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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Richard Bruton: 628. To ask the Minister for Health the regime for sharing for prescriptions and for drugs refund from the start of 2024. [42417/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Welfare Eligibility (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ...diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida; hydrocephalus; and conditions arising from the use of Thalidomide. Under the LTI Scheme, patients receive drugs, medicines, and medical and surgical appliances directly related to the treatment of their illness, free of charge. While there are currently no plans to extend the list of conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (3 Oct 2023)

Mary Butler: ..., newspapers and hairdressing. This may also include medical services such as therapies and some medical equipment. A person's eligibility for other schemes, such as the medical card scheme or the drugs payment scheme, is unaffected by participation in the NHSS or residence in a nursing home. In determining the services covered by the NHSS it was considered very important that the care...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...worth of cocaine. I commend An Garda Síochána, the task force, the Navy and the Army rangers and call for more of those operations as quickly as possible because the only way that cartels and all those involved in heinous drug crime will learn from this is when it hurts them in their pockets. There were significant issues in Drogheda. No Deputy is unaware of the feud there...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Pearse Doherty: ...Rialtas amach bliain i ndiaidh bliana agus anois tá aighneas tionsclaíoch fógartha ag An Garda Síochána agus níl an tAire le feiceáil ó thaobh seo a réiteach. I will take the opportunity to welcome the seizure of a substantial drugs cargo on Tuesday and commend the Defence Forces personnel, gardaí and customs officers involved. The...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Mary Seery Kearney: ...of opportunity. In order for children to have equality of opportunity they need a structure and a community that is empowered and supported especially when suffering the deprivation brought about by drugs and drug-related issues. In that regard I commend the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, on her recent announcement of €3.5 million for the drugs task forces. I appreciate the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Spinal Surgery Issues at Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Children's Health Ireland (28 Sep 2023)

...a child. If that transpires and someone wants to learn more or innovate, it ends up going down a research line. There are two components: going through the research ethics process; and, if a new drug or device is being used, following the process to make sure it is approved. It would usually be a CE-marked device.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2023) See 3 other results from this answer

Chris Andrews: ...for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed at Pearse Street Garda station in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, across each unit from the community policing, traffic, drugs, and regular units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42015/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Sep 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Richard Bruton: 277. To ask the Minister for Health the threshold for drug refund which is now in place and if the level of this threshold is under review. [41993/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Seán Haughey: ...much more in this regard than his predecessor, President Bolsonaro. I am interested in whether this issue was addressed at the summit. Was there any discussion at the summit regarding the drugs cartels in South America and the illegal drugs trade to Europe? As we know, this is very much in the news today in Ireland.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: ...An Garda Síochána, Revenue, the customs service and the Naval Service, which in co-operation with the Air Corps and the Army Ranger Wing successfully intercepted a major shipment of controlled drugs at sea yesterday in very challenging conditions. The operation resulted in the detention of a bulk cargo vessel originating from Latin America with a significant volume of illegal...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Mattie McGrath: .... Some 99% is an unbelievable figure and it is the almost unanimous view of the rank and file members. We meet them every day and they look after communities and we expect them to do so. We compliment them on the drug seizure yesterday but only for them where would we be? They are not being respected by the Commissioner; it is as simple as that. We face a huge crisis with this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Michael McDowell: ..., namely that of the Defence Forces. I congratulate the Ranger wing of the Army and Air Corps for their operation off the Cork coast yesterday in bringing what appears to be a huge consignment of drugs into Cork harbour, along with arrests. As the boats came into Cork harbour they passed the naval station at Haulbowline. We have eight naval ships. Only two are operational. We have now...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023) See 6 other results from this debate

Jack Chambers: ...night-times feature lower traffic volumes, they do feature high numbers of collisions. Evidence suggests that these periods present greater risks in terms of driver behaviours such as drink- and drug-driving and fatigue. A more recent 2023 observational study found that 46% of drivers were driving above the 50 km/h speed limit demonstrating that speeding is a current and significant...

Seanad: Crime and Policing: Motion (27 Sep 2023) See 8 other results from this debate

Robbie Gallagher: ...the small area policing model; - on the Department of Justice to explore the use of juvenile community service as an effective form of restorative justice; - for a dedicated transport unit within An Garda Síochána; and - for plans to address the drugs crisis, which is particularly impacting young people, and the development of a clear plan for prevention of a life of crime. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ..., legislation and investment to deliver expanded eligibility. In 2022, a range of measures were delivered including the abolition of public inpatient charges for children, reductions in the Drug Payment Scheme threshold to €80 per month, and the introduction of free contraception for women aged 17-25. The significant investment in Budget 2023 also facilitated better access...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, including the Long Term Illness Scheme, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

.... It is a wider issue and a systemic problem. There is a challenge always to try to meet higher needs, demands and prices, and we accept that. We cannot turn people away. We cannot not buy the drugs because they are more expensive than we forecast. We need to get to a better place where we understand and have a budget that people are committed to, and there is a risk around that which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (27 Sep 2023) See 25 other results from this debate

...intelligence-led plan for the tasking of roads policing personnel nationally. The focus of the operational plan is always on high visibility enforcement of the key lifesaver offences which include intoxicated driving, drink and drugs, speeding, wearing of seatbelts and mobile phone usage. This plan was previously published annually but is now published quarterly to enable us to be more...