Noel Grealish

Independent · Galway West

Activity on Health — 409 events (46 lobbying · 331 questions · 61 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
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Brazil Investigation
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Pro Life Campaign Health

  • Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health

  • Mark O'Donnell CEO met with Sean Kyne on 8 September, Louise O'Hara on 2 September, Noel Grealish on 8 September, Maired Farrell on 15 September, Sean Canney on 18 September, Albert Dolan on 26 September and Hilidergarde Naughton on 14 November - to discuss need for a National Cardiovascular Health strategy and policy.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hume Brophy Health

  • Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • Animal health and disease management; Bluetongue virus; cross-border livestock trade and containment measures.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 2026-01-09
  LOBBY
  Cuan Mhuire CLG Health

  • Support sought to ensure delivery of allocated funds for Cuan Mhuire Coolarne, Co Galway
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Parkinson's Ireland Health

  • Wrote to the Minister to lobby for the HSE to provide funding for Parkinson's Ireland to run a dedicated counselling service via the Dublin and North East Health Region.
• 2025-11-03
  LOBBY
  Drury Health

  • Request for meeting to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service.
• 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
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • Farmer well-being and mental health advocacy
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Drury Health

  • Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Herd Health Plans
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Parkinson's Ireland Health

  • Wrote to the representative to advocate for our pre-budget requests to be included in their parties alternative budget.
• 2025-09-04
  LOBBY
  Cuan Mhuire CLG Health

  • Funding sought to repair the roof at Cuan Mhuire Coolarne, Co Galway
• 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
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health

  • Programme for Government
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
  • Zero alcohol product advertising
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health

  • Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • NHI corresponded with TD's and Ministers as a follow up regarding the negotiations for the Programme for Government and requirement to ensure express commitments onpolicy on care of the older person.
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy Health

  • services provided by Sage Advocacy to survivors of institutional abuse
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

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

  • Follow up concerning key priorities for the implementation and delivery of the programme for government
• 2025-04-30
  LOBBY
  Galway Centre for Independent Living Health

  • Highlighting the challenges faced by not for profit healthcare providers in the disability sector
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Home and Community Care Ireland Health

  • Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
• 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
  Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation

  • Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health

  • Correspondence to relevant political representatives in light of Government Formation talks.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ALONE Health

  • Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Nursing Homes Ireland Health

  • Request for Meeting on Prioritising Older Person Care in the Programme for Government and congratulate the deputy on their election to Dáil Eireann. We outlined the nursing home sector faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention:Fair Deal Pricing Review, Workforce Challenges,Equal Access to Primary Care Services. Including these in the programme for Government is essential for the sustainability of the nursing home sector.
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Programme for Government Briefing & LSE Launch Save the Date
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  NCBI Health

  • Inclusion in Programme for Government of priorities for people who are vision impaired
• 2025-01-09
  LOBBY
  Samaritans Ireland Health

  • 3 Asks 4 Change: Key Priorities for the 34th Programme for Government
• 2025-01-07
  LOBBY
  Galway Centre for Independent Living Health

  • Highlighting the challenges faced by not for profit healthcare providers in the disability sector
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for inpatient appointments; the number waiting for outpatient appointments, for more than a year at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital respectively, by length of time waiting and by speciality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42164/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the longest waiting times for people currently waiting for inpatient appointments and for outpatient appointments, at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital respectively, by speciality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42165/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting times for people waiting for inpatient appointments and for outpatient appointments, at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital respectively, by speciality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42166/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting a year or more for inpatient appointments and for outpatient appointments, at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital respectively, by speciality, and by yearly segments 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 years and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42167/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries cancelled at Galway University Hospital and, separately, at Portiuncula Hospital in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42168/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for inpatient appointments and the number waiting for outpatient appointments at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital respectively, by length of time waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42679/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for inpatient appointments and outpatient appointments respectively at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital who are under 18 or over 18 years-of-age, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42680/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed list of the diabetes care technologies that enable remote monitoring and early intervention to patients; the estimated annual cost of deploying these technologies to patients across the healthcare system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41088/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to outline, in light of current budget constraints, the steps being taken to remote monitor patients to keep them out of GP surgeries and reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes; his plans to balance these technological interventions with the need to manage healthcare expenditure efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41089/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the specific measures he proposes to drive efficiencies in the expenditure on diabetes care; and to outline any cost-benefit analyses that have been conducted to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of diabetes management within the health service. [41090/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 425 of 2 July 2024, the exact monetary amount for allowances for post-mastectomy products, by county, in view of the fact that this was not answered in the response to the question, and that there are discrepancies across counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of employees currently on the transfer list and not currently working due to sick leave at Galway University Hospital and Merlin Park Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of assaults recorded against staff at Galway University Hospitals in 2023, by category of worker, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30550/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the exact amount allocated to each individual for post-mastectomy care in each county, given that there may be disparities in products available depending on which county a person resides in; if he will provide assurances that allowances will be standardised across all counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27940/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if all public sector pay increases for bus drivers who provide transport through agencies for special needs children has been implemented by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28054/24]
• 2024-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the reimbursement of strips for the CoaguChek machine under the GMS and drugs payment schemes to bring Ireland into line with other European countries; if the policy not to refund these products can be reviewed by the Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27639/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will conclude its evaluation of preferred continuous glucose monitors under the medicines management programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23582/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice if she plans to raise the age for purchasing alcohol, similar to her plans to raise the age for smoking, noting that according to the Healthy Ireland survey 2023, 36% of all 15 to 24 year olds, including 48% of men of that age, engage in binge drinking compared to 22% of that age group engaging in smoking. [23038/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if the general scheme of proposed new legislation on raising the legal age for smoking will be published for public consultation and considered by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. [23039/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to his recent statement (details supplied) that a consultant psychiatrist had been recruited by the HSE for children's gender healthcare and that a new team is being built up by the HSE, he will identify the post that has been filled; the person selected to fill the post; where the consultant and the new team will be based; when the HSE appointment and the new team will commence services; to provide details of the membership of the new team to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21030/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a person's personal financial contribution under the fair deal scheme includes a contribution based on assets, when the person is not the legal owner of the property, but would have succession rights while still alive, but if the applicant passes away before his remaining siblings he will not have any entitlement to a share of the property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20466/24]
• 2024-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will consider providing a minor injuries unit in Galway on the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18515/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when he will set up a Diabetes Taskforce of relevant stakeholders to develop a National Diabetes Strategy that will ensure the provision of optimum care to every person with diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17483/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to provide the recommended staffing levels of multidisciplinary diabetes team members (consultant endocrinologists, advanced nurse practitioners, diabetes nurse specialists, dietitians, psychologists) per 100 patients for a paediatric diabetes clinic and an adult diabetes clinic; to provide information on the number of hospital-based diabetes clinics that meet these standards; which hospital-based diabetes clinics meet these standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17484/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the overall staff levels at St. Anne's Community Nursing Home, Clifden and Clifden District Hospital, broken down by nursing staff, HCAs and other staff; the number of these staff on sick leave and for how long, broken down by nursing staff, HCAs and other staff; what steps are being taken to replace staff on long-term leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13560/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed health centre for Carraroe; can he confirm that the project will still go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13561/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if provisions are in place for an individual whose application for a primary medical certificate was refused and subsequently appealed the decision, but is unable to travel to Dun Laoghaire for the appeal appointment due to ill-health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12911/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 593 of 20 February 2024, the steps a person (details supplied) who is employed in a private company, but worked on a contract in a clinical setting in a hospital during the peak of the Covid pandemic can take in order to apply for the Covid bonus when their employer refuses to lodge an application on their behalf, but they meet the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12912/24]
• 2024-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will support the provision of melatonin on the list of drugs available under the medical card scheme for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8262/24]
• 2024-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied). [8263/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health what an individual, who is employed in a private company, but worked on a contract in a clinical setting in a hospital during the peak of the Covid pandemic can do in order to apply for the Covid bonus when their employer refuses to lodge an application on their behalf, but they meet the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7850/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for processing pensions for recently retired staff in the HSE, particularly in the CHO2 district; the steps being taken to speed up the processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5132/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital intensive care unit (ICU) beds in the State on the 31 December in each of the years 2013 to 2023; the number of hospital ICU beds in State-funded and private hospitals in each year; his views on the implementation of the Government's stated intention to increase the provision of ICU hospital beds in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1618/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of claims made to the State Claims Agency related to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, by categorisation of severity, from 1 January 2019 to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54914/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-10-25
  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
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for people to be seen and treated at the pain clinic in Galway; the number of people waiting for an appointment, by length of time or number of years on the waiting list, in tabular form; the number of people on the waiting list for pain relief in Galway who have an appointment date; the number still waiting for an appointment date; the reasons for a delay of four to five years in people receiving pain relief treatment in Galway; and what steps are being taken to reduce the waiting times. [43013/23]
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the pain relief waiting list in Galway University Hospital who have had their treatment outsourced to private hospitals or clinics in the Republic and to hospitals or clinics in the North of Ireland or elsewhere outside the jurisdiction in each of the past five years and to date in 2023; how many are expected to be referred within the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43014/23]
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for people on the waiting lists for gastroenterology to be seen and treated at Galway University Hospital; the number of people waiting for an appointment, by length of time on the waiting list, in tabular form; the number of people on the waiting lists to be seen who have an appointment date; the number still waiting for an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43015/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a medical card holder, who cannot secure an appointment with a dentist providing medical card services in their area, can avail of any other scheme to help with the cost of emergency dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42315/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there is a list of dentists providing treatment until the medical card scheme; if so, if such a list can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42316/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current progress regarding the HSE recognising the NASRA as a union with collective bargaining rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42030/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

