Results 621-640 of 8,051 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to provide an update in relation to treatments for SMA patients over 18 years of age. The HSE has advised that once a medicine is approved by the European...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Tobacco Free Ireland policy is currently under review. Existing evidence on tobacco and nicotine products will be reviewed as part of this process, and will form the basis of the recommendations made. It is expected that the policy will be published by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (17 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: Medicinal Products (17 Jun 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 devices; therefore, I have asked the HSE for an update in this matter. The HSE has advised that there is a National Application, Assessment & Decision Process for new medicines which is underpinned by Primary Legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Jun 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, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Judicial Reviews (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The information requested is being collated by Department officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy once available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Legal Cases (17 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Following clarification from the Deputy that this PQ relates to disability assessments of need. This question is appropriate to Department of Children, Disability and Equality who were asked an identical question and will respond accordingly.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy. I recognise the extraordinary impact long Covid can have on people. It is my understanding that this scheme has been extended on a number of occasions and there is no proposal to extend it further. People are entitled to illness benefit but there is no proposal to extend the scheme further at this time.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy for his ongoing engagement on this issue more broadly. He is right that the drug has been approved by the EMA. The next stage is that the drug company must make an application to the HSE. I checked this morning to see if that had happened. It has not happened yet. Perhaps it has happened in the period I have been in the House, but it had not happened when I checked. I...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (12 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: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department of Health has not been recently renamed. As such none of the costs outlined have been incurred.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (12 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 498 to 500, inclusive, together. The HSE’s National Genetics and Genomics Office (NGGO) was established in 2023 to implement the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetic and Genomic Medicine in Ireland (2022). Its activities include coordinating a national approach to genetics and genomics, ensuring patient and public involvement (PPI) and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (12 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: Medicinal Products (12 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502, 534 and 542 together. 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 devices; therefore, I have asked the HSE for an update in this matter. The HSE has advised that there is a National Application, Assessment & Decision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (12 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: Departmental Investigations (12 Jun 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: Health Services Staff (12 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 (12 Jun 2025)

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