoing difficulties with recruitment that the HSE is experiencing, particularly in relation to disability and mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13582/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the Covid pandemic payment has not yet been paid to all healthcare workers who are due to receive the payment; when all agency staff will receive the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9520/23]
• 2023-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a list in tabular form of details of meetings between his Department and the National Women's Council of Ireland, which included reference to abortion/termination of pregnancy issues in their minutes between May 2018 to date. [6213/23]
• 2023-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a list, in tabular form, of details of meetings between his Department and the Irish Family Planning Association which included reference to abortion or termination of pregnancy issues in their minutes between May 2018 to date. [6214/23]
• 2023-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he received advice from organisations on the appointment of the chairperson of the abortion review in January 2022; and to name such organisations. [6215/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that transport is not provided to young adults with a disability attending day services (details supplied); the facilities that are in place to provide supports where the lack of transport will lead to a person with disabilities being excluded from attending any services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4235/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the plans to provide replacement GPs in a practice in County Tipperary when two GPs retire; the efforts being made to arrange new GPs for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4267/23]
• 2023-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total number of assessment of needs' applications that were received in 2022; the amount per CHO; the number that are incomplete; and the number that have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3440/23]
• 2023-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a full list of all services being offered at St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick on Suir; the operating hours of each; the number of staff employed in the building; the capacity in which they are employed; the services directly available to the public; the services to which the public must be referred; the referral access for each service; the services which are located at the facility temporarily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/23]
• 2023-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason it is taking 20 weeks for testing of routine samples at University Hospital Waterford; the efforts that are being made to reduce this time given the concern that such a long wait time can be harmful to a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3465/23]
• 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
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children who received a preliminary team assessment in place of a full assessment of needs; of those who received a PTA which was found to not satisfy the statutory right to an assessment of needs; the number of children who have subsequently received a full assessment of needs; the number who have been offered a full assessment of needs; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of children who received a PTA by CHO area; the number who have been offered a full AON by CHO; the number who have received a full AON by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63577/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that no physiotherapy services have been established in the Cahir primary care centre in County Tipperary; if he will list all of the public physiotherapy services that are available in south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63859/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently move to reopen St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir to reduce pressures from the acute services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1446/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a cancer support centre (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved for section 39 funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1669/23]
• 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
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total funding for HSE dental services in the past five years in County Tipperary; the number of children waiting for dental services in Tipperary; their waiting times; the location in which children in County Tipperary can have orthodontic treatment carried out; the number of orthodontists available to the HSE in this area; the criteria being applied that determine whether a child qualifies for HSE-funded orthodontic treatment; the number waiting for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61760/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the location in which a child who has been waiting for dental services for four years but who is now over 17 years of age can receive dental treatment; if such a patient could receive HSE-funded dental treatment due to the delays in providing such treatment prior to their turning 17 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61761/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the extension of the under six free GP card will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61848/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 176 on 16 November 2022, to outline the staff vacancy rates for the two respite service providers in south Tipperary; the number of staff vacancies; the stage of the recruitment process; what incentives have been offered to increase attractiveness of the role for future employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62006/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that there has been no additional capacity added to disability residential services for children in south Tipperary for a period of five years; the urgent steps that he is taking to increase respite services for children in south Tipperary; the current vacancy rates for therapists within the CDNT teams in south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61632/22]
• 2022-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a terminally ill young child in the south east who has been battling stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma for almost two and a half years has been refused community paediatric palliative care services, therefore removing the right to die at home; if immediate steps can be taken to provide this vital care to the young child; the reason this palliative care in the home has been refused despite the support of the entire medical team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61061/22]
• 2022-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the consultant child psychiatrist position for the south east has been filled; the current position with the recruitment campaign; if a new candidate has accepted the position; if so, when will the position be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61111/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the age of 18 years with an intellectual, physical or sensory disability, currently referred and waiting to be seen by the HSE who are yet to receive an initial contact; and the length of time that they have been waiting for the initial contact according to each CHO, in tabular form [60246/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have been treated for cataracts at Nenagh Hospital in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; the number waiting for cataract treatment in County Tipperary; the number of patients from each county being treated for cataracts at Nenagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58697/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total budget per month and the amount spent per year on paediatric aids and appliances by an organisation (details supplied) in CHO5, in 2020 and 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58938/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for aids and appliances for those under 18 years of age in CHO5 which covers south Tipperary; the length of time that they have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58939/22]
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when funding will be approved for a person (details supplied) with disabilities to take-up a residential placement in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay; if urgent funding will be approved; the person or body that is responsible in the HSE for releasing the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57508/22]
• 2022-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children with disabilities in south Tipperary who are receiving shared residential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56799/22]
• 2022-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children with disabilities in south Tipperary who are classed as being in need of shared residential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56800/22]
• 2022-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of new shared residential services that have been developed in the past five years in south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56801/22]
• 2022-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full list of respite services that are available to children with disabilities in south Tipperary; if they are operational on a full-time or part-time basis; the number of children who are in receipt of these respite services; the timeframe between a respite session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56802/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an exception will be made to take into account the pressures that a person (details supplied) was under from the healthcare sector to work the additional shifts to cover leave and which has now resulted in homelessness; if he will consider this case and the urgent need to increase the income thresholds in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56320/22]
• 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 Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if funding will be released to allow a family to access urgent psychiatric opinion due to a child's urgent needs and the HSE being unable to provide for his needs in a reasonable timeframe; if the HSE are able to provide an urgent psychiatric opinion for the child; if the HSE are unable to meet his needs as a matter of urgency, where the family will get immediate care for their son; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54415/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason Tipperary University Hospital is not covered by the NCCP grant for those travelling to the hospital for cancer treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55123/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of families that are currently waiting for an individual family service plan in children's disability network teams; the percentage of those waiting for an individual family service plans that have received their IFSP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53047/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of drug support workers in County Tipperary; the supports available for young persons with drug addictions in County Tipperary; the steps that will be taken to address the growing drugs crisis in County Tipperary; the measures that his Department is taking to work with An Garda Síochána and other bodies to break the cycle of more young people falling into addiction; the number of people being supported with drug addiction in County Tipperary; the supports available to meet the cost of addiction counselling and rehabilitation; the supports that can be made available to help those who have come through rehabilitation and are facing homelessness, bringing greater risk of falling back into addiction without appropriate housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52630/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department will carry-out a thorough national audit on those living with disabilities in this country which will help inform the Government on the needs of those living with disabilities, the level and extent of their disability, their needs for the future, the failings of the system and the areas with which they require most assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52631/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there is a memorandum of understanding agreement to provide access to private mental health beds in the absence of public beds for children attending CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52075/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to access child development services with the Brothers of Charity in County Tipperary; the number of child development services places available to pre-school children in County Tipperary; the supports that are available for children who cannot access pre-school childcare due to their disability and lack of appropriate services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52321/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of all local health centres in County Tipperary that closed during Covid-19; the centres that have re-opened; the centres that remain closed; when all centres will be re-opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51155/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the National Information Management System for the CDNT’s will be in operation; the timeline; the reason this is taking so long; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51542/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current staff vacancy rate within CDNT 4 and 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51543/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department have carried out a review of the reason staff are leaving the HSE; if not, if he will establish a review team to carry out such a review and carry out exit interviews to gather the reason staff are leaving the HSE particularly disability services in such numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51544/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to introduce an independent complaints body to investigate complaints of failures by the HSE particularly in relation to disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51545/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of senior occupational therapists who work with the children’s disability network teams, CDNTs; the number of days that they are employed; the number of children who attended this service; the number waiting to be seen by the occupational therapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50552/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of individual family service plans that have been produced within the CDNT 5 and south Tipperary to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50553/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his proposed exclusion zones of 100 metres surrounding abortion-providing buildings would have the impact of banning a pro-life march, such as an annual march (details supplied); if the high volume of potential exclusion zones in a compact area such as Dublin city centre would effectively result in banning any future pro-life marches in a scenario if such a march were to pass along a public thoroughfare which was within the reach of one of the designated 100-metre zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49687/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a private conversation in which one party advised a third-party known to them not to proceed with having an abortion were to happen within a coffee shop or other neutral setting which happened to fall within his proposed 100-metre exclusion zone of abortion-providing buildings would be considered in breach of the proposed law and lead to possible criminal penalty. [49688/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current status of the National Children’s Hospital; the expected completion date; the current expected total spend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48810/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide confirmation of the opening hours of the minor injuries unit in Our Lady’s Hospital Cashel; the number of patients who have attended this service in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48147/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount that was spent on private residential care in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022. [48154/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount that was given to each company providing private residential care in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022. [48155/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review will be published; if the contents of the Review were included in Budget 2023; the reason for the delay in the publication of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48156/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will publish an accessible budget announcement for disability in order that persons with disabilities and their supporters can be informed of the number existing and new residential supports, day places and respite supports that have been provided for in Budget 2023; and the way that this relates to the needs’ outlined in the capacity review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48157/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans for the health centre in Newcastle, Clonmel, County Tipperary, which has been closed since Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48185/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current status of the payment of the Covid healthcare bonus; when the payment will be paid to all non- HSE staff; the number of health care workers that have received the payment to date; the number of health care workers that are awaiting the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45411/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to introduce further regulations into the sale and supply of vapes to reduce their attractiveness to young people; if there is any estimation on the number of people that currently vape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45412/22]
• 2022-09-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the immediate steps that he will take to ensure that the departure of a large number of private nursing homes from the market due to the severe underfunding of the industry will not occur; the reason that there is such a large discrepancy in the levels of funding between private and public nursing homes given that the level of care provided is the same; the steps that he will take to ensure that Ireland will have sufficient nursing home places in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45041/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will make someone available as a contact for the local authority to deal with some issues of dereliction of the Nenagh Kickham Barracks site and also health and safety issues due to the site being open to persons walking in and around the ruins due to the council having difficulties getting answers to queries from local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39802/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if Esbriet will be included in the long-term illness scheme; the reason it has not been included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39632/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that nursing registration applications to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland are taking over one year; the number of applications waiting for registration; the number of staff in the office the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland dealing with these applications; the current backlog; the efforts that are being made to expedite these applications given the shortage of nursing staff across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39733/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that a patient (details supplied) who is suffering from mental health issues following a traumatic miscarriage would be forced without any other option to attend a mental health support and counselling service within their local maternity hospital ward at University Hospital Galway; if this policy will be immediately changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39876/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide the coaguchek meters and self-test strips free of charge to patients who require them to allow for self-testing of their international normalised ratio; the number of patients nationwide attending regular acute or general practitioner appointments for regular blood testing; the estimated cost to the State of providing regular monitoring of patients using warfarin; the estimated savings to be made from allowing patients self-test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37306/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the Covid bonus payment will be paid to healthcare staff; the date the payment will be made to each cohort; if he will confirm the criteria for receipt of the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34659/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of the vaccine compensation scheme; if he will expedite the establishment of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33993/22]
• 2022-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a full breakdown including the type of procedure of all persons currently on a HSE waiting list in County Tipperary, including those waiting up to 3 months, between 3 and 6 months, between 6 and 9 months, between 9 and 12 months, over 1 year and over 2 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33515/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if clarification will be provided on the practice by the HSE in relation to the hiring of couriers and taxis to transport abortion pills to a woman through telemedicine given the claim made by a person (details supplied). [31721/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if taxi drivers and couriers who are contracted to deliver pills directly to women are informed of the nature of the pills that they are transporting as part of the telemedicine process of procuring abortion pills. [30395/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that he has selected a university from a non-European Union country has selected to carry out research into the experiences of Irish abortion providers as part of the three-year review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. [26508/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of taxi or courier services that were hired in 2020 and 2021 by the HSE to transport abortion pills from a general practitioner to a person who opted to have an abortion since the introduction of telemedicine abortion service in Q1 2020; and the costings for these transport and courier services as budgeted for in 2020 and 2021. [26509/22]
• 2022-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if an Irish citizen who emigrated abroad but who has recently returned home due to bad health to be near their family is entitled to a social welfare payment; if the habitual residency clause as an Irish citizen is satisfied in cases in which they only have family connections living here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25003/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of applications that were received by his Department from bidders in response to the e-Tender to carry out the research into the views of abortion providers prior to the eventual award being made. [24254/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount in remunerations that will be paid to the recently announced awardee (details supplied) of the eTender to carry out research into the views of abortion providers. [24255/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 442 of 4 May 22, the terms of reference of the expert teams review of additional resources for acute services at University Hospital Limerick; if the expert team will be consulting with patient groups or patients and health staff unions that have had to endure horrific conditions at the hospital since the reconfiguration of acute services in the mid-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24509/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of briefings, advice given and received at the meeting held with the Joint Health Committee in March 2022 to discuss the challenges identified by his Department in relation to proposals to introduce criminal buffer zones surrounding abortion-providing facilities. [22846/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total amount to be paid to the chair of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 review as remuneration. [22847/22]
• 2022-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the date in which he will announce the identity of the successful bidder of the tender to complete research into the views of service users and service providers as part of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Act) review. [22428/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a review has been carried out on the consequences of the reconfiguration of acute health services in the mid-west region; if he will make findings of this review available; if not, if he will expedite a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21798/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will launch an investigation into the failure of University Hospital Limerick to lower the trolley numbers at the hospital despite opening a new 60-bed unit recently; if he will request the reopening of 24-hour accident and emergency services in Nenagh, St. John's, and Ennis to take the pressure off the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21799/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current cost of the national children's hospital to date; the projected final cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21800/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that the HSE chose not to include the mid-west region for any additional acute, subacute and ICU beds for 2022 as part of the 411 beds allocated nationally as part of the national service planning programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21806/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if new professorship positions in universities should be advertised and filled through open competition; the reason that the professorship of public health strategy and leadership in Trinity College Dublin was not advertised and put to open competition; the remuneration that is being offered for this position; the funding that is being made available for this position; if full details of this arrangement between Trinity College and his Department will be made available; the educational requirements to become a professor within Irish universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19734/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the terms by which the role of a person (details supplied) at Trinity College Dublin will be funded by his Department; the reason this will be funded by his Department; the cost-benefit analysis of such expenditure; the benefit to the public that will be achieved by use of public funds in this manner; the full cost of this arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19321/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for ophthalmology appointments throughout the country and within each CHO; the type of appointment; the length of time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19350/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons waiting for a gynaecology appointment nationally by hospital; the average wait for an initial appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19388/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a colonoscopy nationwide; the average wait time; the efforts that are being made to reduce these wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19389/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will outline all of the secondment arrangements within his Department; and the conditions related to such secondments. [19871/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the stakeholders he and his Department have consulted with in relation to working through challenges, refining policy positions, and exploring legislative options in relation to his plans to introduce exclusion zones close to abortion facilities. [20170/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to hold a referendum prior to signing up to the World Health Organization-led process to negotiate a binding legal instrument on pandemic preparedness and response; and if he will notify the WHO that Ireland cannot agree to a legally binding treaty without holding a referendum. [20928/22]
• 2022-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the identity of the successful bidder for the tender to conduct research into the views of service users and service providers on the operation of the 2018 abortion legislation. [18449/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of consultants to his Department in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will provide an outline of the role of each. [18890/22]
