Results 8,441-8,460 of 8,634 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Planning Issues (8 Jul 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: Middle East (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy for his query in relation to the medical evacuation to Ireland of paediatric patients from Gaza. I can advise the Deputy that on 18 September 2024, the Minister for Health announced that Ireland would receive up to 30 paediatric patients through Egypt, in response to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) request to respond to the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The clinical review of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) has not yet commenced. Department of Health officials are currently working on membership of the review group, including a Chair. This is expected take several weeks following which the review can then commence. The clinical review group will examine the findings of the Health Research Board’s (HRB) evidence...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Jul 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: Hospital Equipment (8 Jul 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: Abortion Services (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Deputy will be aware, section 22 of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 deals with conscientious objection by medical staff in relation to the provision of termination of pregnancy services. This section states that where he/she has a conscientious objection, a medical practitioner, nurse or midwife shall not be obliged to carry out, or participate in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Revised Model of Care for Termination of Pregnancy Services was introduced in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. In light of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in 2021, my Department requested the HSE to review whether remote consultation as part of a blended approach to termination of pregnancy care should be continued post public health emergency, in community care settings. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Jul 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 (8 Jul 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 (8 Jul 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: Misuse of Drugs (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: It is the intention of the Government to subject Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) to control measures under the Misuse of Drugs legislation as a Schedule 1 controlled drug. This is the strictest level of control where possession and/or sale or supply of the substance is an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 2017. It is expected that this legislation will be brought to Government very shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The FSAI is the central competent authority for the enforcement of food safety legislation in Ireland. The FSAI has fully engaged with the Department of Health on the matter of the UK changes to fortification of flour and will be publishing a document to provide information to the public in relation to the upcoming changes. This matter has arisen due to changes in UK legislation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 861 and 862 together. I am aware of the recent legislative changes in the United Kingdom (UK) concerning the fortification of non-wholemeal flour with folic acid (FA). I am also informed that this may have a considerable impact on food businesses in Ireland due to the significant amount of flour and compound goods containing flour imported from the UK. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (8 Jul 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: Hospital Facilities (8 Jul 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 Service Executive (8 Jul 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: Clinical Trials (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 868, 869, 871 and 872 together. The National Clinical Trials Oversight Group (NCTOG) was established in July 2024 with the primary aim of increasing the number of clinical trials taking place in Ireland, particularly those involving investigational medicinal products. The NCTOG's Interim Recommendations were published at the end of October 2024, and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Clinical Trials (8 Jul 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: Healthcare Policy (8 Jul 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 (8 Jul 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In Europe, neurological disorders are the third leading cause of death and disability, and absolute numbers are expected to rise in line with our ageing population. In Ireland, around one in six people has a neurological condition. This Government is committed to working with relevant stakeholders, including the HSE, advocacy organisations and patient representatives, to strengthen key...