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

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will make the drug Vydura (rimegepant), available on the DPS scheme; if there is any other scheme available to help an individual with the cost of this drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40546/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) regarding fees and pay restoration for pharmacists prior to the 30 June 2023 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30628/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will address the unfairness in the treatment of diabetes patients in Ireland where Free Style Libre is decided on age criteria rather than clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30812/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health what plans he has in place to ensure diabetes patients have access to a glucose monitoring technology (details supplied), which has become a standard of diabetes care across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30813/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he recognises that remote monitoring of diabetes patients’ conditions will free up much-needed doctor and hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30814/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the current process whereby access to a diabetes glucose monitoring technology discriminates against patients in terms of age (details supplied) and is tantamount to deprivation of access to people with a disability and needs to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30815/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the report on the home support pilot study undertaken in four CHO areas will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27090/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current status of free GP care for children aged six and seven years, as announced in Budget 2023; if any automatic GP cards for children aged six and seven years have been issued; if not, when applications will open; when the first cards will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28402/23]
• 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
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–74
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of people on waiting lists for home support carers and funding in each month of 2022 and to date in 2023 for each LHO and CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24216/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of people on waiting lists for home support carers, by length of time waiting, by LHO and CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24217/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of people on waiting lists for home support funding, by length of time waiting, by LHO and CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24218/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of allocated home support hours that cannot be filled, by LHO and CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24219/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are currently experiencing a delay in discharge from hospital due to lack of, or delay in providing, home care or nursing home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24220/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the cost and hours of home support delivered by non-Health Service Executive (HSE) providers paid by the HSE for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24221/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the cost and hours of home support provided directly by the HSE for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24222/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of home support hours delivered nationally in 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of these delivered to new home support clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24223/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of people to whom home support was delivered nationally in 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of these who were new home support clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24224/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the tender for home support services; if a decision has been made on the tender content; if so, if he will provide details; if he anticipates a further extension of the current contract arrangements with home care providers; when he expects the new contract arrangements to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24225/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE health care support assistants nationally, by LHO and CHO; the number of such vacant posts, by LHO and CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24226/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to address employment issues in the home care/help sector to address home support shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24227/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of non-EU carers who have taken up work permits to work in the care industry in Ireland; the total number of permits available; the reasons for the poor uptake; the steps he intends to take to improve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/23]
• 2023-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he intends to instruct the HSE national estates to appoint one design team to deliver the model 4 hospital to UHG, to include the ED department, maternity unit, paediatric unit, cancer care centre and bedroom block; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23466/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm when the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will be read at first stage in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23132/23]
• 2023-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a new primary care centre has been approved for Oranmore, County Galway; if so, when work will commence on this new primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22046/23]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 1 March, the reason Irish citizens who accepted a place in an Irish medical school directly from the medical school rather than through a CAO offer are discriminated against when internship posts are offered, given that the work permit requirement does not apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13163/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts among nursing staff, consultants, physiotherapists and other health or medical staff within the Saolta hospital group, by occupation and by hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11188/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts among nursing staff, consultants, physiotherapists and other health or medical staff at Galway university hospitals, by occupation and department, currently and in each of the past five years; and the steps taken to address the issue. [11189/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of health professional staff employed at Galway university hospitals who are currently not at work due to illness, and the number who are on maternity leave or leave for any other reason. [11190/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff employed at Galway university hospitals, by occupation, currently and in each of the past five years. [11191/23]
• 2023-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason priority is given to CEO entry applicants within the HSE Internship placement programme in addition to or instead of percentile marking; the reason applicants for internship posts who accepted a place in Irish medical school through a CAO officer will be allocated posts ahead of applicants who accepted an Irish medical school place directly from the medical school; his views on whether this practice is discriminatory given that all students registered in a college course should be treated fairly and equitably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10452/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health where a person is in the fair deal scheme for 18 months, and the spouse who is still residing in the family home decides to sell the property to downsize, how the capital from the sale of the family home is assessed under the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9618/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health whether the review into Ireland's abortion laws has considered the issue of foetal pain relief, in view of the interest in this topic expressed by members of the public and the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10094/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a timeline for when the review into the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 will be concluded; if the research that was commissioned as part of the review will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3165/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 450 of 27 September 2022, if the necessary administrative and operational changes have been made to the fair deal scheme in order that some income from renting out the family home can be deemed exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63457/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the provisions his Department is taking to secure dental services for medical card holders in Galway city and county; the services available to patients who cannot find a local dentist to avail of the dental treatment services scheme; when the current DTSS will be replaced with a fit-for-purpose scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63664/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices in Galway city and the rest of County Galway which have ceased providing medical card services to persons with disabilities in the past ten years; the medical card dental services that are currently available to adult persons with disabilities; the provision in place for those whose local dentist withdraws from the provision of medical card services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63665/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices in Galway city and the rest of County Galway which have ceased providing medical card services in the past ten years; the medical card dental services that are currently available to medical card users; the provision in place for those whose local dentist withdraws from the provision of medical card services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63666/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there are any financial supports or grants available from his Department for persons to set up a GP practice and health centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61448/22]
• 2022-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the process under which income from saving and investments are assessed for an over-70s medical card; if it is only the interest on savings in excess of €36,000 for a single person and €72,000 for a married couple that is assessed as income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61375/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of a plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60248/22]
