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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: Is there a delay in surgery being carried out as a result of a delay in accessing theatres? Why type of delays are occurring in the centres throughout the country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: If the witnesses wanted something delivered in the next 12 months, what would their priority be? Has a particular issue been delayed for some reason or other which we should be seeking to have prioritised?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: I thank the witnesses for those responses.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 137. To ask the Minister for Health the progress which has been made to date in identifying a site for the new elective hospital in Cork under the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2023; if consideration will be given to the site at St. Stephen’s Hospital, Sarsfield Court, Glanmire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45571/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 153. To ask the Minister for Health the measures his Department will take to reduce public orthodontic treatment waiting lists which are as high as six or seven years in the south south west region; if this treatment can be included under the treatment purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50885/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 379. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a casino (details supplied) was refused support under the CRSS as the Revenue Commissioners determined it was not eligible as per SI No. 452 even though guidelines state that it is unable to reopen; if this will be remedied with support given to the business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51184/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 451. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding provided to each local authority in 2019, 2020 and 2021 to enable it to take possession of derelict sites and proceed to have them registered in its name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50604/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 491. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the foreign birth registration service will begin processing applications again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50420/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 545. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) with an intellectual disability will receive a place in a special school in their locality as a result of their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50455/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 637. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if rental income in circumstances in which it is used solely to repay a mortgage will be included as an allowable expense when calculating a person's eligibility for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51235/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 720. To ask the Minister for Health the current position in respect of the supply of wheelchairs and other medical devices for 28 children in the children’s community health network areas 4 and 5; when the appropriate funding will be made available in order to deal with the waiting time which is in excess of 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50381/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 731. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in dealing with the request made by the chiropractic profession to restore the right of a chiropractor to refer a patient for an x ray, having previously lost this right in 2018; if new regulations will be put place to restore this right; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50437/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 858. To ask the Minister for Health if it is planned to include chronic kidney disease in the HSE Integrated Care Programme for Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51149/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 859. To ask the Minister for Health the measures that will be taken to improve access to the home dialysis pathway for those with chronic kidney disease in Ireland; if the provision of digital health solutions for home dialysis patients is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51150/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 860. To ask the Minister for Health the measures that are currently in place to elevate the importance of chronic kidney disease in the context of long-term conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51151/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 867. To ask the Minister for Health the percentage breakdown of Covid-19 vaccination uptake in each county; the number of persons in each county that have availed of the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51187/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 880. To ask the Minister for Health if the new elective hospital will cater for both day care procedures and procedures that require inpatient care;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51234/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 881. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to regulate the area of homecare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51236/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 910. To ask the Minister for Health the way information is gathered on the number of persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; if the numbers of persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are collated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51315/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (19 Oct 2021)

Colm Burke: 911. To ask the Minister for Health her plans to establish a specific autism register in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51316/21]