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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 992. To ask the Minister for Health the number of paediatric heart transplant and kidney transplant procedures that have been performed to date in 2023. [40398/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 993. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of providing two additional HSE air ambulance helicopters on a 24-7 basis. [40399/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 994. To ask the Minister for Health the latest update on the rollout of oral immunotherapy for children; the location of each facility in which the treatment is dispensed; and the funding and timeline for same. [40400/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 995. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE clinical nurse specialists in the heart failure clinic at the Mater Hospital in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40401/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 996. To ask the Minister for Health the new services or technologies that have been deployed recently for neurology in CHO9. [40402/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 997. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant neonatologists based at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40403/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: It is a pleasure to be here today to see this historic moment. It is the first time a committee is meeting outside the Dáil and on the islands. As someone from Dublin, as I said earlier, the only islands we have are traffic islands so it is a deep learning experience. We were on Bere Island last year and took away so many positives from that experience. My role within Sinn...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: There are a couple of issues I would like to address. One relates to AHBs. We have a lot of experience in my constituency with AHBs. They are buying and building vast numbers of homes. We have seen how it has worked in the area. It is a really good suggestion. I like the idea that it is a community basis coming from the islands themselves because they are the ones who understand and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: To clarify, underoccupancy or over-occupancy is entirely voluntary. In our local authority, it is for a person who chooses to downsize. There is nothing compulsory about this. It is not about forcing people out of their homes and into smaller homes. People are choosing to do that. There should be an option somewhere that if people wish to move to a smaller property, then that option...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. It is absolutely fascinating to see technology being used in this way. I have a specific question on mental health. Are there any specific e-health programmes or projects on mental health to support people on the islands or in rural communities? Would there also be anything specific for children with additional needs? As we know, whether one...

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: This matter has shocked the entire country. The reports we have are truly shocking. The failure of the system's checks and balances to ensure appropriate treatment is, again, shocking. The use of non-medical springs is quite unbelievable. Children with scoliosis expected, sometimes after being on a waiting list for years and after disappointments, cancelled appointments and cancelled...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: How will the Department work with local authorities to encourage them to apply for new funding for the town and village renewal scheme? Will there be a minimum submission requirement for each local authority? I ask the Minister to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the fact that it is now open. In the previous discussion that Deputy Ó Laoghaire may have had, it might not have been officially launched. If I am correct, I think it was launched in July. It is a really good idea. I notice the ring-fenced projects for the offshore island communities. As the Minister knows, we had an historic moment last Friday when we were on Árainn...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I did.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I met Jerry Early, who brought the Minister around the island on the day and probably brought her on that bumpy road to ensure that the funding came through. I would like to ask one question. The press release at the launch also had a statement on refurbishment of existing community centres. Is that in addition to the existing community centres fund? Can someone apply for both or is it...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 48. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development given that the community, voluntary and charity sector have expressed deep concerns about the recruitment and retention of staff, the measures that are being taken by her to deal with this crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41496/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I ask the Minister about the community and voluntary charity sector, which has expressed deep concerns about the recruitment and retention of staff, the measures being taken to deal with the crisis, and if the Minister will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I acknowledge the work that the Minister of State and his Department have done on this. It is critically important for the Government and Ministers sitting around a table to address this issue at a governmental level across the board. When we talk about community-led projects, many would involve sections 38, 39 and 56 organisations in towns. When we talk about the community, voluntary and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: Ivan Cooper, the CEO of The Wheel, recently talked about that service. He said that having lost 40% to 50% of its staff in the last year alone, it is struggling to find experienced people to replace those who have moved on. Less experienced staff cannot reasonably handle as much work as experienced employees or provide care to the same high standard, so the service is forced to reduce the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: Will there be another round of the community recognition fund in 2024?