Results 141-160 of 7,424 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
- Seanad: Breast Cancer Services: Statements (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Acting Chair. I have a lot to get through. I thank Senators for inviting me to the House to discuss this important topic. I was here in March to speak about women's health on International Women's Day. Breast cancer was raised by several Senators then and many have raised it continually since. As Senators are aware, approximately 3,600 women are diagnosed with breast...
- Seanad: Breast Cancer Services: Statements (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank Senators for giving me the opportunity to listen to them and I acknowledge the important issues they have raised. First and foremost, I again recognise the women and their families who are impacted. So many people in this room have either been impacted very directly and personally or have a close family member who has been. I am no different, so I recognise the importance of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Jun 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 (10 Jun 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 Staff (10 Jun 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 Service Executive (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) have been very clear that this was the final extension that would be granted, and as such, the Special Scheme will conclude on 30th June 2025. Any employee of the public health sector remaining unwell beyond that date, may utilise the full provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme which will provide further support....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when hospital appointments and procedures are postponed. While every effort is made to avoid cancellations, they can happen for a variety of reasons, including capacity issues due to increased scheduled and unscheduled care demand, and unforeseen circumstances that may impact a service. Patient safety...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Inquiries (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Thank you, Deputy, for raising the important issue of the 'Non-Statutory Inquiry into the Historical Licensing and Use of Sodium Valproate in Women of Child-Bearing Potential in the State’. Ms. Bríd O’Flaherty BL was appointed as the Chair of the ‘Non-Statutory Inquiry into the Historical Licensing and Use of Sodium Valproate in Women of Child-Bearing Potential...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational matter, this PQ has been referred to the HSE to respond.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (10 Jun 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: Hospital Facilities (10 Jun 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: Hospital Staff (10 Jun 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: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (10 Jun 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 on this matter. The HSE has advised that the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Rapid Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of Continuous Glucose...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 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 (10 Jun 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: Departmental Priorities (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1277, 1382, 1403, 1432 and 1550 together. 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 over 18 years...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 conditions covered by the Scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.