Results 161-180 of 11,875 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1697 and 1699 together. Improving the care of patients with asthma and severe asthma remains a priority. The National Clinical Programme (NCP) for Respiratory supports access to respiratory services for patients living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. The HSE advises that the NCP provides support in several key areas. It...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 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: Alcohol Pricing (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Minimum unit pricing is a public health measure. It prohibits the sale of an alcohol product below the “floor price” of 10c per gram of alcohol in order to reduce the availability of cheap strong alcohol for all of our population and, in particular, to keep strong alcohol out of the price range of our children. The Public Health (Alcohol) Act provides that the Minister may, by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (4 Nov 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 Schemes (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: At present, the current provision under this measure is for free HRT products for the treatment of menopause symptoms, as diagnosed and prescribed by a registered healthcare provider. HRT is the most commonly used treatment for managing menopause symptoms and has been shown to be the most effective intervention. The new Free HRT Arrangement, which I launched on 1 June 2025, supports our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1707 to 1710, inclusive, together. Under the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) measure, which came into effect on 1 June 2025, where a woman has been prescribed a HRT product by her healthcare provider for the purpose of alleviating the symptoms associated with all stages of menopause, the cost of the HRT medications or products, and the dispensing fees...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The current provision of the Free HRT Arrangement, legislated for under the Health Insurance (Amendment) and Health (Provision of Menopause Products) Act 2024, limits eligibility to those whose healthcare provider has prescribed HRT to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. The legislation includes the following definitions which limits the arrangement to the treatment of the symptoms of all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (4 Nov 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: Medical Cards (4 Nov 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 Schemes (4 Nov 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I understand that the Deputy has been in contact directly with The National Treatment Purchase Fund and that they have advised him of the most appropriate course of action in this particular case.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses a range of conditions including heart attack and stroke. It remains a leading cause of death in Ireland and significant hospital bed days. CVD claimed the lives of almost 10,000 people in Ireland in 2023 and is estimated to cost the Irish state €1.7 billion annually, with 46% of this being direct healthcare costs. Ireland has made progress...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy for this opportunity to highlight the collaboration between my Department and the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, who are leading on the upcoming National Life Sciences Strategy. DETE has recently launched their public consultation, and responses to this will shape the scope and objectives on the development of this important strategy. Health is a key...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (4 Nov 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 Waiting Lists (4 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Acute hospital waiting lists are managed in accordance with the relevant National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) Waiting List Management protocols. The aim of protocol development is to provide guidance to staff working in the area of waiting list management, and to ensure that there is a consistent and standardised user-friendly approach to the active management and scheduling of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 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. The Minister for Health is prohibited 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 the particular query raised, as...