Michael Moynihan

Fianna Fáil · Cork North-West

Activity on Health — 555 events (41 lobbying · 462 questions · 73 votes) full profile →

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-02-10
  LOBBY
  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health

  • Meeting Request on Proposed Assessment Of Need Reform
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Medical Emergency Response Health

  • Discussion of findings from the MER 2025 report on medical emergency preparedness in Irish schools, including issues relating to allergy awareness, staff training, and access to emergency medicines. MER also outlined its engagement with Safefood following a recent Parliamentary Question and the sharing of the report to inform updated allergy information for schools.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health

  • Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
• 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
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the long-term illness scheme will be revised to include patients with Charcot-Marie-tooth disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3558/26]
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Cork Simon Community Housing

  • Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  St. Joseph's Foundation Health

  • Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers following a Breakfast Fundraising event.
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns TaxationEU AffairsFinance

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • IFA Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 Principles - Inspections/Penalties
  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
• 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
  RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health

  • Raising public awareness of brain health and improving sport inclusion for people impacted by brain conditions
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Herd Health Plans
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health

  • Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 86–69
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–86
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-05-28
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Rare Disease Policy
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Epilepsy Ireland Health

  • Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  BioMarin International Limited Health

  • Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Re-launch All Party Group on Rare Diseases. Update on the need for a new National Strategy for Rare Diseases, including background data on rare diseases in Ireland and the challenges that people living with rare diseases face.
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health

  • Reached out to former Health and Disability Committee members to invite to AV room briefing
• 2025-05-14
  LOBBY
  NCBI Budgetary matters

  • Priorities for people who are blind or vision impaired
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-03-04
  LOBBY
  Coeliac Society Of Ireland Health

  • School Meals Programme
• 2025-02-07
  LOBBY
  INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training

  • Congratulating Minister Moynihan on his appointment as Minister for Special Education and Inclusion. INTO look forward to collaborating with Minister Moynihan and his team to deliver real and lasting improvements for children with special educational needs, their families, and their teachers.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

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

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  National Infertility Support and Information Group Health

  • As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024), widening criteria for publicly funded treatment, workplace support. This will need to be fully funded.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  National Safeguarding Ireland Health

  • Meeting with Chair Disability Matters Committee
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health

  • General Election 2024
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

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

  • Budget 2025 Priorities - Cork North IFA
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  GSK Health

  • To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
• 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
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Disability Federation of Ireland Health

  • Personal Assistance Services
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Briefing for the Disability Matters Committee ahead of discussion on 'Health and well-being for Persons with Disabilities’ (23rd October 2024)
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland 4 returns Health

  • Briefed Oireachtas members prior to Disability Matters meeting
  • Requested support in securing Disability Matters session from various members
  • Update meeting with various Oireachtas members regarding Pre-Budget asks
  • General Election manifesto provided to all members
• 2025-01-02
  LOBBY
  MSD Health

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

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what action is being taken to address the extremely long waiting times for orthodontic treatment; if he would accept that these long waiting times place an enormous burden on the patients affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44347/24]
• 2024-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person in County Cork (details supplied) can continue to be reimbursed for the same medication under the GMS rather than changing to generic medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43616/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a glucose monitor (details supplied) is approved under the GMS or long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41348/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a glucose monitor (details supplied) is approved under the GMS or long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41349/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action that has been taken to provide a multidisciplinary specialist functional neurological disorder clinic in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41356/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to provide an overview of funding, initiatives and capital works that have been approved and delivered in County Kerry since the current Government took up office in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39953/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the Law Reform Commission report on a framework for adult safeguarding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37881/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider changing the criteria for publicly funded IVF treatment, to allow couples with a child to avail of this service; the reasons for the criteria currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36007/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an overview of funding, initiatives and capital works that have been approved and delivered in County Cork since the current Government took office in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33987/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of neurology services in Bantry General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34202/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the vaccination for shingles could be included in the medical card scheme; if this matter has already been considered by his Department in light of the high cost of these vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34204/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

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

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the key dementia policy initiatives that he and his Department have taken in the past year to improve supports for people with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26771/24]
• 2024-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the recruitment process which has taken place in respect of a person in County Cork (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15898/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the new extension will open at St Joseph's Hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10572/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for medical card holders to access deep brain stimulation treatment from the initial first appointment to the procedure date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10573/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

