Thomas Byrne

Fianna Fáil · Meath East

Activity on Health — 318 events (28 lobbying · 245 questions · 75 votes) full profile →

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Psychological Society of Ireland EU Affairs

  • Sent joint PSI and EFPA letter outlining support for Ireland’s EU Council Presidency mental health priorities
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-07
  LOBBY
  Acumen Public Affairs Health

  • Irish EU Council Presidency (Health work programme and priorities)
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Pharmacy Union Health

  • Invite to attend the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) Conference in Dublin
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Acumen Public Affairs Health

  • Irish EU Council Presidency (Health work programme and priorities)
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-11
  LOBBY
  Novartis Ireland Limited Health

  • Rare diseases conference, as an official event of the Irish EU Presidency
• 2025-09-10
  LOBBY
  Prosper Meath CLG Health

  • Email invitation to the Prosper Meath Summer BBQ from the CEO
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol health information labelling
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 3 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry

  • Introductions to new Ministers outlining industry priorities
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  Sanofi Health

  • To make the case for the rollout of RSV immunisation programmes and better pandemic planning in Ireland, the EU and globally.
• 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.
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of orthodontist working within the HSE in County Meath; and the number of positions that are currently unfilled. [22144/25]
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if there are development plans for the HSE building in Ashbourne, County Meath (details supplied) which has been unoccupied for the past number of years. [22240/25]
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if ozempic will be covered on the medical card scheme for those who have been prescribed by the GP but are not diabetic. [22279/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if Cross Border Directive services are available for a child who has been approved for dental treatment by the HSE orthodontic department; and if so, the process involved in this scheme. [11725/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have cardiac surgery following a referral from his consultant. [9565/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Epilepsy Ireland Health

  • Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  National Infertility Support and Information Group Health

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

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

  • Congratulatory letters sent to newly elected TD's in the 2024 General Election.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  GSK Health

  • To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

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

  • Irish language provision in Gaeltacht Areas of the Irish Healthcare System
• 2025-01-13
  LOBBY
  Sanofi Health

  • RSV implementation programme/Influenza immunisation
• 2025-01-02
  LOBBY
  MSD Health

  • Health Policy Development for New Programme for Government
• 2024-11-21
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland Health

  • Boost breastfeeding support, deliver timely interventions for children with developmental delays, Expand childhood mental health services to meet growing demands
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Public Health Service Staffing · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 70–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 70–59
• 2024-07-10
  VOTE
  Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 93–45
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023

  A bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.

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

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–54
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Health Service Recruitment Freeze · 2 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 117–10
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–81
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Health Service Funding · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 75–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 73–58
• 2023-09-27
  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
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–63
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Capacity in the Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 68–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 68–58
• 2022-11-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 60–75
• 2022-03-02
  VOTE
  Healthcare Waiting Lists · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–57
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 75–57
• 2022-02-02
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–76
• 2021-11-24
  VOTE
  Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–46
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Health (Amendment) Act 2020

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 82–43
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 82–44
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–66
• 2021-10-06
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–73
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 72–66
• 2021-06-02
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Act 2021

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 77–51
• 2021-02-25
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–86
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 125–5
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 131–11
• 2020-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 92–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–86
• 2020-09-10
  VOTE
  Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