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting services in network 4 of the community disability network teams, broken down by the age of children and the number of years that they are waiting for services; the total cumulative annual hours of service provision to this cohort of children in the children’s disability network team 4 Spiddal for the years 2020 to 2021, including the allocated and utilised budget in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57990/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the plans he is putting in place to ensure the availability of the FreeStyle Libre 2 device in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56406/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will ringfence funding under the diabetes care envelope in budget 2023 to fund the provision of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56407/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to remove the age restriction on Freestyle Libre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56408/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when front-line workers will receive the payment given that on his visit to Galway on 21 October 2022, he stated that contract services front-line workers who worked in hospital settings should receive the Covid-19 pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54636/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when staff who worked in nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic period will receive their €1,000 bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53396/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if the Government will call for an extension of medical device directive certificates (details supplied) until the notified body capacity is resolved, in order to maintain patient access to vital medtech that are already safely in use in the market, given that as much as 85% of the 500,000 devices covered under the previous medical devices directive are yet to be certified under the new MDR due to bottlenecks in the overburdened notified bodies system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52494/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has plans to set targets for green procurement in 2022 and in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51321/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if the drugs pentoxyphylline and clasteon are available in Ireland; if so, if there is a shortage of these drugs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that doctors are prescribing these drugs that are in short supply; if a person who has been prescribed these drugs from a doctor in an Irish hospital can seek a prescription to obtain these drugs from the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51756/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a timeframe for when rental income from renting out the family home will be deemed exempt under the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46675/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he proposes to introduce a financial assistance scheme in order that persons who rely on machines to stay alive, for example for oxygen, dialysis etc., will be able to secure support towards the costs of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46676/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the findings of a recently published report commissioned by the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care which found that a 40% increase in the rate of persons quitting smoking was required each year for the target of less than 5% smoking prevalence in England by 2030 to be met; the way that he proposes to achieve similar increases in the numbers of persons quitting given the Tobacco Free Ireland objective for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will request his officials to consider the recently published report commissioned by the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in completing the process of drafting the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 following the release by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health of the report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37182/22]
• 2022-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated to a community-based counselling and psychotherapy service (details supplied) in Galway city, that provides counselling services to adults over 18 years of age and who receive a significant number of referrals from general practitioners; the funding schemes are available from his Department for this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33294/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the amount of interest that his Department has been charged by financial institutions since negative interest rates were introduced by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29206/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the State agencies, organisations or boards under the responsibility of his Department or that receive funding from his Department that have been charged negative interest by financial institutions since negative interest rates were introduced; the amount of interest that has been charged to each State agency, organisation or board in 2021 in each of the preceding years in which such charges were applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29207/22]
• 2022-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the future entitlements of a disabled person currently entitled to State disability services when they inherit half the family home upon their parents' death, which would continue to be their primary residence; the position in a case in which the family home was to be sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25263/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the current list of notified and compliant nicotine inhaling products, that is, e-cigarettes and refill containers, as held by the Health Service Executive in accordance with Regulation 26 of the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 (as amended). [24161/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will request the Health Service Executive to make public and regularly update the publicly available version of the list of notified and compliant nicotine inhaling products that is, e-cigarettes and refill containers as held by the Executive in accordance with Regulation 26 of the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 (as amended). [24162/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he intends to develop a genomics strategy for Ireland; and if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24163/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the post of Parkinson's nurse specialist in University Hospital Galway will be advertised; the interim measures that will be put in place prior to the filling of the post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22581/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22582/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22583/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will support a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22584/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when free general practitioner care for children aged six and seven years of age will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22705/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the pre-legislative scrutiny report of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 will be available for public release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21665/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21666/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress of Ireland’s Tobacco Free Ireland strategy; the way that it is planned to achieve the objectives of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21667/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the pre-legislative scrutiny report of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019 will be available for public release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16614/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16615/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress of the Tobacco Free Ireland strategy; the way it is planned to achieve the objectives of the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16616/22]
• 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
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason visually impaired persons who have been granted additional PA hours have not received their allocation; the steps that are being taken to address the shortfall in PA service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10851/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the construction of two new orthopaedic operating theatres at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway will be completed; when they will be brought into use; the details and cost of the project; the number of additional procedures that will be undertaken once they are operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10864/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the drug Cariban; if it can be made available on the GMS and drugs payment schemes; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10909/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of administrative and management staff have been recruited by the Saolta group and at Galway University Hospital, respectively since March 2020; the number of nurses, doctors, consultants and other medical staff that have been recruited in the same time period by the Saolta group and at Galway University Hospital, respectively; the number of staff in each category currently employed by the Saolta group and at Galway University Hospital, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2428/22]
• 2021-12-15
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 107–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 103–37
• 2021-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he plans to address an anomaly in the minimum unit price of alcohol in which smaller spirit sizes can be sold at much lower price than the recommended selling price (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60602/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that there is no ongoing risk to service users in all disability day and residential units following the revelations in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56461/21]
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the amount of public funds allocated from the 2020 HSE Service Plan to facilities (details supplied). [56462/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons who are currently on waiting lists to be seen by the child and adolescent mental health services in Galway by the length of time waiting and age cohort; the number waiting in the catchment area of each mental health team in Galway city and county by the length of time waiting and age cohort; the amount by which the waiting lists in Galway have increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic; the number of young persons currently availing of these services in Galway city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47645/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons who are currently on waiting lists to be seen by the child and adolescent mental health services nationally by the length of time waiting and age cohort; the amount by which the waiting lists have increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic; the number of young persons currently availing of these services nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47646/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting times for new referrals to be seen by the child and adolescent mental health services in Galway city and county and nationally; the number of appointments that are currently held face-to-face or by other means of contact such as phone or online in Galway city and county and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47647/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the staffing breakdown within the child and adolescent mental health services currently by category such as psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, social care, occupational therapy, speech and language, administration and so on and other staff in Galway city and county and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47648/21]
