Paul Donnelly

Sinn Féin · Dublin West

Activity on Health — 493 events (31 lobbying · 419 questions · 62 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of house calls that doctors from each D-Doc treatment centre carried out during each day of the recent Easter bank holiday weekend; the average time from receipt of call at each D-Doc treatment centre until the doctor arrived at that house in question, in tabular form. [27484/26]
• 2026-04-15
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-04-13
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-03-18
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmic surgeon posts filled within the cataract unit of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, in tabular form. [18691/26]
• 2026-03-18
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of recruitment campaigns CHI undertook in the UK in 2025 and to date in 2026 to encourage Irish trained nurses, doctors, radiographers and so on to return home and work at the new National Children's Hospital; and the number of persons that expressed an interest in returning home. [18692/26]
• 2026-03-18
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if each HSE dental clinic within CHO7 have dedicated decontamination rooms and full x-ray facilities, in tabular form. [18693/26]
• 2026-03-04
  LOBBY
  Vape Business Ireland Health

  • Legislation on vaping
• 2026-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding the ongoing delays for public speech and language therapy services in Dublin North-West, and any proposed interventions to alleviate the waiting time. [12936/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of sanitary and phytosanitary checks which were carried out at designated border control posts here on imports covered by common health entry documents for products of animal origin by country of origin in the years 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026 [11597/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of common health entry documents for products of animal origin that were processed by his officials by designated border control posts of entry for the years of 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [11598/26]
• 2026-02-17
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses since 2021 that are registered in Ireland who previously worked in Japan, in tabular form [11593/26]
• 2026-02-17
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list to see a consultant plastic surgeon at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown for a first appointment. [11594/26]
• 2026-02-17
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses since 2021 that are registered in Ireland who previously worked in Thailand, in tabular form. [11595/26]
• 2026-02-12
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider supporting a State-led awareness campaign on the promotion of seizure first aid and TIME, SAFE, STAY (details supplied) amongst the general public under Ireland's agreement to implement the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11168/26]
• 2026-02-12
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason no information on epilepsy, seizure first aid or infantile spasms is contained on the HSE's mychild.ie website, despite an offer from an organisation (details supplied) to provide already available resources for use on the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11169/26]
• 2026-02-12
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the potential development of a national strategy to reduce epilepsy-related deaths in Ireland; the outcome of a meeting between her Department and an organisation (details supplied) to discuss this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11170/26]
• 2026-02-04
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the rationale for the proposed establishment of regional structures under the National Drugs Strategy; the governance, funding and accountability arrangements for these structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7753/26]
• 2026-02-04
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the way in which population-based planning, that will be used for the new National Drugs Strategy structures, will address deprivation and local need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7754/26]
• 2026-02-04
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  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the consultation that has taken place with local drug and alcohol task forces and communities ahead of the proposed regional structures under the National Drugs Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7755/26]
• 2026-02-04
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the way in which the independent, community-led nature, and preventative role, of task forces will be protected in the new proposed regional structures under the National Drugs Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7756/26]
• 2026-01-27
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of HIQA inspections of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown that were unannounced in the years of 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [5550/26]
• 2026-01-27
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if the endometriosis hubs and supra-regional specialists centres have been provided with sufficient staffing and theatre capacity to deliver the National Endometriosis Framework; and the current waiting times for consultants and surgeries at each site, in tabular form. [5551/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE clinical nurse specialists in neurodevelopmental posts that were filled at CHI Temple Street in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [5552/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Avista Health

  • Invitation to Autism Resource Booklet launch in partnership with Danu Special School
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm 2 returns Health

  • The All Party Group on Autism
  • The All Party Group on Autism convened a meeting with Parents on the topic of communication differences and supports
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

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

  • Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health

  • Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Simon Communities of Ireland Housing

  • AV Room
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  DEBRA Ireland Health