• 2022-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the blended approach of telemedicine and in-person consultation for abortion, which he acknowledged his Department is considering. [16745/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the criteria under which frontline staff are being selected for the Covid bonus payment; the reason that certain cohorts of frontline healthcare workers have been excluded from the payments; if he will review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15937/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting an assessment of needs in County Tipperary; the average length of time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16051/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for speech and language therapy in County Tipperary; the average length of time waiting; the number of therapists available; the number of positions vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16052/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for occupational therapy in County Tipperary; the average length of time waiting; the number of therapists available; the number of positions vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16053/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an assessment and therapies from CAMHS; the average length of time waiting; the number of therapists available; the number of positions vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16054/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the fair deal scheme to ensure that the scheme recognises the increasing cost pressures for the provision of nursing home care, particularly the rise in costs associated with inflation and the implementation of the Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16072/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce equivalent pay for staff providing equivalent care in the nursing home sector considering the current disparity in costs between the private and public nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16073/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way that the ongoing engagement between his Department and the HSE on telemedicine abortion is progressing; and the way the continuation of telemedicine home abortions is being considered given that the HSE has acknowledged that it has conducted no analysis into the operation or potential risks of the practice in Ireland and is reliant upon secondary information from England on the matter. [14031/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the chair of the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 has consulted with any stakeholders since the date of their appointment; and if so, the name of the stakeholders with whom they have consulted. [14032/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a medicine (details supplied) is not covered on the drugs payment scheme; when this application will be covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12677/22]
• 2022-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the Covid bonus will be paid to frontline workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11889/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the age restriction will be removed for the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for persons with diabetes; when he expects that the health technology assessment the HSE commissioned will be completed. [11228/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Government still plan to extend free general practitioner care to children under the age of eight, and if so, when this will be implemented. [11229/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to disband NPHET. [10145/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when he plans to lift the temporary telemedicine provision of abortion pills introduced early in the Covid-19 pandemic given that restrictions are being lifted. [10241/22]
• 2022-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) will be progressed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8825/22]
• 2022-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has met with an association (details supplied) as promised; if not, if he will provide a date for the meeting; if he will provide an update following the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8469/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if staff employed on the HSE MyOptions hotline have been trained to provide advice and information for expectant mothers on relevant social welfare entitlements and supports. [1951/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a meeting was held with persons (details supplied) in 2003 that led to the decision to halt a review into missing samples from a family in Askeaton, County Limerick; and if pressure was brought by the persons to stop the review going ahead. [7657/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the course of action and procedures that are followed within the HSE to investigate and take action when information comes to light regarding unprofessional and substandard practices involving State-funded bodies, for example, the recent revelations that have come to light and have been published in the media following a recently produced report by an organisation (details supplied) into the operation of HSE MyOptions in relation to its counselling practices. [5907/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the procedures that are followed to ensure a diversity of viewpoints are represented when it comes to decision making and policy formation in the area of unplanned pregnancy; the reason the MyOptions hotline is ill-equipped to meet the needs of women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy who wish to keep their baby; the steps he plans to take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5908/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full portfolio of property owned or rented by the HSE in Clonmel, County Tipperary; the use of each building; the year in which each came into use by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6169/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a full breakdown will be provided of the payments made to RTÉ by his Department or the HSE since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6171/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will carry out a review into the operation of the National Ambulance Service; the locations of the call-outs that all County Tipperary-based ambulances have been tasked to call out to in the past three months; the number of ambulances based in the county on a daily basis; the average length of time for an ambulance to arrive at its call-out location; the current operational arrangements for county-based ambulances to respond within their county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6260/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the efforts that have been taken by the National Ambulance Service to avoid call centres directing long distance callouts to teams which are nearing the end of their shift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6261/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of National Ambulance Staff based in County Tipperary in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6262/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason he and his Department in all public utterances and statements refer to the position of chair, of the three-year review of the abortion law, as the independent chair given that no other Government appointed chairpersonships are continually referred to in the same way. [6285/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the failure to publish the e-tender for the chair of the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 contrary to assurances made to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health on 8 December 2021 was a decision taken by his Department; and if not, if it was an oversight. [5295/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the date the research component of the three-year review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 led by a person (details supplied) was commissioned by his Department. [5296/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position with regard to mask wearing in churches; if masks are still required; the relevant statutory instrument specifically citing churches as having a requirement for mask wearing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5299/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position with regard to mask wearing in schools; the relevant statutory instrument signed by him specifically citing this requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5300/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the failure to publish the e-tender for the chair of the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 contrary to assurances made to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health on 8 December 2021 was a decision taken by his Department or was an oversight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5095/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the date that the research component of the three-year review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 led by a person (details supplied) was commissioned by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5096/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to cease the use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate; the timeline for the lifting of domestic restrictions related to the use of the certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3139/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if due cognisance was given to the implications of the removal of the words committing medical practitioners to make every effort to preserve the life of the baby when amending section 48 the 8th Edition of the Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners published by the Medical Council as it relates to informing medical practitioners’ actions when dealing with cases in which babies survived abortions and were born alive. [62983/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way information arising from calls to the HSE MyOptions service is recorded; the way records are kept by the counsellors; and the way this information is stored. [62984/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the processes followed in relation to the disposal and internment of human remains arising from the operation of the Health (Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. [62985/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the contracts his Department and the HSE have entered into with private suppliers and companies relating to Covid-19 since March 2020; the purpose of each contract; the cost of each contract; if the contract went to tender; if contract has been fulfilled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63299/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the process engaged by his Department when entering into contracts which have not been subject to tender issued related to Covid-19 since March 2020 and January 2021 to date; the parties involved; if legal contracts have been drawn up and signed in all cases; if hard copies of all contracts have been retained; the data retention policy in relation to such contracts; if details of all contracts are retained and available to Dáil Éireann for transparency and accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63306/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if clarity will be provided on the future of the long stay beds at a facility (details supplied); if a commitment will be provided with regard to the future of these beds for 2022 and beyond; the funding being provided to ensure the future of the long stay beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63376/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to extend free general practitioner care to all children under eight years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63564/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person who has a positive antigen test and fails to get a PCR test within a reasonable timeframe can apply for and receive a recovery certificate; if proof of a positive antigen test will be accepted to issue a recovery certificate similar to the manner in which positive antigen tests are being accepted for social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1029/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons attending acute hospitals with strokes, blood clots and for emergency cardiac care in 2021 and in the previous five years, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1058/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of myocarditis and pericarditis that have been diagnosed in 2021 and per year for the preceding five years in Irish hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1787/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the management of EU Digital COVID Certificates is being managed by the Revenue Commissioners rather than the Department of Health; the reason a PPS number is required for receipt of a recovery certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1836/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a vaccine injury compensation fund specifically relating to Covid-19 vaccine injuries; when this fund will be made available to assist those suffering from adverse effects; the details of the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1839/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that NPHET is considering the introduction of mandatory vaccination given that the Taoiseach has informed Dáil Éireann that mandatory vaccination will not be introduced in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1854/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full criteria for determining if a patient in an intensive care unit is fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1935/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the automated robotic process used by the HSE to determine vaccine status does not find a match with a particular patient, are they automatically considered to be unvaccinated based on the criteria set out in the latest HSPC report on vaccination status; if it is possible that some patients in ICU listed as unvaccinated were in fact vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1936/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will immediately release the data for the numbers hospitalised and in ICU to date in 2022 based on their vaccination status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1937/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with a group (details supplied) without further delay; if he will provide a date for this meeting as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2282/22]
• 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 against the motion the motion motion passed · 107–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 103–37
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted 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
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the options available in circumstances in which a person who is medically unable to receive a particular vaccine (details supplied) for their booster programme; if other previously approved vaccines will be made available in circumstances in which a person cannot receive the only vaccines available as part of the booster programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60086/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason new guidelines state that antigen tests will be accepted for travel into Ireland only from those who are fully vaccinated and exclude those who hold an EU Digital COVID Certificate as a result of recovery from Covid-19; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the State’s own guidance on travel to Ireland, published on www.gov.ie, acknowledges that it may sometimes not be possible to present a negative RT-PCR result due to a persistently positive RT-PCR test following recovery; the reason, when the HSE’s guidance accepts that those who have recovered may not be able to receive a negative PCR, a negative antigen test cannot be accepted from those who have recovered and hold an EU Digital COVID Certificate; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that antigen tests have been accepted across Europe for all passengers, including vaccinated, unvaccinated and recovered; the reason the Government is subjecting the recovered to the extra expense of a PCR test when an antigen test would be more accurate in their case; the reason, when the HSE accepts that the recovered are immune for a period of nine months and hold an EU Digital COVID Certificate for a period of six months, they cannot be treated in the same manner as the vaccinated and allowed to take antigen tests for travel into Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60097/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the certificate of recovery from six to nine months to reflect HIQA’s latest advice to NPHET to extend the period of presumptive immunity from six to nine months post-infection; and if not, the reason a certificate of recovery and immunity only lasts for six months when studies show that the period of immunity lasts for nine months. [59765/21]
• 2021-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when his Department will allow the use of antigen tests for entry to facilities which require an EU Digital COVID Certificate similar to the system across Europe; and the reason antigen tests are not being permitted for use as entry to facilities. [59766/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will extend the period of presumptive immunity from six to nine months post-Covid-19 infection given HIQAs latest advice to NPHET; if the certificate of recovery will also be extended from six to nine months to reflect HIQAs position; if not, the reason a certificate of recovery and immunity only lasts for six months given that studies show that the period of immunity lasts for nine months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58467/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the figures on the period of presumptive immunity from Covid-19 are being collated for those who have recovered from Covid-19 and therefore have presumed natural immunity following HIQAs latest study; if these levels of immunity are being considered in the formulation of policy decisions regarding Covid-19; if information is being collated on the number of unvaccinated persons who have presumed natural immunity and on the number of unvaccinated persons who have recovered from Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58468/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if HIQA has approved the use of the new Covid-19 antiviral pill (details supplied) which has been given emergency use authorisation by the European Medicines Agency; if the HSE plans to roll-out the use of this drug; the cost of this drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58473/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when early treatments for Covid-19 patients will be made available to Irish citizens; if the Department will run an awareness campaign in relation to the importance of vitamin D and other health measures that citizens can take to improve their health during the winter period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57649/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 492 of 12 October 2021, the details of persons identified as people of trust to act as ambassadors for the vaccine; the numbers of ambassadors identified; the names of all ambassadors; if these ambassadors received payment from either the HSE, his Department or a company (details supplied) on behalf of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57760/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 492 of 12 October 2021, the exact date that his Department engaged a company (details supplied); if he will provide all documentation in relation to the contract; the reason it was not possible to put this contract out to tender given that Ireland was at least 10 months into the Covid-19 pandemic and the sense of urgency was not; the number of weekly meetings held; if the minutes of all meetings can be made available particularly in circumstances in which Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas were mentioned; the reason this contract was on 8 October 2021; the details of the final engagement with the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57761/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he plans to introduce a redress scheme to support healthcare staff who have suffered adverse reactions following vaccination or who have suffered from Covid-19 and who have been left unable to work; the avenues of support that are available to such staff; the number of staff that have been redeployed to other services due to being unable to carry out their usual duties due to health concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57796/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the point at which a person will be considered unvaccinated in circumstances in which they receive two vaccines and do not receive the third vaccine; if they can continue to use a Covid-19 pass; the point at which these passes will expire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57573/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the view of NPHET on the rising infection rate in County Waterford which remains the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the country for a number of weeks while the county has the highest vaccination rate in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55675/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy to minimise transmission of Covid-19 or to achieve a 100% vaccination rate; if it is to minimise transmission of Covid-19, the reason free antigen testing has been rolled out to only the vaccinated; if a policy to minimise transmission should include the roll out of antigen testing for use by all persons in a variety of settings similar to the situation across many European Union countries; his views on whether the policy of pushing vaccination over the use of antigen testing is failing given the high levels of transmission presently within a highly vaccinated society; his plans to change or review the current policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55680/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the proposed plans by HSE facilities to demand all accompanying partners attending maternity hospitals to provide proof of vaccination; if it is proposed that they not be permitted for the birth of the child in circumstances in which they cannot provide proof of vaccination; the legislation under which such provisions are made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55694/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a vaccine injury compensation fund; when this fund will be made available to assist those suffering from adverse effects; the details of the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55699/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the shortage of neurology nurses nationwide; the position in relation to University Hospital Waterford and University Hospital Limerick for same; the efforts being made to provide for the required number of neurology nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55813/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if children awaiting psychology services can be supported to attend private services with support from the national treatment purchase fund; if not, if he will put a system in place to allow those waiting in excess of three months to attend private services that are covered by the HSE in order to avoid delays for those who cannot pay from being left behind, many of whom have waited in excess of one year for services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54130/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his proposals to allow those who, on medical grounds, are not fully vaccinated to be allowed to fully participate in society; if he will introduce an exemption to the current Covid-19 restrictions, on health grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54241/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the options that are available to persons to receive a booster vaccine in circumstances in which a person received a vaccine (details supplied) and is medically unable to receive another one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54243/21]
• 2021-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when cardiac rehabilitation will resume in Nenagh General Hospital; the length of time this service has been absent from Nenagh General Hospital; the urgent efforts that are being made to restore this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53439/21]
• 2021-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when antigen testing will be rolled out as an option for access to indoor dining and indoor events; the reason for delays in implementing antigen testing; the efforts that were made to be prepared for the scenario when Covid-19 restrictions have been extended; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the lack of antigen testing and the serious human rights and equality concerns that this presents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53471/21]
• 2021-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the mental health crisis house in Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53549/21]
• 2021-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if data pertaining to the number of hospital-acquired Covid-19 infections and the number who are in hospital for medical issues other than Covid-19 but who subsequently test positive for Covid-19 can be published weekly; if not, the reason; if this data is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53550/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths by Covid-19 each month to date in 2021; the vaccination status of all of the deceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52279/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients hospitalised in each month to date in 2021 with Covid-19; the vaccination status of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52280/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons attending acute hospitals with strokes, blood clots and for emergency cardiac care from January 2021 to September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52716/21]
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the Covid certificate of recovery is only valid for 180 days from 11 days after a positive PCR result when the HSE is treating the period of immunity following Covid-19 as existing for nine months and informing those that have recovered that they do not need to restrict their movements and so on if they are a close contact for a period of nine months after having Covid-19; the reason the certificate of recovery is only valid for six months when the period of immunity is a period of nine months; if he will extend the certificates of recovery in line with the HSE official position on immunity, a period of nine months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49984/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the call by an organisation (details supplied) for an additional eight neurology nurses for University Hospital Limerick. [49125/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full cost of the renaming of South Tipperary General Hospital to Tipperary University Hospital; the breakdown of all costs associated with the name change; if a list of all other hospital rebranding carried out by the HSE within the past three years and the costs associated with same will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49314/21]
• 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
