Results 1-20 of 131 for drugs speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Sep 2023)

Michael Ring: 570. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) has been refused a drug prescribed by their GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41384/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (10 May 2023)

Michael Ring: 168. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Mayo only received a partial refund under the drug payment scheme; if he will provide a breakdown as to how the partial refund amount was reached, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21900/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Michael Ring: 564. To ask the Minister for Health the number of prescriptions for a drug (details supplied) that have been processed through the DPS to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6536/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Michael Ring: 556. To ask the Minister for Health the process by which pregnant women experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting can obtain a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6526/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Michael Ring: 560. To ask the Minister for Health the reason GPs cannot prescribe a drug (details supplied) on the drugs payment scheme considering that the majority of women in need of the medication would not be seen by their consultant until well into their second trimester; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6530/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Michael Ring: 562. To ask the Minister for Health the current standard practice in other EU countries in relation to the prescribing of a specific drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6534/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Jan 2023)

Michael Ring: 155. To ask the Minister for Health when a drug (details supplied) will be available again, in view of the fact that this is having a very negative effect on persons who were prescribed the drug but now cannot obtain it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3395/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2022)

Michael Ring: 528. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug gammacore which is recommended by a consultant for the treatment of chronic and cluster headaches is being considered for approval; if not, if it will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45667/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (10 Nov 2021)

Michael Ring: 216. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drug cariban which is prescribed for patients with hyperemesis gravidarum is not included in the medical card scheme or the drugs payment scheme; if there are plans to include this drug on the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54786/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (3 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: ...by the Dublin north-east inner city implementation board, with the required oversight provided through Cabinet committee B. Some of the funded initiatives help families affected by addiction issues and drug-related intimidation, while others cover physical improvements to the Dublin's north-east inner city area. The investment also funds a pilot social employment scheme for 50 staff to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Budgets (12 Feb 2019)

Michael Ring: ...Department was established on 19 July 2017, to provide a renewed and consolidated focus on rural and community development in Ireland. It has not had expenditure or allocations attributable to any drugs programmes from 2017 to-date, this would be primarily the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Health.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: RAPID Programme (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Ring: ...has the social inclusion and community activation programme, SICAP, and has allocated funding to special projects in and around cities because they have very serious problems in respect of crime, drugs and other issues. That is why the Department must examine and monitor the position and ensure we give the funding that is necessary. To give the Deputy an example, his question related to...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: ...Given that he presents himself as an alternative Minister for Justice and Equality, I propose to point out one or two things to him. Last year, the Deputy wrote to a judge asking that a convicted drug dealer be allowed to go free. Just two weeks ago, he called on the Taoiseach to publish all details, including transcripts, of his evidence to the Fennelly commission. He should know that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (4 Jun 2014)

Michael Ring: 224. To ask the Minister for Health if persons over the age of 16 years can avail of free drugs and medicine to treat mental illness with a long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23961/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Michael Ring: ...co-operation and sharing information. Testing is only one tool in our potential arsenal. There is also a role for Governments and customs authorities, for example, in monitoring the types of drugs that are coming into their jurisdictions. Many of the substances we are talking about are being purchased over the Internet. That must stop and it will require everybody working together,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Michael Ring: ...of the best anti-doping programmes in the world. The Irish Sports Council spends €18,000 a week on testing. We are playing our part, but we need to examine ways and means of targeting illegal drugs coming into the country. The issue of dual careers was raised. We support GAA players, through the Irish Sports Council, and the players fund we put in place. An average of about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Michael Ring: ...is a problem in the context of those who have no place to go when their sporting careers end. Those who make it do fine, but those who do not encounter problems. The Senator also referred to drugs in sport. I have been very strong on this matter in Europe. I reiterate my belief that anyone, regardless of his or her sport, who uses performance-enhancing drugs is a cheat. We are trying...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Michael Ring: ...this week. The governing bodies in sport, which are responsible for handing down sanctions, must come to grips with this matter. In my opinion, a person caught using performance-enhancing drugs should never be allowed to be involved in sport again. All sporting organisations, nationally and internationally, are too soft. They should take a stronger line because what we have with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Michael Ring: ...that doping remains one of the major challenges facing the sport sector. The Lance Armstrong case, the Operation Puerto trial in Spain and the Australian Crime Commission investigation into organised crime and drugs highlight the continuing global threat of doping to the integrity of sport. Cheating and corruption have no place in sport and undermine the fundamental principles of honesty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Homeless Persons Supports (19 Feb 2013)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 175 together. The street leagues do very valuable work with the homeless, drug and alcohol dependant individuals in rehabilitation, ex-offenders, people who are long-term unemployed with identified learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers.  Programmes such as the street leagues can have a very positive impact for...