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Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (11 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Following completion and publication of the Expert Taskforce Report in August 2024, the Community Pharmacy Expansion Implementation Oversight Group (IOG) was established to implement recommendations from the “Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of Pharmacy”, specifically in relation to the establishment of a Common Conditions Service. The IOG is made up of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Waiting times for radiology and diagnostic services have been recognised as an issue for some time. This year the Productivity and Savings Taskforce published an action plan for 2025 which commits to a range of services being available 7 days a week, including diagnostics activity. It will also ensure that all publicly funded diagnostics are captured in the National Integrated Medical Imaging...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions (11 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: Nursing Homes (11 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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. Safeguarding against potential abuse is an important element of the existing regulatory framework for nursing homes under the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (11 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health Act 2007, HIQA is unable to investigate individual complaints about a health or social care service. However, HIQA can use feedback to establish if a service is safe, effective, caring, and well managed. All information received by HIQA is reviewed to determine if it pertains to the care of residents and the operation of designated centres. Information which pertains to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (11 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 Staff (11 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department of Health has not re-engaged any retired officials on a consultancy basis in the past four years. Where the Department has a requirement to engage the expertise of a consultant for a specific project or piece of work, it is done through a procurement process under a contract for services.

Seanad: Breast Cancer Services: Statements (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Acting Chair. I have a lot to get through. I thank Senators for inviting me to the House to discuss this important topic. I was here in March to speak about women's health on International Women's Day. Breast cancer was raised by several Senators then and many have raised it continually since. As Senators are aware, approximately 3,600 women are diagnosed with breast...

Seanad: Breast Cancer Services: Statements (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank Senators for giving me the opportunity to listen to them and I acknowledge the important issues they have raised. First and foremost, I again recognise the women and their families who are impacted. So many people in this room have either been impacted very directly and personally or have a close family member who has been. I am no different, so I recognise the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 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 (10 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: Hospital Staff (10 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 Service Executive (10 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. Any employee of the public health sector remaining unwell beyond that date, may utilise the full provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme which will provide further support....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when hospital appointments and procedures are postponed. While every effort is made to avoid cancellations, they can happen for a variety of reasons, including capacity issues due to increased scheduled and unscheduled care demand, and unforeseen circumstances that may impact a service. Patient safety...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Inquiries (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Thank you, Deputy, for raising the important issue of the 'Non-Statutory Inquiry into the Historical Licensing and Use of Sodium Valproate in Women of Child-Bearing Potential in the State’. Ms. Bríd O’Flaherty BL was appointed as the Chair of the ‘Non-Statutory Inquiry into the Historical Licensing and Use of Sodium Valproate in Women of Child-Bearing Potential...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational matter, this PQ has been referred to the HSE to respond.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (10 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: Hospital Facilities (10 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: Hospital Staff (10 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 Data (10 Jun 2025)

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