Results 1-20 of 24 for drugs speaker:Patricia Ryan

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: ...he stopped short of giving that apology on behalf of the State. As he will be aware, the Australian Prime Minister apologised unreservedly last week. There are approximately 40 survivors of the drug, thalidomide, in Ireland. The Irish Thalidomide Association, ITA, said that 62 years is too long for full redress. Finola Cassidy of the ITA, a spokesperson and survivor, said: “We...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (22 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: ...same, to clarify what procedural/approval procedures are in place for GPs/primary care centres with regard to test analyses/approval of the suitability of possible candidates for injection of the drug saxenda; if a consultation process with all doctors in a GPs/primary care centre is required before approval/suitability for the injection is given (details supplied); and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: ...ána. I had a meeting with the Garda superintendent in my area, at which we discussed Garda resources at length. There are certain areas where extra gardaí are needed due to antisocial behaviour and drug issues. Obviously, any superintendent will always be looking for more resources in Garda stations and on the beat. Will the Taoiseach commit to increasing significantly the...

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

Patricia Ryan: 577. To ask the Minister for Health the number of prescriptions for the drug cariban that have been processed through the drug payment scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6557/23]

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

Patricia Ryan: 574. To ask the Minister for Health the process by which pregnant women experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting can obtain the drug cariban through the drug payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6554/23]

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

Patricia Ryan: 575. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drug cariban cannot be prescribed by a GP through the drug payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6555/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (1 Dec 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 341. To ask the Minister for Health if the contract of the midland youth drug and alcohol service will be extended beyond December 2022; his plans to ensure that such services are available in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59965/22]

Drugs Policy: Motion [Private Members] (30 Nov 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I also thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin and the Labour Party for bringing forward this motion. Over the past 25 years, almost ten people a week have died in the State as a result of drug taking. Along with Sweden, Ireland has the joint highest rate of drug-induced deaths among those aged 16 to 64 years in the European Union. Deputy Martin Kenny already mentioned that. The harmful...

Science Week: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Patricia Ryan: ...in a vicious circle of pain and obesity. The Government needs to go further and ensure that treatments such as liraglutide and Ozempic are more widely available on a medical card and under the drug payment scheme. Science Night at Maynooth University takes place this Friday from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. There will be biology laboratories, chemistry talks and robots, along with computer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (4 Oct 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 626. To ask the Minister for Health if he will include respreeza under the general medical scheme and or the drug payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48136/22]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: ...in Kildare. He is doing the best he can in difficult circumstances but he is under immense pressure. The list often stretches to double figures and it needs to be addressed. I recently discovered there are just nine drugs personnel in County Kildare. They do amazing work and punch well above their weight with the number of seizures, but we need more than nine. There is currently a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Citizens' Assembly (11 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 228. To ask the Minister for Health when the citizens' assembly on drug use will be convened [23637/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 1728. To ask the Minister for Health if all medically prescribed medications and supplements used in the treatment of Lyme disease and co-infections will be covered by the GMS and drug payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20769/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Laboratory Facilities (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 384. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that delays in the testing of drugs at the State Laboratory is jeopardising court cases; her plans to address these delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7402/22]

Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Motion (8 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: ...slut and worse. She was badly let down by the system that was meant to protect her. She attempted suicide a number of times and became an alcoholic. There is the story of a female sailor who was drugged and raped, which resulted in pregnancy. She miscarried. She told her doctor what had happened and he told her it was her word against that of the rapist. The officer who raped her was...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: ...leaves us and the criminals knowing when the Garda stations are unmanned. It is simply not good enough. I have also had a report of a Garda car being shared between Kildare town and Athy stations. It is no wonder that we have a drugs epidemic in our communities. Gardaí were searching a house recently for drugs and they accidentally discovered a grow house next door when they...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: As the Minister will be aware, yesterday was World Alzheimer's Day. Earlier this year, we saw the US Food and Drug Administration give approval for Aduhelm, which has shown promise, particularly in the treatment of early onset dementia. The European Medicines Agency is currently considering an application for approval which was filed last year. Is there any update on this application?...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (24 Mar 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 1575. To ask the Minister for Health if he will take steps to expedite funding for gene-silencing treatment for amyloidosis such as Patisiran and equivalent drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14716/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Feb 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 896. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to expedite funding for gene-silencing treatment for amyloidosis such as a particular drug or equivalent drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8701/21]