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

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51656/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the significant cost of circadin could be covered under the medical card scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47914/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what action is being taken by the HSE to assist people who are not medical card holders to access GP services in areas where GPs have retired, such as the town of Charleville, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45305/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 111–10
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1 September 2023; and if he would provide a tabular breakdown by local health office area of same. [39441/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in community neuro-rehabilitation teams in each community healthcare organisation (CHO), in tabular form; the specific medical or healthcare posts in each team in each CHO; and the estimated full-year cost of providing a full neuro-rehabilitation team in each CHO. [39438/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he would detail in tabular form for each LHO area as of 1 September 2023 or latest date available, the number of people on the physiotherapy waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 4, 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 years plus. [39443/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he would detail in tabular form for each LHO area as of 1 September 2023 or latest date available, the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4, 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above. [39444/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he would detail in tabular form for each LHO area as of 1 September 2023 or latest date available, the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4, 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above. [39445/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he would detail in tabular form for each LHO area as of 1 September 2023 or latest date available, the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4, 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above. [39446/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he would detail in tabular form for each LHO area as of 1 September 2023 or latest date available, the number of people on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4, 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4 years, 5-17 years, 18-64 years and aged 65 years plus. [39447/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26 , 26 to 52 weeks and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [39448/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [39449/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [39450/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [39451/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [39452/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [39453/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [39454/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 September 2023 or the latest date available; ow that compares with the target in each LHO for the same time period; and if he would detail in tabular form the number of people currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area, the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months-plus. [39455/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 September 2023 or latest date available; the average waiting time; if he will provide in tabular form for each local health area the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting. [39456/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action his Department has taken to honour the Programme for Government pledge to ensure that Government Departments and public bodies take positive steps, including the use of correct pronouns and, where possible, making improvements on official forms, to assist non-binary people. [35831/23]
• 2023-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what action is being taken to ensure that dental surgeries can take place at Cork university dental school and hospital, as patients are being told surgeries are on hold as there has been no access to a theatre since March; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34678/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made by CORU on a physiotherapy registration appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34242/23]
• 2023-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail, in tabular form, the health infrastructure projects currently underway in CHO4; the projects completed since June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32890/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the South/South West Hospital Group in each of the years 2019 to 2022, and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [30509/23]
• 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
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in community neuro-rehabilitation teams in each community healthcare organisation, in tabular form; the specific medical or healthcare posts in each team in each CHO; and the estimated full-year cost of providing a full neuro-rehabilitation team in each CHO. [24921/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1 May 2023, by Local Health Office area, in tabular form. [24924/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the contract management support units will be fully in place to support the various service providers across the nine community healthcare organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24920/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he would detail in tabular form for each LHO area as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available the number of people on the physiotherapy waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4 years, 5-17 years, 18-64 years and aged 65 plus. [24926/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he would detail, in tabular form, for each local health office, LHO, area as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available, the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list, and within that the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting between four and 12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above. [24927/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on speech and language therapy (details supplied). [24928/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the speech and language therapy further treatment list (details supplied). [24929/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list (details supplied). [24930/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each local health office, LHO, area awaiting a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24931/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24932/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24933/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24934/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24935/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24936/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each Local Health Office area awaiting a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24937/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; how that compares with targets in each LHO for the same period; if he would detail, in tabular form, the number of people currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months; the number waiting between three and six months; the number waiting between six and 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months. [24938/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; if he will provide, in tabular form, for each local health area the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting. [24939/23]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the concerns raised by the family of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19087/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will receive an appointment for braces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16542/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason behind the long wait times for processing applications in CORU; the issue regarding qualification requirements (details supplied) in circumstances where a professional will be working in an unrelated field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16750/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a medical card covers the cost of a GP completing medical reviews or medical assessments for a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11104/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the problems with obtaining Rivotril in Ireland at present; if his Department or the HSE are in contact with the company (details supplied) regarding this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9698/23]
• 2023-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a community neuro-rehabilitation team will be established in CHO 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9215/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the process for women to obtain the medication cariban through the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6639/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reasons that a GP cannot prescribe cariban to their patients through the drugs payment scheme, given that many women do not see a consultant until after 12 weeks into pregnancy and suffer from extreme nausea and vomiting in this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6640/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of cariban prescriptions that have been processed through the drugs payment scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6641/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 65 years who are inappropriately living in nursing homes that have been successfully moved out of nursing homes and onto a rehabilitation pathway towards independent living during 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63492/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new admissions of persons under 65 years to nursing homes in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63493/22]
• 2022-12-14
  VOTE
  Current Issues Affecting the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 72–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 72–53
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the provision of disability respite services in CHO 4 to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61023/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61022/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of front-line workers who have received the pandemic bonus payment to date; when all payments are expected to issue to frontline workers eligible for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54924/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children's disability network teams in CHO4; the locations in which each team is based; the numbers of staff, in WTE terms, approved for each team; the numbers currently assigned to each team; the number of vacant positions on each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52173/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a community neuro-rehabilitation team will be in place in CHO4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52174/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities who were in receipt of home-support hours in each LHO area as of 1 October 2022 or latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [50838/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities who were in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [50839/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided by CHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available, in tabular form. [50840/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places that have been provided to persons with a disability by LHO area as of 1 October 2022, in tabular form. [50841/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act for each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available, in tabular form. [50842/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were on the physiotherapy waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category who were waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and 65 years plus in tabular form. [50843/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 and the number who were waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers waiting for each category aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [50844/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers who were waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [50845/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers who were waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [50846/22]