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

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if clear advice will be provided to pubs on the way to safely reopen with regard to plastic screens, social distancing and other practical arrangements. [11779/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the role played by his Department in delivering a scheme to replace the July provision scheme. [11987/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement of osimertinib. [12087/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current health advice received by his Department on the need to provide two metres of social distancing in school settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10651/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for a person to receive home care support hours in County Meath. [11505/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting to receive a home care package in County Meath. [11506/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has reviewed the recent advice considerations for school-related public health measures in the context of Covid-19 by the WHO; the implications of this advice in the Irish context for preparations for the reopening of schools in September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7192/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the UK Government has recently announced it is making travel from Ireland exempt from the 14-day quarantine requirement after travelling by air; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7823/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed reopening of disability services and centres. [6167/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a homecare package will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [6240/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if osimertinib will be reimbursed for patients suffering from non-small cell lung cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4382/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he has received an update from the NCPE on the reimbursement of osimertinib. [4383/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if public patients who have the EGFR mutation have been tested for the T790M mutation. [4384/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in reimbursing osimertinib for patients suffering from non-small cell lung cancer; and the reason Ireland is not reimbursing the drug in line with other European countries. [4385/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home care package, which has been approved, will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [2967/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if stroke patients in County Meath will be reassured that their life and safety is not being compromised by bypassing Navan hospital. [3288/20]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the senior nurse position will be filled in a facility (details supplied). [52605/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for a speech and language therapy assessment in each CHO; and the number in each CHO waiting more than eight months, one and two years, respectively. [53094/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for speech and language therapy initial therapy in each CHO; and the number in each CHO waiting more than eight months, one and two years, respectively. [53095/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for speech and language further therapy in each CHO; and the number in each CHO waiting more than eight months, one and two years, respectively. [53096/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when home support hours awarded to a person (details supplied) will be put into place. [51329/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is acceptable that a person (details supplied) is prevented from availing of 7.5 approved hours of home help per week despite the identification of a carer available and willing to do the hours due to the June 2019 instruction to the support team that the home help cannot commence unless it is end of life situation; the reason for the instruction; if it will be lifted immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49688/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason an instruction issued in June 2019 to the home support team in County Meath that no home helps can be agreed unless it is an end of life circumstance; the position regarding the 450 persons on the waiting list in the county that have been fully assessed and have had their hours approved but that are not end of life cases; when the instruction will be lifted in view of the fact it has removed flexibility from the approvals system and is increasing the waiting list on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49789/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve waiting times for speech and language assessments in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48878/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the terms and conditions for a person who is entitled to respite care. [48711/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of children living in County Meath waiting to see a paediatrician for an outpatient appointment, a paediatric cardiologist, a paediatric ENT specialist and a paediatric surgeon. [47473/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans for an ambulance service centre to be based in south County Meath. [44380/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a homecare package will commence for a person (details supplied). [44873/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, to Irish Water on considering installing ultraviolet disinfection to further ensure drinking water quality and the protection of public health at the Leixlip treatment plant. [45579/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons reimbursed under the cross-border scheme in 2019; the timeframe for turning around applications; the waiting time for persons to be reimbursed; the number of persons awaiting reimbursement having received their treatment; and the number of applications for authorisation outstanding [42010/19]
• 2019-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the strategies in place for developing health services on third level campuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41215/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home care support package for a person (details supplied) will be put into place. [40002/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home support package will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [39421/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the HPV vaccination which is already available for girls born in 2004 will become available for boys born in 2004. [39816/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an approved homecare package will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [37535/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide additional supports to students experiencing mental health difficulties at third-level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36183/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the oversight conducted by his Department of the number of young persons seeking support and or counselling for mental health difficulties at third-level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/19]
• 2019-07-04
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Reports · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the significant increase in waiting times for outpatient appointments in Our Lady's Hospital, Navan since May 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27761/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health in the case of rental income derived from a person's principal private residence in the context of a fair deal review, if that is rental income net of costs and expenses or gross rental income. [27622/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting list for speech therapy in County Meath from three years. [21566/19]
• 2019-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons with disabilities in County Meath seeking post-school placements at the end of the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20917/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an application for home support by a person (details supplied) will be assessed. [18409/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the future of a care facility (details supplied); if there are plans to close the facility; and the arrangements made for patients if closure is imminent [18427/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for cataract surgery will be allocated for a person (details supplied). [18429/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the department of clinical genetics will move from Crumlin hospital to the national children's hospital; if not, if it will stay in place; and the improvements scheduled for same. [19100/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if Crohn's disease is covered under the long-term illness scheme. [19457/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce free general practitioner care for children under 12 years of age [20091/19]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019

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

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

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason access to Versatis patches was removed from a person (details supplied). [16035/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if it is required by the HSE that medication not be put into a single blister pack for medical card patients by pharmacists. [13610/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and school leavers in County Meath on a waiting list for training services. [14104/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when medical surgery will take place for a person (details supplied). [11590/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for a speech and language therapy appointment for children in County Meath. [12091/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the proposals of an organisation (details supplied) relating to pharmacy assistants are unfair in view of the fact that the pharmacy assistant is an occupation that is ceasing due to the average age of pharmacy assistants and retirements. [8997/19]
• 2019-02-20
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Health