  • Debra contacted TDs and Senators to attend the launch of a review on the supports and services for Epidermolysis Bullosa and outlined recommendations for enhanced funding to improve supports and services. Copies of the recommendations and Debra 'asks' were provided
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited 2 returns Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to selected members of the Oireachtas following statements made during a Dáil debate on vaping, providing factual information and evidence on vaping and nicotine products, including youth use, smoking cessation, flavours, and potential implications of proposed regulatory measures.
  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Establishment of a cross-party group to raise awareness of neurological conditions
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to see a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at the Mater Hospital; and the average waiting time to see the consultants for first appointments. [71765/25]
• 2025-12-16
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant maxillofacial surgeons at St James's Hospital in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [71766/25]
• 2025-12-02
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health `the number of WTE radiographers, by grade that were filled at National Orthopaedic Hospital in the years of 2024, and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [67627/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance turnaround time within the accident and emergency department of the Mater Hospital; the steps being taken to reduce the turnaround time for ambulances; in each of the first 11 months of 2025, in tabular form [67628/25]
• 2025-12-02
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of operating theatres currently at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown; if each of those operating theatre are in full use at present. [67629/25]
• 2025-11-20
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health given cochlear implants are provided free of charge to deaf people, if there is potential for a change in policy in order that hearing aids can be made available free of charge, or at least with significantly greater financial support, to deaf people who need them. [64656/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting ear, nose, throat surgery at the ENT department of the Mater Hospital; the types of surgeries being awaited; and the current waiting times for patients to receive ENT surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60966/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of holter monitors and cardiac event monitors currently available at Beaumont Hospital; the number of patients awaiting the use of a holter monitor and cardiac event monitor; and the average wait time to access these monitors from the hospital. [60967/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times to see a consultant paediatric neurologist at CHI Temple Street. [60968/25]
• 2025-10-21
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there is a plan to provide support to those on a strict low calorie diet that was pharmacy/medically supervised given others can avail of an injectable weight loss programme on the medical card. [57019/25]
• 2025-09-24
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of locations and practitioners that publicly provide frenotomy services for babies with tongue tie issues. [50642/25]
• 2025-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the staffing budget allocation to National Rehabilitation Hospital in 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [50643/25]
• 2025-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the full year cost to offer every woman aged over 65 years a DEXA scan as part of their life-course management programme delivered through their GP. [50644/25]
• 2025-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if each rehab gym within primary care centres in CHO9 allows users to use these surgeries at pre-surgery or post-surgery periods; and the opening hours of each of those gyms at each primary care centre within CHO9, in tabular form. [50645/25]
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of scrambler/quad-related injuries-accidents recorded by hospitals; and if this information is not available, if there are plans to collate this data for road safety research purposes. [44748/25]
• 2025-09-08
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of chefs on the HSE Dublin north east region panel; When the panel will expire. [46699/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of staffing levels within the ophthalmology department of the Mater hospital. [46700/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial knee replacement surgeries carried out at Beaumont hospital in the years 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [46701/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners based within the accident and emergency department of Connolly hospital, Blanchardstown in the years 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and the days and hours of the week where the GP is available within A&E department. [46702/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant posts by speciality that are vacant at the Mater hospital; and when those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [46715/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrar's posts by speciality that are vacant at the Mater hospital; and when those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [46716/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant paediatric in emergency medicine posts based at CHI Temple Street, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [41884/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric emergency medicine registrars based at CHI Temple Street, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [41885/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she has visited Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown since her appointment; and if so, the purpose of the visit. [41886/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses based at St Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [41887/25]
• 2025-07-29
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at St Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [41888/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists and dental nurses, by grade based at Dublin Dental Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025. in tabular form. [39174/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the criteria that must be met before HSE pest control services within Dublin region attends a private house to carry out pest control works. [39175/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title working in North Dublin Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons Community Specialist Team; the location where this team are based; and the areas that this team covers in tabular form. [39176/25]
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychologists, by grade, based at Grove Court primary care centre in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [33970/25]
• 2025-06-24
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent full-time job offers that Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown made to new graduate nursing posts in 2024 to work in this hospital; and of the jobs offered, the number that were accepted. [33971/25]
• 2025-06-24
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for electric-powered wheelchairs from the HSE within CHO9; and the average waiting time for same. [33972/25]
• 2025-06-24
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  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent full-time job offers that CHI Temple Street made to new graduate nursing posts in 2024 to work in this hospital; and of the jobs offered, the number that were accepted. [33973/25]
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of pulmonary function laboratories nationwide; and the number of laboratories with vacancies for respiratory physiologists, per laboratory, in tabular form. [33974/25]
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–82