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of all facilities available to the public at Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel; the terms for attendance at each service; the numbers attending each service per year for the past five years; the number of staff working in each section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46914/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the changes to the fair deal scheme as legislated for in the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021 will become operational; the current position for family farms and businesses; if those who are applying for the scheme presently are subject to the conditions set out in the Act; if the new proposed terms will be available to current applicants retrospectively; if the HSE nursing home support scheme office and staff have been briefed on the new measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46127/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of applications waiting for a primary medical certificate by county; the current application processing time for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46188/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing is available nationally; if proof of the presence of antibodies will be accepted as proof of immunity; the reason the proof of the presence of antibodies is not currently accepted as proof of immunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45251/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients hospitalised following Covid-19 vaccination or hospitalised with suspected adverse reactions to a Covid-19 vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43366/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if full body scans are available to all patients at Tipperary University Hospital; if MRI and CT scanners are available and in use 24/7 in the hospital; the number of MRI and CT scans provided to public patients at the hospital in each of the past three years; the number of scans provided to private patients for the same period at the hospital; if all scanning equipment based at the hospital is available to public patients; the arrangements including financial between a company (details supplied) and Tipperary University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43369/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way a person who was vaccinated abroad can receive a digital Covid pass (details supplied) which is readable in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42022/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is current HSE hospital policy to carry out PCR tests on the deceased; the names of all hospitals that have carried out PCR tests on the deceased; the numbers of tests carried out on the deceased; the reason a PCR test would be carried out on a deceased citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42027/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for early intervention services by service in County Tipperary; the average waiting time; the efforts being made to reduce these waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42051/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients attending hospitals with strokes to date in 2021 and in each year for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42058/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients attending hospitals with blood clots to date in 2021 and in each year for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42059/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients attending hospitals requiring cardiac care to date in 2021 and in each year for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42060/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total spending and the breakdown of spending on the Covid-19 response since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42073/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of all of the increased bed and ICU capacity delivered since March 2020; the number of additional healthcare staff employed by the HSE since 2020; the efforts made to reduce pressure on bed capacity facing winter 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42074/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home help that are waiting for additional hours or new applications, respectively by county; the length of time waiting; the number of home help shortages throughout the country; the number of new home help support workers recruited over the past two years; the immediate efforts being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42858/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Defence Forces vehicles that are considered no longer fit for purpose; if they can be sold at auction and funds raised allocated to the Defence Forces or if the vehicles can be donated to health organisations, charities and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39818/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if HIQA has re-examined the emerging evidence regarding the efficacy of ivermectin as a prophylactic and treatment for Covid-19; if not, if he will instruct HIQA to re-examine the matter given the growing evidence of the success of ivermectin; if HIQA will outline the studies it has examined as a basis for its decision on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35121/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove the UAE from the MHQ or to exempt those Irish citizens who have received a vaccine (details supplied) from MHQ considering it is approved by the World Health Organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35198/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if ivermectin is permitted to be prescribed in Ireland; if a directive has been issued to general practitioners in relation to the use of ivermectin; if so, the details of the directive; the reason for such a directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38279/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the study his Department has carried out into the long-term cost of lockdowns on the health of the nation; and the details of any cost-benefit analysis that has been carried out into the prolonged period of lockdown. [38280/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when full services will be re-established following the HSE cyber-attack; when the HSE will be in a position to respond to Parliamentary Questions; when full data will be made available daily in relation to Covid-19 including the daily numbers tested, deaths, positivity rates and so on; the reason the cyber-attack prevents the HSE from answering questions on matters of policy decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38281/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is a requirement for all pharmacists administering a vaccine (details supplied) to follow the standard operating procedures in relation to confirming consent which requires pharmacists to ensure that all vaccine recipients are made fully aware of benefits and risks of vaccine and side effects; if all pharmacists are following the procedure; if pharmacists have received necessary training; if they are in receipt of all relevant data and have been made fully aware of the full range of side effects and benefits of the vaccine as necessary to follow the procedure and ensure informed consent; the actions that can be taken in cases in which a pharmacist fails to follow the procedure in relation to confirming informed consent; the training pharmacists have received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38284/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of adverse reactions reported in Ireland following the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40583/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that have been hospitalised or who have had a suspected adverse reaction following vaccination; if hospitals and general practitioners are legally obliged to report all suspected adverse reactions to the HPRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40584/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason for the appointment of a person (details supplied) to an advisory role with Safe Food Ireland; his views on whether the appointment demonstrates a conflict of interest and is contradictory to the national policy of trying to promote and improve the uptake of breastfeeding; the basis for their appointment; his further views on the influence that such a person can have on the board in terms of promoting the use of infant formula above breastfeeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32186/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount paid to social media influencers to promote the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the list of influencers who have been used in a public relations campaign relating to Covid-19; the campaign details for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32188/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when day care centres will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32290/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of applications waiting for a primary medical certificate by county; the current application processing time for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32997/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the long-term support scheme which will be put in place to support the private nursing home sector in the medium and long term given that the temporary assistance payment scheme is due to cease on 30 June 2021; if he will consider extending the scheme until a permanent scheme which supports the sector continues to ensure measures implemented derived from Covid-19 bring lasting improvements within the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33074/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the approval of the drug zolgensma; when the drug will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31567/21]
• 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 Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will initiate an immediate public enquiry into the handling of Covid-19 by the Government and NPHET, including an immediate investigation into the nursing home deaths; if there will be an independent external audit of the advice from NPHET and its modelling by an external team of auditors who are not otherwise engaged by the State; the rationale for Ireland’s position as an outlier in Europe in the context of the level of restrictions on hospitality and antigen testing here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38064/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding will be made available to allow a facility (details supplied) to run a summer camp for children with special needs in Clonmel, County Tipperary in summer 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30610/21]
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to persons travelling to Ireland who have been fully vaccinated with any of the WHO and EMA approved vaccines following the agreement by the European Union in relation to fully re-opening to vaccinated visitors from outside the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28660/21]
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to those travelling from Abu Dhabi who have received a vaccine (details supplied); if they will be exempted from MHQ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28661/21]
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a measure will be introduced to provide equal treatment to patients (details supplied); and if medical cannabis products will be funded at source the same way as those under the CAP. [29173/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a risk assessment has been carried out by South Tipperary General Hospital in relation to the ongoing restrictions on maternity units; if he has obtained a copy of the risk assessment; if such risk assessments can be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28196/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding Newcastle Community Health Centre, Clonmel, County Tipperary which has been closed since the beginning of Covid-19; the plans to reopen the health centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26675/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will carry out an audit on the levels of PPE equipment being supplied to nursing homes; the cost of PPE provided to nursing homes to date; if some nursing homes are now stockpiling and giving away PPE as they have been over supplied (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26695/21]
• 2021-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including persons that are fully vaccinated with a vaccine (details supplied) to the list of those exempt from mandatory hotel quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26404/21]
• 2021-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of ethically-produced vaccines to Ireland that are developed without the use of foetal cell lines; the efforts being made to introduce such vaccines to allow those who have a conscientious objection to the use of vaccines which have been developed using foetal cell lines; the status of a vaccine (details supplied) which has been ethically produced being approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26035/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of a PCR test; the list of all laboratories processing PCR tests; the level of funds received by each laboratory to date for the processing of PCR tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25859/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department or another Department is funding antigen tests for use by private industries; if so, the industries that have received funding for such tests; the level of funding provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25854/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position on the use of antigen tests; his views on comments made by some members of NPHET in relation to the sale and use of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25858/21]
• 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 Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have commenced the vaccine recruitment process; the average length of time from completion of the vaccinator recruitment form to allocation to a vaccinator position; the numbers of persons recruited through the recruitment process that have now have their first vaccine; the number of HSE personnel that have been diverted from HSE roles to vaccinator roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24727/21]
• 2021-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to drive-through events such as bingo and charity events and so on; if they are currently permissible; if not, the reason, given that there is no health risk in circumstances in which participants are required to stay in their car and it is an important social outlet for persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24848/21]
• 2021-05-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will publish the medical and scientific evidence available to him to justify the reason a hotel restaurant is safer than that of a regular restaurant or gastropub when hotel restaurants are allowed to reopen on 2 June 2021 but other restaurants will not reopen in July; the medical and scientific reasoning for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23318/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of adverse effects reported following Covid-19 vaccination to date; the types of adverse effects reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22743/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have appealed against the mandatory hotel quarantine; the reason for the appeal; the number of appeals that have been successful; the number of appeals that have been refused; the reasons for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22751/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason an exemption to the mandatory hospital quarantine cannot be allowed for those attending the funeral of an immediate family member on compassionate grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22755/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of the pop-up walk-in Covid-19 test centres by test centre; the locations they are or have been in operation; the way in which the locations are selected; the number that have been tested in each test centre; the number of positive tests found in each test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21380/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if evidence from other jurisdictions has been examined in cases in which outdoor hospitality has remained open throughout tight restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21994/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the use and availability of public toilets run by both the local authorities and businesses; if businesses are allowed to operate their public toilets at this time; if not, the proposals he has for the availability of public toilets given the lack of same is a major issue particularly for those with health problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22095/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason those who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with an alternative vaccine (details supplied) to those currently available in the EU are obliged to undertake mandatory hotel quarantine; the reason they will not be accepted in Ireland if these vaccines which have been approved by their country of residence and are approved by the WHO; if he has evidence that such vaccines do not work to suggest that they are not being accepted in the exclusions to mandatory hotel quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22124/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE and the National Cancer Control Programme to collect and collate all data relating to the number of serious diagnoses made following delayed screening procedures in order that the full data on the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions will be made known (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22200/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if travel to a different country for a medical appointment or medical reasons is reasonable grounds for travel; if such action is allowed in law; if a person should be fined for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22204/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the process for the selection of the chairperson of the new mental health task force; the names of the other members; the breakdown in costs for the running of the task force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19774/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the legal basis under which student nurses who have refused a Covid-19 vaccine have been informed they will not qualify as a general nurse without taking the vaccine; if the Covid-19 vaccine is mandatory; the legal basis for making this vaccine mandatory for students; his views on whether this decision breaches a student’s right to refuse certain medical treatment or their right not to be put under undue pressure to receive a vaccination against their will; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18170/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the strategy for exiting lockdown restrictions; the level of patients in hospital and in intensive care units that is required to allow further easing of restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18300/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if HIQA has or plans on re-examining the emerging evidence regarding the efficacy of ivermectin as a prophylactic and treatment for Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18818/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will immediately reconsider easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings, outdoor activities and outdoor hospitality services in view of the recent data from the HSPC on the low incidence rates from outdoor gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18902/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the level of excess mortality within nursing homes between January and February 2020; if an independent inquiry will be carried out to investigate the huge surge in deaths in nursing homes during this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18959/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to whether an Irish citizen returning here in difficult circumstances, humanitarian grounds for example if a family member is dying or has died has to undergo 14 days mandatory hotel quarantine if a negative PCR test can be supplied; if, and the way in which an Irish citizen can apply for an exemption; the procedure in place for citizens to get an exemption to the MHQ; if he will confirm whether or not someone who has been vaccinated has to undergo MHQ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19350/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way in which the appeals process operates in relation to mandatory hotel quarantine; the appeals officer in this regard; if a further appeal is possible in the event a person is not satisfied with an appeal outcome; the grounds on which an appeal will be allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19898/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding public services which remain restricted while at level 5 in view of the new roadmap for reopening the country which refers to the loosening of restrictions on specific dates rather than the move to new levels; his views on whether it can be reasonably argued that the country remains at level 5 when a number of restrictions have been lifted; if the previous roadmap to living with Covid-19 is still in use; if so, when he expects a move to the lower levels; when all essential public services which are currently closed as a result of being at level 5 will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19925/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when maternity hospital visitor restrictions will be lifted; the continued justification of restricting a partners access; if he will review the matter urgently especially considering the lower levels of patients with Covid-19 in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19926/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the vaccine that has been provided to student nurses; if it is still the position of his Department and the HSE to force student nurses to take a Covid-19 vaccine if they want to continue their studies given the change in guidelines in relation to a vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19927/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the private nursing homes in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary that have agreed to provide palliative care beds to the HSE if required following the closure of a nursing home (details supplied). [20048/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a person who is in the 65 to 69 years of age cohort and is uncomfortable receiving a vaccine (details supplied) can opt out of this cohort and wait until an alternative vaccine comes available at a later date; if a person who chooses not to receive the vaccine will be prohibited from receiving another vaccine at any other stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20701/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the lifetime community rating for health insurance can be examined on a case by case basis given that in some cases the amount the customer is paying more to the State between the rating and the Government levy than the cost of the premium for the cover; if he will review the manner in which the lifetime community rating is calculated by reducing the number of years over 34 years of age that a loading is applied; his views on whether there is justification for such a large levy being placed on such policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20710/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a person who has been fully vaccinated must quarantine; the reason a person who has been fully vaccinated would be expected to quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20739/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to protect the native Irish honey bee that is under significant health threats as a result of the high levels of bees being imported into the country; the efforts he is taking to prevent the native bee from being destroyed and to have it protected as a native and rare species to be preserved; the protections his Department is putting in place as a result of the large increase in bee imports in 2020 which is up 327% on 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18349/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason prescriptions are again required to be collected weekly, after being changed to monthly collections at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. [16689/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the mental health crisis house in Clonmel, County Tipperary, which was due to go to tender in quarter 1 of 2021; when the tender process is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for colonoscopies in all public hospitals; the length of time waiting in each hospital; if a record is being kept or will be kept of the number of bowel cancer and other serious illnesses picked up following the resumption of colonoscopies; if such figures will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17334/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed on the MyOptions helpline; the process by which persons were recruited; the qualifications needed to work on the helpline; and the body and or group which provides the training. [14163/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of pregnant women the MyOptions helpline engaged with via webchat in 2019 and 2020; and the number that subsequently opted for an abortion following their webchat contact. [14164/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of abortions that took place in 2019 after 20 weeks gestation under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. [14165/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the date the breast screening programme will resume. [11870/21]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 131–11
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of unborn babies aborted under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 during 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8734/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress made by his Department to replace or provide alternatives to the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant schemes that it was decided to close in 2013 on foot of the reports of the Ombudsman in 2011 and 2012 regarding the legal status of both schemes in the context of the Equal Status Acts; and the timeframe for a new scheme to come into operation. [5862/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the exact details of the contract entered into with a company (details supplied) for data sharing information of its customers; the monetary value of the contract; the way in which the information is being used; the other State organisations which his Department shares the information with; if it complies with GDPR data legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5336/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the background process and the precise details surrounding the new remuneration package for the new Secretary General at the Department of Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3726/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the specific details of the national vaccine roll-out programme; the proposed locations of vaccine administration centres in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3718/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the overall number of persons who applied for Be On Call for Ireland in 2020; the number employed or hired since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3721/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a detailed breakdown will be provided of the total number of staff employed by the HSE (details supplied) broken down in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3767/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the lease signed between the HSE and a hotel (details supplied) for the purposes of a Covid-19 isolation centre; the value of the contract; the length of the initial contract; the value of any renewed contract; the amount expended to date; the number of persons who used the facility; the average length of time each person stayed at the facility; the number of healthcare workers allocated to work at the facility; the level of accommodation and bed capacity included within the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4312/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated by the HSE to the Covid-19 communications strategy since the beginning of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4443/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding spent by the HSE on Covid-19 communications strategy since the beginning of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4444/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of State and semi-State board appointments that fall under the aegis of his Department made since this Government took office including the name of the board or agency and the remuneration level associated with the board position in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4555/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all State and semi-State boards that fall under the aegis of his Department; the level of remuneration being paid to each board member, including chairpersons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4568/21]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress made to develop a new or alternative scheme to the mobility grant scheme which was suspended in 2013. [41249/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the provisions which prohibit the holding of public mass with a congregation in attendance in SI No. 413 of 2020; the provision or sections of the statutory instrument which prohibit or prevent the holding of public masses with a congregation in attendance; the legal basis for such a provision having regard to Article 44.2.1 of the Constitution which states freedom of conscience and the free profession and practice of religion subject to public order and morality guaranteed to every citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32404/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of palliative care patients who required access to a palliative care bed in south County Tipperary since March 2020; the number of palliative care patients who were refused a bed in a palliative care facility in County Tipperary since March 2020 due to the of lack of beds; the number of patients who required convalescent care in south County Tipperary since March 2020; the number of patients who have been refused convalescent care due to the closure of St. Brigid's Hospital; the number of patients who have been refused respite due to the closure of St. Brigid’s Hospital since March 2020; the breakdown of the number of all patients who would normally use the St. Brigid’s Hospital facility for respite care who have been accommodated since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32725/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is now policy for public hospitals to refuse admission and care to a patient that holds private health insurance until such time as the private health insurance details are presented to the hospital; if a medical card holder that also holds private health insurance is not entitled to be treated in the public system without presenting private health insurance details; if this is not the policy, the reason a patient been refused care in a public hospital until these details are presented; if this is not the policy, the disciplinary action that will be taken against a staff member that refuses admission to a patient until health insurance details were presented (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32767/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the national children's hospital; when the development is expected to be finalised; the current anticipated final cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32768/20]
• 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