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will implement a reablement programme in each community health area as a matter of urgency similar to the successful pilot reablement programme run in north Dublin city in 2013 which proved to reduce the number of persons requiring home help and save money for the health service; if his attention has been drawn to the extent of the proven benefits of such a programme in terms of health and cost savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46892/21]
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE continues to decline to fund a pilot reablement programme in the CHO2 community health area, despite the CHO2 region making such a proposal as far back as early 2018, based on their stated contention of significant benefits such a programme would bring to patients in terms of maintaining functionality and to CHO2 in terms of reduced requirement for ongoing home support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46893/21]
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Galway and nationally waiting for an assessment or reassessment for home help hours and for additional home help hours; the number approved but on a waiting list; the length of time each has been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46894/21]
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a shortage of staff is hampering the provision of services under the HSE home support service; if so, the extent of same; the areas that are worst affected; the steps being taken to address the issue; the number of persons employed in the provision of the service; the number of persons required to fully operate the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46895/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current status of the assisted human reproduction Bill which was listed under priority legislation for publication in the summer session 2021; when the Bill is likely to be published and brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46671/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a second chance can be provided to avail of the HPV vaccine for children who did not have parental consent when it was initially offered but the child wishes to avail of the vaccine when they reach 16 years of age and no longer require parental consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44531/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there is a scheme under which a patient who has been prescribed a device (details supplied) can be reimbursed for the cost of the rental of the machine; if the machine is available under the non-medical card item and hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44532/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health his plans to further reduce the size of the chapel at University Hospital Galway which had already been reduced in size previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45126/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the assisted human reproduction Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33306/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the State agencies, organisations or boards under the responsibility of his Department or that receive funding from his Department that have been charged interest for savings on deposit in Irish banks since negative interest rates were introduced; the amount of interest that has been charged to each State agency, organisation or board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33305/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the recommendations of the report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34158/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the recommendations of the report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35482/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the amount of interest his Department has been charged for savings or other funds on deposit in Irish banks since negative interest rates were introduced by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35926/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the funding available from his Department for a one-off capital project for the oldest branch of an organisation (details supplied) in Ireland; the contact details within his Department for a person that this organisation can liaise with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36000/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when construction of the two new operating theatres at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway is completed, if the full capacity of staff will be available including consultant anaesthetists, nursing staff and elective beds to ensure that the new operating theatres can operate at full capacity and address the long waiting lists for orthopaedic surgery; when the new operative theatres will be operating at full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39119/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 74–68
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if the case of a child (details supplied) will be expedited in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29110/21]
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists who are currently providing services under the medical card scheme; the number of dentists who have withdrawn from providing services under the medical card scheme since February 2020; the steps being taken to increase the number of dentists providing medical card services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29111/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if individual dance training classes can take place from 7 June 2021 in line with the reopening of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres which are opening for individual training from that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27720/21]
• 2021-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment of a child psychologist for County Galway; the waiting times for children to see a child psychologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27721/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if surgery will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27033/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education when school bus capacity will revert to 100% in view of current public health measures in relation to school bus transportation; the expected future demand in services based on available data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32929/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when speech and language and occupational therapy classes for children will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25663/21]
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 73–68
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if indoor playcentres for children can open after 7 June 2021 for school tours; the details of opening and guidelines for indoor playcentres after 7 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23969/21]
• 2021-05-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if maritime workers who are Irish citizens are exempt from the mandatory hotel quarantine system if they work on oil rigs abroad and are returning home to visit family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23319/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22917/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in the HSE west, CHO2 area for child psychologists; the current situation regarding the filling of these vacancies; the number of children who are currently awaiting an appointment for a child psychologist in this district; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21123/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when cataract surgery will be carried out for a person (details supplied) at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21066/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of children that have a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis; the number of children that have a diagnosis of other autoimmune diseases; the number of full-time paediatric consultants available to provide care for these children; the number of children waiting for a first appointment with a paediatric consultant rheumatologist; the average waiting time; his plans to recruit additional paediatric consultant rheumatologists; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21069/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a discrepancy between grades of staff within the National Ambulance Service and the grades of paramedic and advanced paramedic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18915/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there are financial supports available for IVF treatments; the timeline for the possible introduction of a publicly funded IVF programme in view of the fact that Ireland is the only country in Europe without such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18994/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason diabetes care such as continuous glucose monitoring sensors are covered under the long-term illness scheme given that flash glucose meters are more compatible for at-risk patients during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16612/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the costs per unit of continuous glucose monitoring sensors which are available under the long-term illness scheme; the efforts he has made to explore other more cost-efficient products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16613/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the efforts he has made to introduce a safer method of monitoring diabetes patients who are an at-risk category during the Covid-19 pandemic. [16614/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of front-line healthcare workers in group two of the vaccine allocation programme; the number of healthcare workers in group six of the vaccine allocation programme; the number of each group that have received their vaccine to date; the reason healthcare workers in group six that are receiving the vaccine ahead of those in groups three to five; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13975/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the actions he plans to take for patients under the individual licensing system to provide a pathway to funding at source as they continue to suffer a significant financial burden to pay upfront for their prescribed medicine given that patients within the compassionate access programme will be funded at source for products from a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15323/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recruitment of the main lead paediatric pain consultant in Children’s Health Ireland given that children in chronic pain have now been without a full-time pain consultant care service for over 16 months (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15435/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason the multidisciplinary pain team roles that have been filled for the past three months are not seeing patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15436/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for children seeking new appointments and repeat appointments at a paediatric chronic pain clinic; if the waiting list is open or closed to new referrals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15437/21]
• 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