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to further roll out the free HRT scheme to men and others who use HRT for medical reasons. [32518/25]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of CT scanners, MRI scanners and PET scanners available for use at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in 2024 and to date in 2025; and the number of days per week each scanner operates, in tabular form. [29173/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the types of procedures that will be carried out at the new north Dublin surgical hub due to open later this year; and the number of medical and nursing staff that will take place in this new surgical hub. [29174/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant gastroenterologists based at the Mater Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [29175/25]
• 2025-05-28
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm 2 returns Children and Youth AffairsHealth

  • Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
  • Launched an Autism Support Hub in Dublin 15 which was attended by public officials
• 2025-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there is an embargo on hiring radiotherapists with working experience for the HSE; the reasoning for such an embargo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26074/25]
• 2025-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there is a policy to recruit only graduates for radiotherapists positions; and how this has been analysed in terms of best outcomes for patient care and safety. [26075/25]
• 2025-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason her Department has not made available requisite funds to hire qualified persons with experienced for radiotherapy positions in the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26076/25]
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 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.
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE secretaries working with each consultant paediatric dermatologist based at CHI Temple Street in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [24287/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the locations of primary care centres where intravitreal injections for age-related macular degeneration currently takes place. [24288/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmologists working in the public health service; her plans to expand this number; and the international recommended best practice ratio for ophthalmologists to population and current ratios. [24289/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE community nurses based in CHO7 in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [24290/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he met with the administrator of the US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services during his recent visit to the United States. [20906/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she will address the urgent need to formally include preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M), specifically for Huntington’s disease, in the publicly funded fertility care pathway (details supplied). [20902/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [20908/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the type of cardiothoracic surgeries that were carried out at the Mater Hospital in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [20909/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health to list all the hospitals that currently use the Da Vinci surgical system, in tabular form. [20910/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff grade podiatrist and senior grade podiatrist aligned to the chronic disease management team within CHO9 in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [20911/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of high-dependency beds and intensive care beds opened and staffed in each hospital part of HSE Dublin and north east health regions as of 22 April 2025; and if she will provide same figures as of 30 April 2021, in tabular form. [20912/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the staffing budget allocation to CHI Temple Street and CHI Crumlin in 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and the amount of that budget allocation that was spent in 2023 and 2024. [16488/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a list of dual diagnosis services in CHO9. [16489/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have attended the eye emergency department at the Mater Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if there are plans to restore this service to a walk-in facility. [16490/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a list of dentists within CHO7 that are currently accepting new medical card holders, also to include the addresses of same, in tabular form. [16491/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE health promotions and improvement officers, and senior health promotions and improvement officers, employed by the HSE that are based in CHO7, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [13855/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that attended the migraine outpatient clinic at Beaumont Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025; the frequency with which this clinic is held; and if a consultant neurologist is always present during these clinics. [13856/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she visited any medical facility during her visit to New York for St. Patrick's Day events. [13862/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title, currently working in the pharmacy department of Connolly Hospital; the vacancies, by job title, within this department; and the estimated timeframe for when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [13863/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if any primary care centre within CHO9 has a rehab gym on its premises, in tabular form; if so, the locations of those gyms; the number of persons on waiting lists for usage of those gyms, in tabular form. [13864/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health for an update on interim funding to an organisation (details supplied); and general funding going forward. [9574/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide details of the emergency out-of-hours mental health services currently available to adults in CHO9 area and the process required to obtain this service. [9581/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric neurologist registrars based at CHI Temple Street in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased this year. [9582/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of 24-7 HSE critical care ambulances, by location, in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [9583/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE accident and emergency department nurses based at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased this year. [9584/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on waiting lists for heart, lung or kidney transplants, in tabular form. [5975/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE midwives based in each of the three maternity hospitals within Dublin as of 28 January 2025; and if she will provide the corresponding figures as of 28 January 2022, in tabular form. [2889/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant WTE stop smoking advisors employed by the HSE currently within CHO9; the length of time each of those posts has been vacant since; and the estimated timeframe in which those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [2890/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric neurosurgeries outsourced abroad in the years of 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [46302/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant optometry and ophthalmology roles in primary care services in CHO7. [46303/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons with a special interest in back and spinal reconstruction at Beaumont Hospital in the years of 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [46398/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated current costs that would be required to extend the opening hours of the urgent care centre at CHI in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown from 8am-9pm, seven days a week. [1410/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of house calls that were carried out by doctors from each treatment centre of D-Doc services during each day of the recent Christmas-New Year period, in tabular form. [1411/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

