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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (29 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: 290. To ask the Minister for Health the provisions that exist for the cultivation of cannabis plants for use in medicinal products here; if no provisions are in place, his plans for such legislation in view of the increase in prescribing and usage of medicinal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3758/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Children's Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: I congratulate the Minister on his recent good news and wish him every good fortune. I do not want to be repetitive but I ask him to look at the reasoning behind the two-stage process that has been outlined. When we look at what it was supposed to achieve versus how it turned out, we can see that it is contradictory to say the least. Therefore, I would very much question the board's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Children's Hospital: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: I would contend that awarding that contract without having carried out the review was a sizeable error. The threat of further increased costs is significant, given the €400 million overrun. I have just referred to two figures but there are five or six figures of significance, about which I have serious questions as to how they can be justified. That was a serious error on behalf of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: What about their insurance?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: On the day when nurses in Kerry are striking in the cold for improved terms and conditions, it is interesting that my colleague would choose this unique opportunity to raise his support for drink-driving when their case is-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: The question I would like to raise under the programme for Government-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: The question I wish to raise in the context of the programme for Government relates to the delivery of the national children’s hospital. On 18 August last, the Government was informed that there would be substantial overruns in the budget. In November, the Government was made aware of the board’s recommendation to accept the €450 million overrun and it signed off on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (31 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: 138. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which patients are selected for referral via the NTPF to private hospitals for treatment with specific reference to a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4715/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (31 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: 144. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the construction of a helipad at Cork University Hospital to facilitate an air ambulance service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4734/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: 235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons who are forced to retire at 65 years of age and subsequently qualify for jobseeker's benefit can work part-time if the option arises without their benefit being reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4729/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Jan 2019)

John Brassil: 236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the system for persons who retire at 65 years of age and then have to claim jobseeker's benefit for a year before reaching pension age will be reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4730/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (5 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: 50. To ask the Minister for Health the action he is taking to address the concerns being expressed regarding the falsified medicine directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5264/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (5 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: On 9 February, the EU falsified medicines directive will come into operation. Many concerns have been raised with the Minister, particularly by the cohort of hospital pharmacists. These issues include who is liable, the status of those pharmacists as HSE employees and not owners of the pharmacy, which is a major concern, staffing and IT requirements needed to implement this directive,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (5 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: I welcome the Minister's response. Forgive me for not being up to date with the matter but 4 February was only yesterday. While many pharmacists who have contacted me, and Deputy O'Reilly and all the other Deputies will be delighted that a pragmatic approach is being taken, one or two issues arose. I was in contact with a number of pharmacists who were partaking in a pilot project to see...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (5 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: I welcome the pragmatic approach. It is clear that the Minister has read and listened to the concerns of the industry, but I reiterate the specific issue of hospital pharmacies. In a public hospital, the pharmacist does not have the authority to determine the human resources, space, logistics and equipment necessary to comply with the directive. All those factors must be taken into account...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (5 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: 384. To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time in CHO 4 for ophthalmology assessments; the average waiting time for ophthalmology day case appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5287/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: 107. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5787/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Payments (6 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: 117. To ask the Minister for Health when a fair deal scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5845/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: This meeting concerns the quarterly update so, obviously, I would like to spend a lot of time on the issue of the nurses' strike. I know that we will have an opportunity to discuss the matter on Thursday morning so I will save my contribution for that. As the Minister is aware, the GPs are outside Leinster House today. Again, there is a significant issue around primary care delivery and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John Brassil: If the design team was not responsible for the omissions then the board directing it must have come up with something completely different from what it originally specified.