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Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (7 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: I am disappointed the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, is not here. The matter is the urgent need for the Minister for Health to request an update from the HSE drugs group on reimbursement of the drug Vimizim.

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (7 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion. The drug Vimizim is produced by BioMarin in its manufacturing operations in Shanbally, Co. Cork. It has been granted market authorisation in many countries worldwide for treatment of Morquio A syndrome. This is a rare, degenerative, potentially life threatening genetic condition that affects major organ systems in...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (7 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: The HSE drugs group, in its decision not to reimburse Vimizim, has on both occasions stated that there is a lack of clinical evidence on the effectiveness of the drug. They have acknowledged that the budget impact to cover the cost was relatively low. The drugs group itself agreed that cost was not an issue. When we talk about drugs we worry mostly about the cost. The drug is available in...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (7 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: The HSE drugs group, in its decision not to reimburse Vimizim, has on both occasions stated that there is a lack of clinical evidence on the effectiveness of the drug. They have acknowledged that the budget impact to cover the cost was relatively low. The drugs group itself agreed that cost was not an issue. When we talk about drugs we worry mostly about the cost. The drug is available in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Disease Epidemics (7 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 229. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be an expansion of supports for victims of Lyme disease in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6434/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Disease Epidemics (8 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 65. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to implement a similar practice to that in Germany for the detection and treatment of Lyme disease; his views on whether testing mechanisms here are adequate; his further views on whether the non-recognition of test results taken abroad is a fair and proper practice; his plans to improve follow up care for persons following diagnosis; his views on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 101. To ask the Minister for Health if additional resources will be allocated to the existing cardiac catheterisation laboratory at University Hospital Waterford to increase the laboratory's capacity to accommodate the estimated 450 additional procedures that will be referred there through additional diagnostic angiograms set to be provided by the mobile catheterisation lab; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Resource Centres (8 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 263. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the application by a family resource centre (details supplied) for entry into the Tusla FRC programme 2018 will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6569/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (13 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 49. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase the level of direct support for the suckler cow herd to €200 per cow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6667/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (13 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 66. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments for 2017 to persons in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6668/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Stamp Duty (13 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 138. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing stamp duty on combined ATM debit cards to €0.10 per ATM withdrawal up to a maximum of €4.50 per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7101/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (13 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in the Carlow-Kilkenny Garda division for the years ending 31 December 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7099/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (13 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 272. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vehicles in the Garda fleet for the Carlow-Kilkenny Garda division registered ten years ago and over as of 31 December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7100/18]

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures contained within the national broadband plan to ensure equality in the roll-out of broadband services in rural areas, rural communities and regional towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7396/18]

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: I ask the Minister the measures contained within the national broadband plan to ensure equality in the roll-out of broadband services in rural areas, rural communities and regional towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: I have raised this matter consistently with the Minister since he assumed office. As recently as last week, I brought to him a message from rural Ireland that we needed broadband as soon as possible. Given the issues in his constituency, I know that he is acutely aware of the feeling on the ground. People are frustrated, fed up and tired of the delays in the roll-out of the national...

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (14 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: I am grateful for what the Minister has said about the ongoing roll-out. However, I have people coming to me who do not have access. These are the ones who are constantly ringing my mobile phone and constituency office. I have more people come to me who run small and medium-sized enterprises. They will stay in villages and towns if they can get access, but it is not available. They are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Divorce Process (14 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 138. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to alleviate the backlog of divorce cases to be heard by the courts; his further plans to expedite the appointment of appropriate judges to clear the backlog of divorce cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7606/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (14 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to maintain vital rail infrastructure for the south-east region; if matters (details supplied) will be reviewed; if additional funding to secure the future of services in the south County Kilkenny area will be investigated in advance of budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7663/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 Feb 2018)

Bobby Aylward: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the feasibility of a reinstatement of rail services for Mullinavat, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7664/18]