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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 58. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail the position in relation to the High Court injunction preventing the implementation of an ERO in the security sector; if his Department has taken any steps to contest the attempt by some firms to stop this ERO; when the State will seek to enforce the ERO; when he expects to be able to clarify the State’s...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I thank the witnesses for their statements. How many people in Ireland at present have a neurological condition?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: That number equates to one in seven people in the State, which is a lot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: What is the commonest neurological condition among that cohort of 800,000?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: How many people in the State have multiple sclerosis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: The witnesses referred to multifaceted treatment. What are the common treatments for neurological conditions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: MS Ireland had a campaign calling for a national physiotherapy service. What difference would it make if that service were implemented tomorrow?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: It was indicated earlier that 15% of neurological patients in Ireland have access to teams that provide vital care to support their recovery. That means 85% are not getting the intervention they need, which is a huge number.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: Why is that? The resources seem to be there. I realise there are huge recruitment and retention issues in the health service, not only in Ireland but across the world. Why is Ireland lagging behind the benchmark of Belgium, for example?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: My final question is on the medical cannabis access programme. The programme was instigated four years ago and about 47 people have got a prescription under it to date. I understand the vast majority of the prescriptions are related to spasticity owing to multiple sclerosis. Sativex is now being reimbursed, which is good because people trying to get it heretofore had to go to the North,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Access to Community Neurological Rehabilitation Teams: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I understand the review is happening and that recommendations will be made to the Department of Health very soon. I hope people will be able to gain access to the drug. Some people with neurological conditions have to go to the black market, some have to go abroad, and, worse still, some have to go without. It is not acceptable that people are denied a drug with medical benefits. They...

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I commend Deputy Brady on the Bill. It is quite a modest Bill and is in line with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement across the world to condemn apartheid Israel. The Minister of State and his Government have a chance to send a message not only to apartheid Israel, but to the world. Can he imagine the message going out that an Irish Government has finally taken the stance, through...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on remarks made recently by a Lieutenant Colonel (details supplied) in the Irish Defence Forces regarding recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22023/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (16 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on proposals for an Irish naval vessel and personnel to participate in Operation Irini, part of which is to involve training of the Libyan Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22025/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Government will instigate a public tribunal on bullying and sexual abuse in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (11 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 78. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in light of proposed redundancies at a company (details supplied) he will review current legislation around redundancies and notice periods in order to enhance current protection for workers; if he or his Department will meet with worker of to hear their concerns at the limitations of the current legislation and the process...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (11 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 270. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the unavailability of medication for persons who suffer with diverticulosis, given that patients who are normally prescribed colofac and spasmonal cannot avail of this medication, and neither pharmacists nor GPs can confirm when these medications will be available from suppliers; the reason for the lack of supply of these medications; and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I am out of breath.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: It is an important question. Hold on and I will catch my breath.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: It is a very quick question for the Taoiseach on the medical card review. I am aware there was a report in 2014 around the expert panel and medical card eligibility. Will the review take place soon on the system of discretionary medical cards and the remit for those who have a terminal illness or who have cancer? People who do not have a terminal illness are finding it very difficult to...