Results 61-80 of 11,236 for speaker:Colm Burke

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Strategies (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2160. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 2 April 2025, the number of cancer patients approved under the treatment abroad scheme between the years 2020 to 2024 received funding to cover their economic air or sea fares under the scheme; the number of companion/carers were approved for funding for economic air or sea fares under the scheme, in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2161. To ask the Minister for Health the financial supports available for patients approved under the treatment abroad scheme for travel expenses where their air or sea travel fares are not covered under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19563/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Substance Misuse (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The funding allocation provided by the Department of Health for Community Prison Links projects under the ambit of Drug and Alcohol Taskforces over the period of the National Drug Strategy 'Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery' 2017- 2025, is outlined in the below table. Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: A national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme commenced in November 2019, following a HIQA HTA, which concluded that its introduction would be safe, effective, and cost saving. Free PrEP medication is available to individuals who meet clinical eligibility criteria, attending HSE approved PrEP services. It is vital that those at risk of HIV infection are encouraged to access...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: School Meals Programme (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The School Meals Programme is funded by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). The objective of the Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them. The programme is a vital component of policies to encourage school attendance and extra educational achievement. The Department of Social Protection is...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: It is vital that those at risk of HIV infection are encouraged to access regular testing and preventive programmes such as PrEP and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). These measures are key elements towards achieving UN and WHO aims of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Europe by 2030 and supporting wider national and international commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals. A...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2288. To ask the Minister for Health when an elderly person who lives alone (details supplied) will receive an appointment given their referral has been marked as urgent by their doctor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20086/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2400. To ask the Minister for Health if she will confirm that funding will be provided in 2025 for the provision of an integrated homeless health hub in Cork city (day centre), in view of the fact that a detailed proposal has been agreed upon between her Department, the HSE, Cork City Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, also taking into account there are over...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The Dept of Health is committed to strengthening integrated care pathways to meet the chronic health needs of people who are homeless. In line with this, the HSE capital plan 2025 will provide funding to expand healthcare facilities for people experiencing homelessness. The HSE Capital Plan 2025 provides for a total of €1.33 billion for healthcare building and equipment that will...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medical Cards (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2450. To ask the Minister for Health if she will explore incorporating disability-related expenses into the medical card means test, particularly for individuals with ongoing high disability-related and health costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21042/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 2452. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can progress with cataract treatment; when an urgent appointment will be made available to them, particularly in view of the fact that their sight has deteriorated to the point where they require both glasses and contacts to have functional sight with their sight deteriorating further; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: The Government is committed to delivering a humanitarian response to people seeking international protection. A total of €174 million has been made available for the provision of healthcare services for refugees and migrants since 2022, including €50 million for 2025. This funding is used to deliver a suite of healthcare services that are responsive to areas of higher demand...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Addiction Treatment Services (29 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: As the issue of waiting lists is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. To support the strategic approach to the regional planning of drug services, the Department is completing an audit of drug services. Phase 1 of the audit was the development of an interactive map to facilitate access to over 400 publicly funded drug treatment and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: Back in October or November of last year there was a meeting between the HSE, Cork City Council and the Departments of housing and health with a view to opening a day centre in Cork. We have more than 500 people who are homeless. They are in shelters at night but during the day they have no place to go except out on the street. This also relates to the area of the Garda and justice. We...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the action his Department is taking to reduce the timeframe for the SEAI warmer homes scheme application process, in view that the timeline for each stage has steadily increased over the past 12 months, whereby it is now taking approximately 24 months from approval to completion, in view that many applicants are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the rollout of renewable energy, in particular in relation to his commitment to engage with farmers on new business opportunities in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18009/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (10 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 391. To ask the Minister for Health when she intends to publish the review of cardiac services; when Ireland will develop a new national cardiovascular disease strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18193/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: A national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme commenced in November 2019, following a HIQA HTA, which concluded that its introduction would be safe, effective, and cost saving. Free PrEP medication is available to individuals who meet clinical eligibility criteria, attending HSE approved PrEP services. It is of vital importance that people living with HIV (PLHIV) are promptly...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 152. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of additional special school places that have been provided for Cork for the 2025-2026 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17213/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Colm Burke: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm the details of the new special school for Cork based in Carrignavar and, in the interim, Fermoy; when applications for the school will open; the way parents can apply for children for same; if criteria have been developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17212/25]