Results 301-320 of 2,022 for speaker:John Brassil

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (22 May 2019)

John Brassil: While I welcome the review, I am concerned that it will take only three months to complete because it is a signficant body of work. I am anxious that consultants, clinicians, patients and the industry all be consulted to ensure an effective process. I am also concerned about the terms of reference. If the review concerns only the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (22 May 2019)

John Brassil: The terms of reference should also include examining processes in place in other countries, particularly Scotland and Sweden. The review might also examine whether the 2013 Act directly blocks us from adopting the practices in those countries, from which we could learn. Does that need to be changed? Does the review include a specific mandate for improving access for patients? Did I pick...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 May 2019)

John Brassil: A commitment is given in the programme for Government towards the provision of adequate services for people with disabilities. The circumstances around Rehab have been well documented in recent days and I understand there is a delegation in the AV Room as we speak. Last week, the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies issued a statement that Rehab was only the tip of the iceberg when it...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Data (21 May 2019)

John Brassil: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review a decision by the Revenue Commissioners to refuse the home renovation incentive, HRI, to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21524/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (21 May 2019)

John Brassil: 375. To ask the Minister for Health if additional home care hours can be provided to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21519/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (21 May 2019)

John Brassil: 389. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the situation affecting the availability of ambulances (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21623/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (16 May 2019)

John Brassil: 119. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the opening of a facility at a location (details supplied); when the facility will be available for use by patients; the purpose for which the facility is being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (16 May 2019)

John Brassil: 170. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a graduate of a level 7 course is not entitled to apply for the back to education allowance for a level 8 course in a different discipline (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21216/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Expenditure (16 May 2019)

John Brassil: 171. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost to expand back to education allowance-approved postgraduate courses in line with postgraduate approved courses by SUSI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21218/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 May 2019)

John Brassil: Pages 53 to 65 of the programme for Government commit to improving healthcare for our citizens. In this context, I raise the issue of Kerry University Hospital where, as the Minister for Health will be aware, a review was carried out last year on 47,000 scans. Following the review, 11 patients were identified as having either missed or delayed diagnoses. Following a meeting on Monday with...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 May 2019)

John Brassil: The Deputy forgot to say we are Government partners.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (15 May 2019)

John Brassil: 41. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug ocrelizumab will be available for persons with multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20812/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Regulation (15 May 2019)

John Brassil: 72. To ask the Minister for Health when a biosimilars policy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20811/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Applications (15 May 2019)

John Brassil: 113. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 234 of 9 April 2019, his plans to address the health and safety issues at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21014/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (15 May 2019)

John Brassil: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no NTPF initiative in counties Cork and Kerry for ophthalmology outpatient appointments in view of the long wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21100/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2019)

John Brassil: Pages 86 to 95 of the programme for Government commit to providing adequate educational facilities, particularly in our primary schools. I want to bring the Tánaiste's attention to a situation in a primary school in Rathmore, County Kerry. The new school was built approximately ten years ago. There is now a significant problem with the roof, which is leaking into the school's...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (9 May 2019)

John Brassil: 53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will arrange a meeting as requested by a union (details supplied) to discuss the implementation of a pension scheme for community employment supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20238/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (8 May 2019)

John Brassil: 80. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the human rights violations in the Kingdom of Bahrain; the sanctions there will be in response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18529/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (8 May 2019)

John Brassil: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if provisions will be considered to help maintain the viability of small rural businesses, in particular rural pubs, in the form of an increase of the VAT threshold from €75,000 to €150,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18575/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 May 2019)

John Brassil: 658. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a medical appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18581/19]