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

  • Invitations & attendance at HCCI events
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

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

  • Public policy on the regulation of sunbeds in Ireland
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

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

  • INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters

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

  • Mental Health Reform hosted meet and greet in Leinster House
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the budget allocation in 2023, 2024 and 2025 for dementia specific day care services in tabular form. [45055/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons at Beaumont Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [45056/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health to provide a progress update on the expansion of community intervention teams to prevent unnecessary Hospital admissions and to support the timely discharge of patients to their homes, since January 2022. [45057/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health to provide the estimated full-year costs of employing four additional advanced nurse practitioners. [45058/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE Dietitians by grade working at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [45059/24]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurses in each primary care centre within CHO 9 in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [42902/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE psychology posts that are currently vacant, having been advertised since September 2022, in CHO 7, by service type (details supplied), in tabular form. [42903/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of adults currently on the waiting list for spinal surgery at the Mater hospital. [42904/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the plans to have a dedicated Alzheimer's disease day care centre within CHO 9 for people with Alzheimer’s disease. [42905/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing homes that had unannounced HIQA inspections after hours or on weekends in 2023 and to date in 2024. [42906/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health to comment on the sale of illicit tobacco products online; and to clarify if social media platforms can be mandated to delete profiles engaging in this activity instead of just deleting the post. [39171/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding can be allocated to a therapy service in Dublin to continue the essential work it does in the community in providing low-cost counselling (details supplied). [39172/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current average wait time for an appointment with HSE eye clinics for children in the CHO9 area. [38615/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmic surgeons based at Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [36675/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of capital projects under the remit of his Department that received funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and the amount of funding received from EIB per project, in tabular form. [36676/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will increase funding for community, voluntary and charitable organisations to cover the substantial cost associated with the introduction the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Act 2024, which comes into force in January, and as employers will be obliged to provide 1.5% of employees’ salary as a contribution. [36784/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacy needle exchange facilities in CHO7, in tabular form. [34484/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the capital and current costs of establishing a ten-bed inpatient unit for eating disorders, in tabular form. [34485/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeons at CHI Temple Street in the years of 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [34486/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE orthopaedic registrars based in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased before end of the year. [35194/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE HSE environmental health officers based in CHO 7 in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased before end of the year. [35195/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency medicine registrars based at the minor injuries clinic at Smithfield in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [35196/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the waiting list for the HSE IVF scheme in the Rotunda Hospital; and if any consideration was given to ensuring that if persons opted for private treatment, they could get a tax refund for the cost, instead of adding to the public system for those that cannot actually pay privately. [35328/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the new primary care centre at a location (details supplied) will be opened; the WTE staff by job title that will be based at the new centre, in tabular form. [31641/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he has spoken with the new UK health secretary. [31642/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE optometrist and orthoptist based at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form [31643/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of UK-based health recruitment fairs where officials from the Mater Hospital were in attendance seeking to recruit new doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and so on, to join the Mater Hospital in the years of 2023 and to-date in 2024; and the number of jobs offered per recruitment fair, in tabular form. [31644/24]
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have attended each outpatient clinic in Beaumont Hospital to date in 2024. [29678/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who attended the accident and emergency department at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [29010/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of times the HSE has advertised for the post of consultant in emergency medicine since January 2022. [29011/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of additional patients seen on the dental treatment service scheme under the €5 million waiting list reduction scheme 2023; and the estimated total cost of these sessions in the CHO9 area. [29012/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the locations of HSE-funded dementia day care centres within CHO9; the capacity of each of these day care centres; and the days of the week each of those day care centres are opened, in tabular form. [26321/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if a consultant ophthalmologist and or ophthalmologist registrar is on call at the Mater Hospital on a 24-7 basis. [26322/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health for an update on perinatal services currently in the CHO7 area. [26323/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists, by grade, working in Clontarf Orthopaedic Hospital in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [26095/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the amount collected in public car-parking charges at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [26096/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for admission to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire. [26097/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant paediatric neurosurgeons at CHI Temple Street in the years 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [26098/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychiatrists based in each primary care centre within CHO7 in 2023 and to-date, in 2024, in tabular form. [23246/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmic surgeons attached to each hospital part of the RCSI Hospital Group in the years of 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [23247/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the primary care centres within CHO9 that currently provide phlebotomy services, in tabular form. [23248/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the locations currently where the Pathfinder Programme is currently available; and the plans to increase this number of locations where the Pathfinder Programme will be available, in tabular form. [23249/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health his views on the issue that GPs have been refusing to do private cervical smear tests for patients as they have no faith in the labs where the tests are analysed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22401/24]
• 2024-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there is a CNS in dementia in each acute hospital in Ireland; and if he will outline the situation in each hospital, in tabular form. [22282/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to the lymphoedema model of care in the years of 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [20645/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the services purchased by the Mater Hospital under the national treatment purchase plan for the years of 2021 to date in 2024; and the breakdown of services purchased. [20646/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of cardiology procedures, by type, that were carried out in CHI Temple Street in 2023 and to date in 2024. [20647/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the services purchased by Beaumont Hospital under the national treatment purchase plan for the years of 2021 to date in 2024; and the breakdown of services purchased. [20648/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be brought forward to curtail the selling of "fast gas" nitrous oxide canisters to young people for personal consumption and making them only available to medical and catering industries. [12316/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the regulation in respect of selling vape products to minors will be fully enacted; and the repercussions for retailers if found to be in breach. [12315/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant maxillofacial surgeons attached to the Mater Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [18222/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists based at the Coombe Maternity Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [18227/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency medicine registrars based at CHI Blanchardstown in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [18228/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE neo-natal nurses working in the National Maternity Hospital in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased later this year. [18229/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of WTE staff by job title working within the health and safety division in the OPW as of 16 April 2024, in tabular form. [17797/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of minor and major treatment bays within the accident and emergency department of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. [14796/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric neurology registrar at CHI Temple Street in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [14797/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons at Beaumont Hospital in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [15388/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the new primary care centres that will be opened in CHO 9 in 2024; and the services that will be provided in each of these primary care centres, in tabular form. [15389/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of National and UK based health recruitment fair officials from Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown were present seeking to recruit nurses, physiotherapists, doctors, speech and language therapists in the years 2023 and to-date in 2024; and the number of jobs offered per recruitment fair, in tabular form. [15390/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE chiropodists employed by the HSE working in CHO9 by location in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [13373/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he can expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [11518/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time to see a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at St. James’s Hospital. [12969/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in use at Clontarf Orthopaedic Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if these numbers will be further increased. [12970/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of MRI, X-RAY and CT scanners the Mater Hospital has in-situ. [12971/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of adults aged over 70 years currently on a waiting list for a cataract operation; and the hospitals that carry out this procedure, in tabular form. [12972/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time to see a consultant vascular surgeon in Beaumont Hospital. [12973/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason naloxone, a lifesaving medication, is only available on prescription and if he has any plans to make it available over the counter to help save lives. [11470/24]
• 2024-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason Government is now choosing to unilaterally end the Covid-19 related special leave scheme and is refusing to work with unions to agree on a replacement that can provide the necessary level and duration of support while frontline healthcare workers remain unable to return to work due to long-Covid. [10876/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion _ · 72–60
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses, vehicles and doctors based in each D-Doc treatment centre in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if these numbers will be further increased this year. [8858/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when phase one of the development of the major trauma centre at the Mater hospital will be completed. [8859/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists and dental nurses working in primary care centres within CHO7 in each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8860/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of hazardous emergency response vehicles in the national ambulance service fleet in each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8861/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who attended each outpatients clinic at CHI Temple Street in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8862/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health for an update on legislation pertaining to the use and supply of products containing hexahydrocannabinol, which has psychoactive effects upon consumption by humans. [8425/24]
• 2024-02-21
  VOTE
  Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–60
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams within CHO9 that offer family-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and play therapy. [5526/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting to see a consultant in respiratory medicine at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. [5532/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of childhood flu vaccines distributed by GPs, pharmacists and walk in clinics in the winter of 2023-2024 period.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5533/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE optometrists and opticians working in the Mater Hospital in 2021,2022,2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [5534/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons who attended lung rapid access clinics in each month of 2023, in tabular form. [5535/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health to make a statement on the closing of the primary care centre in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15 and lack of GP practices taking new patients in the general Dublin 15 area.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4305/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the Connolly Hospital endoscopy unit closure; can he look at reopening the endoscopy unit or increasing bed capacity in Connolly Hospital to avoid shutting down day services to manage inpatients. [4306/24]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 [Seanad]