• 2022-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0-4 years, 5-17 years, 18-64 years and aged 65 years plus in tabular form. [50847/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of front-line workers who have received the pandemic bonus payment to date; when all payments are expected to issue to front-line workers eligible for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46877/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when funding will be allocated to an applicant (details supplied) to the nursing home support scheme in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47086/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case for the reimbursement of international normalised ratio test strips and machines for warfarin patients; if there is a review of the reimbursement list is under way or scheduled to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40088/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he intends to review the medical card assessment process for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37502/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the current state of speech and language therapy waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37503/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of front-line workers who have received the pandemic bonus payment to date; when all payments are expected to issue to front-line workers eligible for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37526/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each local health office area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each local health office area; the number waiting 0-3 months; the number waiting 3-6 months; the number waiting 6-12 months; and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [36342/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each local health office area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months; the number waiting 3-6 months; the number waiting 6-12 months; and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [36343/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available; and if he will provide a breakdown of same by CHO area in tabular form. [36344/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 1 July 2022; and if he will provide a breakdown of same by local health office area in tabular form. [36345/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act in each local health office area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36346/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list and within that, the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 years plus for each category in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36347/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list; and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months, the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; if he will also indicate for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 and those aged 18 years and above in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36348/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he will indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above for each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36349/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he will also indicate for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36350/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; if he will also indicate for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 years plus in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36351/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if an insulin pump upgrade will be processed in 2022 in Cork University Hospital for a child with type one diabetes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29617/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the vacant cognitive behavioural therapy position in Mallow General Hospital will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30957/22]
• 2022-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of frontline workers who have received the pandemic bonus payment to date; when all payments are expected to issue to frontline workers eligible for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28362/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were waiting for a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005, as of 1 May 2022 or the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26632/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list, the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list, the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list; and the number that have been waiting for more than 12 months on each list. [26631/22]
• 2022-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the age restriction that are in place for the Freestyle Libre glucose monitoring system will be removed to allow access based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the way that neuro-rehabilitation services are being developed in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16777/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to address long waiting times in neurology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16776/22]
• 2022-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the issues facing registered nurses in intellectual disability who wish to work in different clinical areas; the action that is being taken to resolve this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16737/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if staff in Covid-19 vaccination centres will be included in the Covid-19 recognition bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a licence to prescribe medicinal cannabis can be issued for a person suffering from chronic pain; if the product can be accessed on prescription through a pharmacy and if it comes under the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14537/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if general practice nurses will be included in the Covid-19 recognition bonus payment;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10160/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement process for the drug luxturna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10161/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10162/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Kanturk, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10163/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if additional neurology nurses will be appointed nationwide. [7772/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the Neurorehabilitation Strategy. [7771/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths from Covid-19 in nursing homes in 2020 and 2021; the number of deaths in each year involving patients with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63419/21]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the assessment of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on 2 December 2021 in the context of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, given the increasing number of cases and clusters in the EU/EEA without a travel history or contact with travel-related cases, it is likely that within the coming weeks the effectiveness of travel-related measures will significantly decrease and countries should prepare for a rapid and measured de-escalation of such measures. [62380/21]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths from Covid-19 in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of deaths in each year involving underlying conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62382/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his estimate of the number of Covid-19 patients in intensive or critical care, if 100% of the population eligible for a vaccine was vaccinated. [61727/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of vaccinated Covid-19 patients who were in hospital on 3 December 2021; and the number that were in intensive or critical care on the same date. [61728/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of unvaccinated Covid-19 patients that were in hospital on 3 December 2021; and the number that were in intensive or critical care on the same date. [61729/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [61758/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [61759/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available by CHO in tabular form. [61760/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 1 December 2021, by local health office in tabular form. [61761/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by local health office area in tabular form. [61762/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and aged 65 plus. [61763/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and over 18 years of age. [61764/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and over 18 years of age. [61765/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and over 18 years of age. [61766/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus. [61767/21]
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 87–44
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the assistance that can be provided to a child (details supplied) in County Cork who is unable to access the medication they require through the HSE hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60307/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the transfer of disability services from his Department will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59349/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the reopening of day centres for older people following closure in 2020. [59348/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the backlog of assessments of needs for children; the number of applications received and completed by county in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59461/21]
• 2021-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the planned allocation of supports for the disability sector as announced in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59460/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–63
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to increase the number of neurology nurse specialists at Cork University Hospital; if an additional 100 extra neurology nurse specialists will be provided across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55725/21]
• 2021-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme will continue beyond the end of 2021 on an administrative basis until the necessary legislation is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54919/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO4; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50609/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the details of the Budget 2022 package for his Department for health and social services for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50610/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the supports provided to assist adult day services for persons with disabilities to return to full capacity by 22 October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48708/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus, respectively in tabular form. [48475/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus, respectively in tabular form. [48476/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 30 September or the latest date available; and if he will provide a breakdown by CHO area of same in tabular form. [48477/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 30 September 2021; and if he will provide a breakdown by local health office area of same in tabular form. [48478/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by LHO area in tabular form. [48479/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively in tabular form. [48480/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and those 18 and above years of age, respectively in tabular form. [48481/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and those 18 and above years of age, respectively in tabular form. [48482/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and those 18 and above years of age, respectively in tabular form. [48483/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively in tabular form. [48484/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours for older persons that were provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; and the projected out turn for 2021, in tabular form. [48740/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the ongoing problems with the availability of dental treatment to patients with a medical card; if his attention has been drawn to the number of dental practices no longer providing treatment under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45459/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement process for Zolgensma; the progress made on this issue to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43963/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 July 2021 or latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [37877/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with disabilities currently being provided as of 1 July 2021 or the latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [37878/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 1 July 2021, by local health office area in tabular form. [37879/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 1 July 2021 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by each local health office. [37880/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area as of 1 July 2021 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age for each category in tabular form. [37881/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by each local health area as of 1 July 2021 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 years and those aged 18 and above for each category in tabular form. [37882/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list for each local health area as of 1 July 2021 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 years and those aged 18 and above in each category in tabular form. [37883/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list for each local health area as of 1 July 2021 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four months, four to 12 months and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged up to 17 years and those aged 18 years and above in each category in tabular form. [37884/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list for each local health area as of 1 July 2021 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four months, four to 12 months and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged up to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age in each category in tabular form. [37885/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement process for zolgensma; the progress made on this issue to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32926/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce waiting times for assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37504/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce waiting times for essential therapies such as speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37505/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare packages that were provided in County Cork in each of the years 2017 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30589/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the funding for psychiatric hours available in County Cork has been reduced by the HSE recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30651/21]
