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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: Because of the turmoil this week, I only got to see the report yesterday. I do not know when it arrived, but it contains a lot of interesting and good information and I would like a little more time to digest it. Perhaps we might return as a committee to a few of the issues raised. There is a lot of information included in the appendices which needs to be scrutinised a little better. On...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: The Psychiatric Nurses Association and the RCSI engaged in a detailed review. The HSE also carried out a review. What was put forward was positive. I am aware of ten areas where there are deficiencies. I would like to analyse them further and determine what is needed, such as how many high-observation beds are required. I would like a timeline within which improvements can be achieved. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in County Kerry as of 1 November 2017; the number of community gardaí in the division; and the number of Garda Reserve and new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [51641/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (5 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: 215. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the current system regarding the allocation of the minor works grant for schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51958/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (6 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: I will cut straight to the chase. This is the second time I have raised this as a topical issue. The last time was in March and the battle has continued. In September the drug Respreeza was made available by its company for six months but the administration and distribution were not agreed. There were 21 patients but there are now only 19 as two have tragically passed away. I say this...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (6 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: I agree the six month period cannot be wasted but there is a potential for another trial and for half the patients to be facilitated. That means that half will not be facilitated. Can the Minister imagine the mindset of the ten or so patients who may not get on to a trial, having seen what happened to their two colleagues, Anna and Marion, in the last few weeks, and the sort of effect that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (12 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: 285. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to advance evaluation of best practice for teleconsultations in primary and other care settings and develop guidance and clinical protocols for such teleconsultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52791/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: Under the programme for Government, a commitment is given to improve respite care and facilities for people with disabilities. I note that the Minister, Deputy Harris, this morning announced the provision of a further 12 new respite facilities. I ask the Taoiseach to confirm that the facility in Kilmorna, Listowel, is one of these 12 and that the service will be funded on a seven-day,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to investigate and allow for renewal of stamp 4 permission to be granted to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53269/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (13 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: 193. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in an agricultural appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53374/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: I thank the delegates for attending. I apologise as my voice is failing. I read their submission with interest. We previously discussed at the Committee on the Future of Healthcare the critical role played by GPs and the primary care service at all levels to try to get the health service back on an even keel. The ratio of GPs is 64 per 100,000 people. It needs to be 90:100,000. How can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: Is 70 years of age the mandatory retirement for GPs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Dec 2017)

John Brassil: Is that another issue? I am asking the question because 72 years of age is young.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (16 Jan 2018)

John Brassil: 280. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on and his plans to implement the community employment supervisor and assistants pension claim (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1320/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Jan 2018)

John Brassil: 379. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to carry out an in-depth site analysis for the building of a school (details supplied) on its existing site as early as possible in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55122/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Jan 2018)

John Brassil: 380. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding acquiring a site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55123/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 Jan 2018)

John Brassil: 968. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide services for haemochromatosis sufferers; his further plans to provide funding and support to implement the recommendations of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1090/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (16 Jan 2018)

John Brassil: 826. To ask the Minister for Health if the availability of Vimizim will be considered as a priority at the upcoming HSE drug group meeting on 18 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54971/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (16 Jan 2018)

John Brassil: 829. To ask the Minister for Health if the respite facility at Kilmorna, Listowel, which is due to open shortly, will be open on a full-time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54975/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

John Brassil: 865. To ask the Minister for Health if cataract operations are available under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; if so, the hospitals in which it is available; the qualifying criteria for persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55080/17]