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE vacancies by job title at Health and Safety Authority as of 4 January 2024; the estimated full year cost of filling each of those vacancies; and when he expects these vacancies be filled, in tabular form. [1132/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if CHI has the capacity to provide chest bracing service for children in the public health system as of December 2023. [1128/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ENT surgeons attached to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [1129/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for bone density scans for patients at each hospital in the RCSI Group. [1130/24]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in Clontarf Hospital in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [55583/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time to see a consultant ophthalmologist at the Mater hospital. [54753/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the primary care centres within CHO 9 that have clinical specialist ultra sonographers based there in the years 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [54754/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have undergone genetic testing in St James's Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [54755/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health how the €5.2 million allocation on the healthy age-friendly homes programme was spent in 2023. [54756/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeons working in the public health services; his plans to expand this number; and the international recommended best practice ratio for paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, to population and current ratios. [54757/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of radiographers required to ensure BreastCheck screenings take place every two years for those who are eligible; and how many radiographers currently work for BreastCheck. [54758/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the primary care centres within CHO 7 that have substance abuse services specific to youths aged under 18. [54759/23]
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost in 2024 to recruit 12 additional WTE clinical nurse specialists in Dementia, in tabular form. [49303/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the specific measures taken to enhance ambulance services in advance of the opening of new major trauma centres; the specific funding allocated to each measure and its date of operation; and when each of the network trauma hospitals will become operational. [49304/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists, dental hygienists and dental nurses working in each HSE health centre and primary care centre within CHO9 in the years 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [49305/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that were admitted to the National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Mater Hospital in the years 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [49306/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that were admitted to the National Burns Unit at St. James's Hospital in the years 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [49307/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title, currently working in the Mater Smithfield rapid injury unit; and the number of vacancies, by job title, currently in the rapid injury unit. [49862/23]
• 2023-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48894/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–67
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title, at a CAMHS centre (details supplied); the number of vacant staff, by job title, in this office; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [47163/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE vacant consultant and registrars posts, by speciality, currently at the Mater hospital; and when each of these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [47149/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated to each of the three maternity hospitals within Dublin in 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [47150/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on the waiting list to see each consultant neurologist at Beaumont Hospital. [47151/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of CT and MRI scanners in use at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [47152/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic registrars at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42994/23]
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmologist and ophthalmologist registrars working in the Mater Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42991/23]
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason that recruitment for new genomic resource associate roles at the department of clinical genetics at CHI Crumlin, as specified as part of implementation of the national genetics and genomics strategy, is being held up, in spite of the fact that he allocated €2.7 million to the implementation of the strategy. [43118/23]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric heart transplant and kidney transplant procedures that have been performed to date in 2023. [40398/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of providing two additional HSE air ambulance helicopters on a 24-7 basis. [40399/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the latest update on the rollout of oral immunotherapy for children; the location of each facility in which the treatment is dispensed; and the funding and timeline for same. [40400/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE clinical nurse specialists in the heart failure clinic at the Mater Hospital in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40401/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the new services or technologies that have been deployed recently for neurology in CHO9. [40402/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant neonatologists based at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40403/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of resuscitation bays in the accident and emergency departments at Beaumont, the Mater and St. James's hospitals, in tabular form. [38020/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE radiographers working in the urgent care centre at CHI Blanchardstown in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [38021/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for the development of the community model for eye care, which covers cataract assessment, paediatric and macular disease. [38022/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of recruitment campaigns that the HSE took part in either in person or virtually to attract Irish trained nurses, physiotherapists and doctors based in Australia to return home and work in the public health services in 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of job offers offered per recruitment campaign; and the number of job offers that were accepted per recruitment campaign, in tabular form. [38023/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current wait time for an orthodontic procedure at the Dublin Dental Hospital. [38024/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for the recruitment of an additional WTE consultant neurosurgeon at Beaumont Hospital. [38025/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant cardiothoracic surgeons with a special interest in beating heart coronary artery bypass at the Mater Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [39190/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of blepharoplasty surgeries carried out at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [39191/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will deliver on the promise in the Programme for Government to support clinical genetic services at CHI, Crumlin, by appointing six genomic resource associate roles to reduce the currently unacceptable two-year waiting list. [35622/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of operating theatres in use in each of the maternity hospitals within Dublin, in tabular form. [35780/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the necessary funding for the recruitment of additional whole-term equivalent consultant neurologists for the long-Covid clinic at St. James's Hospital. [35781/23]
• 2023-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding will be put in place for a multidisciplinary team for the only dedicated neurology service for Irish patients with long-Covid in St. James’s Hospital Dublin. [33008/23]
• 2023-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health what consideration has been given to investment in therapeutic support and education for family carers of those who suffer with dementia. [33009/23]
• 2023-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if his Department can fund an investment to bring about pay parity for dementia care workers. [33010/23]
• 2023-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there are plans for a national heart failure registry, equipping health service planners with the information to cut excessive mortality and hospital readmission rates. [33011/23]
• 2023-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if his Department will invest in practical, social and emotional supports in the community that reduce readmissions and improve quality of life. [33012/23]
• 2023-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will commit to a right to a medical card for all heart failure patients, removal of prescription charges, and the national assessment of the economic impact of the condition on patients. [33013/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the cancellation of a national contract that will make vasectomies no longer available on a medical card in seven counties including north County Dublin. [32094/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated through parking charges at the public car park at the Mater Hospital in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023; and of the amount of revenue generated, how the money was spent, in tabular form. [32350/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of shoulder surgeries carried out at Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [32351/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant endocrinologists based in each hospital part of the RCSI Group in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [32352/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the services provided at each primary care centre within CHO7 and CHO9, in tabular form. [32353/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health to outline the response to the use of synthetic cannabinoids in vapes; and if there are any investigations into the use of cannabinoids in vapes. [30553/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will outline any information that the HSE has in relation to HHC cannabinoids in vapes; and if there are any recent investigations by the HSE into HHC use in Ireland. [30554/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health If there are any plans to issue harm reduction educational material in relation to HHC. [30555/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency nurses working in each of the three children's emergency departments within Dublin in the years of 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [29434/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title, working in the eating disorder teams based in CHO7 and CHO9; the number of WTE vacancies, by job title, in each of these teams; and when each of these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [29435/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgeries performed at St. Vincent's University Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [29436/23]