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 77–51
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the Covid-19 vaccination process in place for pregnant women in order to have their vaccination carried out within the timeframe advised by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24091/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken by his Department and the HSE to ensure the availability of dental treatment to patients with a medical card; if his attention has been drawn to the number of dental practices no longer providing treatment under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23095/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if an exemption from the requirement to have a PCR test entering the country at present could be provided for children with a disability that are over six years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21946/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the treatment lanadelumab for hereditary angioedema; when he expects a final decision to be made on its funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22173/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the drug reimbursement decisions made by the HSE drugs group and executive management team, respectively in each of its meetings from January 2020, to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22174/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available; the number currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [21030/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [21031/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available by CHO in tabular form. [21032/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 1 April 2021, by LHO in tabular form. [21033/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005, in each LHO area in tabular form. [21016/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and aged 65 plus in each category in tabular form. [21017/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and 18 years of age and above in each category in tabular form. [21018/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 years and those aged 18 years of age and above in each category in tabular form. [21019/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 April 2021 or latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 years and those aged 18 years of age and above in each category in tabular form . [21020/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 April 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age in each category in tabular form. [21021/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when adult day centres will be permitted to safely reopen given the vital role they play in supporting older persons to access social and health services in their own communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18776/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement process for zolgensma; the progress made on this issue to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19490/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement process for the drug luxturna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16353/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the HSE Breastfeeding Action Plan 2016-2021; if plans are in place for a new breastfeeding action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16645/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14901/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of €5 million funding for nine additional respite houses announced on 23 February 2021; the location of each respite house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15455/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeframe for the policy changes to the nursing homes support scheme to cap the financial assessment of family farms or businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12810/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus in tabular form. [12392/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus in tabular form. [12393/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available by CHO in tabular form. [12394/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 31 December 2020 by local health office area in tabular form. [12395/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office in tabular form. [12396/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number of persons waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus in each category in tabular form. [12397/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number of persons waiting aged 0 to 17 and 18 years of age plus in each category in tabular form. [12398/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number of persons waiting aged 0 to 17 and 18 years of age plus in each category in tabular form. [12399/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number of persons waiting aged 0 to 17 and 18 years of age plus in each category in tabular form. [12400/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 1 March 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus in each category in tabular form. [12401/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 1 March 2021, by local health office in tabular form. [12410/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the drug Cariban, which is prescribed for patients with hyperemesis gravidarum, will be covered by the drugs payment scheme in view of the high cost of the medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11060/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the vaccine allocation strategy will be reviewed to give consideration to prioritising immunosuppressed persons who are extremely vulnerable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11200/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if persons with chronic heart disease will be included in cohort 5 of the vaccine allocation groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11719/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when primary medical certificate applications will begin to be processed; if steps are being taken to address the backlog of applications to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11892/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if third-year children's and general nursing students of University College Cork, UCC, will receive their vaccinations before commencing their placement in Cork University Hospital, CUH, on 8 March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11959/21]
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to review the position of persons with cerebral palsy on the prioritisation list for Covid-19 vaccinations, with a view to ensuring they receive vaccinations earlier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9645/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to review the position of persons with muscular dystrophy on the prioritisation list for Covid-19 vaccinations, with a view to ensuring they receive vaccinations earlier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9646/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on claims that the preliminary team assessment falls short of the standard required to deliver a proper assessment of a possible diagnosis of a child and that it is the direct opposite of that planned in the Disability Act 2005; and his further views on assertions that the implementation of the preliminary team assessment has exacerbated an already intolerable situation for the children and their families and should cease immediately. [9245/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on claims that preliminary team assessment could be in breach of codes of conduct and ethics set down by the regulator of the sector, CORU; and his views on the assertion that it is unethical to expect clinicians to complete a 90-minute assessment and make a determination of disability. [9246/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the HSE national renal office statement that in-centre haemodialysis patients should be considered similar to persons aged 65 and older who are residents of long-term care facilities in terms of prioritisation for the first wave of Covid-19 vaccination; if he will place these patients in cohort 1 for vaccination against Covid-19 given such patients are extremely medically vulnerable and have a very high mortality risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8936/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to published data indicating a Covid-19 case mortality rate amongst kidney patients similar to that of residents of long-term care facilities; if he will move them into cohort 1 for Covid-19 vaccination given the particular vulnerability of kidney patients, that is, persons on dialysis and kidney transplant recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8937/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each local health office area as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each local health office area, in tabular form; the number waiting from zero to three months, three to six months and six to 12 months, and for more than 12 months. [3002/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each local health office area as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each local health office area, in tabular form; the number waiting from zero to three months, three to six months and six to 12 months, and for more than 12 months. [3003/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available by community health organisation area, in tabular form. [3004/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 31 December 2020 by local health office area, in tabular form. [3005/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005, by local health office area, in tabular form. [3006/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting for less than four months, from four to 12 months, and for more than 12 months, by local health office area, in tabular form, and the number in each category waiting aged between zero and four years, five and 17 years and 18 and 64 years, and from 65 years upwards. [3007/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and for more than 12 months, by local health office area in tabular form, and the number in each category waiting aged between zero and 17 years and over 18 years. [3008/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and for more than 12 months, by local health office area in tabular form, and the number in each category waiting aged between zero and 17 years and over 18 years. [3009/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and for more than 12 months, by local health office area in tabular form, and the number in each category waiting aged between zero and 17 years and over 18 years. [3010/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list as of 1 January 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting for less than four months, from four to 12 months, and for more than 12 months, by local health office area, in tabular form, and the number in each category waiting aged between zero and four years, five and 17 years and 18 and 64 years, and from 65 years upwards. [3011/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to situations in which dental practices are no longer providing treatments to patients under the medical card scheme; the action he is taking to address the situation in view of the significant financial pressure this is placing on medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42946/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, waiting list in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42302/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that have received inpatient or day case treatment in Mallow General Hospital to date in 2020; the equivalent figures for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42303/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each local health office, LHO, area as of 30 November 2020 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [41810/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each local health office, LHO, area as of 30 November 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form. [41811/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 30 November 2020 or the latest date available by community healthcare organisation, CHO, in tabular form [41812/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 30 November 2020, by local health office, LHO, in tabular form. [41813/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 30 November 2020 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by local health office, LHO, in tabular form. [41814/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list as of 30 November 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age for each category by local health office, LHO, in tabular form. [41815/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list as of 30 November 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age for each category by local health office, LHO, in tabular form. [41816/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list as of 30 November 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 months and more than 12 months; and the number waiting for each category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age by each local health office, LHO, in tabular form. [41817/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list as of 30 November 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 months and more than 12 months; and the number waiting for each category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age by each LHO, in tabular form. [41818/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list as of 30 November 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age for each category by LHO, in tabular form. [41819/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of pay restoration for section 39 workers. [41944/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if it will be ensured that section 39 companies that provide housing to vulnerable persons and are funded under the Health Acts can access the national retrofitting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40605/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths by suicide to date in 2020; the number in each year since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40733/20]
