Results 961-980 of 11,434 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (30 Sep 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 (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Children’s palliative care is provided through a shared care approach involving: GP’s, Paediatrician’s, Community Specialist Palliative Care Teams, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, and the Children’s Health Ireland Specialist Palliative Care Team. All these teams work collaboratively in caring for the child and their family. A key enabler of this model of care is the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (30 Sep 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: EU Directives (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In November 2020, the Commission put forward a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe which aims to create a future-proof and patient-centred pharmaceutical environment in which the EU industry can innovate, flourish, and continue to be a global leader. As a key part of the EU’s comprehensive response to these challenges, the Commission, in April 2023 proposed an ambitious Revision of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Sep 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: Hospital Facilities (25 Sep 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 (25 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department is committed to working with relevant stakeholders, including the HSE and patient representatives, to strengthen key services and supports for people with neurological conditions, including Functional Neurological Disorders, and has made significant investments in Budget 2025, as well as committing to further measures in the new Programme for Government. Budget 2025 provided...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (25 Sep 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 (25 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 and 339 together. As Minister for Health, I am determined to support our screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. Currently, all newborn babies (between 3 and 5 days old) are offered newborn bloodspot screening (generally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (25 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Shingles vaccination is not currently provided as part of the national immunisation programme. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) recently carried out a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) on the herpes zoster vaccine which protects against shingles. A HTA is a multidisciplinary research process that collects and summarises information about a health technology. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Sep 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 (25 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, and it can occasionally lead to serious illness. Ticks are present throughout Ireland, including both urban and rural areas. Although ticks can be active year-round, the period of highest tick activity and therefore Lyme disease is between April and October. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (25 Sep 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, I have asked the HSE for an update in this matter. The HSE has advised that it is committed to providing access to as many medicines as possible, in as timely a fashion as possible, from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (25 Sep 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: Medicinal Products (25 Sep 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 Services (25 Sep 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 (25 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I have not received a request to meet directly with this organisation. An invitation was issued for me to attend a Photovoice Exhibition in July. Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, I was not in a position to attend in this instance, and regrets were issued. All diary requests are considered by my office in the Department. Should this organisation wish to make a meeting request, my...