• 2023-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on a recently published article to mark World Environment Day, recalling that Gaza lacks a safe, clean, and sustainable environment, Al Mezan detailed how Israeli policies and practices, including a 16-year-old blockade, adversely impact local capacity to protect the environment and ultimately hinder Palestinians' right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28776/23]
• 2023-05-31
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 · 2 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE optometrists employed by the HSE working in primary care settings within CHO7 and CHO9 in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and the locations where these optometrists are, in tabular form. [25861/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of endometriosis specialists who are employed in the Coombe Hospital endometriosis clinic; the number of clinical nurses who are employed in the clinic; and the number of endometriologists who are employed in the clinic. [25862/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of national and international recruitment fairs where staff from Connolly Hospital were in attendance in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the number of jobs offered in each recruitment fair, in tabular form. [25863/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who presented at (details supplied) for each month in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [25864/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant paediatric vascular surgeons working in the public health service; his plans to expand this number; and the international recommended best-practice ratio for paediatric vascular surgeons to population and current ratio. [23089/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the names of for-profit, voluntary and not-for-profit companies that provided home care support to persons on behalf of the HSE within CHO7 in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and the amount paid by the HSE for such works in the years in question, in tabular form. [23090/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE neurology nurses in epilepsy working in Beaumont Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [23091/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of incidents that the HSE pest control service within Dublin attended in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if there is an emergency out-of-hours facility available for this service. [23092/23]
• 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
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when he intends to meet with an organisation (details supplied) as requested by the organisation. [20850/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of recruiting two additional WTE senior dietitians in eating disorders for CHI Connolly. [18947/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE midwives working in each of the maternity hospitals within Dublin in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if so, when. [18948/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health how the additional €1.75 million will be spent on the meals-on-wheels service during 2023. [18949/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when a review will be completed into the reimbursement process for cariban, the first-line treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19006/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of rental baby monitor units for deaf parents his Department owns; the cost of each unit; the make and models of the units; and if a cost-based analysis has been undertaken to examine if it would be more productive for his Department to buy the units as opposed to leasing them. [14677/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE vacant nursing posts at the National Forensic Mental Health Service; the estimated full-year cost of filling these vacancies; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [14979/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated through parking charges from public car parking at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital in the 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [14980/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE vacancies, by job title, in the HSE National Antimicrobial Resistant Team; the full-year cost of filling each of the vacancies; and when will these vacancies be filled, in tabular form. [14981/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the name of companies in CHO7 and CHO9 that currently have a contract with the HSE to install stairlifts, downstairs toilets and so on in a person’s own house following a recommendation from an occupational therapist. [14982/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of recruiting additional one WTE information scientists with a MSc in genetic counselling and additional one WTE information scientist with a MSc in clinical neuroscience for the HSE national rare diseases office. [14983/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a full list of podiatrists, including addresses, that are accepting new medical card holders aged over 65 within CHO9, in tabular form. [14984/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE accident and emergency nurses at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [14985/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection when Covid-19 will be recognised as an occupational disease for front-line healthcare workers in Ireland as per EU Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work, ACSH, agreement in November 2022.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10831/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CHO 7 waiting lists for counselling and psychotherapy on initial assessment, initial therapy intervention and further therapy intervention lists, in tabular form. [11196/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE radiographers attached to both CHI Temple Street and CHI Crumlin in 2021,2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form [11197/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff by job title employed in the HSE pest control service in Dublin in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [11198/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff by job title that have been recruited for the community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO7; and when will the remaining staff for this team be filled, in tabular form. [11199/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant, endocrinologist, dieticians, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, staff nurses and administrative support posts currently in place in outpatient adult diabetes clinics in each of the hospitals under the RCSI Hospital Group. [11200/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time autism therapists and autism support workers in each of the disability network teams in CHO9, in 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form [11201/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time cognitive behavioural therapy posts in St. James's Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [11202/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there are any funding streams in the case of a child attending CAMHS and who may have to be referred to private mental health care, be it under the NTPF or others, from the HSE to make sure a person at risk can access the services needed. [10100/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the capital works that were carried out at Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital in 2022; the nature of these works; if each capital works project is still ongoing or completed; and the capital works projects that will commence in 2023, in tabular form. [7302/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres that are funded by the HSE for older persons that are currently open in CHO7 and CHO9 in tabular form. [7303/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current funding and staffing resources that would be required if the opening hours at the urgent care centre at Children's Health Ireland at Connolly increased from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week. [7304/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychologists in each children's disability network teams within Dublin, in tabular form. [7305/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when section 19 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 will come into effect. [2805/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE audiologists working in Grangegorman primary care centre in each of the years 2020 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [2806/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the emergency department activity at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in 2022; the number of presentations and admissions; and the average patient experience time to admission. [2807/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the international recruitment campaigns that took place in 2022 for healthcare workers. [2808/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to recruit three extra WTE acute oncology services nurses for Beaumont Hospital. [2809/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of stroke units, by location, that are operating below the recommended nurse and other staffing levels; and the estimated cost of putting the recommended staff levels in place. [2810/23]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62366/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant whole-time equivalent, WTE, consultant posts by speciality in each hospital part of the Children's Health Ireland, CHI, group; and when each of these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [62178/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for aids and appliances in community healthcare organisation, CHO7. [62179/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE respiratory consultant posts at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in the years of 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [62180/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the additional resources that Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown are receiving as part of the HSE 2022-2023 winter plan. [62181/22]
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out out-of-hours crisis cafés across the State; the locations of each; and when they will be up and running. [55332/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if the screening of teeth for the 2022-23 second and fourth class students has commenced; and if not, when this will take place. [55333/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there have been any official studies into vaping and young persons and the effects of vaping on them. [51648/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the status of the discussion in relation to multi-annual funding for community projects especially those in Section 38 and Section 39 organisations. [44555/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of patients treated in the acute medical assessment unit at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown per day in August 2022. [46831/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the elective throughput in each model 3 and 4 hospital in each month to date in 2022, in tabular form. [46832/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost in 2023 of providing five additional ambulances in each HSE region. [46833/22]
