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Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputies for their questions and contributions. I will answer as many questions as I can and I can provide a further briefing for Deputies on a technical basis. I am very happy to come to the committee where we can do more back and forth. It is important Deputies have the opportunity to contribute in the House and, as I always try to do, I will answer as many questions as I...

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: We are all parents. I thank the Deputy so much-----

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: No, I am not-----

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: They can be included later.

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: It is not finished yet.

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the response under way following publication of the clinical audit into developmental dysplasia of the hip, DDH, surgery on children in CHI and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, published last Friday, 23 May. This follows on from our debate on 29 April where we said we would revisit this and it is appropriate we continue to work on these...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I have met a number of the groups that are impacted by this. This is something on which we have been working together for at least ten years. Prior to that, it related to families that were impacted by inequalities in adoption. We are well aware of the inequalities that are there. The Act was passed last year. It needs amending...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy. As she said, the rationalisation of the hospitals is something that goes back some time. The purpose is to provide the best care that can be provided among the different model 4 and model 3 hospitals. I note that Cavan has had a good performance over the past number of weeks in terms of trolley numbers and the organisation of its staff. There have been a few little...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Recent years has seen increased activity in Voluntary Hospitals. This is driven by a growing and ageing population, the impact of new technologies including high-cost medicines, and the impact of price inflation that has affected the wider economy, as well as the welcome provision of new and expanded services. My Department is aware that several Voluntary hospitals have reported deficits in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 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: Ambulance Service (27 May 2025)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The roll out of the Ambulatory Gynaecology Model of Care commenced in 2020. There are currently 18 ambulatory gynaecology clinics in operation nationwide, and 3 more in development. The staffing model for ambulatory gynaecology clinics comprises consultant gynaecologists, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical specialist physiotherapists, nurses, administrators, and healthcare assistants....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (27 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: Health Services (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Women's Health Action Plan 2024-2025 and the National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026 call for a coordinated approach to support postnatal women and new babies in the community. The National Maternity Experience Survey has shown that improving postnatal care is a priority for women. Since 2022, significant investment has been directed into piloting and establishing a national network of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (27 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: Qualifications Recognition (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Responsibility for the regulation of nurses and midwives in Ireland rests with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). The NMBI is an independent regulatory body established under the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011. As the registration of nurses and midwives is an operational matter for the NMBI, I have referred the question to them for its attention and direct response to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Responsibility for the regulation of nurses and midwives in Ireland rests with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). The NMBI is an independent regulatory body established under the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011. As the registration of nurses and midwives is an operational matter for the NMBI, I have referred the question to them for its attention and direct response to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 May 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 Strategies (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I am committed to supporting our population screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme, currently invites women aged 50 to 69 years at regular intervals to have a screening mammogram. The Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 May 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.