• 2020-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there has been an increase in the number of emergency or crisis presentations for mental health services to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40734/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when he expects the drug imfinzi for advanced lung cancer to become available for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34775/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34243/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 31 October 2020 or latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34244/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [34245/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 31 October 2020, by LHO area in tabular form. [34246/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 31 October 2020 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by LHO in tabular form [34247/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively by each category as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34248/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34249/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34250/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34251/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting by category aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the latest date available by LHO area in tabular form. [34252/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if funding is being provided to operate a facility (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34370/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce waiting times for assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33452/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of waiting lists for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33453/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists that are offering a full schedule of care in a public HSE setting; the number that have been redeployed on a full-time basis for contract tracing and swabbing in relation to Covid-19; the number that have been redeployed on a par- time basis for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33771/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists that are offering a full schedule of care in a public HSE setting; the number that have been redeployed on a full-time basis for contract tracing and swabbing in relation to Covid-19; the number that have been redeployed on a part-time basis for same; if any of these speech and language therapists employed by the HSE that are assigned to schools have also been deployed in this manner, if so, the number of same deployed on a full-time basis and on a part- time basis respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33772/20]
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2020 or latest date available; and the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [29550/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2020 or latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [29551/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided as of 30 September 2020 or the latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [29552/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 30 September 2020, by local health office in tabular form. [29553/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 30 September 2020 or the latest date available who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by each local health office area in tabular form. [29554/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list by each local health area as of 30 September 2020 or the latest date available the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 by each category in tabular form. [29555/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment by each local health area as of 30 September 2020 or the latest date available waiting list; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 years and those aged 18 and above, respectively by each category in tabular form. [29556/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list by each local health area as of 30 September 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and the number more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 years and those aged 18 and above by each category in tabular form. [29557/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list for each local health area as of 30 September 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 years and those aged 18 years and above in each category in tabular form. [29558/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list for each local health area as of 30 September 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age by each category in tabular form. [29559/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the refurbishment works at Kanturk Community Hospital; the time frame for their completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28594/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the refurbishment works at St. Joseph's Community Hospital, Millstreet; the time frame for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28595/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the refurbishment works at Macroom Community Hospital; the time frame for their completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28596/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the availability of imfinzi for advanced lung cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26189/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12,12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [23306/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [23307/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [23308/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [23309/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 31 August 2020 or latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively in tabular form. [23310/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 31 August 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [23311/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 31 August 2020 or latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [23312/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 31 August 2020, by LHO in tabular form. [23313/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005, by LHO area in tabular form. [23314/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively by each LHO area as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting aged zero to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively by category in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23315/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by each LHO area as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age by category in tabular form. [23316/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list by each LHO area as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 years and more than 18 years of age by category in tabular form. [23317/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list by each LHO area as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age by category in tabular form. [23318/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list by each local health area as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four months, four to 12 months, and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64, and more than 65 by category in tabular form. [23319/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [23320/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [23321/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [23322/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [23323/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; the way in which the number compares with the target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to 12 months, and more than 12 months, respectively. [23324/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 31 August 2020 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting by LHO area in tabular form. [23325/20]
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of a decision on the reimbursement for the drug osimertinib for treatment of advanced lung cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11773/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish specialist mental health and deafness services such as those in place in many other countries such as the USA and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11990/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has evaluated that financial support that can be provided for an air ambulance; if his Department is actively working on ways in which it can ensure the long-term viability of this vital service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11991/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has considered allowing farmers markets to reopen with social distancing and other measures in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5981/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason children in the catchment area of Ballincollig, County Cork, are not receiving their second class dental check-up from the HSE; if there has been a change to HSE policy in this area; if the policy remains in place, when the second class check-ups will recommence in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3880/20]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of cases ongoing against the State Claims Agency in relation to the swine flu vaccine; if the approach taken by the State in dealing with these claims will be reviewed in view of the recent outcome of the test case in the High Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52665/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the recently appointed consultant psychiatrist in CHO9 will be providing mental health services to deaf persons in Cork city and county; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that deaf persons in Cork have been without the service since the retirement of the previous consultant psychiatrist who served the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53145/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of the additional 1 million home help hours promised in budget 2020 that will be allocated to the north Cork area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48876/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if all patients diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma cancer can have access to OPDIVO; if his attention has been drawn to the disparity between private and public patients in terms of access to the treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47423/19]
• 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