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

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a children's disability respite house (details supplied) services children in County Meath. [8209/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if an ESG will be carried out on a minor following a referral from CAMHS. [5871/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for speech and language, psychology and occupational therapy services in County Meath. [5404/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the action which will be taken in 2019 to reduce the waiting times for orthopaedic services in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. [5403/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an extension and redevelopment at a hospital (details supplied). [5047/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment. [5064/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed name change of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5547/19]
• 2019-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason an appointment for a person (details supplied) in Louth County Hospital was cancelled. [4479/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an operation for a person (details supplied) will be carried out. [3794/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a hip operation will take place for a person (details supplied). [3647/19]
• 2019-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a knee replacement. [3683/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason a long-term illness card was removed in the case of a person (details supplied). [2552/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a letter of exceptional need will be provided to a person (details supplied) who requires it to pursue medical studies in the United States of America. [2849/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within the orthopaedic department of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. [2045/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of elective procedures that have taken place in the past four years in the orthopaedic department of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. [2046/19]
• 2019-01-17
  VOTE
  Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018

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

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

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the timescale for the results of repeat cervical smears; and the reason for delays in relation to the matter. [54153/18]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of schools in which vaccines (details supplied) have been administered to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54020/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons under 18 years of age on waiting lists for speech and language therapy for more than one year by community healthcare organisation, CHO, area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53214/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of posts for speech and language therapists vacant for in excess of six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53215/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for initial assessment by community healthcare organisation, CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53216/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for access to services following initial assessment by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53217/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the rules and entitlements for a person who qualifies for respite care in a nursing home. [51562/18]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans for the emergency department of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. [51667/18]
• 2018-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason the request by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland for a 10% increase in basic specialist training places for 2018 was rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50790/18]
• 2018-12-05
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 10 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 90–15
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–101
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–89
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 90–16
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–63
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–75
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–69
• 2018-11-29
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 22–61
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–71
• 2018-11-28
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 31–61
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 9–90
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a payment under the cross-border health care directive will issue to a person (details supplied). [49308/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have surgery in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. [49342/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the increase in home support hours planned for County Meath in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43611/18]
• 2018-10-23
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 102–12
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home support package will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [42184/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the amount of section 39 funding by county to an organisation (details supplied). [40589/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason an organisation (details supplied) in respect of activities in County Meath receives no funding under section 39. [40590/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a consultation with an occupational guidance adviser further to commitments made that such a consultation would occur. [40603/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the evidence required for the cross-border healthcare directive to prove a person is on a public waiting list here. [40765/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when 15 hours of home support will be provided for a person (details supplied). [40778/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) was placed on the public waiting list for surgery. [40855/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41054/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for surgery. [40164/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a speech therapist vacancy in County Meath will be filled. [40209/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans for a disability service (details supplied) in County Meath; and his further plans for the facility. [39477/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a bed will become available in St. Patrick's University Hospital for a person (details suppled). [38724/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove a disincentive in the fair deal scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35861/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for home help hours at weekends. [32598/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be awarded home help hours. [32668/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for persons to be awarded home help hours in counties Meath, Cavan and Louth. [32702/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [30318/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a hub or centre will be provided for a person (details supplied) and others to access adult disability services in Dunboyne, County Meath. [28174/18]
• 2018-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether waiting lists for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychologists in County Meath are acceptable; if there is a shortage of professionals in these areas; and when a person (details supplied) will receive a psychological appointment. [28175/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a CAMHS appointment. [28149/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment by the HSE of 19 speech and language therapists and 12 occupational therapists to work with the 150 schools and pre-schools in a pilot project in CHO 7. [28404/18]
• 2018-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be called for speech and language therapy. [27017/18]
• 2018-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for a child to access speech and language therapy in County Meath. [27018/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if there are difficulties with the recruitment of medical scientists in the biochemistry and haematology departments in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. [24655/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has recently advertised for medical scientists in the biochemistry and haematology departments in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. [24656/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists who have been recruited by the HSE in 2018; the sectors of the health service to which they have been deployed; and the net increase in the whole time equivalent numbers of each that has resulted from this recruitment. [23563/18]
• 2018-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding blood tests in Drogheda and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital; if they have been outsourced; if this will lead to delays in obtaining results; if results will all be paper based; and his views on whether this will lead to a diminution in patient safety [21570/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a psychological appointment. [21034/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for speech therapy. [21037/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for a person (details supplied) for a medical procedure will take place. [21162/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the dental clinic in Duleek, County Meath will remain open in the coming year. [21333/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs for a child (details supplied) will take place. [21395/18]
• 2018-05-10
  VOTE
  Health Service Reform

