Results 441-460 of 8,051 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 conditions covered by the Scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. The General Practitioner (GP) Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme commenced in 2020 and has been rolled out on a phased basis to adult GMS (Medical Card and GP Visit Card) patients over a 4-year period. The CDM Programme represents a new approach in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold a GMS contract with the HSE for the provision of GP services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Eligibility for a medical card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: This is not a matter for the Department of Health. It should be redirected to Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jun 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 Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) have been very clear that this was the final extension that would be granted, and as such, the Special Scheme will conclude on 30th June 2025. This matter had been referred to the Labour Court on 11th of June 2025. As this is an on going Industrial Relations matter it would be inappropriate to comment any further.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Jun 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 (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I wish to acknowledge receipt of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Associations: ‘Achieving Equity: Innovating Lung Fibrosis Care in Ireland’ document. My Department will give this document due consideration as part of its ongoing and future engagements with both stakeholders and the HSE. Funding of €500k was allocated for pulmonary fibrosis in budget 2025 this funding will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: It is estimated that there are approx. 110 people in Ireland living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the majority are under 18 years of age. Children diagnosed with muscular dystrophy are under the care of a paediatric neurologist who specialises in neuromuscular conditions. There are specialist clinics based in Children’s Health Ireland, the CRC and at Enable Ireland Cork and Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I am a huge advocate for the reform and expansion of pharmacy services. The findings and recommendations from the Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of Pharmacy provide an important framework to inform the reforms and developments required to deliver expanded pharmacy services. My vision for the future includes pharmacists playing a much larger role in our health service,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The findings and recommendations from the Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of Pharmacy provide an important framework to inform the reforms and developments required to deliver expanded pharmacy services. My vision for the future includes pharmacists playing a much larger role in our health service, and I’m happy to see the progress being made by my Department to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: A Health Technology Assessment on RSV immunisation for infants and adults is currently being undertaken by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The primary objective of this HTA is to provide advice to my Department to inform a policy decision on the most appropriate RSV immunisation strategy for infants and adults aged 65 and older. HIQA’s assessment will assess...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The supports available under the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme include: Full pay sick leave for three months. Followed by half pay sick leave for three months, and after that, Temporary Rehabilitative Remuneration. TRR is an additional payment that is designed to support people recovering from longer-term illness or injury. The rate of TRR is 37.5% of the remuneration you would otherwise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Jun 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 (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: PQ has been referred to the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jun 2025)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: This PQ has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Jun 2025)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: This is not a matter for the Department of Health. It should be redirected to Department of Children, Disability and Equality.