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Other Questions: General Medical Services Scheme (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am reading something as I am quite entitled to do. It has been a belligerent morning and most odd. The notice reads: "From January 1st 2016 it will be necessary to charge all patients who have medical cards a fee of €15 for blood tests".

Other Questions: General Medical Services Scheme (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Minister of State to note that this is now appearing in general practices as a notification of intent.

Other Questions: General Medical Services Scheme (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It confirms what we know already.

Other Questions: General Medical Services Scheme (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Minister of State to note that I have highlighted the fact that there are a number of general practices which intend to make this policy as and from 1 January 20016, a short number of weeks away. It is imperative that we deal with the matter because we will see an escalation as a consequence of that statement of intent. The people who have to deal with it are the Minister and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 48. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the long awaited scheme to replace the motorised transport grant and the mobility allowance scheme; the details of the scheme; when he intends this to be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42906/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 52. To ask the Minister for Health the current status of the promised medical cards for children diagnosed with cancer; the number of children to whom cards have been issued; if some children have been refused and if so the reason; if others have been delayed, and the reason; his plans on extending medical entitlement to other children with serious conditions and illnesses; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 54. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to encourage inclusion of a dedicated acquired brain injury pathway of care, supported by a specific programme of investment, in the 2016 Health Service Executive annual service plan; his plans for the development of regional and community based rehabilitation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42907/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 67. To ask the Minister for Health the extent of the current address of the individual needs of those persons who are being allocated a wheelchair; if it is intended to legislate for this area, in order to ensure that every consideration is given to the comfort of the user and the appropriateness of each wheelchair issued, given the ambition, hopes and interests of each individual and their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 189. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive an appointment in University Hospital Galway. [43318/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: Discussion (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the representatives from REGRET and the other health professionals who make up the panel. I would like to ask a number of questions about the patient information leaflet that comes with Gardasil when accessed across the counter. Is it still the practice that the same detail is not provided to parents in advance of their signing the consent form for their daughters to be vaccinated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: Discussion (3 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask Dr. Bonner or any of the rest of the professional panel how many years before evidence presents in Ireland as to its effectiveness. As for the 70% signalled expectation of prevention, when the vaccine is applied to those aged 12 it will take some period of time before the evidence presents. I wonder are we still at too early a point in time in order for that. I presume the European...

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to share time with Deputy Crowe.

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Over many years, I have called on this Government and its predecessors to promote awareness of the unacceptability of certain practices in mental health care and to urge that the use of such practices be discouraged. One such practice is the application of electro-convulsive therapy, ECT, on detained persons against their will. That is a very important point. Under the Mental Health Act...

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the amendments are being discussed in one group, I take this opportunity to record my party's support for all five amendments tabled by the Minister of State to facilitate the speedy passage of the legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 352. To ask the Minister for Health when an operation will be scheduled for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who has been waiting for 16 months as of November 2015. [43551/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 353. To ask the Minister for Health if occupational therapy care will be provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who requires it due to mental and physical special needs. [43552/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 355. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an appointment for a procedure at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown and when the person will receive respite care. [43566/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Training (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 427. To ask the Minister for Health if and what changes have been made to the Health Service Executive medical training and intern programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44064/15]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services
Vote 38 - Department of Health (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services
Vote 38 - Department of Health (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I disagree with Deputy Kelleher in lumping the HSE in with the Minister, the Department of Health and the Government on the issue of the assessment of need and the capacity to operate within budgets. As I well recall it, the HSE sought substantially more than was afforded to it for funding for the service plan for 2015. Its assessment was more in...