Results 761-780 of 8,239 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Deputy is aware, CORU is Ireland's multi-profession health regulator responsible for regulating health and social care professionals. It includes the Health and Social Care Professionals Council and the Registration Boards established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended). CORU has established registers for designated professions incrementally, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The CervicalCheck Tribunal was established on 27 October 2020 under the CervicalCheck Tribunal Act 2019. No. of claims received by the CervicalCheck Tribunal No. of claims processed 26 25 (two claims were combined) Due to the possible identification of individual claims, a yearly breakdown of claim numbers is unavailable. The number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (17 Jun 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: Health Services Waiting Lists (17 Jun 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is an independent body established under Statutory Instrument (S.I.) 179 - National Treatment Purchase Fund (Establishment) Order, 2004 as amended by S.I. No. 125 of 2007, the Health (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2007 and the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act (2009). The NTPF Board is responsible for ensuring good governance and compliance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 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 Aids and Appliances (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 872, 919, 920 and 921 together. I understand that complications from a mesh implant are very distressing and painful for those women involved and since the emergence of this matter, the ongoing priority focus for the Department of Health has been to ensure that all women experiencing mesh related complications receive high quality, multidisciplinary and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (17 Jun 2025)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme (MICS) provides an agreed programme of care to all expectant mothers who are ordinarily resident in Ireland. This service is provided by a family doctor (GP) of the woman’s choice and a maternity unit or hospital. Women are entitled to this service even if they do not have a medical card or GP visit card. The GP provides an initial examination, if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) to ensure that fertility-related issues are addressed through the public health system at the lowest level of clinical intervention necessary. This Model of Care comprises three elements, starting in primary care (i.e.,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Websites (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: My Department's website is hosted by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, who employ analytic tools. The table attached outlines the requested information for the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I have recently met with a number of LGBTI+ advocacy groups, including the named group, to discuss a range of issues. The meeting was constructive and fostered positive engagement.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I am aware of the concerns related to the level of care and service provided by the National Gender Service, but 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: Healthcare Policy (17 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: At present, the current provision under this measure is for free HRT products for the treatment of menopause symptoms, given that HRT is the most commonly used treatment for managing menopause symptoms and has been shown to be the most effective intervention. The new Free HRT Arrangement supports the Programme for Government commitment in “transforming women’s health” and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 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: Departmental Policies (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: This is not a matter for the Department of Health and should be redirected to the Department of Culture.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy for the question. The government is committed to the delivery of services that support people who have experienced the loss of a child. Responsibility for bereavement counselling and associated services are assigned across a number of service areas. The HSE National Counselling Service is an essential part of HSE mental health provision and provides a professional,...