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 48–77
• 2018-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an ENT appointment for a person (details supplied) in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda will be scheduled. [19141/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for back surgery for a person (details supplied) will be met. [18951/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of counselling and educational psychologists required to complete extensive inservice training in order to maintain eligibility for their own jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17031/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home care package awarded to a person (details supplied) will be put in place. [16601/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if capital investment is planned for the laundry department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital; his views on whether the facilities and equipment of the laundry department need improvement and investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14004/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a full home care support package will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [11050/18]
• 2018-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a community intellectual disabilities nurse will be appointed for east County Meath. [10495/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be brought forward. [8128/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [8796/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if there are guidelines or rules for general practitioners charging for taking blood samples; and if this procedure is covered by the medical card. [7170/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a water ban in place in Kilcloon, County Meath; and the sequence of events in the way in which the HSE discovered that there were high levels of chlorine in the local water supply. [7332/18]
• 2018-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a primary care centre (details supplied) is publicly funded. [4773/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the terms of reference on the career guidance review make specific mention of enterprise engagement with no mention of engagement from academia, education, health services and other public service providers. [4029/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for two additional permanent classrooms in the interests of the health and safety of the school community. [54369/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent cut to funding of the counties Louth and Meath branch of an organisation (details supplied) through the national lottery grant scheme 2017; and his views on whether this cut will reduce the ability of the branch to carry out work in the community. [55011/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to dangerous parking practices ongoing opposite a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Meath; if his attention has been further drawn to the parking fees being charged at the centre; and his views on whether these charges are not in keeping with the charges in place in the nearby town centre. [50088/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when he expects the number of community CAMHS posts in CHO 8 to reach the level recommended under A Vision for Change. [48225/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be assessed by CAMHS. [47619/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for persons to receive counselling in the various primary care centres in County Meath. [47642/17]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed in the review of the fair deal scheme to take into account the costs of private health insurance; and whether, if this was allowed, it would, in fact, more than pay for itself through a cost reduction to the State. [44799/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if funding for a further podiatrist in County Meath will be made available in budget 2018; and the reason for the sudden increase in the number of persons with diabetes hospitalised for foot ulceration treatment in County Meath. [41415/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for persons that have been approved for counselling under the counselling in primary care, CIPC, service in County Meath; and the number of persons on the waiting list in County Meath. [41530/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [41537/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a drug will be available for a person (details supplied) who has been prescribed Nivolumab [41552/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have been approved home help or a home support package but that are on a waiting list to receive either due to a lack of available staff in County Meath. [41003/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who availed of services at a HSE day care facility (details supplied) over the past 12 months; the locations of the surrounding district from which patients attended; and the details of the various services provided at this centre. [39146/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason none of the services has been relocated to the new and under-occupied HSE primary care centre building on the Navan Road in Kells, County Meath, further to the end of services at a HSE day care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a procedure carried out in Beaumont Hospital. [39505/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of short-term respite care available to persons in County Meath; and if there have been recent changes or planned changes to the way in which respite care is delivered in County Meath. [36782/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons in County Meath have been instructed to find respite care in surrounding counties such as Cavan and Westmeath in view of the fact that the service has been discontinued in County Meath. [36783/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an operation. [35090/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the detail of the public waiting list for MRI scans in each applicable hospital in counties Louth, Meath and Dublin. [35092/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason a payment under the cross-border directive has not been made to a person (details supplied). [35138/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the assisted human reproduction Bill will be pursued. [35853/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether amendments are required to the planning legislation to enable schools, in conjunction with local planning authorities, to introduce no fry zones or healthy eating zones in the vicinity of their schools; and his views on no fry zones around schools. [34326/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to put in place a national catering standard for secondary schools to provide healthy eating in school cafeterias. [34328/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on whether amendments are required to planning legislation to enable schools in conjunction with local planning authorities to introduce no fry zones or healthy eating zones in the vicinity of their schools; and his further views on fry zones around schools. [34831/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [33137/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a psychological and needs assessment will be carried out on a person (details supplied). [33151/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for dental surgery for a person (details supplied) in the Mater hospital. [33074/17]
