Results 5,241-5,260 of 11,262 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 547, 548 and 549 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 551 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Please see attached list of current Women's Health Taskforce members as requested. However, it is important to note that public engagement on women's health issues is not limited to the members of the Taskforce. Listening to women is a core element of the work of the Taskforce. Since its inception, the Taskforce has completed extensive engagements with women across the country and advocacy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme has advised that the development of the National Framework for Endometriosis is in the final stages of development with final stakeholder engagement in process. Regional hubs and supra-regional sites are taking referrals and providing treatment pathways for women affected by this endometriosis.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Department of Health officials are engaging with the HSE regarding the provision of clinical placement supports in each of the five public radiotherapy facilities at Galway University Hospital, Cork University Hospital and three sites in Dublin through the St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON). The Higher Education Authority are actively engaging with Higher Education...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In July 2024, written guidance for industry on the labelling legislation under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 was published on the official website of the Government of Ireland here: (www.gov.ie/en/healthy-ireland/policy-information/healthy-ir eland-alcohol-policy/). In addition, last week, the National Environmental Health Service of the HSE, the enforcement authority for the law,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The National Cancer Registry (NCRI) was established in 1991 with a statutory obligation to collect and classify information on all cancer cases that occur in Ireland and has been collecting such data since 1994. The NCRI makes information on cancer cases available on its website and publishes an annual statistical report. The NCRI also publishes thematic cancer trend reports, which provide...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The National Cancer Registry (NCRI) was established in 1991 with a statutory obligation to collect and classify information on all cancer cases that occur in Ireland and has been collecting such data since 1994. The NCRI makes information on cancer cases available on its website and publishes an annual statistical report and trend reports, among other publications. These are available at:...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: It is acknowledged that many patients are still waiting too long for hospital appointments and treatments. I am conscious of the burden this places on patients and their families. A multi-annual approach through a series of Waiting List Action Plans has been adopted to address this issue. Commencing in late 2021, these plans encompass short-term actions to increase capacity and activity in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Clinical Trials (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The National Clinical Trials Oversight Group (NCTOG) has now been in operation for 10 months. In October 2024, the NCTOG produced its interim recommendations in relation to advancing clinical trials in Ireland (). These were brought before cabinet in a Memorandum for Information which was noted by Government on 7th November 2024. The NCTOG is well-placed to make recommendations that will have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: This has been referred to the HSE to answer, thanks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The HSE Oral Healthcare Service provides oral examination and treatment identified as necessary for children at three intervals, at ages 6 to 8, 11 to 16 and, subject to capacity, 9 to 11. These ages align with second, sixth and fourth classes. Emergency care is also provided for children up to 16 years of age and for those with complex and additional needs. Medical card holders aged 16 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.