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the date for the finalisation of the HSE review of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system in view of the prevailing public health situation and HSE advice that if diabetes patients become infected with Covid-19 they are more at risk of serious complications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5919/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of applications that have been made to the HSE for access to the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring devices other than children and young adults four to 21 years of age by consultant endocrinologists or a member of their team in each of the years 2017 to 2020; the number of applications that were deemed successful in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5920/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress on the provision of new orthopaedic theatre facilities at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; the extent of current theatre facilities and the facilities planned; the reason for the delay in providing the additional theatre space since the reduction in existing theatre facilities three and a half years ago; the timeframe for the start of construction and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3697/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for persons on the waiting list for inpatient and outpatient treatment as orthopaedic patents at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; and the longest time persons have been on the waiting lists. [3698/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to reduce the outpatient waiting lists for orthopaedic treatment at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; and if he will take steps to ensure patients can be treated in other hospitals in view of the fact that the number of persons waiting for treatment for over 18 months has more than doubled in the past year. [3696/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when dupilumab will be available under the general medical services, GMS, and drugs payment schemes for patients with moderate to severe eczema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2199/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current status of a community Covid-19 assessment hub for Galway; the timeframe for the opening of such a hub; if there are delays; if so, the cause of these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2229/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to help ensure pay restoration for employees in the remaining 250 organisations that employ section 39 workers and have not received pay restoration to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44830/20]
• 2020-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education if she will consider amending the current public health Covid-19 guidance to ensure that the HSE informs school principals of positive Covid-19 cases, regardless of parental consent, to help protect teachers and other students in the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43630/20]
• 2020-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there is an appeals process under the HSE orthodontic treatment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43631/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for pain relief treatment at University Hospital Galway, by outpatients and inpatients; the number of years on waiting list and age profile; the longest length of time a patient has been on the waiting list; the steps he plans to take to deal with the inordinately long waiting times for pain relief in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42899/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for pain relief treatment at each hospital; the average length of time spent on the waiting list in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42900/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent consultant posts currently filled nationally; the number of permanent consultant posts which are currently not filled on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42901/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent consultant posts which are currently unfilled nationally; the number of such posts which are filled on a temporary, locum or agency basis, respectively; the number which are vacant, by area; if they are at hospital level or community level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42902/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent consultant posts currently unfilled in the Saolta University Health Care Group, by hospital and specialty; the number of such posts which are filled on a temporary, locum or agency basis, respectively; the number which are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42903/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent consultant posts currently unfilled in the CHO 2 area, by specialty; the number of such posts which are filled on a temporary, locum or agency basis, respectively; the number which are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42904/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent consultant posts which have been unfilled; the length of time the post has been unfilled; the speciality and area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42905/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the currently unfilled permanent consultant posts will be filled; the number planned to be permanently filled in each of the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42906/20]
• 2020-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the public health rationale for the reason wedding bands had previously been allowed under level 3 restrictions but are not allowed currently under level 3 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42206/20]
• 2020-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the Sligo scheme for cataract treatment will be rolled out to the rest of the country; the time-frame for same given that it was committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42233/20]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40838/20]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if xolair is available under the drugs payment scheme; if not, the cost of a 450mg injection dose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40839/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are circumstances in which the commercial rates waiver up to the 31 December 2020 can still be availed of when a person is suffering from serious ill health and has to sell their business during 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36253/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the Government’s plan or strategy to facilitate the return of office workers to city centres for the next 12 months. [32204/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if holistic therapists who are providing reflexology and massage therapy for a range of different health needs and different ages are considered essential workers under guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33713/20]
• 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
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason yoga studios cannot open under level 3 Covid-19 restrictions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29921/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the membership of the National Public Health Emergency Team and its associated subgroups; if membership details have changed since the publication of the second edition of the National Public Health Emergency Team governance structures document on 26 June 2020; and if so, the members involved in such changes [30226/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if additional funding for PPE is being provided to dental practices that cater for medical card patients; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some dental practices are refusing to take medical card patients as they have not received adequate PPE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26286/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when fathers will be allowed to attend prenatal appointments and births of their children; if this is a Departmental directive; if it is a decision by each health group; the rationale for this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26703/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of posts vacant in CHO2; the number of vacant posts in the Saolta Hospital Group; the breakdown of the vacant posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14250/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if versatis pain patches are prescribed under the GMS scheme for conditions other than shingles; the other conditions these patches are prescribed for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12832/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a person in the business of furniture repair, who works alone, which entails calling to persons' homes, is permitted to recommence this work on 8 June 2020 under phase 2 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; the type of PPE required for this type of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9905/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of children who have a severe or profound disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8797/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the phase under which speech and language and occupational therapists can reopen under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7518/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason some posts in the HSE are confined to staff employed in the HSE, Tusla or other defined agencies despite the fact that better qualified and more suitable persons may apply from outside the defined organisations but are not considered for the posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7775/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of an ambulance base proposed for Maam Cross, County Galway, which was agreed by the National Ambulance Service and is awaiting HSE approval; the timeframe for a decision on the ambulance base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4164/20]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health area on a waiting list for physiotherapy; the number waiting less than three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months and by age category; and the equivalent figures for the same period in 2018 [53558/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that received treatment under the national treatment purchase fund in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; the category of procedures; the number of persons treated under each category of procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53563/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number and cost of operations and procedures carried out under the national treatment purchase fund in each of the past three years by specialty; the estimated cost of such operations or treatments had such been carried out in a HSE hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53564/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Galway who had orthopaedic treatment or operations carried out under the national treatment purchase fund in each of the past five years [53565/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the position regarding orthopaedic treatment at Merlin Park University Hospital; the progress of plans for new operating theatre facilities; when the backlog of persons waiting for orthopaedic treatment at the hospital will be cleared; the steps being taken to tackle the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53566/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for new or additional home support services by county; and the number of new applicants for additional hours by number and length of time waiting since the application was made in 2018 and to date in 2019. [52927/19]
• 2019-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of national food labelling legislation; his views on front-of-pack nutrition labelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49514/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if procedures have been carried out in private hospitals or facilities in the past five years under the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46822/19]
• 2019-11-06
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages

