Results 261-280 of 11,063 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) developed an Ambulatory Gynaecology Model of Care, which centres on the establishment of one-stop, “see and treat” ambulatory gynaecology clinics. It is estimated that approximately 30%-40% of general gynaecology referrals are suitable for management in the ambulatory setting. There are currently 18...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to publish the Strategic Review of General Practice, and bring forward a new, modern GP contract. It is worth noting that the current GMS Contract, while long standing, has been modernised in recent years under the 2019 and 2023 GP Agreements, both of which have provided in substantial additional investments in general practice and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Government is actively working to increase elective care capacity in Ireland, ensuring that high-quality and timely scheduled care is available to all. New elective facilities will support the separation of scheduled (elective) and emergency care. This can lead to improved care for patients with fewer cancellations and delays for elective care caused by seasonal surges, localised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I wish to thank the Deputy for her question. Belimumab (Benlysta ®) is a monoclonal antibody used to treat certain forms of lupus, specifically Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Lupus nephritis (a kidney complication of lupus) It works by blocking a protein called BLyS (B-lymphocyte stimulator), which helps B cells survive. In lupus, B cells are overactive and produce harmful...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses a range of conditions including heart attack and stroke. It remains a leading cause of death in Ireland and significant hospital bed days. CVD claimed the lives of almost 10,000 people in Ireland in 2023 and is estimated to cost the Irish state €1.7 billion annually, with 46% of this being direct healthcare costs. Ireland has made progress...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Legislation is being drafted to further regulate nicotine inhaling products and single use vapes. The Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill will ban the sale of all single-use vapes. The Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill will restrict the colours and imagery on the packaging of nicotine inhaling products and on the devices themselves. It...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Medical schools do not provide the HSE with a list of names or individual details of graduates, and therefore the HSE is not in a position to track employment of medical graduates in the format requested. The HSE does track the number of CAO students who enter employment with the HSE as interns. In 2024, 674 exchequer-funded CAO applicants were offered and accepted intern posts in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130, 151, 169 and 197 together. The safety and quality of maternity services are of critical importance. I understand developments at the Portiuncula University Hospital maternity unit are causing concern. Of twelve reviews related to maternity care at Portiuncula, seven are now completed. A highly experienced External Management Team was put in place...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 160 together. On Monday the Tánaiste and I met with Harvey’s parents along with other advocates to support the family. The Tánaiste and I listened carefully to what Gillian and Stephen. I know it must have been particularly poignant and difficult for them given the meeting was held on the two-month anniversary of the death of their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133, 159 and 185 together. The National Framework for Endometriosis has been agreed with all stakeholders and is ready to be published. The HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme is implementing the National Framework and will assess and identify the ongoing requirements to build current and future capacity, improve clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC considers the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland as well as international best practice in relation to immunisation when developing its advice. The current NIAC guidelines state that the shingles vaccine may be considered in those aged 65 years and older,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Insourcing and outsourcing have been used as tactical responses to waiting list pressures and have delivered real benefits. However, they must be seen as transitional tools, not permanent fixtures. I firmly believe that we are overly reliant on insourcing and private sector outsourcing to deal with our waiting lists. The long-term goal remains, to build sustainable internal capacity within...