• 2017-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application by persons (details supplied). [31828/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the supports available to community first responder groups. [30124/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans to launch a national strategy for community first responders. [30125/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he has examined the supports available in the UK for community first responders; and his views on whether community first responders here are significantly disadvantaged compared to their UK counterparts. [30126/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who was suffering from a mental health crisis and who did not receive appropriate and adequate care from a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27651/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the delays that exist in County Meath in accessing a psychiatric consultant appointment; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that persons are waiting in excess of six weeks to see a psychiatric consultant. [27650/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a person (details supplied) in Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. [26667/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied) at the Mater hospital, Dublin. [26937/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the drug Translarna will be made available to those persons for whom it is suitable as a treatment for Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. [28043/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding securing a bed for a person (details supplied) who requires intensive rehabilitation and physiotherapy. [29101/17]
• 2017-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when staff in section 38 organisations will receive pay restoration under the Lansdowne Road agreement and specifically the €1,000 annual increase which has not begun to be paid in an organisation (details supplied). [26215/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for a person in County Meath to access a psychiatric consultant. [24896/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if it is common practice for a person who has presented to a hospital experiencing a mental health crisis to be sent home despite having a general practitioner's referral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24897/17]
• 2017-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on whether serious flaws exist within the hospital system for persons that present with mental health difficulties. [24898/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a five-day assisted living service will be provided to a person (details supplied) with special needs. [22971/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if an assessment for disability home support can be expedited for a person (details supplied). [22050/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [19594/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in accessing occupational therapy in County Meath. [18401/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently waiting to access occupational therapy in County Meath. [18402/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists in County Meath recruited in the past 12 months. [18403/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied). [14790/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been approved home help or a home support package but who are currently on a waiting list to receive either due to a lack of available staff, by county. [12948/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home care package will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [10552/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home care package that has been granted by the HSE will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [9867/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the financial support that is provided from the health budget to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, which is located adjacent to Connolly Hospital (details supplied); the assistance and support these services receive from the annual health budget for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10401/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in providing home care services in County Meath. [4361/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the emergency department of Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. [4362/17]
• 2017-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance available to community groups wishing to set up a meals on wheels scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3676/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [3302/17]
• 2017-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be carried out on a person (details supplied). [3358/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients of the neurology department in Beaumont Hospital have had appointments cancelled without advance notice, resulting in patients presenting for appointments and being sent home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2672/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for an occupational therapist for a person (details supplied). [41053/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a psychologist for a person (details supplied). [41054/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a residential care home or any of its community-based facilities (details supplied) are being used as rehabilitation centres or long-term accommodation for sex offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41099/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for speech therapy for a person (details supplied). [41106/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when home support hours will be reinstated to families in County Meath following industrial action by a care service (details supplied). [41396/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for a consultation in Our Lady's Hospital, Navan will take place for a person (details supplied). [41409/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the vacant position of home support provider to the County Meath disability home support service will be filled following a company (details supplied) ceasing the service in this area. [1549/17]
• 2016-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the reimbursement status of the Freestyle Libre diabetic equipment [40370/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when it is proposed to add new PKU-suitable foods to the various reimbursement schemes in view of the acute difficulties being experienced currently by those in need of them. [38784/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans to bring forward legislation on surrogacy. [35908/16]
• 2016-11-17
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services Funding