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

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the person or body that authorised the cessation of deductions from the salaries of ambulance staff for unions (details supplied) which was in place for a number of years; the reason the decision was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44515/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason no funding was provided in response to the CHO 2 region application for a pilot enablement programme, which had been proven to reduce the number of persons requiring home help; if funding for such a programme, which is similar to one successfully run in Dublin previously, will now be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31964/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Galway and nationally waiting for an assessment or reassessment for home help hours and for additional home help hours; the number approved but on a waiting list; the length of time each has been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31965/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health his plans to recognise pertuzumab; his plans to ensure it is made available to all cancer patients regardless of their health insurer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29183/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a four to five year wait to see a pain specialist in County Galway; if extra resources will be allocated to reduce waiting times; if persons waiting for more than one year can be seen under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; his views on whether the waiting time is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27648/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a health and safety report will be released on a unit which was being used to provide services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25296/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the person or body that made the decision to stop having subscriptions of a union (details supplied) deducted at source from HSE employees’ salaries despite the fact that these subscriptions had been deducted since the union was formed; the reason this decision was taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18516/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason the decision was made to the change the contingency plan under the call management system for the days that members of a union (details supplied) are striking; the person or body who made this decision; the grounds on which this decision was taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18517/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department is considering issuing court injunctions against a recognised union (details supplied) in view of the fact that it negotiates with the same union for a significant portion of staffing of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18518/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he has set a date for meeting with a cross-party group to discuss the ongoing situation regarding recognition of a union (details supplied) in view of the fact that there is cross-party support to have this matter resolved and allow ambulance personnel to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18519/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE has ignored all requests to meet in the Workplace Relations Commission despite his statement that this is his preferred method of addressing the issue regarding recognition of a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18520/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the list of foods on the long-term illness scheme for patients with phenylketonuria, PKU; if the cross-border directive can be used to access products (details supplied) in Northern Ireland or Great Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18962/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if all nursing and other services being provided at Mervue health centre, Galway, will be continued and staffing levels at the health centre be maintained at the current level going forward in order to continue to provide essential healthcare for persons in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17959/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress of the expert group which was established to consider alternative mechanisms to the court process for resolving clinical negligence claims; the status of the publication of the final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17698/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason ambulances (details supplied) can be used to transport patients to hospital but other ambulances are not authorised to transport patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13825/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress of the expert group established to consider alternative mechanisms to the court process for resolving clinical negligence claims; the position regarding the expected publication of the final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10318/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason a hospital is refusing to supply medical records to a person (details supplied) who requested them over 14 months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10810/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 53–58
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the opening hours of a health facility (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the number of beds in the facility; the numbers sleeping on the premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7582/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for inpatient appointments; the number waiting for outpatient appointments at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital, respectively by length of time waiting in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5034/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for inpatient appointments and outpatient appointments, respectively at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital at the end of 2017 and 2018; the number waiting under 18 or over 18 years of age in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5035/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries cancelled at Galway University Hospital and at Portiuncula Hospital in 2017 and 2018 and to date in 2019; the reason for the cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5036/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if appointments under the treatment abroad scheme which have been scheduled prior to Brexit on 29 March 2019 will be honoured regardless of the way in which the UK will leave the EU; if another appointment can be scheduled in another EU country immediately to avoid unnecessary delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5147/19]
• 2019-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for bariatric surgery at Galway University Hospital by length of time on the waiting list; the number on the equivalent waiting list at the same time one and two years ago, respectively; the number of surgeries carried out in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4841/19]
• 2019-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a person can secure funding to access private services for a child with disabilities if the services cannot be delivered within the public service locally or if the public service available locally has a waiting list of a year or more, in view of the fact that the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been ratified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4842/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to changing the rules of the fair deal scheme to enable families and persons who are in nursing homes under the fair deal scheme to sell or rent their houses without financial penalty to help increase the number of properties available for purchase and rent and therefore help to alleviate the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54062/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if Spinraza will be made available to children with SMA to prevent permanent deterioration in their condition; the timeframe for the introduction of this drug to the children in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54065/18]
• 2018-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a reablement home care service in County Galway, similar to the successful programme introduced as a pilot scheme in the Dublin north city area and subsequently established there as a permanent service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51267/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 9 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
• 2018-11-29
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the supports available to persons with long-term incontinence; and the number of patients in County Galway receiving support from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49756/18]
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–61
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of environmental health officers employed in each county; the number of inspections of food outlets they have carried out by county in each of the past three years and to date in 2018; the number of closure orders made by county in the same period in tabular form; if inspections of food outlets are also carried out by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32946/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance call-outs in the Connemara area by month from January 2016 to date in 2018 by the number of emergency calls, other calls and their response times in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32947/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home help hours by county, by new applicants and those waiting for additional hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32948/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each county waiting for assessment and reassessment for home help hours and for additional home help hours; the number who have been approved but are on a waiting list; the length of time they have been waiting in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32949/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding awarded to voluntary groups in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018, for the provision of services and supports for parents and children with autism; the organisations that have received funding; the amount of funding received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33555/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if an issue of cross-Corder healthcare for a person (details supplied) will be addressed and clarified; if they have a right to equality of treatment which would be given to a citizen resident in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30124/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the rates of payment made to each home care provider for home care and nursing care respectively through section 39 funding and the 2016 home care tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27995/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Galway city and county receiving support under the nursing homes support scheme; the number that have a principal private residence included in their financial assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25499/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason for excluding persons over 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes from accessing FreeStyle Libre blood glucose monitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18789/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the outcome of reviews and investigations by organisations (details supplied) and the measures that were put in place to ensure a similar situation does not recur; if the surgery required by the person will be expedited in view of their experience with the initial surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18817/18]
