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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (21 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 1391. To ask the Minister for Health if he will acknowledge the pain and trauma parents experience following the loss of a stillborn child and the impact that this can have on future pregnancies in terms of fear, anxiety and the re-experiencing of the loss; in recognition of this, if he will consider the introduction of a coded sticker that can be applied to pregnancy charts to indicate that...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: A number of days ago, I received a very difficult email from a mother who experienced bereavement of her baby girl, Izzy, who was stillborn. Pregnancy after loss is deeply profound. In this email, Celine states that her healthcare professionals, had they known prior of her stillbirth, would have provided a much better assessment and aftercare for the trauma she experienced. Celine proposes...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 138. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ensure that Tathony House is acquired for social and affordable housing despite the fact that some of the tenants are not currently eligible for either social or affordable homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11869/23]

Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I move amendment No. 2: In page 8, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Report 9.(1) Within 3 months of the passing of this Act, the Minister shall report to Dáil Éireann on— (a) the projects at Shannonbridge and Tarbert generating stations (or at any alternative appropriate sites), and (b) the operation of the alternative assessments for...

Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: That is disappointing. It is a rudimentary amendment. It is disappointing that there would not be a report on the passing of the legislation. The substantial issue was not dealt with in the Minister’s response. It is disappointing he has not accepted this amendment on the report on the issue of the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I thank the witnesses for their statements. My first question relates to the pharmacy first model in Scotland. When was that implemented?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Can pharmacists then prescribe certain medications in that environment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Are there any circumstances in Ireland at present whereby the IPU can prescribe medications?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Okay. If somebody presents in that situation, you can-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: -----administer that medication.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: That is interesting. The minor ailments scheme sounds like a brilliant idea. Other jurisdictions have implemented that and it seems to be a no-brainer. Has there been any resistance from GPs regarding the possible implementation of such a service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Where did the IPU get the figure of 1 million appointments from? That is not a criticism; it is a great idea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: What would the classic example of that be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: If a person goes to a GP and that interaction ends, and he or she goes to a pharmacist for minor ailments, what is the classic presentation of that, if there is one?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Even though it is right beside them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: It seems ludicrous.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Why has it not been changed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: For something as rudimentary as that, it sounds like a ridiculous situation that somebody has to go to a GP.