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the provision of funding for a facility (details supplied); the current stage of the project; if the project will now proceed with urgency; when he expects the project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31286/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a mental health crisis house at a location (details supplied); the date on which this development will go to tender; the cost of this development; if funds have been allocated; the date on which the crisis house will open; the number of patients the facility will accommodate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29695/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the person or body that made the decision that a psychiatric unit (details supplied) would be redeveloped as a general hospital rather than reopening as a psychiatric facility; the reason for this decision; the reason reopening this facility as a mental health facility was not considered; if not, the reason therefor; his plans for the provision of acute mental health beds in south County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29696/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients with mental health difficulties presenting to South Tipperary General Hospital in each year since the closure of St. Michael’s Hospital in 2012, including to date in 2020; the number of patients transferred to the department of psychiatry in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30117/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the capacity at the department of psychiatry in Kilkenny; the number of beds available; the number of beds occupied by patients from County Tipperary; the number and percentage of patients from County Tipperary cared for in the department of psychiatry in each of the years 2012 to 2019, inclusive, and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30118/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths that have been declassified following incorrect classification as being Covid-19 related (details supplied); the correct number of deaths associated with Covid-19; his views on whether it is correct to classify all deaths as Covid-19 deaths simply due to a positive test result in cases in which a death may have not been related to Covid-19; if the public will be informed of the number of deaths that fall into this category; the number of Covid-19-related deaths that are subject to a coroner's report; the number of deaths have been deemed to be incorrectly classified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28392/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure by the HSE on Covid-19 to date; a breakdown of the main areas of expenditure; the amount of increased capacity that has been added to the healthcare system since the onset of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28395/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for speech and therapy appointments in County Tipperary; if full speech and therapy services have resumed in the county; if there is a full complement of speech and language therapists working the county; if not, if there are vacancies waiting to be filled; if speech and language therapists have been redeployed to other areas since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28396/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when day and overnight respite sessions will recommence in each community health organisation, in tabular form. [28400/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to open a new dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning unit in South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28401/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of home helps that have retired from the HSE since 2008; the number of new home helps that have been employed in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28535/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 related deaths reported in August and September 2020 that occurred in a hospital setting; the other settings in which these deaths occurred; the number of deaths that occurred in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28564/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of cycles used in the PCT testing here for the detection of Covid-19; if he has concerns regarding the over-sensitivity of these tests; the steps he is taking to introduce more rapid testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28704/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if both Gorey and Thomastown district hospitals had been designated as Covid-19 step-down facilities; if the step-down designation of both Gorey and Thomastown district hospitals has been removed, when this occurred; if the two hospitals have reverted to their pre-Covid-19 operation status and use; the reason St. Brigid's Hospital has not reverted to its pre-Covid-19 status in the same manner as the similar facilities outlined; when St. Brigid's will have its Covid-19 designation removed and begin resumption of normal operation at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28728/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the industries, that is, education, health, information technologies, financial services, legal services and so on which provide payment to students for their work as part of their college degree; the person or body responsible for issuing payment to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26125/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will allocate funds to pay student nurses returning to work in hospital settings for placement in the coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26122/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason part 6 of SI 326 of 2020 relating to relevant events, restricts events being held in hotels to six with the exception of a wedding which allows 50 persons (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being caused to hotels which are at risk of closure or major job losses unless these restrictions are lifted; if it will be ensured such restrictions are lifted in the next round of regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24822/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason 50 spectators are allowed for an indoor sporting event but dancing classes being held in the same facilities are restricted to pods of six which is not practical for many dancing schools with regard to the Living with Covid-19 plan; if the policy will be reviewed and clarity provided in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24968/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason it is possible to have a wedding of up to 50 in a function room but other family celebrations being held in the same function room are restricted to pods of six with no intermingling between pods with regard to the Living with Covid-19 plan; the reason a christening and a funeral meal for example could not have 50 with the same restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24969/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the definition of what is considered a larger venue that would allow 100 persons at an indoor event with regard to the Living with Covid-19 plan; if a venue is considered suitably large if a wedding holding up to 100 in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24970/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of transporting a patient with a nurse from South Tipperary General Hospital to the department of psychiatry in Kilkenny; the amount spent of the transport of mental health patients to Kilkenny since the closure of St. Michaels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25273/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if provision for a special room to accommodate patients presenting with mental health difficulties can now be provided with the extra investment to help reduce the difficulties being faced by patients presenting with mental health difficulties following the announcement of a €1 million investment in the accident and emergency department at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25274/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full cost of refurbishment works carried out at St. Michael’s Hospital, Clonmel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25275/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the specialist mental health cover being provided at South Tipperary General Hospital; if a specialist nurse and doctor are available at the hospital 24/7; the mental health facilities available to those facing a crisis in south County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25294/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients with mental health difficulties presenting to South Tipperary General Hospital emergency department over the past two years; the numbers of patients transferred to the department of psychiatry in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25295/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the new Living with Covid-19 guidelines for weddings indicate 50 persons including the necessary reception and hotel staff or 50 guests of the wedding couple (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25389/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the legislation to increase the income limit on medical cards will commence (details supplied). [23538/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the reduction in the drugs payment scheme is going ahead in September 2020 as announced in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23390/20]
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2020-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will review and relax their admissions policy for maternity hospitals and wards to allow new fathers attend the postnatal ward to be with their partner and newborn child or children in view of the fact the policy was revoked at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22788/20]
• 2020-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will review their policy for student nurses renumeration and show regard to frontline workers that worked at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in view of the fact that many students returning to college in coming weeks are facing into a period of hospital placement for which they will receive no pay however are forced to give up part-time work in other healthcare settings due to cross-contamination and to prevent the spread of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22789/20]
• 2020-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a special provision will be made available for school principals to contact in relation to health-related queries and concerns in the school setting similar to that made available by the Department of Education for the reopening of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22790/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been carried out on the further cost of carrying out upgrade works on the former St. Michael's unit at South Tipperary General Hospital to bring it up to sufficient standard for the provision of acute psychiatric beds; the difference in standard required between standard acute beds and acute psychiatric beds; the estimated cost of returning the unit to a psychiatric unit in a post Covid-19 environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18653/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of acute mental health beds in County Tipperary; his views on same; his plans to provide such beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18654/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 821 of 7 July 2020, the nature of the works carried out at St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick on Suir following the allocation of €20,000 for such works; when the hospital will reopen for the provision of convalescence and palliative care in view of the fact that the hospital continues to remain empty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18655/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests that have been carried out to date here; the cost of such testing; if he will provide a breakdown of the beneficiaries of such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18658/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if guidelines will be put in place regarding the use of e-cigarettes in public houses (details supplied). [17425/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of works at the national children's hospital; the timeline for the completion of the works; the estimated total cost of the project; the impact Covid-19 has had on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14659/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the capital infrastructure projects that have had works carried out in response to Covid-19 in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14661/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the reopening of St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir, for respite and palliative care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15254/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the long-term plan for St. Michael’s Hospital following the investment of €700,000 as part of the Covid-19 response; if the hospital will now be reconsidered for the provision of urgently required mental health crisis beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15255/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the specific timeline for the reopening of adult and child disability services, respectively; the additional supports that will be put in place to support those living with disabilities and their families who are experiencing extreme regression as a result of the closure of such services for months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15293/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver access to 24-7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford, UHW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if procurement procedures are being followed for all Covid-19 projects and expenditure; the way in which capital expenditure projects are being prioritised; the areas from which the funding for such projects is coming from; the spend on all Covid-19 infrastructure projects; the infrastructure projects by county being carried out to respond to Covid-19; the cost of each project to date; the estimated total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14320/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when full disability services will resume in County Tipperary for both adult and child disability services; the reason for the delay; the services that have resumed; the supports in place for those with special needs who are regressing as a result of closure of all services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14321/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the long-term plans for a unit (details supplied) following the expenditure of €700,000 on upgrade works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14390/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will report to Dáil Éireann by 30 June 2020 on the number of unborn babies aborted under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 during 2019, which is a legal requirement under section 21(4) of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13034/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a facility serving food is allowed to reopen; the health grounds this decision is based on; if Covid-19 can differentiate between a person who eats a meal in a facility or a person who does not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12504/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary has been deemed suitable for the resumption of inpatient accommodation in view of being informed over many years that it is not suitable for same; the works that have been carried out to make it suitable; the cost of the works; if the hospital will return to full inpatient accommodation following the recent works; his plans for the hospital in a post-Covid-19 environment; the reason persons have been informed it is not suitable for inpatient accommodation; if the hospital will be retained as a step-down facility to support capacity issues at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10500/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to a response received from the HSE (details supplied), the exact nature of works being carried out at Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary; the breakdown of jobs completed on site and awaiting completion, respectively; the cost of works carried out; the funds from which the works are being paid for; the date on which transfers of patients from St. Patrick's Hospital are due to take place; the length of time it is envisaged that patients from St. Patrick's will remain in the hospital; the future plans for the hospital once the patients from St. Patrick's return there; if the information is not immediately available if it will be provided as soon as it is to hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10670/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the nature of works being carried out at St. Michael’s Hospital, Clonmel; the breakdown of works being carried out and works yet to be carried out; the costs of all works; the future intentions for the hospital in a post-Covid-19 environment; if the hospital will be used to provide urgently needed mental health beds in south County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10674/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the locations all staff from St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir, have been redeployed to, resulting in the closure of the hospital; the number of staff employed by the HSE in CHO5 in response to the Be On Call for Ireland campaign; the number of staff who responded to same in CHO5; the reason staff could not have been taken from this campaign to meet the needs of staff throughout the county to allow staff in St. Brigid’s Hospital to continue to provide respite and convalescence services there; when staff previously employed in St. Brigid’s will return there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10688/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of additional respite beds being provided throughout south County Tipperary following the closure of St. Brigid’s Hospital; the locations of these respite beds; the facilities accommodating the additional beds that would normally be accommodated in St. Brigid’s; the way in which these facilities have space and capacity to provide additional accommodation; the locations of the three hospice beds previously located at St. Brigid’s being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10692/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available to allow a facility (details supplied) to run a summer camp for children with special needs in Clonmel, County Tipperary, in summer 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11358/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary will be returned to its normal operations; the reason the hospital has been kept idle when the numbers of cases in County Tipperary no longer justify this approach; if he will give a written commitment regarding the future of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10451/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the extended emergency powers given to An Garda Síochána will be rescinded; the plans in place for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9255/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he is considering a delay in the implementation of the enforcement of structural separation within off-licences as part of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018. [8493/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a series of matters regarding the provision of funding to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8662/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason Covid-19 notices in some hospitals request a social distance of one metre while all other public signs are two metres; if one metre is acceptable in a hospital setting, the reason is it not permitted in public and business settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9221/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a series of matters relating to the agreement with private hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9239/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when early intervention and disability services will be resumed; his plans to deal with the huge backlogs that will have built up during the period of lockdown; the reason it is not possible to have speech and language therapy and so on when such appointments can be held while maintaining a two metre distance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9240/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will work with the Minister for Health to formulate an action plan to safeguard the future of the dental profession and introduce measures (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7150/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason Ireland is enforcing a 2 m social distancing limit for restaurants, cafés, pubs and so on while reopening in view of the fact the World Health Organization suggest a 1.5 m distance and many European countries such as France and Italy are able to proceed with only 1 m distancing between consumers and Germany and Norway are enforcing 1.5 m distancing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7723/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will make the FreeStyle Libre device available to all type 1 diabetics under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7148/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will work with the Ministers for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Finance and Employment Affairs and Social Protection to formulate an action plan to safeguard the future of the dental profession and introduce measures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7149/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the 14 day self-isolating guidelines will be lifted for persons coming here in order to provide guidance to companies and groups which operate educational based tourism activities and had anticipated the arrival of students on exchange from Spain in the summer and for the 2020-2021 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6597/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the claim by the NPHET that following the introduction of guidelines, patients are not discharged from hospitals into nursing homes unless they test negative twice for Covid-19 before being moved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6598/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it will be made mandatory for clinics and services providing non-invasive prenatal tests to ensure that websites belonging to such clinics and services properly inform persons of the positive predictive values of the tests they offer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2972/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of staff recruited and the number of staff who have signed contracts for work at the modular unit located at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2973/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the safety and capacity issues within the maternity hospital network in view of recent HIQA reports that identified serious failings in maternity care and significant service deficits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2974/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number and date of the meetings he has had with organisations (details supplied) with respect to the delivery of termination-of-pregnancy services from 2018 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2975/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of Sláintecare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2976/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the measures he is taking to address the lack of access to general practitioner services in rural locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2977/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department is notified of the number of general practitioner practices that are not in a position to accept new patients to their patient list; if so, if the information will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2978/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the latest measures being adopted to tackle the spread of Covid-19 and to increase preparedness here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2982/20]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the partners his Department is working with or plans to work with in order to increase access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services overseas; the funding provided to each partner organisation from 2018 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53631/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of times he has met with the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board from May 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53634/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of new staff recruited to his Department from January 2019 to date; the title of each employment position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53645/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the ongoing support services and resourcing provided at University Hospital Waterford for patients who received stoma surgery and attend the hospital on an ongoing basis as part of the follow-up care; the nursing and financial resource allotted for such care at the hospital; the way in which this compares to other model 4 cancer centres nationally (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51349/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults that have been supported by his Department in accessing mental health treatments abroad in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50230/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of reforms of the nursing homes support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48618/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant posts at South Tipperary General Hospital not on the Medical Council specialist register in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the specialities involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48617/19]
• 2019-11-06
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is the policy of Irish Aid to support health services overseas that include the provision of termination of pregnancy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44572/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of full and part-time staff employed in his Department; the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44848/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the company contracted to provide the 40-bed modular unit for South Tipperary General Hospital; the fees paid to date for the delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44911/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if concerns that approximately 133 public consultant posts are being filled by doctors who are not on the specialist register will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44913/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45066/19]
