Waterford — week of Mon, 11 Jan

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 11 Jan – 17 Jan 2021 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 28 questions · 18 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2021-01-13 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 25–14

Voted for 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · John Cummins

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 19 questions · 9 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Health 16 questions
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if carers are included in the any of the higher-order sequencing Covid-19 vaccine allocation groups or if they are more generally considered as part of the aged 18 to 54 years who did not have access to the vaccine in prior phases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44910/20]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of approved pharmacist posts at each hospital, including Children's Health Ireland, CHI; the number of posts filled by tenure, that is, permanent, temporary, agency and so on; the ratio of approved posts-to-patient and filled posts-to-patient; the length of time vacant posts or posts filled by non-permanent appointments have been unfilled in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44915/20]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the inpatient and outpatient waiting list numbers and waiting times as presented in National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, data by each group and hospital for each discipline and each speciality, separated by adults and children in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44962/20]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the PTSD supports provided for members of the National Ambulance Service; if a review has been conducted into the effectiveness of same and whether there is a need for further supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45047/20]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the way in which different strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are being identified and analysed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1007/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the cooperation or synchronisation there has been on SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics with the Department of Health in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1008/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when the issuing of primary medical certificates will resume; the reason for delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1225/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if restrictions on travel from the place of residence under the new lockdown, including for travelling beyond general travel or distance restrictions, would prohibit parents of children with autism spectrum conditions from taking their children out to care for their general well-being and mental health; the extent to which the regulations may confine their ability to do this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1310/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on a first appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon in Children's Health Ireland and other hospitals across the HSE in tabular form; the length of wait for each child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1335/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting on scoliosis surgery in Children's Health Ireland, Cappagh and the Mater in tabular form; the length of wait for each child and category of wait list, including all categories, that is, active, to come in, suspended and planned procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1336/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the actions which will be taken to ensure four-month surgery targets are met for children with scoliosis during 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1337/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when child specific wait lists, a recommendation of the 2017 report Waiting for Scoliosis Treatment: A Children' Rights Issue, will be in place across the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1338/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the hospitals which count all those waiting on outpatient appointments as adults and which do not collect and report child specific wait lists to the NTPF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1339/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if the HSE drug group has met to date in January 2021; when the group will next meet; if the drug dupilumab will be approved for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1444/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels by staff group for the new palliative care centre in University Hospital Waterford; if there will be specialists in paediatric palliative care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1453/21]
- 2021-01-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans and views regarding each of the recommendations of the expert group report to review the law of torts and the current systems for the management of clinical negligence claims relevant to his Department and those bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1975/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of HSA inspections at bookmakers each month since February 2020; the number found to be non-compliant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1449/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2021-01-13 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Finance when the necessary communications to the Minister for Health and the HSE will be made to allow for the resumption of issuing primary medical certificates; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1226/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-01-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice her plans and views regarding each of the recommendations of the expert group report to review the law of torts and the current systems for the management of clinical negligence claims relevant to her Department and those bodies under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1976/21]

New lobbying 9 returns

LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Student Nurse Pay
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2020
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health on Workforce Planning - 21 October 2020
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Implementation of National Neurorehabilitation Strategy Framework 2019-2021 and investment to support its implementation
Irish Heart Foundation · 4 returns Finance · Health
- Irish Heart Foundation Pre Budget Submission 2021
- Cardiovascular Disease Services in Ireland
- IHF FAST campaign on awareness of stroke symptoms
- Tobacco Control

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Provision of Social Housing

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

Chime Health
- Reopening of specialist Mental Health service for Deaf people.
Third Age Health
- Third Age is part of the alliance of Age Sector NGO's working together to address the key issues facing older people. Key priorities - shared and agreed policy positions; - a whole of Government approach to ageing. - involve relevant supports in areas such as housing and home care so that older people are better placed to age with dignity and die close to family and community. - Recognition and monitored strategies to combat ageism at the level of the institution and in public discourse.
Gibney Communications Health
- Sending Drinkaware annual report and meeting request to discuss key findings, Request a meeting to discuss a pending Drinkaware report on the rising number of children impacted by living in households where excessive alcohol is being consumed. Submission to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the Harmful Impact of Covid-19 on Drinking Patterns in Ireland.
SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY IRELAND FOUNDATION CLG Health
- Access for adults to compassionate use programme for SMA drug
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- IHF FAST campaign on awareness of stroke symptoms