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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Prescriptions Charges (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2098. To ask the Minister for Health her views on whether a review of the pricing and reimbursement system by an organisation (details supplied) adequately considers the recommendations set out in the 2018 Oireachtas health committee Report on Evaluating Orphan Drugs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19255/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Prescriptions Charges (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2099. To ask the Minister for Health if the recommendations set out in the 2018 Oireachtas health committee Report on Evaluating Orphan Drugs will be implemented in the context of the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19256/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Prescriptions Charges (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2100. To ask the Minister for Health when the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process will commence; who will be responsible for overseeing the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19257/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Prescriptions Charges (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2101. To ask the Minister for Health if work has commenced in drafting the terms of reference for the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process; if the terms of reference for this review will make provision for specifically considering the rare disease perspective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19258/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Prescriptions Charges (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2102. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken to ensure that the rare disease perspective is specifically considered in the context of the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process; whether a consultation process will be carried out to seek the input of rare disease patients and other relevant stakeholders in the conduct of this...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Strategies (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2160. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 2 April 2025, the number of cancer patients approved under the treatment abroad scheme between the years 2020 to 2024 received funding to cover their economic air or sea fares under the scheme; the number of companion/carers were approved for funding for economic air or sea fares under the scheme, in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2161. To ask the Minister for Health the financial supports available for patients approved under the treatment abroad scheme for travel expenses where their air or sea travel fares are not covered under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19563/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Substance Misuse (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The funding allocation provided by the Department of Health for Community Prison Links projects under the ambit of Drug and Alcohol Taskforces over the period of the National Drug Strategy 'Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery' 2017- 2025, is outlined in the below table. Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: A national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme commenced in November 2019, following a HIQA HTA, which concluded that its introduction would be safe, effective, and cost saving. Free PrEP medication is available to individuals who meet clinical eligibility criteria, attending HSE approved PrEP services. It is vital that those at risk of HIV infection are encouraged to access...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: School Meals Programme (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The School Meals Programme is funded by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). The objective of the Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them. The programme is a vital component of policies to encourage school attendance and extra educational achievement. The Department of Social Protection is...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: It is vital that those at risk of HIV infection are encouraged to access regular testing and preventive programmes such as PrEP and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). These measures are key elements towards achieving UN and WHO aims of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Europe by 2030 and supporting wider national and international commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals. A...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2288. To ask the Minister for Health when an elderly person who lives alone (details supplied) will receive an appointment given their referral has been marked as urgent by their doctor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20086/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2400. To ask the Minister for Health if she will confirm that funding will be provided in 2025 for the provision of an integrated homeless health hub in Cork city (day centre), in view of the fact that a detailed proposal has been agreed upon between her Department, the HSE, Cork City Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, also taking into account there are over...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The Dept of Health is committed to strengthening integrated care pathways to meet the chronic health needs of people who are homeless. In line with this, the HSE capital plan 2025 will provide funding to expand healthcare facilities for people experiencing homelessness. The HSE Capital Plan 2025 provides for a total of €1.33 billion for healthcare building and equipment that will...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medical Cards (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2450. To ask the Minister for Health if she will explore incorporating disability-related expenses into the medical card means test, particularly for individuals with ongoing high disability-related and health costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21042/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2452. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can progress with cataract treatment; when an urgent appointment will be made available to them, particularly in view of the fact that their sight has deteriorated to the point where they require both glasses and contacts to have functional sight with their sight deteriorating further; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The Government is committed to delivering a humanitarian response to people seeking international protection. A total of €174 million has been made available for the provision of healthcare services for refugees and migrants since 2022, including €50 million for 2025. This funding is used to deliver a suite of healthcare services that are responsive to areas of higher demand...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Addiction Treatment Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: As the issue of waiting lists is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. To support the strategic approach to the regional planning of drug services, the Department is completing an audit of drug services. Phase 1 of the audit was the development of an interactive map to facilitate access to over 400 publicly funded drug treatment and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: Back in October or November of last year there was a meeting between the HSE, Cork City Council and the Departments of housing and health with a view to opening a day centre in Cork. We have more than 500 people who are homeless. They are in shelters at night but during the day they have no place to go except out on the street. This also relates to the area of the Garda and justice. We...