• 2019-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when he plans to remove the age restriction on the FreeStyle Libre device and make it available to persons with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43739/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding funding for the autism awareness plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43253/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the inquiry into the death of an unborn child at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, following a misdiagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43301/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of calls and repeat calls to the HSE MyOptions helpline; the number of staff who operate the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43302/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of prenatal genetic diagnosis medical professionals operating within public and voluntary hospitals; if he is satisfied that all such personnel are suitably qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43303/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a prenatal genetic misdiagnosis case that occurred at the Rotunda Hospital (details supplied); if other such cases have occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43304/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the consultancy service providers engaged by his Department from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019; the costs associated with each (details supplied); the reason for each service engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43316/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of each value for money and policy review conducted by his Department from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019; the cost of each exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43333/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an analysis or interdepartmental analysis on the implications of introducing regulations governing posthumous reproduction as provided for in the Joint Committee on Health Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill has been conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43347/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the incidental expenses incurred by his Department from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41250/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the mitigation measures his Department is putting in place to offset the health and safety risks posed by over 7,000 vehicles which utilise the N24 to drive through Tipperary town every day (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40705/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of complaints made to An Garda Síochána against activists protesting against the termination of pregnancy in the vicinity of hospitals, general practitioner offices or other health centres from 1 January 2019 to date in tabular form; the locations of these complaints; the number of arrests made on foot of such complaints; the number of convictions for public order related offences or fixed charge penalty notices issued on foot of such complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39404/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33410/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to reorganise the structure of the HSE along the lines of the former health boards model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33416/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the safety of staff and patients in the emergency department of University Hospital Limerick in view of the fact it is regularly the most overcrowded hospital and overcrowding has necessitated calls to the fire chief in Limerick (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33658/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the serious public health concerns raised in an email (details supplied); if an immediate public inquiry will be conducted into the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29344/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the payments made under the primary care reimbursement service for consultations, terminations and aftercare services since January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29590/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of terminations of pregnancy carried out here in each of the years 2013 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28110/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adults with an intellectual disability in County Tipperary in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26261/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for children with an intellectual disability in County Tipperary in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26262/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adolescents with an intellectual disability in County Tipperary in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26263/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for residential care for adults with an intellectual disability in County Tipperary in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26264/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in residential care in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26265/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the orthodontic waiting lists for all age groups in County Tipperary in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26417/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the tendering process with regard to a service (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26650/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of out-of-hours mental health specialist nurses available in each CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26651/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of eye and cataract procedures carried out at the UL Hospital cataract centre, Nenagh, since November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25668/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the misdiagnosis and termination of an unborn child at Holles Street following prenatal genetic testing that appeared to originally confirm the presence of Trisomy 18, or Edward's Syndrome; if an independent statutory inquiry will be established and a review of genetic testing protocols undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that sufficient infrastructural and staff supports are in place to support the implementation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of private companies and organisations providing mental health services under contract with the HSE; the amount paid to same in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25207/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures he took in response to the concerns raised by a person (details supplied) at a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health on 19 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25312/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the person or company that is the marketing authorisation holder for sodium valproate marketed here as Epilim; if the Health Products Regulatory Authority is the body that granted the marketing authorisation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25476/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if liability has been established as to the person or body responsible for the failure to prevent pregnant women and their unborn children contracting foetal anti-convulsant syndrome as outlined in the report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25477/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a compensation fund is being made available to those affected by foetal anti-convulsant syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25478/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a reason has been established as to the reason there was a delay in notifying Irish users of sodium valproate, known as Epilim, regarding risks associated with its use; the reason information on the risks to pregnant women was first included in UK in 2002 but the same information did not appear here until 2008 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25479/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the work of the multidisciplinary working group to assist in the development and preparation of the code of practice for the advance healthcare directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21506/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a national diabetes register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18849/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of staff who have been recruited to operate the 40-bed modular unit proposed for South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18850/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of senior case workers for the protection of older persons employed on a local health office, LHO, area basis for each of the years 2011 to 2018, and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18851/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if records are kept on the number of patients who, after attending hospitals, subsequently went on to commit suicide while under the care of the hospital; if so, the details for same in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18852/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a moratorium on all clinical uses of human germline editing, that is, changing heritable DNA in sperm, eggs or embryos to make genetically modified children, will be supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18895/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the use of CRISPR gene editing technology is available or licensed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18896/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE commissioned a company (details supplied) to carry out an independent review into the escalation of costs at the national children's hospital after the company had earlier been commissioned by the HSE to provide specialist high-level input to advise on the decision-making process with respect to the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18974/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the insufficient mortuary facilities at University Hospital Waterford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19057/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that hospital mortuary facilities are sufficiently funded; if the attention of the HSE has been drawn to concerns regarding the provision of such services from hospitals; the names of such hospitals; the year that such complaints were raised from 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19058/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of claims initiated against him and the HSE in respect of vaccine administration since 2011; the vaccine concerned in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19461/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 1 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17878/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 2 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17879/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 3 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17880/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 4 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17881/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 5 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17882/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 6 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17883/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 7 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17884/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 8 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17885/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if it is policy in CHO area 9 that access to speech and language therapy for children is not age dependent and that in cases in which a child is assessed as having potential for further improvement that intervention can and will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17886/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that the site of the national children’s hospital at St. James’s will be unable to accommodate the co-location of the maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17978/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

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

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding provided for the implementation of the National Maternity Strategy 2016 to 2026 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16233/19]
• 2019-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that no new development funding for the National Maternity Strategy 2016 to 2026 will be made available in 2019, specifically funding for the development of quality, safe, consistent and well resourced care in the 19 maternity units nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16234/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has liaised with other Departments and bodies regarding the introduction of exclusion zones at facilities providing for the termination of pregnancy; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15768/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the work to introduce legislation to regulate for exclusion zones for facilities providing for the termination of pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15767/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department is responsible for the salaries of the members of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board; if so, the amount that has issued in salaries to the members of the board to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15772/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the National Advisory Committee on Bioethics will be instructed to perform an analysis of the challenges relating to conscientious objection within the healthcare service; the reason the council has not published an analysis since March 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14560/19]
• 2019-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the hospital campus development plan 2018 to 2023 referenced in correspondence (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14303/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the measures he is taking to reduce the risks to public health from continuing to utilise ageing and obsolete medical equipment in hospitals and other healthcare facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13166/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reports commissioned by the HSE from companies (details supplied) regarding the use of obsolete or ageing medical equipment in the health sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13167/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels for CAMHS teams, by community healthcare organisation and local health office, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13543/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the working groups currently established in his Department; the focus of their work; the membership composition of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13568/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the work of the Commission of Investigation (Certain matters relative to a disability service in the South East and related matters); if he will address concerns that the final report is not yet complete; the reason in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13714/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints submitted to his Department in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of appeals made with respect to the outcome of such complaints; the number referred to the Office of the Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13783/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies at hospital consultant level in CHO area 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13794/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for orthopaedic surgery in each of the CHO areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14064/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 13 March 2019, the training the staff in St. Luke's Hospital were provided with in regard to the rules governing the use of seclusion from 2011 to date; if such training has only recently commenced; the provider of the training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14065/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his role in the appointment of a new project director (details supplied) for the national children's hospital; the number of resignations from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14140/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has the authority to dismiss a member of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board as stipulated in the code of governance manual for the NPHD (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14143/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to address the concerns raised in the recent report of the Mental Health Commission about St. Luke's psychiatric facility in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11800/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a timeline of events of when his attention was drawn to the fact that the cost associated with the development of the national children’s hospital was escalating beyond that which was approved in March 2017. [8182/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the work of the group established under the chairmanship of the chief medical officer to consider the issues raised by the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution in its ancillary recommendations; the number of times the group has met; the membership of the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11641/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the demand by a union (details supplied) for parity of pay for its members within the flexibility available to him under the terms of the public sector pay agreement will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7515/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider the demand of a union (details supplied) for parity of pay for its members within the flexibility available to him under the terms of the Public Sector Pay Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7365/19]
• 2019-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the costs associated with the work and report of the independent review group examining the role of voluntary organisations, such as remuneration for members, expense and allowances, drafting and publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11102/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the health sector national staff survey 2016 and the National Ambulance Service report January 2017 carried out by a company (details supplied) that found 31% of respondents claimed discrimination in relation to their trade union activity in addition to other significant workplace difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9496/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the parents of a child (details supplied) were informed that once they reached eight years of age they were no longer entitled to such support. [9497/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to cost overruns on contracts within his Department with a value in excess of €10 million that came in more than 10% over budget in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8425/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the expenditure details for all consultancy or audit services provided to his Department by a company (details supplied) from 2015 to 2018, inclusive, and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of advisers and special advisers employed by his Department in 2017 and 2018 and to date in 2019; the areas of expertise covered by such advisers; the annual salaries associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6573/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address matters (details supplied) regarding services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5785/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the proposed 90-bed unit for St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary, is proceeding according to schedule and will not be postponed due to the overspend on the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5161/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the current membership of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board to oversee the delivery of Phase B of the national children's hospital project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5162/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the significant delays in accessing orthodontic treatment in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5185/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide statistical information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5279/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of proposals for Nenagh Hospital to become a hub for cataract surgery here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5301/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if measures are in place to provide for a statutory declaration by consultants, clinicians and other medical practitioners who receive gifts or donations from pharmaceutical and other companies involved in the healthcare sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5582/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 163 of 23 January 2019, the reason the definitive business case cannot be immediately released as per the process outlined in his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 552 of 4 April 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4312/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the overspend on the national children’s hospital; if there will be a cost limit imposed in terms of the eventual contribution to the project from the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the professional indemnity insurance providers of the quantity surveyors and design engineers associated with the national children’s hospital will be contributing toward recouping some of the escalating costs of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to hold members of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board accountable for the significant cost increases associated with the national children’s hospital; the number of occasions he has met with the board since April 2017; if the escalating costs were discussed; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3580/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the delivery and operation of the modular unit at South Tipperary General Hospital is being affected due to the escalating costs of the national children’s hospital project at St James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3581/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the final project brief for the new national children’s hospital and the definitive business case for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3347/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if organisations (details supplied) were the construction cost advisers on the national children’s hospital project; the amount paid to each for services rendered to date; if they are still being retained as cost advisers; if so, when the contract is due to expire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3348/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the procedure in cases in which a person under the fair deal scheme and a medical card holder requires transport from a nursing home to their local general hospital for appointments and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2361/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances covering all of the major towns in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2402/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a policy on the correct disposal of foetal remains following a termination of pregnancy is being developed nationally; if so, when such a policy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2523/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 600 of 15 January 2019, if further details will be provided in relation to the breakdown of the payments made to consultants as part of the balance of €131 million; the name of these consultants; if their services are still being retained; if so, the capacity in which they are being retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2645/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns expressed by pharmacists with respect to the introduction of the false medicines directive and associated statutory instruments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2675/19]
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

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

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason given for the significant levels of additional extra funding required for the national children’s hospital at St. James's Hospital; the measures he is taking to prevent further increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54314/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the protections for conscientious objection provided for student midwives, pharmacists and doctors in the Health (Regulation Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. [54315/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the meetings he had with a person (details supplied) in the past two years; the reason and outcomes of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54316/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if community speech and language services are obliged to discharge children once they reach 8 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1724/19]
• 2018-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of palliative care services three year development framework 2017 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52267/18]
• 2018-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary is not included in the five year plan for refurbishment and upgrading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52268/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the assistance that can be offered to a person (details supplied) who is seeking compensation for medical negligence as a result of being fitted with a faulty hip implant in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51545/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 12 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–64
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–69
• 2018-12-04
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 5 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 22–61
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–71
• 2018-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the areas that will be addressed under the general scheme and heads of the human tissue Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49645/18]
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 5 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address concerns that diagnoses of foetal anti-convulsant syndrome are still being made due to inadequate levels of public awareness in relation to the use of valproate medicines; the number of children diagnosed with the syndrome for each of the past four years; and if he will give consideration to introducing a financial redress scheme for persons with the condition. [47930/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of dementia-specific nursing homes in County Tipperary that have the ability to cater for patients with dementia; the number of nursing homes in County Tipperary not in a position to cater for patients with dementia; his plans to increase the number of residential beds available in County Tipperary for persons with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48005/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the legal advice he received with respect to the amendments submitted for the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48286/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that there is currently a major infrastructural deficit with respect to the availability of ultrasound scanning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48287/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way in which the €12 million for the provision of abortion services was arrived at; the exact use this funding will be provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48288/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the funding and support he has made available to tackle foetal alcohol syndrome in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48289/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the HSE-funded community alert development officer position in the western Garda region that has been vacant since July 2017 has been filled; if full funding has been provided to an organisation (details supplied) for this post in 2017; if full funding has been provided to the organisation for this post in 2018; if so, the steps he will take to ensure that the post is filled or recoup the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46475/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the role of a person (details supplied) in the implementation of the proposed delivery of abortion services; the length of time the person is contracted for in that role; the level of remuneration for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47183/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the health and safety concerns that led to the closure of Road Safety Authority, RSA, motorcycle testing at the Tipperary driving test centre with immediate effect and which applicants were notified of by letter in August 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46676/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details relating to the pilot scheme launched by the HSE to outsource treatment for persons on a waiting list for orthodontic treatment to private orthodontists; the number of private sector orthodontists who were selected to provide this treatment; the details of those providing this treatment; the way in which tenders were awarded; the number of orthodontists who applied to tender for this treatment; the numbers of persons treated under this scheme; the location in which they were treated; the cost of the pilot scheme; if the pilot scheme is still under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44844/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of Irish persons who have received cataract treatment under the cross-border directive in the past two years; the cost of this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44847/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of Irish persons who have received orthopaedic treatment under the cross-border directive in the past two years; the cost of this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44848/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of engagements, meetings or correspondence that each Minister of State in his Department has had with a person (details supplied) in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45460/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that parental consent and parental notification will be sought for children under 18 years of age that wish to obtain a termination of pregnancy under forthcoming legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43423/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures being introduced to ensure that the planned modular unit at South Tipperary General Hospital will be fully staffed before it becomes operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43424/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of engagements, meetings or correspondence that he has had with a person (details supplied) in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43395/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 822 of 12 June 2018, the number of midwives listed in the response that are student midwives and fully qualified midwives, respectively; if the numbers provided include student midwives; the number of midwives listed that are student midwives; the level of training of the student midwives; the number of the vacancies listed that have been filled; the number of vacancies remaining; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43413/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason physiotherapy services have been removed from a school (details supplied); if this decision will be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40240/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an appointment with CAMHS in County Tipperary; the length of time they are waiting for an appointment; the efforts being made to reduce these waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39416/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for orthodontic treatment in County Tipperary; the waiting times for those waiting for treatment; the number of orthodontists available to treat persons from County Tipperary; the efforts being taken to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39606/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason dental treatment such as X-rays are not covered by the medical card; the supports available to help those with limited means to meet such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/18]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an assessment of needs in County Tipperary; the length of time they have been waiting; the age of the children waiting; the number of those that have appealed the wait time; the length of time it has taken to process the appeal; the avenues available to them in view of the failure by the HSE in its obligations under section 9 of the Disability Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39240/18]