• 2022-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the pandemic recognition payment will be paid to Fire Brigade Paramedic staff who were on the front line during the pandemic. [46336/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the pandemic recognition payment will be paid to student nurses and midwives in University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park hospital and Portiuncula hospital Ballinasloe. [42552/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if web doctors will be excluded from prescribing contraception in the delivery of the proposed new scheme to make contraception freely available to women aged between 17 and 25 years. [43602/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost in 2023 of increasing the number of general practitioner training places to 310 [37362/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent dentists and dental nurses working in Corduff dental clinic, Dublin 15 in 2020, 2021 and to-date in 2022, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [37363/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the minimum staffing requirements for a liaison psychiatrist as outlined in a Vision for Change; and the current level of staffing for same. [37364/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is considering establishing drop-in care centres with services for patients with dementia. [37365/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there are a plans to include spinal muscular atrophy in the new-born heel prick test. [34515/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the establishment of an android and smart phone application which would provide parents of newborns with a 24/7 support system with on-demand access to leading maternal and paediatric experts. [24395/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time midwives in each of public maternity units here as of 1 May 2020, 1 May 2021 and 10 May 2022, in tabular form. [24396/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time community development workers funded by the HSE to work in addiction services in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [24397/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of locations and practitioners that publicly provide frenotomy services for babies with tongue tie issues. [24398/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the total revenue income from charges in hospital carparks annually; the amount that it costs to run the carparks in the same year; and the revenue annually to the HSE in cases in which a carpark is run by a private company. [19664/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if the Covid recognition payment will be paid to persons working in private nursing homes throughout the pandemic. [17415/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the status of the discussion on multi-annual funding for section 38 and section 39 organisations. [8783/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if the guidelines that are given to maternity hospitals by the HSE in relation to access of fathers and birthing partners are guidelines only; and if it is the hospital board of management that makes decisions on these matters. [13996/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the direction that has been given to maternity hospitals in relation to the admittance of fathers and birthing partners to labour wards for the full length of birth with the removal of Covid-19 restrictions. [12513/22]
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to address the backlog in developmental checks on children in primary healthcare centres; if nurses are still being redeployed to Covid-19 vaccination centres; and, if so, when this practice will cease [10885/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff by job title working in the primary care eye teams in CHO7; the number of vacancies by job title; and when each of the vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [11236/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants posts by speciality that were filled in each hospital that is part of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Group in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [11237/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing 80 additional general practitioner training places. [11238/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has the ability to include a clause in its contracts with private companies to require a portion of the profits made as a direct result of HSE contracts to be reinvested in the services locally here. [11239/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of wards under construction or planned to commence within the next six months. [11240/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if direction will be given to maternity hospitals in relation to access to maternity wards for expectant fathers in the lead up to a birth given that Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. [9410/22]
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76
• 2022-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if all adult disability day services will be open to full capacity when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted or reduced. [3685/22]
• 2022-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if front-line workers that previously worked in community projects, drug taskforces and so on and that were seconded into the HSE during the Covid-19 pandemic will receive the €1,000 once-off bonus. [3691/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will address the arduous procedures for accessing home support services, nursing home support scheme and community services for older people (details supplied). [63307/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when regulations for psychotherapists and counsellors registered with CORU will be in place given SI No. 170 of 2018 exempts psychotherapists and counsellors from VAT if they are registered with CORU but cannot be availed of until such registration opens. [1205/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the new general practitioner cards for children under seven years of age will be issued to parents given that they were initially due to be issued in December 2021. [1206/22]
• 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 for the motion the motion motion passed · 107–36
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 103–37
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason students in institutions (details supplied) are to be excluded from the public health free rapid antigen tests. [61969/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will produce the first national stroke strategy; and if there will be provision for a properly-funded annual fast campaign as called for by an organisation (details supplied). [61970/21]
• 2021-12-08
  VOTE
  Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of operating theatres in the Mater, Beaumont and St Vincent's University Hospitals that are operating on a 24/7 basis in tabular form. [60373/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for dermatology scopes as of 1 January 2021 and 1 December 2021, in tabular form. [60374/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalents by job title that are currently vacant in the diabetes team at Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15; the full year cost of filling each of the vacancies; and when each of the vacant posts will be filled in tabular form. [60375/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–60
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–63
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will address the matter of special leave for a HSE nurse (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57687/21]
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an updated comprehensive plan for the easing of maternity restrictions, particularly in cases in which both parents are fully vaccinated. [52340/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the shortage of staff and resources at Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50596/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the primary care centres or health centres that are currently accepting emergency walk in dentistry services in tabular form. [50664/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant paediatric ophthalmologists currently working in the public health services in each of the past four years in tabular form [50665/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the hospitals that can treat patients who suffer with agoraphobia in tabular form. [50666/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 671 of 21 September 2021, the criteria under which criteria psychologists, who are awaiting regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, given VAT exemption rated at 13.5% on earnings over €37,500; the reason that counsellors and psychotherapists who are awaiting regulation under the same Act do not meet this criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49108/21]
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding Covid-19 cases in schools (details supplied). [47596/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the definitive timeframe and plan for the full reopening of adult day services in an area (details supplied). [46533/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused funding by the HSE to go to England to undergo mesh removal surgery on the basis that it is available in some Irish hospitals given that they were informed by their consultant that this is not the case and would need to travel for the operation. [46535/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay within CORU in relation to the registration for professional counselling and psychotherapy services; and the timeline to complete this process (details supplied). [45237/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults awaiting counselling services in all HSE operational areas in tabular form. [45238/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the body responsible if a complaint is made when agents who are contracted by the HSE that do not fall under section 38 or 39 workers fail to provide the service they are contacted to provide. [37411/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the guidelines that have been issued to community centres in relation to dance classes and drama and variety clubs that wish to use their premises. [37412/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health his plans to issue fully vaccinated persons a hard copy vaccine licence; and the proposed cost of same. [37413/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department suspended the activities of the North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force and is putting in place its own process to appoint a chairperson and to broaden the membership of the task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38785/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres in Dublin; the number proposed; and the delivery date of each. [40326/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the timeline to return to indoor training for dance schools; if persons are allowed to return to gyms for individual training and to partake in sports in which multiple persons are using the same equipment and so on; the reason this is not the case in relation to dance classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all vaccination centres that have been closed; and the sites of any future centres in the Dublin 7 and 15 area. [25600/21]
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