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the cost of compartmentalised medication trays are covered under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43349/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide access to the HPV vaccine for all teenage boys in secondary schools; if a programme will be introduced to provide the vaccine to boys that missed out in their first year of school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42271/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the works at Kanturk Community Hospital; the timeframe for their completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41231/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the works at St. Joseph's Community Hospital, Millstreet; the timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41232/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the way in which a patient here can obtain a test for malignant hyperthermia; if the test is not available here if a person can access this treatment in another country and be refunded here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40788/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the rehabilitation training allowance will be reinstated for new entrants; if his attention has been drawn to the significant difficulty that this decision is causing for new entrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40803/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment works at Kanturk Community Hospital, Kanturk, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41072/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has received a request for funding from the HSE for the reimbursement of the drug Tagrisso for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGRF T790M mutative-positive NSCLC; when he expects funding to be made available for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38520/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the weighting percentages to be used as part of the upcoming HSE FreeStyle Libre Group review decision making process that will be given to criteria (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38881/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the reimbursement dataset specifically covers only current HSE funded users of the FreeStyle Libre device; if not, if the Health Technology Assessment Group review will compare total blood glucose strip usage spend year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38882/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of Macroom Community Hospital, County Cork; if the increased expenditure on the new national children’s hospital will have an effect on the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33213/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of Kanturk Community Hospital, County Cork; if the increased expenditure on the new national children’s hospital will have an effect on the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33214/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of St. Joseph's Community Hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; if the increased expenditure on the new national children’s hospital will have an effect on the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33215/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on reimbursement for the drug osimertinib for treatment of advanced lung cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33216/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the operating theatre in Mallow General Hospital is being utilised to its full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33217/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the operating theatre in Bantry General Hospital is being utilised to its full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33218/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for orthopaedic surgery in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33219/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the progress of the establishment of a primary care centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33220/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for funding to be approved for persons who are eligible for the nursing home support scheme in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33221/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some service providers are advising parents of adults with intellectual disabilities to consider nursing homes for respite care; if this is now the policy of the HSE; if this advice is in accordance with the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33222/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children under six years of age waiting for assessment of need and associated therapies in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33223/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the level of engagement he has had in the past 12 months with service providers for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33224/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the HSE capital plan for 2019 will be published; the reason it has not been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33225/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications closed prior to a decision being made by the PCRS in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33226/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will review the processing system in place for medical cards; if his attention has been drawn to the significant difficulty many persons experience in their communication with the PCRS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33227/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the review into making the FreeStyle Libre device available to all persons with type 1 diabetes; if the findings of the survey submitted by an organisation (details supplied) will form part of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29402/19]
• 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
• 2019-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach the number of times Cabinet committee E, health, has met in 2019; and when it last met. [25595/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that information indicating that there is no person waiting for home support hours in the north Cork local health office area is accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27773/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on reimbursement for the drug osimertinib for treatment of advanced lung cancer; the steps being taken to expedite this assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27853/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of respite facilities and opportunities for persons with disabilities nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26214/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has access to the information collated at local area level for parents of children and adults requesting respite; if there is information on requests granted and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26215/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from disability service providers about their concerns regarding providing respite for adults with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26216/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of respite weeks provided in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26217/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the criteria used for respite care for persons with disabilities; if the age of the carer is taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26218/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the number of persons with disabilities aged between 30 and 40 years of age and still being cared for by their parents; his plans for respite for such persons in view of the fact that their carers are much older now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26219/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the lack of respite hours being provided and the impact that is having on families of persons with disabilities, in particular older parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26220/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials have been in contact with or been contacted by philanthropic organisations to become involved in providing services for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26221/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the funding allocation for providing respite care in 2019; the amount drawn down to date in 2019; if all funding will be utilised for providing respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26222/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has met the Minister of State with special responsibility for disability issues to discuss the impact of the lack of home help hours being allocated and its impact on persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26223/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that persons given a cancer diagnosis receive a medical card without delay; if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting times that cancer patients are waiting for a card and the high medical expenses they incur as a result of these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26801/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting cataract surgery in Counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23510/19]
• 2019-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has met the new Director General of the HSE since his appointment. [22675/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if an application for funding under the cross-border directive for a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21442/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the air ambulance service based in Rathcoole, County Cork, will commence operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20447/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons with neurofibromatosis type 1 and neurofibromatosis type 2 are often recommended medicinal cannabis; if it is prescribed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18623/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a primary medical centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17872/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the nursing home support scheme rules will be changed to cap the assessment of farm assets at three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17742/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 102–2
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to increase the number of multiple sclerosis specialist nurses and neurologists here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15088/19]
• 2019-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce the waiting times for smear test results; if additional testing facilities have been utilised to ensure results are returned to women as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14428/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to recognise fibromyalgia as a disability here; if it will be included on the long term illness list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14146/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that section 39 services are in receipt of adequate funding to provide necessary services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12229/19]
• 2019-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of Kanturk Community Hospital; if the increased expenditure on the new children’s hospital will have an effect on the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8925/19]
• 2019-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of St. Joseph's Community Hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; if the increased expenditure on the new children’s hospital will have an effect on the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8926/19]
• 2019-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of Macroom Community Hospital, County Cork; if the increased expenditure on the new children’s hospital will have an effect on the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8927/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion failed · 53–58
• 2019-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the opt-out organ donation legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8364/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to address and reduce the number of persons under 18 years of age enduring long waits for occupational therapy in counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5260/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that pharmacy students will be in a position to be paid for their mandatory placement; his views on the enormous financial strain this will cause students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/19]
• 2019-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that persons who are given a cancer diagnosis receive a medical card without delay; if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting times that cancer patients are waiting for a medical card and the high medical expenses they incur as a result of these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3138/19]
• 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 Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the future plans of his Department and the HSE for an association (details supplied) and the provision of its services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54407/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical, nursing and care posts vacant in Mallow General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50785/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if extra home care packages will be provided in north-west County Cork this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50784/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of senior positions held by men and women, respectively, in his Department. [47002/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–69
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason 937 persons over 75 years of age had to wait more than 24 hours in the emergency department in hospitals in County Cork during January to August 2018. [43591/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a full-time consultant in pain medicine will be appointed in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE has not replaced a consultant post in pain medicine in the hospital since a consultant retired in 2015; if his attention has been further drawn to the waiting lists in this department and the cancellation of outpatient and procedure lists for September, October and November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43429/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-03
  VOTE
  Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