• 2018-09-26
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–56
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the provision of autism assistance dogs for persons that may require them will be supported (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38729/18]
• 2018-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide for automatic medical cards for persons with life changing spinal cord injuries in budget 2019; if the matter will be considered in order to ensure that those with serious spinal cord injury will be able to rebuild their lives without fear of losing their medical card and the essential services that this guarantees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37896/18]
• 2018-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the efforts he is making to ensure the future of a health centre (details supplied) in County Waterford; the reason there are no nurses available at the health centre; if a new doctor has been appointed to the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37933/18]
• 2018-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to restore the pay for staff in section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37963/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if concerns regarding the link between Pandemrix and narcolepsy were ever brought to his attention; if so, the details of same; and the measures he took to have the matter addressed. [35867/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been performed on the health risks associated with electronic cigarettes or vaping technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37080/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if funding will be approved for Spinraza, a treatment for persons with spinal muscular atrophy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37689/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will review calls from an organisation (details supplied) to eliminate or substantially reduce a charge of €80 which certain hospital groups have imposed on haemochromatosis patients requiring venesection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37690/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the National Men's Health Policy 2008-2013; if a similar policy approach exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35426/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if concerns that the majority of recorded suicides here relate to male suicide will be addressed; if the reason for same has been investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35427/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will request the National Advisory Committee on Bioethics to initiate a review on the topic of conscientious objection within healthcare settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35727/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the remuneration made available to members of the National Advisory Committee on Bioethics in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35728/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on legal and-or mediation fees relating to court or legal challenges involving the CervicalCheck cancer screening programme in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35729/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the plans for the new maternity hospital at St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8; if a planning application has been lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35822/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the emergence of a link between Pandemrix and narcolepsy in children who were administered the swine flu vaccination; when his attention was first drawn to the fact that the issue was a matter of concern; the steps he has taken to address those concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35862/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify his plans to offer abortion services to residents of Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35863/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of counterfeit medication estimated to be in circulation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35864/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the level of ambulance cover in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35865/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if investment has been made by the health service in CRISPR gene editing technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35866/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the expenditure incurred by his Department in respect of legal fees in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32528/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department has contracted the legal services of a company (details supplied) at any point over each of the past six years; if so, the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32643/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his policy towards the introduction and use of medicinal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32962/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the work of the advisory committee on bioethics within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32963/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of assaults or attacks on hospital staff at South Tipperary General Hospital in each of the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32964/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with general practitioner representative bodies regarding the fees to be paid for the provision of abortion services; his plans to introduce a mandatory set fee in the event of an inability to reach agreement with general practitioner representatives on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33350/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the reintroduction or replacement of the mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33970/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if concerns that ambulance staff who are members of an organisation (details supplied) have balloted for strike action have been addressed; the contingency measures that will be put in place if the ballot proceeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33971/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if transport will be provided for a person (details supplied) to attend a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30116/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if transport services will be provided for a person (details supplied) to attend a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30114/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of times his Department has engaged polling companies and-or Irish market researchers to conduct research on its behalf in each of the past two years; the names of such companies; the costs associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29576/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if personnel in his Department have been removed from their position, have been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated in the past four years due to breaches of departmental standards or professional misconduct or incompetence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27953/18]
• 2018-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there has been cross-departmental collaboration between his Department and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection with respect to proposed amendments or policy changes to the registration of births and birth certificates and the introduction of surrogacy services; if he will address concerns (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26982/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the findings of the working group established to assist in the development of the code of practice on advanced healthcare directives; the membership of the working group; the number of times it has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26603/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is taking to address concerns raised by the Health Information and Quality Authority which found significant levels of non-compliance in foster care standards; if such concerns extend to County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25321/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have availed of the treatment abroad scheme in each of the past four years; the costs of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25741/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have availed of the treatment abroad scheme for the purposes of sexual reassignment surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25742/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department has investigated or given policy consideration to the potential for exploitation associated with the provision of surrogacy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25743/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has reviewed or plans to review the prohibition of euthanasia, assisted dying and physician assisted suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24455/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the policy position with respect to medicinal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24456/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Act 2017; the costs to date associated with the operation and staffing of such supervised injecting facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24457/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department has raised the phenomenon of gendercide at national or international fora; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24458/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of meetings or engagements he and his Department have had with organisations (details supplied) in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24459/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the national donor-conceived person register as per the provisions of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24585/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the sections and parts of all legislation brought forward by his Department in each of the past four years that have yet to be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25180/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number and location of hospitals operating under the full capacity protocol; the timeframe the protocol has been in place in each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25201/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of midwifery and obstetrician-gynaecologist staff employed in the maternity unit of South Tipperary General Hospital; the number employed in each of the past five years: the number of births in the past five years; the number of unfilled or vacant posts; the length of time that such posts have remained vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25258/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of midwifery and obstetrician-gynaecologist staff employed by the HSE; the maternity units they are attached to; the number employed in each of the past five years; the number of births over the past five years by maternity hospital; the number of unfilled or vacant posts in maternity units nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25259/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the definition of close family member in the proposed legislation regulating assisted human reproduction does not include first cousins or individuals related by marriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25383/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the costs associated with the implementation of the maternity and infant care scheme for each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25384/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount contributed to the World Health Organisation in each of the past six years; the programmes that benefitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23353/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting cataract treatment in each of the past four years by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23357/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of ministerial cars or vehicles in operation in each of the past six years; and the costs associated with same. [24032/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a policy consideration has been given to the way in which the removal of the constitutional right to life might impact women who may wish to take legal proceedings in the event of medical negligence during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22097/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that the reputation of the maternal healthcare system here is being undermined and damaged by claims it is dangerous to the health of its service users; his views on whether Ireland has a world class maternal healthcare system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22098/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the training and development and incidental expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [22142/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [22158/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the consultancy services, value for money and policy review expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [22174/18]
• 2018-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of running the health service in each of the years 2011 to 2017 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21580/18]
• 2018-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of operating his Department in each of the years 2011 to 2017, excluding the HSE budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21581/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department has worked in collaboration with the United Kingdom Department of Health on the development of health or reproductive health policy over the past two years; and if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20806/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the contacts he or his Department have had with a company (details supplied) in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20807/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the policy position with respect to the use of the term fatal foetal abnormality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20808/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress of the new national children's hospital; when it will become fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20635/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the anticipated number of medical personnel who will staff the new national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20636/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children that are waiting more than six months for scoliosis treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20637/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if twin to singleton reductions will be permitted under the provisions of the assisted human reproduction Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20638/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the practice of genome editing will be permitted under the provisions of the assisted human reproduction Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20639/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the operational costs of his Department in each of the years 2011 to 2017, excluding the HSE budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19169/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to a charity (details supplied) for each of the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17515/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a costed plan has been made by his Department for the potential number of abortions that will take place here if the eighth amendment is repealed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15918/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if public moneys will go towards private abortion clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15919/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the contact or meetings he or his Department have had with members of a group (details supplied) in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10363/18]
• 2018-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to tackle the orthodontic treatment waiting lists in counties Tipperary and Waterford (details supplied); and if more dentists have been employed [6187/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount paid by the HSE to each of the EU states in each of the years 2015 to 2017 in respect of treatments provided in those states under the E111 scheme; the amount received by the HSE from each of the EU states in each of the years 2015 to 2017 in reimbursement for treatments provided here under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5387/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the hormone-based treatment drug Primodos was ever licensed or dispensed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the names of all agencies contracted by his Department to provide relationships and sexuality education and social, personal and health education over the course of the last four years; the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1750/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of home care packages being provided, by county, in tabular form; if he is satisfied that the current provision of home care packages is sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1609/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of construction of the patient modular unit at South Tipperary General Hospital; when it will commence operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/18]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by his Department to each member of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51439/17]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the changes he is considering regrading the reversal of the financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, based cuts to general practitioner funding. [51410/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of perinatal psychologists employed by the HSE; the number of consultant obstetrician-gynaecologist positions that are vacant; the locations of such vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49584/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by his Department to an organisation (details supplied) for the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49585/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the average costs associated with processing and answering written and oral parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49126/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the loco parentis rule that restricts the nature of the HSE home care provided to sick children by agency nurses who are forbidden to allow parents to leave the home unless another adult is present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49308/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports she is putting in place to support self-employed persons if, for example, a business fails or closes due to unexpected sickness or ill health. [43366/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of legislation governing assisted human reproduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45896/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if all fire safety regulations have been adhered to with respect to the national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45897/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the funding concerns of a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42917/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress on the construction of the national children's hospital, including changes to the overall cost estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42981/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of counterfeit medication that has been confiscated annually since 2011; the types of counterfeit medication involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41850/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of legislation dealing with assisted human reproduction; the areas which will be covered under such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41851/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the freestyle libre system to be made available under the LTI scheme for persons with diabetes; if availability will not be restricted only to persons with type 1 diabetes but will be made available to all persons on multi-daily insulin injections based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39574/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 700 of 26 July 2017, the details of the site master plan for the St. James's Hospital campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36973/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be given an urgent appointment in Crumlin children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37141/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has agreed to a request to accelerate preparations for a referendum on the Eighth Amendment and to have a parallel process to run alongside the Oireachtas joint committee that is currently established to examine the report of the Citizens' Assembly. [29762/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the circumstances in which a power failure at Beaumont Hospital caused a person to require resuscitation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35022/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to construct a maternity hospital at St. James's Hospital Dublin; if planning permission has been sought or granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35114/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has considered bringing a teleconsultation with a family doctor under the remit of the GP visit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35349/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date on the eHealth Strategy for Ireland, specifically with regard to teleconsultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35350/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has considered using eHealth and teleconsultations as a means of supplementing the national out of hours service funded through the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35351/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the person or area within the HSE that should be consulted regarding partnering out of hours services and the technology needed to provide teleconsultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35352/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has considered including teleconsultations to GMS card holders in the primary care reimbursement service to alleviate pressure on GP services for maters which can be dealt with online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35353/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary question No. 197 of 10 May 2017, the reason for the delay in finalising this matter; if he will expedite same to ensure that persons in south Tipperary are no longer discriminated against; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36282/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop primary care facilities in Cahir, County Tipperary; the amount of funding needed to bring the project to completion; if such funding has been allocated or guaranteed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32224/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the steps he has taken to ensure appropriate care pathways are in place to improve cancer services and invest in end-of-life care, including the provision of hospice and end-of-life care during the perinatal period, infancy, childhood and adulthood as promised in the programme for Government; the steps he has taken to improve access to perinatal hospice care in all maternity hospitals throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32323/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when construction will proceed on the new hospice unit at St Theresa's Hospital; the efforts are being made to bring into operation further hospices, the construction of which local communities have funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32325/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to set down the number of children and adolescents waiting for mental health services in County Tipperary; the waiting times for services in County Tipperary; the efforts that have been taken to improve capacity in the child and adolescent mental health services to ensure that all children and teenagers receive the appropriate care; if he has satisfied himself with the waiting times for CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32330/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to address concerns that are emerging regarding the incurring of additional social charges for nursing home residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32399/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for scoliosis treatment in Our Lady's Children's hospital, Crumlin; the waiting times; the number of children waiting more than four months; the co-ordinators appointed to co-ordinate the scoliosis service across treating hospitals as set out under the HSE scoliosis waiting list action plan; the plans being put in place for children waiting more than six months; when they will receive treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32422/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in the employment of additional resources in south Tipperary therapy services to meet the need for assessment of need and to address the waiting lists for assessment; the number of new therapists who have been employed by the HSE in south Tipperary in the past six months; the number of new therapists required and the specialties of each; the length of time that such therapist vacancies have existed; the exact steps taken to fill these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32423/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when diagnostic services will be extended to a medical centre (details supplied) to help alleviate pressures on South Tipperary General Hospital; if he will issue a response on this matter as promised by An Taoiseach during Leaders' Questions on 23 May 2017; the exact date of an extension of such a contract following a successful short-term initiative carried out by community healthcare organisation, CHO, 5 to relieve pressures in South Tipperary General Hospital; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this short-term initiative was not continued despite the fact that the hospital continues to operate a full capacity protocol; the steps he will take to ensure that the HSE finalise this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32443/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1195 of 20 June 2017, the details of the referenced 25 UK hospitals, 200 US hospitals and those hospitals in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32485/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the application for planning permission for the new national maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the national maternity strategy; the composition of the steering group; the number of times it has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32496/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of plans to develop a new master plan for South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32497/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved for treatment under the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32774/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the areas of responsibility for the management of child mental health issues that fall under the remit of Tusla; the areas that remain under the remit of the Health Service Executive; if she has satisfied herself that the system of interaction between Tusla and the HSE relating to child mental health is the most appropriate one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32293/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can recoup expenses incurred for their child's dental treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31018/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the suitability of congregated settings for those with mental health challenges; the number of service users in such settings; the locations of such settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31433/17]