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–88
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a home care package will be put in place for a person (details supplied) who has already been approved for this scheme. [33695/16]
• 2016-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an operation in respect of a person (details supplied), in view of a serious decline in their condition. [33128/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason St. James's Hospital rather than Connolly Hospital was chosen for the site of the children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32558/16]
• 2016-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment to see a consultant in the Mater hospital in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31277/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of research grants won by bidders to the Health Research Board in each of the years 2010 to date in 2016, in tabular form. [29714/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre, a sensor for measuring blood sugars, will be made available on the GMS and long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29601/16]
• 2016-10-06
  VOTE
  Mental Health Services · 2 divisions

  • ~ abstained on the motion the motion motion passed · 59–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 61–37
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore the ex-quota provision of guidance counselling to secondary schools; his views on the benefits to pupils of ex-quota guidance, including advice and direction on third-level options and career, but also importantly, the necessity of ex-quota guidance in view of the serious issues of youth mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28288/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a person caring full time on a live-in basis in the carer's home for one or two infirm clients must register as a nursing home. [28280/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when he envisages an alternative to the motorised transport grant, which was discontinued in 2013, will commence and begin accepting applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28572/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for an appointment at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, in respect of a person (details supplied). [26481/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of a requested appointment at Beaumont Hospital in respect of a person (details supplied). [26555/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if, with regard to the fair deal scheme, grandchildren who are in the custody of grandparents can avail of a postponement of a nursing home loan provided that they continue to live in the dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23404/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the guidelines on healthy, tasty and nutritious foods in primary schools; and if he will consider issuing a circular banning vending machines stocking sugary drinks, crisps and chocolate in schools. [23208/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical appointment for a person (details supplied). [23167/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the preliminary census results for County Meath showing above-trend population growth, he has cause to review the current and future health care provision in County Meath and in particular of Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, County Meath. [23233/16]
• 2016-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21549/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason a person's (details supplied) home support hours have been cut. [21251/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a person (details supplied) in Louth and Meath disability services; and if he will renew the contract. [20413/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment. [20414/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of proposals by the Health Service Executive to relocate administrative positions based in Kells, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20425/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the long-term plan for the regional administrative centre and current positions which are held in Kells, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20310/16]
• 2016-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the current arrangement for the dispatch of ambulances to the coastal area of east Meath, including the part of County Meath that is in Drogheda, in situations of emergency. [17345/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the options available to the family of a person (details supplied) for the fair deal scheme who are in straitened financial circumstances, to cover the cost of full-time care in the intermittent period, approximately four weeks, until the fair deal grant is delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15019/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the discontinuance of contracts for physiotherapists in County Meath; if they will be replaced; and how the service for adult physiotherapist will continue to be provided for. [13217/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health why the recent report on a possible cluster of Guillain-Barré syndrome in east County Meath was confined to a study of cases in the village of Duleek. [12399/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if and when he will act on the recommendations in the recent Guillain-Barré syndrome cluster report; and the cost of so doing. [12400/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on the effectiveness of the legislation on the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products (details supplied) further to the transposition of the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12218/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his response to the findings of the Committee on Public Accounts which were forwarded to him in respect of the HSE not discharging an artist ration award to the North Meath Community Development Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11253/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the failure of the HSE to discharge an arbitration award to the North Meath Community Development Association. [11251/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health his response to the findings of the Committee on Public Accounts which were forwarded to him in respect of the executive not discharging an artist ration award to the North Meath Community Development Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11252/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he is peer-reviewing the recent report on a suspected cluster of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in the Duleek area of County Meath and if he must report it to any reporting mechanism at European Union level [11261/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of car parking charges at primary care centres including if they are an unacceptable burden to patients, particularly for persons with medical cards; if he will include them in the assessment of means for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11265/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will implement any of the recommendations contained in a recently published Health Service Executive report into the possible causes of Guillain-Barré Syndrome clusters in Duleek in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11276/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the policy surrounding car parking charges at primary care centres. [11277/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of staff members of the Health Service Executive currently on extended leave, not including holiday or sick leave, with full or partial pay. [11490/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of general practice surgeries; the towns and villages where they are located in County Meath currently participating under the rural practice allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11695/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when he will make promised changes under the rural practice allowance scheme, and the towns and villages in County Meath that will benefit. [11696/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health why his Department discontinued the participation of a town (details supplied) under the rural practice allowance scheme. [11697/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10477/16]
• 2016-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [9001/16]
• 2016-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied) for surgery in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, County Meath. [9045/16]
• 2016-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of the approval of the drug VIMIZIM for the illness Morquio, including if he will approve it for the public health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9132/16]
• 2016-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied) in Our Lady's Hospital in Navan in County Meath. [9147/16]
• 2016-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the medical card scheme. [9149/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an operation in Our Lady's Hospital Navan in County Meath. [6783/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide a date for an appointment for surgery in Cappagh Hospital, Dublin 11, for a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [5498/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an assessment for a device; and, if necessary, when the person will be provided with the device. [4750/16]