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

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

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–55
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 25–56
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee E, health, last met. [37438/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee E, health, last met. [38530/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to reduce or completely remove the home help service provided by the HSE and to allow private companies to provide home help services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37564/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the extension and refurbishment works at Kanturk and Millstreet community hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36338/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee E (health) last met; and the number of times it has met since January 2018. [29045/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when an application for new orthotics will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31125/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if persons under 18 years of age will be able to access personalised budgets in the demonstration project in view of the recommendations by the Task Force on Personalised Budgets to the Minister of State for Disability Issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30030/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses employed by the HSE in hospitals in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30436/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new nurses hired by the HSE in hospitals in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30437/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses who retired from the HSE in hospitals in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30438/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours provided to persons in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30439/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the nursing home support scheme in relation to the financial assessment of farms and businesses; when he expects these proposed changes to take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30889/18]
• 2018-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that all fitness-to-practise inquiries by An Bord Altranais were carried out in full accordance with the rules and procedures as set out in the various Acts governing the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29466/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of a vacant building (details supplied) in County Cork; if the use of the building has been refused by the other relevant State bodies and is now available to be offered to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28996/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason almost half the number of applications for assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 that were overdue for completion at end of March 2018 were in counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28202/18]
• 2018-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made to fill the vacant position in the pain management unit in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this position has been vacant for over three years since the previous person retired and the effect this vacancy is having on public waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26996/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for bringing child and adolescent mental health services in CHO 4 to the level envisaged in A Vision for Change. [23522/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the supports provided by the HSE to persons affected by diseases such as polio. [23521/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the new standard operating procedure in the assessment of need process used by the HSE; if he was consulted regarding these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22908/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by organisations (details supplied) regarding the new standard operating procedure in the assessment of need process; if he will request the HSE to review this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22909/18]
• 2018-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the removal of the in loco parentis clause in HSE home care nursing packages in view of the motion which was passed in Dáil Éireann on 27 March 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if officials of his Department have met officials of the State Claims Agency to discuss and request the possibility of a non-adversarial approach to dealing with the 65 pending civil actions in the courts from persons who received the Pandemrix swine influenza vaccine in 2010 and since that have been suffering from narcolepsy and other side effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22368/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if those suffering from side effects, particularly those with narcolepsy, following receipt of the Pandemrix influenza vaccine some years ago are receiving all the medical supports they need; if they have been granted full medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22369/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) to ensure new medicines are available to persons with MS as soon as possible; his views on the fact that it can take over four years for a new medicine to be reimbursed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17629/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the further delays in relation to the extension and refurbishment works at Kanturk and Millstreet community hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17035/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee E, health, last met. [16525/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the high waiting list for ENT assessments in County Cork; if the replacement consultant has been appointed following the recent retirement of the previous consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15854/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment works at Millstreet community hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14337/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days lost to date in 2018 in Mallow hospital owing to bed closures; the number by beds being closed due to staff shortages, refurbishment and cost containment in tabular form. [14468/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment works at Kanturk Community Hospital, Kanturk, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14036/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement of Respreeza for alpha 1 patients; his plans to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12250/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of cataract surgery procedures that were carried out in hospitals in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10348/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting times for funding for orthotics to be approved by the HSE for persons with disabilities in County Cork; the waiting period for this type of funding in the county in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7348/18]
• 2018-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason the number of outpatients waiting more than 18 months for an appointment in Cork hospitals increased from 993 in December 2015 to 7,339 in December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6432/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet Committee E (health) last met. [1399/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the Gardasil HPV vaccine contains thiaminase, which is an enzyme used in the manufacture of the vaccine; and if studies have been carried out as to whether thiaminase can destroy or inactivate thiamine and cause a vitamin deficiency disease. [4494/18]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52021/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting dental surgery in County Cork under the medical card scheme; the expected waiting time for persons on this list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50613/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting orthodontic treatment in County Cork to date; the expected waiting time for these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50614/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders referred to the UCC dental school for treatment by a HSE principal dental surgeon in HSE south to date in 2017; the number of these referrals that took place in each of the years 2014 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50615/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the long waiting times for orthodontic services in counties Cork and Kerry. [48208/17]
• 2017-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the medical card scheme covers the cost of general practitioners completing application forms for persons who hold a medical card, such as driving licence applications and local authority grant applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the promised refurbishment of Millstreet Hospital. [41578/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Kanturk community hospital. [41579/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if emergency funding can be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who must travel to the UK for medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35205/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the amount of money which is spent each year to secure and maintain HSE properties which are no longer in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33896/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the amount of money which was spent by his Department in 2016 on external consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33900/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications submitted for home care packages in 2016 and to date in 2017; the number of these applications which were approved and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33091/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide for the backdating of medical cards to the date on which the application was submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33092/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the extremely long waiting lists in counties Cork and Kerry for cataract operations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33093/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on health has met recently. [27560/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department has received and read the all-party Oireachtas committee report on health that was published recently; and the way in which this will be implemented. [27561/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to address the waiting lists in County Cork for speech and language, CAMHS and assessment of need to determine the scale of a child's disability; if his attention has been drawn to the recent survey carried out by a charity (details supplied) which shows that children in County Cork are waiting significantly longer than those in other parts of the country for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25960/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that an ambulance service will continue to be based at Millstreet, County Cork; if he will address the recent reports that the ambulance service has been withdrawn from the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26022/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment works at Millstreet Community Hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; if he will provide a timeline for the commencement and completion of these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23251/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications submitted in 2016 by persons diagnosed with cancer; the number of these persons who were granted full medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/17]