• 2017-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the guidelines for the installation of solar farms on farmland which bounds residential areas and residential houses; if assessments or reports have been carried out as to possible health and wellbeing issues associated with solar farms close to residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30915/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be provided for a person (details supplied) in south County Tipperary; the actions he will take against the HSE for failing to meet its requirements under the Disability Act 2005 to provide an assessment of needs within three months of referral; if children waiting for an assessment of needs for more than three months can be provided with a private assessment in view of the backlogs in south County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29711/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the procurement of modular patient facilities at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27646/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that South Tipperary General Hospital has been operating on the full capacity protocol for over 17 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27647/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the benchmarked post tender construction costs of the new children's hospital against comparable construction costs for major acute hospitals internationally; the name of the major acute hospitals that were used for the purposes of such comparisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27245/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the business case made with respect to the new national children's hospital project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27246/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of terminations per year carried out under the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28489/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to conduct a review of all those adversely affected by the Gardasil vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25462/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the services in place to manage children with type one diabetes in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22897/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the services which have been put in place to manage children with type one diabetes on insulin pumps attending University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22898/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in holding interviews for the vacant consultant paediatrician post to provide services for children with type one diabetes in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22899/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 16 years of age with type one diabetes who attend University Hospital Waterford; the number of those that are on insulin pump therapy; the number awaiting insulin pump initiation training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22900/17]
• 2017-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the healthcare facilities that are providing access to diagnostic services for GMS patients in Munster; the reason some facilities have been approved to provide diagnostic services while other general practices that have the facilities to do so have not been approved to offer such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22254/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed reduction in ward capacity at St. Patrick's Hospital, Cashel, and the Sacred Heart community hospital, Dungarvan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21682/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the level of funding his Department has provided for capital investment in public nursing homes since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21683/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the cost benefit analysis that has been performed by his Department for the national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19111/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount charged in 2016 to the NHS for Britons being treated here by the HSE; the number of persons this charge applied to; the cost to the HSE for Irish persons being treated by the NHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19177/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for a major trauma centre in Dublin; if the project has been sent to tender; the tender criteria for the project; the hospitals which have been invited to bid for the major trauma centre; if such hospitals are being asked to submit major incident plans for their hospitals; if considerations are being given to facilities for paediatric trauma; the closing date for submission of tenders; when a decision is expected on the tender process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19189/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the review being carried out into the nursing support scheme and the manner in which the current scheme is discriminating against farmers and small business owners; when this review will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19325/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider extending the availability of chaplaincy services and support services to the existing chaplains at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19607/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason facilities (details supplied) in Clonmel and Grange, County Tipperary, are only operating on a part-time basis; if these facilities will be supported to allow them open full time to provide improved respite services to families of children with special needs; the estimated costs associated with operating these houses as opposed to the costs of full-time residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19680/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will review all the evidence relating to alpha-1 Respreeza and enter into meaningful discussions with a company (details supplied) to find a solution to make Respreeza available for persons as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19850/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with a company (details supplied) with a view to lifting the 31 May 2017 deadline for providing alpha-1 Respreeza therapy to the 21 persons currently on Respreeza in order to allow discussions take place in a favourable environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19851/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the baby box scheme to all maternity hospitals; when the scheme will be available at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19966/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will receive a hospital appointment; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin has returned referrals to South Tipperary General Hospital due to the fact that the waiting lists are too long; the steps he will take to address the rheumatology waiting lists in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17636/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to alleviate the spiralling costs of health insurance; the supports available to those under 35 years of age who are of the view that they were pressurised by the Government to take out health insurance or be penalised due to the impact of the lifetime community rating; if he will review this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17826/17]
• 2017-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding general practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16973/17]
• 2017-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when GP access to diagnostics will be extended to a provider in south Tipperary (details supplied); the reason the evaluation of this service was only carried out for two weeks, which was insufficient to realise the real benefits of this service; when the evaluation of this service will be concluded; when the service will be provided to persons in County Tipperary helping to relieve capacity pressures at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16974/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when children in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance will be provided with a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16059/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress in locating modular patient accommodation on the South Tipperary General Hospital campus to alleviate the overcrowding situation at the hospital; if a company has been sourced to provide the modular accommodation; if the Health Service Executive has engaged proactively with the local authority involved as regards the planning process for same and their requirements; when he envisages that the first patients and staff will be able to move into the new facilities once provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16626/17]
• 2017-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the class or model of helicopters that are licensed to land on hospital helipads or on hospital grounds; the situation with regard to a specific helicopter (details supplied); the number of landings for all type of helicopters that have occurred over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15568/17]
• 2017-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the role of the national ambulance service in providing transport to hospital appointments for those that have no alternative transport available to them; the number of referrals to this office in 2016; the number of transfers arranged; the numbers of transfers refused; the other transport options available to persons who cannot arrange transport to and from hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15653/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if up to 915 general practitioners are set to retire from general practice in the next three to five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14962/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the actions of an organisation (details supplied) that has been openly advertising and distributing abortion pills at various locations here contrary to the provisions of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013; the measures he is taking to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13401/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of all confiscations and seizures of illegal abortion inducing pills over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13402/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the annual running costs of the mobile MRI scanner unit at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12996/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the locations of all alliance medical mobile MRI scanner units situated in hospitals in the south east; the annual running costs of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12997/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the actions his Department can employ to prevent the dissemination of illegal abortion pills in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) has been distributing these pills at various locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13403/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the national steering group established to develop policy on a major trauma system for Ireland; if any of the proposals include closing emergency departments, diminishing services or closing or removing trauma services from any hospital; if so the identity of those hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13916/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of all moneys provided by the State toward the development of a national paediatric hospital since 2006, including all costs associated with development such as design, planning, land acquisition, consultation, media and public relations, board payments, bonuses and so on; if approvals have been sought for an increase in the original estimate for the current National Children's Hospital project; the details of the increase; if such an increase has been approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10850/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of all priority capital projects that have had their funding reduced in the 2017 HSE capital plan; the amount of the reductions that have occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12307/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of all revised allocations for the national maternity hospital project in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12308/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated for the construction of the new national forensic mental health service hospital in Portrane and all revised allocations that have occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12309/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the capital spending allocated for the National Rehabilitation Hospital was reduced by €8 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12310/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the construction contract for the National Children's Hospital project will be signed and to whom it is to be awarded; if provisions in this contract specify upper limits for the amount that will be paid for the construction of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12311/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the options available to children that have applied to the HSE for an assessment of need and that have not received their assessment within the three month period as required under the Disability Act 2005; if his attention has been drawn to the long delays for children receiving assessment of needs from early intervention teams across the country; the efforts he will make to ensure that the HSE and early intervention teams meet their obligations under the Disability Act 2005; the reason the HSE refuse to accept an assessment of need from a private practitioner in circumstances in which a delay in obtaining an assessment of need has occurred when such an assessment is accepted by the Department of Education and Skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12315/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of any analysis of the national paediatric hospital project that has been carried out by his Department as per its guidelines for the appraisal and management of capital expenditure proposals in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11457/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the resources that continue to be made available to children or their families at risk through self-harm or symptoms of suicidality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children availing of beds in adult residential settings; the number in receipt of CAMHS-related services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11512/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system will be approved under the GMS and long-term illness scheme for use by diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11295/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of official complaints lodged to the HSE about access delays or unsatisfactory services from early intervention teams across the country; the number of complaints relating to the early intervention services in County Tipperary; the reason for said complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11417/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for access to early intervention services in County Tipperary; the average waiting times for assessment of needs; the reason the HSE will not accept a diagnosis obtained from a private practitioner due to the delays in obtaining an assessment of needs from the HSE; the number of staff working with the early intervention teams in County Tipperary; the number of vacant posts associated with the early intervention team in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11517/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the contract for the construction of the proposed national children's hospital at St. James's Hospital, Dublin has been awarded; the name of the company that the contract has been awarded to; the estimated cost of the contract; if that contract has been officially signed off on by the Cabinet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8876/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide all peer-reviewed evidence to support locating the national children's hospital at the St. James’s Hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8877/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the HSE universal newborn hearing screening programme; if the programme is available for newborn children in every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8881/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of efforts to prevent raw sewage being pumped into rivers across the State and to address the associated public health risks; his views on the fact that the State has failed to provide wastewater treatment facilities in 38 areas across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8601/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the services available for children with speech and language difficulties in County Tipperary; if speech and language therapy drop-in clinics are available in County Tipperary for parents who are concerned about whether their children require speech and language therapy similar to the service available in other parts of the country (details supplied); if not, the reason for same; the current wait time for speech and language assessments in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8229/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the detail of all funding provided for the construction of a national paediatric hospital since 2006, including the proposed Mater Hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8303/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the immediate efforts that he will take to address the four-plus years waiting time for a urology appointment in University Hospital Waterford; when the two additional consultant urologists will be appointed; the options available to patients waiting four-plus years for urgent appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6999/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce pre-natal testing and pre-natal genetic screening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7260/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to regulate and-or fund mitochondrial replacement therapy, sometimes called mitochondrial donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7261/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the transport service that is available to those persons that require transport from their homes to their hospital appointments when public transport is not available or not suitable; the option available to them when they cannot get their GP to refer them to the transfer services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6259/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the alternative support measures that have been put in place since the closure of 24-hour accident and emergency care at Nenagh General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5587/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the commitments given in the programme for Government to assist in the purchase of defibrillators for public use; the funding provided to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5650/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that a significant percentage of admissions to accident and emergency departments are due to adverse reactions to prescription medication; the measures in place to address this avoidable situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5663/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the survey conducted by the National Parents' Council Primary regarding the implications for children's back health of carrying heavy loads to and from school; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4719/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns regarding the allocation of staff at a day care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4474/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason MacuShield is no longer available under the general medical services scheme or the hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2638/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to list the medicines taken from the general medical services scheme in the past 12 months; the reason for removal; the options available to persons who cannot afford medications that have been removed from the GMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2639/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to commitments made in the programme for Government, when he will provide additional funding for the nursing home support scheme and introduce changes to remove discrimination against small businesses and family farms under the fair deal nursing home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2950/17]
• 2017-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason radon barriers are taxable at the higher rate of VAT and treated as a luxury item when it is an essential item for the health and safety of persons; the efforts that will be made to reduce this VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2030/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure costs on refurbishment to a hospital (details supplied) since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41051/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the hospitals designated as Ireland's major trauma centres and when these will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41252/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the children's research and innovation centre, CRIC, (details supplied) is being built by the national paediatric hospital development board; when it is being built; the body which will own it; the body which is paying for it; if it is an integral part of the national children's hospital; if this is provided for in legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41253/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the medical school which is the academic partner of the Children's hospital group; the detail of the relationship between the Dublin Midlands hospital group and the Children's hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41254/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the detail of the exact delineation of the site for the national children's hospital and the arrangement for the overlapping underground services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41255/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Dublin Midlands hospital group and the Children's hospital group do not exist in legislation (details supplied); his views on whether it is appropriate that construction contracts are being signed in the absence of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41256/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Coast Guard's large Sikorsky helicopters will be able to land on the site of the proposed national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41257/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the autism strategy as required under the Autism Bill 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41507/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current staff vacancy rates for Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and St. James's Hospital; that staffing for both anaesthesia and radiology departments is at critically low levels at St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41713/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the workforce planning strategy for the proposed new national children's hospital at St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41714/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the way in which the measures contained in the home care packages funding initiative will impact South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1151/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system will be approved under the GMS and long-term illness schemes for use by diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1456/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on any proposed improvements in the national ambulance service in County Tipperary for 2017; the current level of ambulance care within County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1555/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the full-time permanent nursing post (details supplied) attached to the Tipperary substance misuse centre, which has been vacant since August 2016, will be advertised and filled with a permanent placement; the reason for the delay in filling this post with a permanent placement in view of the fact that expressions of interest have been forthcoming; his plans to utilise the underspend associated with this position being vacant and not fully utilised since August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1626/17]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delays in accessing the meningitis B vaccine; the reason high risk groups have not been prioritised, leading to a situation whereby children most susceptible will now have to purchase the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39657/16]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the future of Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, specifically, reports from the southern health forum that it will never be used to facilitate step-down bed facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/16]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support urgent funding for the Respreeza or Zemaira drug for alpha-1 patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40094/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 180 of 23 November 2016, the cost in legal fees after the HSE acquired the freehold interest in a portion of the site at St. James's at a cost of €110,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38441/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of times the full capacity protocol in South Tipperary General Hospital was implemented in each of the years 2011 to 2015 and 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38718/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 574 of 29 November 2016, his views on whether it is satisfactory that a child in County Tipperary should be told that the waiting time for an ENT appointment is over four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38821/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of medical cards for persons in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance; when they will receive their medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38827/16]
• 2016-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to indicate the consideration his Department has given to a ruling of the High Court in July 2016, which found that "unborn" means an unborn child with rights extending beyond the right to life under Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38114/16]
• 2016-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding for a project (details supplied) in Thurles, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37850/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is satisfactory that a child in County Tipperary should be told that the waiting list time for an ear, nose and throat appointment would be over four years; the steps he will take to reduce this waiting time; the services that will be offered to such patients that have to wait four years for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37444/16]
• 2016-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the psychology services that are available to children with special needs, including ASD, in County Tipperary; the way in which a child who requires such services receives same; the reason a family has been told that no psychology services are available to their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36397/16]