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in nursing homes under the fair deal scheme who have a family home registered in their name which is included as part of the assessment for the scheme; the number of these houses that still have a spouse or family member residing in the property; the number of these family homes that are rented and generating an income; the number of these houses that are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18179/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number and cost of operations and procedures carried out under the National Treatment Purchase Fund in each of the past three years by specialty; the estimated cost of such operations or treatments had they been carried out in a HSE hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17427/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number and cost of operations or treatments undertaken under the National Treatment Purchase Fund in each of the past three years by medical facility or hospital in which they were undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17428/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number and cost of operations and procedures carried out under the cross border directive in each of the past three years by specialty; the estimated cost of such operations or treatments had they been carried out in a HSE hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17429/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number and cost of operations or treatments undertaken under the cross border directive in each of the past three years by medical facility or hospital in which they were undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17430/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a new residential nursing care unit at Merlin Park Hospital; when a planning application will be lodged for a new facility; when construction of this new facility will commence; the number of long-stay patients that will be catered for in this unit; if there will be a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit at this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13878/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the average time from registration to discharge for all patients presenting at the accident and emergency department in University Hospital Galway; the average waiting time from registration to discharge for patients presenting with minor injuries at the department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14070/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when changes to cap the financial contribution that can be applied on family farms under the fair deal nursing home scheme will be introduced following the passing of a motion in Dáil Éireann on 1 June 2017; the timeframe for the implementation of this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14071/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons admitted to accident and emergency departments in each month in 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of the persons subsequently admitted to hospital as inpatients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12922/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the new hospital for County Galway will proceed to planning; when construction will commence; when the hospital will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12923/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when it will be possible for the name of a civil partner of a mother to be included on the birth certificate as co-parent following the passing of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11643/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a full report on the pilot re-enablement intervention programme in Dublin in 2013 to 2014 was completed; if he will provide a copy of this report; his plans to conduct further pilot trials or to extend this service; the long-term costs or savings to the HSE as a result of this pilot programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10228/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 697 of 7 November 2017, when a reply issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10124/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home help hours in each county, by new applicants and those waiting for additional hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10126/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there is grant aid available through his Department or organisations funded by his Department for the purchase of defibrillators by community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8611/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the way in which the proposed capacity review for Connemara will be carried out further to confirmation of an additional ambulance crew of six to eight staff to be allocated to County Galway by the end of February 2018; if it will include all of Connemara; if doctors, persons and groups such as a group (details supplied) will be consulted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7905/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of court convictions in each of the last five years for assaults on front-line staff including those in healthcare employments, An Garda Síochána, fire services and prison services; the number of those convicted who received prison sentences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54335/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation he plans to introduce to counter the number of assaults on front-line staff, including those in health care employments, An Garda Síochána, fire services and prison services; when such measures are likely to be in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54336/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) has received funding from his Department or the HSE directly or indirectly for the provision of information technology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54313/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided and ring-fenced to provide an ambulance base and staff in the north Connemara area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54314/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a person has been appointed to head the implementation office of Sláintecare; if not, when the advertisement will be placed; the timeframe for the recruitment process to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54327/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of assaults that have been recorded against front-line staff, including nurses, doctors, social workers, ambulance staff and other health professionals, in each of the past five years by geographical location and profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54329/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of work days that have been lost as a result of assaults on staff in health care employments; the cost to the Exchequer of such enforced absences from work; the number of staff who have not returned to duties as a result in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54330/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the estimated effect the UK’s exit from the European Union will have on the operation of the Cross Border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54341/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the discussions that have taken place between the Government, the EU and the UK Government regarding the future operation of the Cross Border directive after Brexit; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54342/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have received treatment under the Cross Border directive in Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK and other countries each year since its introduction, by procedure or treatment carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54343/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of surgeries that have been cancelled at Merlin Park hospital, Galway since a leak in the roof of the operating theatre was discovered, by category of surgery; when the operating theatre will be back to full capacity; the number of additional surgeries expected to be cancelled until the theatre is operational, by category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54791/17]
• 2017-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the policy regarding surrogacy and the rights and entitlements of new parents via surrogacy to avail of social welfare and health services support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50813/17]
• 2017-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason the prescription patch Versatis, which was previously available under the medical card scheme for all persons prescribed this patch, is now only available under the medical card scheme for those being treated for shingles despite positive and essential results for other persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51167/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting cataract surgery at University Hospital Galway; the length of time they have been waiting; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49568/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting cataract surgery at Sligo University Hospital; the length of time they have been waiting; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49569/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the community optometry project in County Sligo; if the project is operational; if it will be rolled out to other areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49570/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology services in County Galway (details supplied); the length of time they have been on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48536/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to reduce the waiting lists for ophthalmology services in County Galway; the expected timeframe for the service to return to normal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48537/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at Temple Street Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48432/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48433/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at the national children's hospital, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48434/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48435/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medicinal cannabis; his plans to legislate to allow for medicinal cannabis here; the timeframe for the introduction of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47744/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health his plans to reverse the decision to charge persons with haemochromatosis that require several venesections yearly €80 per treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47747/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if one of the three surgeons at Portiuncula University Hospital is to be absorbed into the UHG rota; the reason for such a move; his plans to replace the surgeon in Portiuncula; if such a replacement would be a permanent appointment or a locum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47881/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health further to a study published in October 2017 in a journal (details supplied), his plans to review the fluoridation of drinking water policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46186/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been treated under the National Treatment Purchase Fund in 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017; the category of procedures; the number for each category of procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46111/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided in budget 2018 for an additional podiatrist for Galway, in view of the fact that Galway has one of the largest year-on-year increases in persons requiring inpatient treatment for diabetic foot ulceration and there has also been an increase in the number of persons in Galway with diabetes being hospitalised for lower limb amputation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41544/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres for the elderly that have received capital funding from his Department or the HSE in 2016, and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40577/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of community-run day care facilities that are in operation; the number of persons that attend these centres on a weekly basis; the number of persons referred to these facilities by the HSE on a weekly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40578/17]
• 2017-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there are grants from his Department, the HSE or another Department for community groups to purchase defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40582/17]
• 2017-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the HSE to return, for use by the local community, land in Shantalla, Galway city, which it took over three years ago for use as a helipad on a temporary basis for six months and has since declined to say when it will be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30376/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the Heath (Transport Support) Bill will come before the Dáil Éireann in view of the fact that the mobility allowance scheme was closed to new applicants in 2013 which has resulted in considerable hardship for persons with mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26989/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons over 65 years of age that have been referred for an ultrasound at Doughiska primary care centre, Galway city, by month, for the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21487/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons over 65 years of age that have been referred by general practitioners to the counselling services at Doughiska primary care centre, Galway city, by month for the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21488/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if a dedicated ambulance service can be provided in the north west Connemara area as a matter of urgency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21563/17]
