Results 65,301-65,320 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 372. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have identified the most serious deficiencies in the delivery of the health services; the plans that are in place to address these issues in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 376. To ask the Minister for Health when Sláintecare is likely to be implemented in-full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27124/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 373. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the concerns of parents of children with mental health problems are regularly monitored with a view to ensuring the availability of adequate residential places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27121/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 374. To ask the Minister for Health the issues that he and his Department have identified as being the most crucial in ensuring the availability and retention of staff at various levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27122/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 375. To ask the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the future development plans for Naas General Hospital; the position in relation to planning permission and any other factors which might affect the issue of early provision of the accommodation required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27123/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 377. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which out-of-hours general practitioner services are sufficient in all areas throughout the country; the areas of most concern; the proposals for a resolution of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27125/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 378. To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which homecare continues to be adequately staffed and supported in order to reduce pressure on hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27126/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 379. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which orthodontic services are being made available evenly throughout the country; the areas of greatest need in this regard at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27127/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 380. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision is being made to ensure the availability of early intervention for patients with scoliosis or spina bifida; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27128/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 381. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which rare and orphan medicines continue to be tested and make available here; the extent to which progress is slow on any particular medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27129/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 382. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which his attention has been drawn to the difficulties affecting the availability of medical devices throughout the country; if measures are in hand to resolve any issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27130/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 383. To ask the Minister for Health if it is intended to add any issues relating the availability of medical devices to the agenda of the next European Union Health Council Meeting that is due to take place on 17 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27131/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 391. To ask the Minister for Health when a full medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27181/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 417. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to encourage compliance to meet emission reduction targets, while at the same time ensuring that the agri-food industry is not damaged given the prospect of world food shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27132/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 418. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which investment in agri-food section continues, keeping in mind the necessity to make provision for a growing population and competing with demands worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27133/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 419. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to consider international research in its efforts to control emissions and ensure adequate food supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27134/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 420. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which export markets for Irish lamb remain lucrative, notwithstanding international events such as war and transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27135/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 421. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department continue to support the pigmeat industry, with a view to ensuring its growth and development particularly given the possibility of worldwide food shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27136/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 422. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the future of the beef industry with particular reference to the emergence of production costs and the likely impact on future development of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27137/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fuel Prices (26 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 423. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to strive to ensure a dramatic reduction in the price of marked gas oil which is essential for the agri-food sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27138/22]