• 2016-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total cost to the taxpayer of the land being made available for the national children's hospital at the St James's site; if compensation or a payment has been paid to the consultants in the private outpatient clinic building at St. James's which is currently being demolished; if such moneys came from St. James's Hospital or the national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36460/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the memorandum referred to by the Taoiseach during Leaders' Questions on 15 November 2016 (details supplied) will be brought before the Cabinet. [36137/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to privatise home help hours; the position regarding current home help staff; if their positions are guaranteed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35818/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the policy of some hospitals presenting private insurance patient forms to patients to sign when they are not in a fit state to understand the implications of the items they are signing; if he will draw up guidelines for the hospitals to ensure that patients never feel that they have to sign a form until the hospital staff are confident that the patients are in a fit state to both sign and understand the implications of signing such forms; if he will develop a procedure for recourse for patients who feel that they have signed forms when they were not in a fit state of mind to do so and who are now receiving large invoices for care which they received as a public patient (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35863/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the detail of all procurement bids that have been made with respect to the patient hotel facility for South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36132/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to enact legislation with respect to assisted suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36136/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 433 of 18 October 2016, the number of persons that are accessing services (details supplied) at Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary. [34589/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 433 of 18 October 2016, the number of staff in the administrative services and catering services of Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34590/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the role HIQA has in determining the suitability of using Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary as a step-down bed facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34591/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons accessing key primary care services at Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary, specifically in a number of disciplines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34651/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons accessing the primary care community mental health nursing services at Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34652/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons accessing services (details supplied) at Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34653/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason despite the two new reconstructions at a total cost of €10.15 million and €12.6 million of Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary, medical and surgical equipment has been removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35006/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary has any designated space for worship or spiritual care since the removal of the oratory that was previously in place at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35007/16]
• 2016-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of reports on plans to introduce a charge for respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34007/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been carried out by his Department in anticipation of the removal of the eighth amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33462/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to utilise facilities at Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33463/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if any regulatory impact analysis has been conducted with respect to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, particularly with respect to small and medium sized commercial retail enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32837/16]
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for disability and mental health residential placement in County Tipperary; the number housed in residential placement, with a charity (details supplied) or other such facilities in County Tipperary; the type of such placement, disability, mental health, dual diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32237/16]
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the discretionary national lottery fund applications for 2016; if funding has been considered in respect of an application made by a voluntary organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children transferred from maternity hospitals and maternity units across the country to the children's hospitals in Dublin (details supplied) each year for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31575/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of staff, at all levels, employed at Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary, hospital building only, by the Health Service Executive or other agencies; the cost associated with same per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30422/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting home help or a home care package in County Tipperary; the time they are waiting; if further funding will be approved for the home care package scheme to try to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29229/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding for respite services in County Tipperary, both adult and children, services over the past five years; the number of persons awaiting services in the county; if he will ensure funding for respite services in south Tipperary is increased in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29230/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that additional funding will be provided for residential placements for persons with enduring mental health issues in budget 2017, with a particular emphasis on placements for dual diagnosis patients as promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29234/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that additional funding will be provided for residential placements for persons with disabilities in budget 2017, with a particular emphasis on placements for dual diagnosis patients as promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29235/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the area of early intervention services will receive increased funding in budget 2017 to ensure that the Government's increased commitment to early intervention services for children with special needs will be fulfilled in an effort to reduce waiting times for assessment and follow up therapies; if he will ensure a genuine effort will be made to fill all vacancies for therapists in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29240/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the efforts that will be made in budget 2017 to ensure a reduction in the use of agency staff and to improve the working conditions of nurses to ensure that the HSE can attract and retain nurses in our health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29256/16]
• 2016-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home help hours or a home care package in south Tipperary and north Tipperary; if extra funding will be allocated to County Tipperary for home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29124/16]
• 2016-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide sufficient funding to provide an additional chaplaincy support to South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29127/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will consider a scheme to help community groups with the purchase and maintenance costs of life saving equipment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28044/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current status of the SOS autism hub development in Cashel, County Tipperary; if the funding promised by the HSE for this development has been allocated to SOS; when this development will be finalised; the autism-specific services available to those with an autism diagnosis in south Tipperary in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26931/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists currently on HSE panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24506/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the work and composition of the National Advisory Committee on Bioethics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24507/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has made a decision with respect to the provision of public funding for AHR in conjunction with the introduction of the planned legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24508/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding or support his Department has given to the pursuit of research related to induced pluripotent stem cells and their medical applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24509/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to clarify proposals to automatically grant medical cards to families in receipt of a domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24510/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of legislation governing assisted human reproduction; the areas which will be covered by such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24511/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there is any legislation defining a human embryo or human foetus; if legislation is planned in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24512/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will increase the level of funding to the Brothers of Charity to improve the levels of respite services for adults in County Tipperary; the current respite services available; the number of those requiring respite services in County Tipperary; his views on whether there are sufficient services to meet the demands; the measures he proposes to increase the level of services in County Tipperary; if the HSE will consider carrying out advance planning for the needs of those who are already in the disability services system in order that when children graduate to adult services, plans can be in place in advance to avoid unnecessary stress on the families who are left seeking services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24537/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the most recent cost estimate for the new national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24543/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 296 of 20 July 2016, if he will provide a breakdown of the funding provided to agencies for the provision of services under section 38 of the Health Act 2004; the names of these agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24546/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the commitment contained in the programme for Government to remove discrimination against small businesses and family farms under the fair deal nursing home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24687/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for each HSE region for access to the fair deal nursing home scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24688/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse: National Policy and Procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22931/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to investigate the matters outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22936/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available for a residential placement for a person (details supplied) in south Tipperary who has been a patient in St. Luke's Psychiatric Hospital, Kilkenny, since December 2015; the time a person must be hospitalised in an acute facility due to a lack of funding, when a residential placement would be more suitable to their needs; the cost to the State of keeping this person in an acute hospital facility as opposed to a residential facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21950/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents waiting to be seen by the CAMHS teams in County Tipperary; the current waiting times from initial referral; the efforts being taken to reduce the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22659/16]
• 2016-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will implement proposals of the Trauma Steering Group report particularly with respect to South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21757/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when he will complete improvements to radiology services at South Tipperary General Hospital; the investment cost of these improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20602/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his assessment of mental health services in south Tipperary since the closure of St. Michael's psychiatric unit in Clonmel, County Tipperary; if he will consider re-opening this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20603/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the free GP care to all children under the age of six scheme; if any impact analysis has been carried out to assess the challenges arising from the scheme; the numbers of contracts awarded for the provision of free GP care to all children under the age of six; the number of children who have availed of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20536/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his proposals to negotiate a new general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20537/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have died by suicide while in the care of State-funded psychiatric hospitals or mental health facilities over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20538/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding being made available to support hospital chaplaincy services for each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20539/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons paying the maximum €144 per month for medicines under the drug payment scheme, DPS, by HSE region; the amounts allocated in dispensing fees to pharmacists under the DPS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20540/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently accessing the long-term illness scheme by HSE region; the amounts being paid to pharmacists in dispensing fees under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20541/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total costs incurred by the hi-tech drugs scheme in 2015; the amounts paid to pharmacists in dispensing fees during 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20542/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the proposals he is considering to include modular accommodation patient hotel for South Tipperary General Hospital as part of a revised capital plan for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19095/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to address concerns that have arisen regarding the Gardasil vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19096/16]
• 2016-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the registered charities the Health Service Executive supports and the funding it has allocated to them in each of the years 2015 and 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19001/16]
• 2016-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures he proposes to put in place to offset the challenges which Irish health care patients who had planned to travel to the United Kingdom under the European Union cross-border directive will now face, given the recent European Union referendum there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19002/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the average number of hours applied for and the average number he has granted in County Tipperary under the home help scheme, by week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17967/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting orthodontic treatment with the Health Service Executive in south and north Tipperary; the waiting times for such persons to receive this treatment; the funding allocated for orthodontic treatment and the number of patients per orthodontist in south and north Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17998/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of adults being funded by the Health Service Executive in 2015 to receive specialist care in facilities outside the State; if he will provide details in respect of each of those adults on the type of care being provided (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18246/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for access to speech and language services in County Tipperary; the number of children and adults waiting for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17864/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the current or pending funding allocations being considered for South Tipperary General Hospital particularly those for infrastructure investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17865/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the work of the emergency task force established to tackle the high rates of patients being treated in accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17866/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the services available to those wishing to combat gambling addictions or problem gambling; the measures he is taking to tackle this; the number of those presenting with gambling problems to State-supported addiction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17867/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that is being received by the health service from the €100 charge for accident and emergency care in hospitals; the percentage of those liable for the charge who fail to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17869/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to consider waiving or reducing the fees for accident and emergency care for children who suffer from conditions which necessitate regular attendance at hospital accident and emergency units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17870/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the assistance available to persons (details supplied) to meet the cost of alcohol rehabilitation in rehabilitation centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15536/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when he will provide extra spinal cord stimulators to St. Vincent's hospital, Dublin 4, to facilitate the 80 plus patients who are suffering from chronic pain and require this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of abortions carried out in 2015 under the provisions of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16002/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total staff complement of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency; the numbers assigned to Tusla from the Health Service Executive, children and family services, the Family Support Agency and the National Educational Welfare Board in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14986/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on access to abortion within this State as outlined to the United Nations Human Rights Council on 11 May 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10045/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the withdrawal of funding for sequential and bilateral cochlear implants at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the funding he has allocated to the cochlear implant programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12742/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to address concerns that the proposed new national children's hospital is already experiencing significant budgetary costs in excess of what was originally envisaged; and the means by which he will ensure that such costs will not continue to spiral out of control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13186/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to clarify the position regarding the allocation of step-down bed facilities at Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13187/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to address concerns relating to the lack of regulatory or statutory protections surrounding experimentation on human embryos here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13188/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to protect against the unlawful purchasing or sale of illegal medicines online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13189/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if any single organisation or business has a contract with the Health Service Executive to carry out vehicle clamping on the grounds of public hospitals; if so, the cost of such a contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13190/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric respiratory consultants in each paediatric centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health in the absence of asthma being recognised on the long-term illness scheme, to introduce subsidised asthma medication for persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9738/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to introduce free annual flu vaccinations for children with moderate to severe asthma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9739/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with brain injuries in acute hospitals who are awaiting transfer to the National Rehabilitation Hospital; the number who have completed their therapeutic stay at the National Rehabilitation Hospital and are being held there awaiting transfer to a suitable care facility in the community, who are awaiting transfer pending upgrade to their home or a care package, who have a functional disability and brain injury and who are inappropriately placed in nursing homes, that is, where the specialist services and facilities required to support their care are not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10127/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the budget allocation from his Department to South Tipperary General Hospital over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6524/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the regulation of surrogacy services and assisted human reproduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6525/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to address the serious concerns outlined in a recent Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation report on community nursing entitled Missed Care-Community Nursing in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6531/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to convene a national crisis meeting with all relevant stakeholders to address the crisis in accident and emergency departments, particularly in respect of the number of patients on trolleys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6565/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed ban on self-serving cigarette vending machines; his assessment of job losses to the vending sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5810/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline his commitment to services at Scoil Aonghusa in Cashel, County Tipperary, particularly in respect of the services and respite care for those over 18 years of age; if he will meet with a deputation to discuss the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/16]
• 2016-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if and when he will provide funding for the proposed expansion to the existing nursing facilities in St. Patrick's Hospital in Cashel and St. Conlon's community nursing unit in Nenagh and for the proposed further investment for the Dean Maxwell unit in Roscrea in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3252/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with the senior staff of Scoil Aonghusa in Cashel, County Tipperary, given their efforts to improve therapy services at the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2237/16]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate the provision of ambulance services for respite care residents at Cluain Árann community nursing unit in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44694/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the overall annual average length of stay for Irish hospitals over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44717/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care teams in operation from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44718/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the spending on health as a percentage of gross domestic product for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44719/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses per 1,000 population for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44720/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of physicians per 1,000 population for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44721/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric beds per 1,000 population for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44722/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of acute care beds per 1,000 population for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44723/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide the number of live births, stillbirths, early neonatal deaths, perinatal deaths and adjusted perinatal deaths in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44724/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the expenditure on agency staff in the Health Service Executive for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44725/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of serious reportable events within the Health Service Executive over the last five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44727/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of food safety, public health, animal health and welfare and plant health for each of the years from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44017/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid alerts for food and feed notifications from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44016/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views regarding proposals to remove the eighth amendment of the Constitution, specifically the grounds on which he believes an abortion may be obtained such as the health of the mother; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44087/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total cost to his Department, and those under his aegis, for the procurement of legal services in the State from 2011 to 2015, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44575/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the time frame for the restoration of the rural general practitioners allowance to Bansha medical centre in County Tipperary. [43380/15]
• 2015-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the progress of the 2014 national adult waiting list initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42601/15]
• 2015-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the efforts being made to maintain services at Bansha Medical Centre in County Tipperary; if he will instigate greater efforts to retain rural general practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42735/15]
• 2015-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will increase support for neonatal care and, in particular, for the roll-out of a retro-transport service to be run in conjunction with the neonatal transport programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42966/15]
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of senior case workers for the protection of older people available to assess all referrals of alleged elder abuse reported for the years 2011 to 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the claims advanced by the National Association of General Practitioners that the average waiting time for a patient to see a general practitioner has more than tripled in just five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38530/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if any impact analysis on the waiting times for general practitioners has been carried out on the introduction of the free general practitioner care for under sixes plan; if any such analysis is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38531/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for dental treatment, by county, in tabular form; if he is aware of the serious backlog in paediatric dentistry waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38532/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for inpatient or day patient orthopaedic treatment in the south east, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38533/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there will be an increase in home help hours in County Tipperary in 2016; if any impact analysis has been carried out on the reduction of home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38534/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of surgical waiting lists in the Health Service Executive south and south east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38535/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of efforts to improve radiology services at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38536/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number and type of additional staff, specifically hospital staff, in the health service allocated to South Tipperary General Hospital; the overall number to be recruited within the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38537/15]
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for hearing and hearing aid assessments in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38538/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting knee and hip operations in County Tipperary; the waiting times for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37716/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting speech and language assessment in County Tipperary; the waiting times for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37717/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the current number of ambulances available in County Tipperary; and if the response times are being met. [37718/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to explain the reason it is taking approximately six months for nurses who qualified out of the State to register with An Bórd Altranais; his views on whether this delay is causing difficulties for hospitals here seeking to recruit nurses from abroad, including Irish nurses who qualified abroad; the steps he will take to reduce this processing time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31739/15]