Results 61-80 of 786 for at speaker:Duncan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (16 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 651. To ask the Minister for Health the number of palliative care teams and staff members in CHO5 at present. [16086/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (16 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 653. To ask the Minister for Health the number of shoulder surgeries carried out at Galway University Hospital to date in 2024. [16088/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (16 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 654. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated through restaurant sales at Beaumont Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [16089/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (16 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 659. To ask the Minister for Health the average emergency department waiting times at University Hospital Kerry to date in 2024. [16094/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 660. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency medicine registrars at Mayo University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [16095/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 668. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE ANP for diabetes in pregnancy working in the maternity unit at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny, in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [16103/24]

Anniversary of the Introduction of the Smoking Ban: Statements (11 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the statements marking the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the smoking ban. It is appropriate for me as a Labour Party TD to speak about the key role the labour movement played in the introduction of smoke-free workplaces, as well as acknowledging the Tánaiste's leadership on this issue when he was Minister for Health. The trade union...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 144. To ask the Minister for Health if clinical posts are vacant in the cancer genetics department of CHI at Crumlin; the optimum staffing allocation levels for each position; the length of time that these posts have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15587/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 146. To ask the Minister for Health the number of filled genetic counsellor posts in the cancer genetics department in CHI at Crumlin; how this compares to international standards; whether there are recruitment plans; if any recruitment challenges exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15589/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 148. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people who have attended cancer genetics counselling services in Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin for each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [15591/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 149. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services in CHI at Crumlin Hospital by waiting time period 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months, in tabular form. [15592/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 1266. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE secretaries allocated to consultant orthopaedic surgeons at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [13866/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Duncan Smith: 1277. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant musculoskeletal radiologists at Tallaght University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [13877/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Duncan Smith: We face significant challenges throughout the country as regards access to special education. The special education teacher, SET, allocation for schools for 2024-25 needs to be revisited. One school in Swords in my constituency will face a decrease of 12.5 hours, which means it will lose a number of programmes, including one-to-one teaching, it has in place for children with additional...

Rare Diseases: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Duncan Smith: Last week, I met with the Alliance of Rare Diseases Companies Ireland, which made one thing very clear: the current reimbursement system is not fit for purpose. We need a system that is clear, predictable and time-bound, with fixed assessment criteria and, most important, one that facilitates immediate or early access to rare disease therapies. As the Minister mentioned in his own...

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Duncan Smith: I thank Sinn Féin for introducing this important motion. Every time we debate disabilities and carers in the Dáil, a structural issue arises. We have an issue like we had in UHL today, for example. The matter is the responsibility of the Minister for Health. If we are talking about taxation reform, the Minister for Finance is responsible, and so on, but responsibility for...

Child and Youth Mental Health: Statements (29 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: It is seven months since the Mental Health Commission published its final report on child and adolescent mental health services. Earlier this week, we heard that the Government does not want to regulate CAMHS now, choosing instead to wait until the summer session of the Dáil to introduce its own Bill for that purpose. We do not yet have sight of that Bill. Those of us involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 75. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on filling the position of a dietician at Swords Health Centre that is currently vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9477/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (28 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will meet with a group (details supplied) to discuss legacy issues in regard to pensions for employees at a company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9491/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 161. To ask the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the €330 million spent on newly reimbursed medicines since 2021 by wholesaler costs, dispensing fees and commercial payments at a net level to pharmaceutical suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9575/24]