Results 421-440 of 6,040 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Community Care (29 Apr 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: EU Directives (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Please see below list of all EU directives which are awaiting transposition in the Department of Health. There is currently no delayed transposition. Directive for Transposition Date Due Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/1262 of 13 March 2024 amending Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Properties (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The OPW is responsible for the procurement and lease of my Department's Head Office at Block 1, Miesian Plaza. My Department signed a 25-year lease with Irish Estates in 1998 for premises at the Irish Life building to house the Women’s Health Council. This was subsequently used to house the Disability Appeals Office. The Regulator of The National Lottery sublet the premises from...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: My Department has contracted One Complete Solution (OCS) to provide cleaning services in Block 1, Miesian Plaza, as part of an overall Facilities Management contract over a five year period. The expected overall value by end of contract for cleaning services is €2,066,934. The contract is managed by my Department on behalf of all four tenant government departments in the Block,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: My Department has contracted One Complete Solution (OCS) to provide security services in Block 1, Miesian Plaza, as part of an overall Facilities Management contract over a five year period. The expected overall value by end of contract for security services is €677,808. The contract is managed by my Department on behalf of all four tenant government departments in the Block, with...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (29 Apr 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medicinal Products (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Apr 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 Apr 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Dental Services (29 Apr 2025)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (29 Apr 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Healthcare Policy (29 Apr 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I acknowledge that it is very disappointing and disruptive for families when a child’s surgery is cancelled or rescheduled. Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has advised that every cancellation is taken seriously and acknowledge the stress and logistical challenges this creates for children and their families. Unfortunately, some cancellations are unavoidable, particularly when...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2371, 2372 and 2373 together. I can confirm that the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) are currently working on the development of a new Strategic Plan. The new Strategy will build on the achievements of its predecessor "Vision 2020" in continuing the NAS's reform from a traditional patient conveyance service to an agile and mobile urgent and emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under Budget 2025 the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has been allocated a total of €285 million. This year's budget includes €8m for new service developments - translating into a full year cost in 2026 of €16million - to deliver 180 additional posts. These additional posts will support:Essential frontline emergency services,Expansion of NAS alternative care pathways and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medicinal Products (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices therefore I have asked the HSE to provide an update on this matter. The HSE has advised that it is committed to providing access to as many medicines as possible, in as timely a fashion as possible, from the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Healthcare Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2376 and 2390 together. Safeguarding adults who may be at risk of abuse is a key objective of my Department, every statutory body under its aegis and every relevant service that interacts with such adults. A framework of standards, policies and procedures for safeguarding adults in the health and social care sector is in place, and further measures are...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Dental Services (29 Apr 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Dentists Act 1985 establishes the Dental Council as the regulatory body for the dental profession in Ireland. As such, issues concerning the registration of dentists are a matter for the Dental Council to consider. Temporary registration is only available to persons not eligible for full registration. The Dental Council advises that it only grants temporary registration in limited and...