• 2017-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of cannabis for medicinal use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22212/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action which will be taken to address the fact that more than 6,000 outpatient appointments are outstanding for more than 18 months in Cork hospitals as of March 2017. [20766/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to review and separate the church ownership of health services across the State. [20408/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed refurbishment works due to be carried out to Kanturk Community Hospital, Kanturk, County Cork; the expected timeframe for the completion of these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14708/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is eligible to receive a transfer to Mallow General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12892/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the absence of certain equipment and training to the national ambulance service in County Cork which is critical to the implementation of the clinical practice guidelines in place (details supplied); the steps he will take to rectify this anomaly in the interests of public safety and to allow the staff of the national ambulance service to provide the level of care expected by the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12959/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide for medicinal use of cannabis. [12122/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of ambulance cover in the town of Millstreet, County Cork, at night; the action he will take to ensure that there is 24-hour ambulance provision in Millstreet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11233/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties experienced by persons applying to the nursing home support scheme who have transferred assets within the past five years in view of the fact that these assets would have been transferred long before there was any need for nursing home care; if there are any exemptions to the five year rule in these situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11247/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the current absence of respite beds in the Millstreet community area. [4656/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the increase in the numbers of patients on trolleys in Cork city hospitals in 2016. [4657/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health further to Question No. 319 of 16 December 2016, the status of the freestyle libre glucose monitoring system under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3950/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will approve the freestyle libre glucose monitoring system under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40486/16]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the name and number of Bills in preparation in his Department and published by his Department since May 2016; the stage each Bill is at in the Houses of the Oireachtas; the number of Bills from his Department signed into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40137/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider changing the financial assessment method for the nursing home support scheme in relation to the assessment of family farms as assets; if he will extend the existing three year cap to include family farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34578/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has a structure in place to provide weekend pharmacy cover in rural areas where the only pharmacy stores are often closed from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35159/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for child and adolescent mental health service teams staff levels in CHO 4 in 2017 to bring them closer to the target set in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30659/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the September 2016 figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund which showed that 1,674 persons are waiting more than 18 months for an outpatient appointment in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30658/16]
• 2016-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider allowing the use of cannabidiol oil to treat a person diagnosed with Dravet syndrome (details supplied), who otherwise faces the prospect of having to travel to the United States to access this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29898/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will allocate additional funding to alleviate the waiting lists for ASD assessment at St. Joseph's Foundation, Charleville, County Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29326/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to provide funding for the administration of disability services, where assessment reports are being typed, compiled, copied and scanned by clinicians due to the lack of funding for clerical staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29327/16]
• 2016-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is provided by the HSE for the provision of a home hoist for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28826/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if necessary funding will be provided to a centre (details supplied) to ensure the future viability of essential detoxification and rehabilitation services for adolescents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28822/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for home help hours in County Cork in the 12 months up to the end of August 2016; the total amount of home help hours that were provided in the same period; the corresponding number of home help hours that were provided in the previous 12 months to the end of August 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28579/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of outpatients waiting more than a year for a consultation in Cork University Hospital. [20984/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the possibility of assessing a person (details supplied) for occupational therapy and psychology assessment at the earliest opportunity; the reason for the deferral on such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19924/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the plans he has in place to extend crisis intervention teams and counselling in primary care services for persons with mental health difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13837/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the key priorities in mental health under the new programme for Government and why there is no funding commitment on mental health as there was in the 2011 to 2016 programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13832/16]
• 2016-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views that the staff of the Central Remedial Clinic have been advised that their pension plan has been dissolved, putting those who are on the older private pension plan in a very difficult situation as they were never changed over to the public service pension plan; how he will resolve this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13940/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the future of unit five of St. Stephen's hospital in Glanmire in County Cork, given the reports that it is due to be closed in the near future and the huge concern this is causing for the families of patients residing there; to provide an assurance that unit five will not be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the intermediate care vehicle allocated to Mallow, County Cork is not moved to Cork city; if he will acknowledge the crucial service this provides to the north County Cork area and the impact on the area of the removal of this service from Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8062/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to investigate the possibility of including the medication Frampya for the treatment of multiple sclerosis on the medical card and long-term illness schemes; the reason this is not already included in such schemes; when a decision will be made on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7411/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider allowing the use of cannabidiol oil to treat a person diagnosed with Dravet syndrome (details supplied) who otherwise faces the prospect of having to travel to the United States to access this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7442/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate payments under the long-term illness scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if outstanding moneys are owed; when these will be re-imbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4715/16]
• 2016-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is in urgent medical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4149/16]
• 2016-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to advise on Government levies for private health premiums; if he will reduce such levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4152/16]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of research directed at examining the potential environmental and human health impacts of hydraulic fracturing commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency; the position of the Government on hydraulic fracturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44812/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the upgrading of public nursing homes in County Cork to meet Health Information and Quality Authority standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43002/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his response to concerns regarding the Gardasil vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43003/15]
• 2015-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the protocols that are in place between his Department, the Health Service Executive and An Bord Altranais when An Bord Altranais is hearing a fitness-to-practise case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42329/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has received representations regarding the vaccination for Human Papilloma Virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36259/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his response to concerns regarding the Gardasil vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36258/15]
• 2015-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the possible adverse reactions to the human papilloma virus vaccine; if he has evaluated the evidence relating to these potential long-term side effects; the steps he will take to address these issues; if a review has taken place, given the recent decision by the Danish health authorities to cease using this particular vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35351/15]