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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: In cases where nicotine is not involved and is just a flavour, what is the medical evidence for the possibility of a habit forming?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Chairman.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 922. To ask the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the provision and location of the National Maternity Hospital; the extent of services anticipated in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8433/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 823. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 4 November 2021 and with reference to the lack of evidence to provide for a move towards limiting the maximum permissible quantity of cigarettes to 20 sticks, if he will encourage the commission of a report to ascertain the likelihood that packs of more than 20 cigarettes lead to increased consumption in Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 863. To ask the Minister for Health the medical and financial support services available, including nursing home support and fair deal scheme support, in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8246/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 904. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which a major reconfiguration of the health services can be undertaken with a view to a specific deadline in 2022 for the elimination of various waiting lists by way of the utilisation of whatever means might be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8415/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 905. To ask the Minister for Health the most readily available means whereby the implementation of Sláintecare can be ensured in order to overhaul the long waiting lists in the disciplines most affected in the health services to provide the ready availability of a comprehensive health service to the general public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8416/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 906. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which provision can be made or is being made to address the deficiencies in the orthodontic services throughout the country; the number of persons on waiting lists at present; when they will have access to the necessary treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8417/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 907. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which an adequate dental service is available through the schools and thereafter by way of every means possible in order to ensure the highest possible standards of service to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8418/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 908. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to further increase the number of hospital consultants throughout the country with a view to ensuring an adequate spread of skills throughout the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8419/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 910. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department will engage with paediatric specialists involved in treating scoliosis, spina bifida and other associated conditions with a view to ensuring the elimination of waiting lists and the suffering of patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8421/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 911. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision can be made in the short term to deal with various aspects of women’s health with a view to ensuring minimum waiting times, early diagnosis and a rapid response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8422/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 912. To ask the Minister for Health if cervical health checks will be repeated every two years in order to ensure best opportunities for early diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8423/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 913. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the BreastCheck service will be extended with a view to early detection and diagnosis of particular reference to younger women with a medical history in respect of breast cancer in their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8424/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 914. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he will ensure the replacement of vacancies throughout the health service at consultant, doctor or general practitioner levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8425/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 915. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which it is expected to fill all vacant nursing posts in the near future with particular reference to posts becoming available through retirement, resignations or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8426/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 916. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of nurses currently employed throughout the health services; the extent to which this compares with international norms per thousand of the population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8427/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 917. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of general practitioners currently employed throughout the health services; the extent to which this compares with international norms per thousand of the population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8428/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 918. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of consultants currently employed throughout the health services; the extent to which this compares with international norms per thousand of the population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8429/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Feb 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 919. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which ongoing progress is being made is respect of the development of Sláintecare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8430/22]