Results 1,041-1,060 of 8,050 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) to ensure that fertility-related issues are addressed through the public health system at the lowest level of clinical intervention necessary. This Model of Care comprises three elements, starting in primary care (i.e.,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 May 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 Staff (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Government is committed to increasing the number of healthcare college places in medicine and other health care professions. Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) as an entry route supports the Department’s objectives to increase medical student numbers to meet growing demand for medical practitioners. Entry into the Irish Medical Schools is through the Central Applications Office...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 May 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 therefore I have reached out to the HSE in this matter. The HSE has advised that there is a National Application, Assessment & Decision Process for new medicines which is underpinned by Primary Legislation (Health (Pricing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (29 May 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 Staff (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare estate, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The New Children’s Hospital (NCH) project is a much-needed investment in healthcare services for our children and young people which is now in the final stages of construction. Once NCH is open and fully operational, the three existing children’s hospitals at Temple Street, Crumlin and Tallaght will close. The Children’s Health Act 2018 provided for the establishment...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare estate, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 551 together. I would like to acknowledge the burden of care on families and carers of children with life limiting conditions. The government will continue to prioritise our children’s palliative care services, working towards the highest possible quality of end-of-life care and support for children with life limiting illnesses across the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to provide an update in relation to treatments for SMA patients. The HSE has advised that once a medicine is approved by the European Medicines Agency,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 May 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 Promotion (29 May 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 (29 May 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 (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) to ensure that fertility-related issues are addressed through the public health system at the lowest level of clinical intervention necessary. This Model of Care comprises three elements, starting in primary care (i.e.,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 May 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 (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Deputy is aware, a clinical audit into Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip surgery on children in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC) was published on Friday May 23rd. It is important that we establish a clear process for dealing with the recommendations and issues arising from the report including liability. I am currently working...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational 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 (29 May 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.