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

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

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

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will consider increasing funding for a counselling service (details supplied) to ensure that it can respond effectively to the mental health crisis following the Covid-19 pandemic. [24489/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason consideration is being given to opening hotels and guesthouses ahead of pubs; and the reason hotel bars and restaurants are deemed safer than traditional pubs. [22924/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time consultant paediatric transplant and hepatobiliary surgeons with a special interest in kidney transplantation at CHI Temple Street, Dublin 1; and if this number will be increased. [20100/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by job title working in the radiology intervention suite at Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15. [20101/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by job title working in Corduff and Blanchardstown primary care centres, Dublin 15. [20102/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is involved in the closing and sale of a nursing home (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and the future plans for the site. [20103/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the ending of partner restrictions in maternity settings; and the criteria for the removal or easing of the restrictions. [20231/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if exceptions can be made in the case of a person (details supplied). [20768/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the status of a protected disclosure by a person (details supplied). [17801/21]
• 2021-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if dance and stage school teachers are due to be vaccinated in the same cohort as mainstream educational teachers; and, if so, the cohort in which they are placed. [15982/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the necessary steps for an association (details supplied) to take in order to establish creative arts therapists as designated professionals in the health sector. [14406/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on concerns in relation to Covid-19-related stillbirths; and if there needs to be an elevated warning to pregnant women. [13810/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to providing the Hocoma Lokomat treatment for disabled persons and long-term wheelchair users on social welfare who hold a medical card. [12573/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time permanent nurse posts vacant at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; and the steps being taken to fill these vacant posts. [11563/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent rhinologists employed by the HSE; and the location of the hospitals, in tabular form. [11564/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when all general practitioners in the Dublin 7 and 15 areas will receive the Covid-19 vaccine for the over 85s; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11956/21]
• 2021-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when workers in categories (details supplied) will receive Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10677/21]
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–86
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 125–5
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 131–11
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason cervical smears and B12 injections are being cancelled through the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5119/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time epidermolysis bullosa outreach nurses working in Connolly Hospital in each of the past two years. [5123/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for the recruitment of a full-time permanent metabolic consultant with a special interest in lysosomal storage disorder for Children's Health Ireland, Temple Street. [5124/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the hospitals that currently have free Wi-Fi in their public areas in tabular form; and the estimated cost of ensuring free Wi-Fi in public areas in hospitals that currently do not have Wi-Fi. [5125/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for CAMHS services in an area (details supplied). [5469/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for adult mental health services in an area (details supplied). [5470/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current number of acute beds in an area and current levels of occupancy. [5471/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current number of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, CAMHS, adult mental health services, PoL and rehab and recovery teams in an area (details supplied); and the staffing levels of each. [5472/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the variance between A Vision of Change and staffing figures in an area (details supplied) for CAMHS teams, AMHS teams, PoL and rehab and recovery teams. [5473/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for primary care psychology services in Dublin west. [5474/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for counselling in primary care services in Dublin west. [5475/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current Covid-19 related staff redeployment figures from primary care mental health services in Dublin west. [5476/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current Covid-19 related staff redeployment figures from CAMHS, AMHS, PoL and rehab and recovery teams. [5477/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the way in which staffing figures for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, CAMHS, and adult mental health services in January 2021 compare to January 2020. [5478/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels for primary care psychology services in Dublin west. [5479/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner referrals to primary care psychology services in Dublin west by month from 2019 and 2020. [5480/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner referrals to counselling in primary care services in Dublin west by month from 2019 and 2020. [5481/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner referrals to CAMHS, AMHS and PoL for 2019 and 2020. [5482/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the details of the deep brain stimulation service for Parkinson's disease in the Mater Hospital, Dublin. [44670/20]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated for the recruitment of an additional full-time consultant paediatric with a special interest in children's palliative medicine for Temple Street Children's University Hospital. [44407/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if provisions have been made to accommodate service providers such as drug taskforces, community groups and so on in local authority buildings due to the reduced capacity of community centres due to Covid-19 social distancing. [24336/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the status of a new radiology intervention suite at Connolly Hospital; and the number of additional full-time staff that have been recruited to date. [32304/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of extra full-time staff that have been provided to the rapid access chest pain unit at Connolly Hospital. [32305/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for the recruitment of an additional full-time paediatric radiologist and an extra full-time paediatric emergency medicine at the paediatric outpatient and urgent care unit at Connolly Hospital. [32306/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health his plans to conclude the governance review of the drugs approval and procurement process which was scheduled for completion by the end of the second quarter of 2019, as per the Sláintecare action plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32447/20]
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if a baby swimming company providing a structured lessons to parents and children in which they do not interact or share equipment and in a chlorinated environment would fall under the same restrictions as gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools if they were situated in an area with phase 3 Covid-19 restrictions. [25718/20]
• 2020-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Community

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the supports in relation to capital funding for non-local authority community centres for health and safety and fire prevention works. [24337/20]
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 15–125
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in Dublin 7 and 15; the average waiting time for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19821/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting list in Dublin 7 and 15; the average waiting time for appointments; the number who have been waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19822/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the CAMHS waiting list in Dublin 7 and 15; the average waiting time for appointments; the number who have been waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19823/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that are waiting on homecare support in Dublin 7 and 15; the number of hours allocated in each of the past 12 months for same; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19824/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a colonoscopy in James Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15; the number of those persons who have been waiting up to 30, 30 to 60, 60 to 90 and more than 90 days in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19825/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an endoscopy in James Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15; the number of those persons who have been waiting up to 30, 30 to 60, 60 to 90 and more than 90 days, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19826/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies at Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15; the grade of each vacancy; the length of time the vacancy has been unfilled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19827/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in CHO9; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19828/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in CHO9; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19829/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in CHO9; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19830/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided to families in Dublin 7 and 15 over each of the past 12 months, in tabular form; the number that has been provided each month since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19831/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres in west County Dublin that have now reopened; the number that will be reopened by September 2020; if any of these centres will not be in a position to reopen by that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19832/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres for persons with intellectual disabilities in west County Dublin that have submitted applications for funding in order to reopen; the amount required; the amount allocated to date; the amount that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19833/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in Dublin 7 and 15, in tabular form; the average waiting time for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19834/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Dublin 7 and 15 who are awaiting an appointment for early intervention by therapy, in tabular form; the number that are waiting less than 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19835/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to combat the waiting lists within the HSE for home support services and the provision of respite for persons with disabilities; the number of persons waiting for respite beds; and the number of respite beds available in tabular form. [18669/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average length of time for a disability assessment to be carried out; and the number of persons with disabilities in the Dublin 15 area awaiting a decision to be granted hours for a personal assistance service. [18670/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to update its website in relation to the opening hours of the emergency dental service in Corduff and Roselawn, Dublin 15. [18671/20]
• 2020-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if legislation has been proposed to protect residents of co-living developments following the Covid-19 pandemic and future health emergencies in circumstances in which shared space and proper social distancing are unavoidable. [17655/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will seek to reverse the upcoming wage decrease in September 2020 for student nurses on four year internships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17134/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied). [17307/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if a date for surgery will be provided for a person (details supplied). [15825/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their pension entitlements since retiring from Connolly hospital in January 2020 on health grounds. [14449/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and so on for children with intellectual and physical disabilities will be returned to a facility (details supplied) which is being used for Covid-19 related uses. [14447/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of mystery shopper inspections carried out under the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014 at the end of June 2020. [14450/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time laboratory scientists employed at Connolly hospital. [14451/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health his plans to exempt medical professionals travelling between here and the UK for work from the mandatory 14-day self-isolation period when landing here. [12528/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the staffing level in the CAMHS service in Corduff primary care centre; and the positions left unfilled. [10487/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there will be guidance given to those that practice alternative complementary therapies in relation to the phasing stages and the use of PPE equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9467/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of MRSA cases reported to the HSE in hospitals from January to April 2020. [7065/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if funding will be available for community drug teams to access PPE equipment and for premises redesign to allow for physical distancing and risk assessments. [7066/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when ENT outpatient departments will be reopening. [7067/20]