• 2017-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to outline the communication process that was used to notify interested older persons in advance of the stakeholder forum on the national positive ageing strategy, which took place in his Department on 30 March 2017; the selection criteria applied for those in attendance; the senior official assigned to liaise with the relevant stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21269/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the LGBT groups and organisations that have received funding from his Department or the HSE in 2016 and to date in 2017; the amount of funding that has been provided; the purpose for which the funding was provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19226/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19928/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 9 March 2017, the details of the services that will be moved; the precise timeframe; his plans to establish a minor injuries unit at University Hospital Galway to relieve chronic overcrowding in the emergency department; the expected timeframe for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19935/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the timeline for publication of the primary eye care services review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20165/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if the cross-border healthcare directive can be used for the treatment of Lyme disease in another EU member state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18854/17]
• 2017-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when the interdepartmental group which is currently reviewing the fair deal scheme is expected to conclude its review; when will the findings be brought before Dáil Éireann; if this review will give some relief to farm families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17762/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the details of the new Government policy and regulations which are provided by health insurers as an explanation of increased insurance costs for young adults between 18 to 25 years of age, despite most children of 18 years of age still being in full time education (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12531/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if, following the commitment given in Dáil Éireann by the Taoiseach on 29 November 2016, he will review the possibility of moving some services out of University Hospital Galway to Merlin Park University Hospital; the services that will be moved; the precise timeframe that is likely to be involved; if he will establish a minor injuries unit at Merlin Park to relieve chronic overcrowding in the emergency department at UHG; the timeframe for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12522/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the funding that will be allocated in 2017 in relation to his commitment to build a new emergency department at University Hospital Galway; the timeframe for the various stages of advancing the project, including an expected completion date, and when the first patients will be seen in a new emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12523/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have received treatment and the amount of money that has been spent to date in 2017 as a result of the allocation in budget 2017 for persons on hospital waiting lists to receive treatment in private hospitals, by hospital and by the hospital in which they received treatment; the number of additional patients who will be treated for the remainder of 2017; the total amount of money to be spent in 2017 under this allocation; if there is to be a increased expenditure on this method of reducing waiting lists for hospital treatment in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12529/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on hospital waiting lists for treatment at the time the National Treatment Purchase Fund scheme was suspended, broken down by hospital, speciality and length of time on waiting lists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12530/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be brought before Dáil Éireann to enable children in receipt of domiciliary care allowance to receive a medical card automatically, as announced in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10520/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of Parkinson's groups across the country in receipt of State aid; the amount that an organisation (details supplied) received in State aid in 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017; if any voluntary groups and charities in County Galway are currently receiving State aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8872/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of nivolumab; if this drug will be licensed here; the timeframe for completion of the review of the cost effectiveness of this drug in view of the fact that the manufacturer discontinued a compassionate access programme on 30 June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8873/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health as a result of the emergency department crisis nationwide, the number of days surgical day wards have been closed with trolleys from emergency departments being moved into these wards from September 2015 to January 2017; the number of hospitals engaging in this practice; if he can name the hospitals and the number of day surgeries and day procedures that have been cancelled from September 2015 to January 2017 as a result of this practice; the numbers of trolleys, broken down by hospital, that have been moved directly from emergency departments into these surgical day wards from September 2015 to January 2017; if the trolleys moved from emergency departments to surgical day wards were included in official trolley figures for that day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7458/17]
• 2017-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of a new motorised transport grant; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5097/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when a psychiatrist will be appointed to Castlerea Prison (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40622/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the amount of money which has been allocated to the Galway hospitals broken down by Merlin Park Hospital and University Hospital Galway from 2002 to 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27116/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some nursing homes are now adding a weekly surcharge to nursing home fees, which must be paid in addition to charges for discretionary items; his plans to have these surcharges added to the nursing home fees when calculating the clients contribution as part of the fair deal, as this is putting some clients under significant financial pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24493/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if funding will be restored for the provision of prescribed compression garments for persons with primary lymphoedema in the HSE west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24584/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding negotiations between the HSE and an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22083/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the exact areas of responsibility of each Minister of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22084/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he has undertaken an assessment of the savings to the State that can be made if a suitable person with cystic fibrosis is placed on a course of Orkambi; if so, the potential annual savings, in monetary terms, from their improved health, in terms of reduced hospitalisation costs, reduced costs of other services such as physiotherapy and so on and reduced costs of other medications; if such an assessment has not been made, if he will undertake to have such a study carried out immediately to determine the savings which could be off-set against the cost of purchasing Orkambi; the status of the latest negotiations to secure a reduction in the price being sought by the manufacturer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14949/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of cases and the average value of these cases in the past year where the State Claims Agency settled relating to healthcare associated infection, and where it insisted on confidentiality from the injured party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11630/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance call-outs to the north Connemara area in 2015 and 2016 to date, and the time from the call-out to the arrival at the patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11632/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health why persons who hold a full medical card must pay extra to have blood tests carried out by their general practitioner; if these tests should be covered by their medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5642/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Galway who have had their personal assistant hours cut in 2015 and in 2016 to date; the total reduction of personal assistant hours; the steps the Health Service Executive is taking to increase the number of personal assistant hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5643/16]
• 2016-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of persons in County Galway and in County Mayo waiting for assessment and reassessment for home help hours, and for additional home help hours; the number who have been approved but are on a waiting list, including how long they have been waiting in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4049/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to publish the external review into the operation of the emergency department at University Hospital Galway; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3600/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health given an Taoiseach’s acknowledgement in Dáil Éireann that the emergency department at University Hospital Galway is unfit for purpose, the plans in place for replacing the Department, including cost and expected completion time; when it will be funded; why it was not included in the Government’s capital spending plan; if it will now be added as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1992/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if funding or grant-aid is available from his Department for a charity called Special Heroes Ireland, which supports siblings of special needs children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1999/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the up to date position regarding the provision of a primary care health centre for the Knocknacarra area of Galway city which was listed as a priority eight years ago; if a site has been identified; when the necessary planning permission will be sought; if the centre will be delivered as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2187/16]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to enable the cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi to be provided under the medical card scheme and the drugs payment scheme, given its life-changing impact on sufferers; if he will enter discussions with the manufacturer, so that this drug is available early in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45151/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to outline what the money raised through the levy on health insurance policies is used for; the amount of money received in each of the years 2013 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43906/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the guidelines, inspections and audits in place to ensure home help services provided through agencies on behalf of the Health Service Executive are of an appropriate standard and are carried out for the full period of time for which they are paid; his views on concerns expressed regarding audits carried out on these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36355/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of a current petition concerning threats to dog welfare associated with the current Control of Dogs Act 1998 regulations; if the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Dogs Trust Ireland, or the Irish Blue Cross have contacted him concerning these allegations; if this matter will be investigated under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34631/15]