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Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 386. To ask the Minister for Health the protocols relating to waiting times that are in place for paediatric patients admitted for treatment in accident and emergency departments. [44760/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 387. To ask the Minister for Health the maximum advised waiting time for paediatric patients before being triaged upon referral and presentation to accident and emergency departments. [44761/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 427. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the all-Ireland network of rare disease registry, and if Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba syndrome is included in this registry. [45069/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 429. To ask the Minister for Health the shared services in operation on an all-Ireland basis for the diagnosis, management and care of children, and persons with a diagnosis of Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba syndrome. [45071/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 431. To ask the Minister for Health if any collaboration or discussion has been undertaken regarding the diagnosis and management of rare diseases, including Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba syndrome, with services and experts in the north of Ireland, Britain or within any other European Union member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45073/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 438. To ask the Minister for Health the progress on the recommendations contained within the national plan for rare diseases. [45080/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 428. To ask the Minister for Health the expertise that is currently available within the Health Services Executive regarding diagnosis and subsequent management and care of children and persons with a diagnosis of Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba syndrome. [45070/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 430. To ask the Minister for Health the service deficits that have been identified for persons with rare diseases including Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba syndrome, and whether these services can be accessed under the Treatment Abroad Scheme within the north of Ireland, in Britain or within the European Union. [45072/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 432. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children who have a diagnosis of Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba syndrome, the supports and services available to them and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45074/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 433. To ask the Minister for Health the screening programmes and schedules in place for children with a diagnosis of Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba Syndrome, given that these children may, in some cases, have an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer [45075/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 434. To ask the Minister for Health if a parent or guardians of a child with a diagnosis of Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba Syndrome may apply for a discretionary Medical Card solely in respect of the child they are caring for, as opposed to a household application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45076/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 435. To ask the Minister for Health if he will include Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba Syndrome under the long-term illness scheme, given that as it is a rare condition with multiple symptoms and its management can require many medications at a significant cost [45077/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 436. To ask the Minister for Health how information on different genetic rare disorders is made available to affected persons and their families, the supports in place for these persons and their families following a diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45078/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy Publication (15 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: 437. To ask the Minister for Health the functions of the National Office for Rare Diseases, its staffing levels, if it can be accessed by the public, if he intends to implement a strategy or campaign of public awareness regarding these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45079/15]

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: I understand that the Minister for Health went to the Cabinet yesterday to propose the HSE spending plan for 2016. From what we know about his proposals our health services will continue to be under-funded. One of the big ideas the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, proposed was based on the assumption that 125,000 medical cards will not be required next year. I do not know how the Government...

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: Did he do a version of “Winning Streak”?

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: Is that how the Government came up with the figure of 50,000 fewer medical cards? It is little wonder that the head of the HSE recently acknowledged that there is no plan, no money and no vision for the health service. The Government’s stated intention is to maintain existing health service levels. Existing levels means that this morning, 331 citizens are lying on trolleys in...

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: The only thing the Taoiseach gave me was his cold. He told us what he stands for: no plan, no vision, no money. He ignored entirely my question about people being taken off medical cards next year. People are sick and tired of his spoofing about all of this because they know the reality of what is happening in our health services. Does he remember in 2007 he pledged to end the scandal of...

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: It is also on our website because unlike the Government, Sinn Féin does have a vision for universal health care.

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Gerry Adams: On this Government’s watch our health service has gone from bad to worse. It is now completely chaotic and the Government’s Christmas gift to citizens who may be ill is 50,000 fewer medical cards next year.