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Healthcare Services in the Mid-West Region: Motion [Private Members] (24 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: I thank the Minister of State. First, I welcome the fact that since the three emergency departments in Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's were closed, this is the first time the Dáil has passed a motion saying that a second emergency department and a second model 3 hospital are needed for the mid-west. I think that is significant. There is a HIQA review that will look at this. That...

Healthcare Services in the Mid-West Region: Motion [Private Members] (24 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: I move: That Dáil Éireann: condemns the abandonment of patients in Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary following the wholesale cancellation of scheduled and planned care for several weeks at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) in August 2024; notes the forthcoming publication of the report of the independent investigation by retired Chief Justice, Mr Justice Frank Clarke, into the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (24 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: 538. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered the inclusion of ozempic in the drug payment scheme for purposes other than management of type 2 diabetes; if he has considered this in the context of its application in managing patients with insulin resistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37877/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: 539. To ask the Minister for Health if semaglutide is licensed and approved for use for insulin resistance, weight management or any other purpose in the State; if it is approved or under consideration for reimbursement in any context other than type 2 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37878/24]

Disability and Special Needs Provision: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: I commend People Before Profit on tabling this motion and allowing us to have a debate on this important issue. I was first elected to the Seanad in 2011, and one of the earliest debates I took part in was on children's disability services. All the challenges that were outlined in that debate and all the asks that were made of the Government at the time are again contained in this motion...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (19 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: 284. To ask the Minister for Health the current position regarding the development of National Standards for Home Support Services; the expected timeframe of the public consultation on these standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37167/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: 286. To ask the Minister for Health the total cost of his visits in 2024 to the United States of America regarding treatment abroad for children; the details of his flights, accommodation, and other expenses; the names and roles of those who travelled; the accommodation at which he and his officials stayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37192/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: 287. To ask the Minister for Health the total cost of flying medical specialists from the United States of America to Dublin for a clinic on 6 September in Crumlin Children's Hospital regarding treatment abroad for children; the details of these flights, accommodation, and other expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37193/24]

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: This is one of these extraordinary scandals where the Government has thrown out more red herrings than the amount of euro in that bank account holding the Apple money. The Government hides behind the notion that we had to fight the good fight for Apple because of the jobs. This was a special tax arrangement that was put in place for one company. It is about tax justice and every company...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: They are waiting for years.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: That is not what we are saying.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Productivity and Savings Task Force: Discussion (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: Can I ask Mr. Gloster about the publication of the review of Mr. Justice Frank Clarke into the death of Aoife Johnston? The witnesses might have seen reports in the media today that the report might be published next month and that the family has asked for the report to be published by this Friday. It is obviously a really important issue. As well as waiting for the publication of that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Productivity and Savings Task Force: Discussion (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: I will move on to performance and outputs. When we are talking about productivity what people will measure is, obviously, what we get at the other end of the investments we make. Since 2019, there has been a 50% increase in health spending, which we all welcome. Of course, additional funding will be needed over the next number of years in areas as well. One of the measurements is waiting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Productivity and Savings Task Force: Discussion (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: Can I hold Mr. Gloster on that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Productivity and Savings Task Force: Discussion (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: It does strike people as a bit bizarre that a country with a population of 5.2 million has 840,000 people on active waiting lists. That is acute waiting lists. We also have 240,000 people on community waiting lists, which do not get published. Members must submit parliamentary questions to get those responses. That is across a whole range of community services. That is a lot of people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Productivity and Savings Task Force: Discussion (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: If can come back in-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Productivity and Savings Task Force: Discussion (18 Sep 2024)

David Cullinane: -----I have given Mr. Gloster a lot of time.