Results 601-620 of 19,986 for drugs

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Oct 2023) See 3 other results from this answer

Gino Kenny: 483. To ask the Minister for Health if he will make funding available for a drug from Merck called sotatercept, this drug which has had positive results to treat pulmonary hypertension a condition that is progressive and incurable effecting heart and lungs. [44643/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 511. To ask the Minister for Health if hospitals routinely conduct blood tests for alcohol or drug traces in patients admitted after serious car accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44733/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (17 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ...where an applicant is still over the income limit for a medical card, they are then assessed for a GP visit card, which entitles the applicant to GP visits without charge. Under the Drug Payment Scheme (DPS), no individual or family pays more than €80 a month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The DPS is not means tested and is available to anyone ordinarily...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (17 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ..., and without incurring the further extra costs of a dispensing fee. There are currently no plans to reinstate these products on the list of reimbursable items under the GMS and other community drug schemes. However, possession of a medical card may assist with other medical services. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: 534. To ask the Minister for Health to investigate a gap in supply for a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44873/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ...diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida; hydrocephalus; and conditions arising from the use of Thalidomide. Under the LTI Scheme, patients receive drugs, medicines, and medical and surgical appliances directly related to the treatment of their illness, free of charge. While there are currently no plans to extend the list of conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Oct 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 613. To ask the Minister for Health the number of babies born with drug or alcohol addiction in each of the past ten years and to date in 2023. [45272/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the deputy directly, as soon as possible. The following link gives further information related to the question. gov.ie - Minister Naughton announces additional annual funding of €3.5 million for drugs and inclusion health services (www.gov.ie).

Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (12 Oct 2023)

Paul Donnelly: .... Why would people who are looking after people who are so vulnerable withdraw their labour? It is precisely because they care so deeply about the people whom they care for, including those in drug services, disability services, homelessness services and section 56 organisations, whom I have worked with previously; those who care for those in care; and the most vulnerable children in the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2023)

...We have removed inpatient hospital charges. We have had the biggest expansion of access to free GP care in the history of the State. It is available now to half a million more people. To put that in context, up to 60% of our population now hold a GP card or medical card. We have reduced the cost of the drug payment scheme. We have funded diagnostic scans for patients. We have...

Select Committee on Health: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (12 Oct 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Stephen Donnelly: ...for this year, we removed VAT on nicotine replacement therapies, again reducing the cost of the products for people who want to stop smoking. I recently approved the inclusion of nicotine replacement therapies in the drugs payment scheme. I propose we give an update to the committee on these measures. The smoking cessation measures are certainly already in place. To the point on a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (12 Oct 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...The projects represent a recent investment of over €1billion across both facilities. MSD Carlow serves as a filling site for the launch and commercial supply of vaccines, biologics, and small molecule drug products. Established in 2008, this state-of-the-art facility was MSD's first vaccines operation outside of the United States and has seen significant growth, expansion, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (12 Oct 2023)

Mark Ward: 180. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Section 39 organisations that work within addiction and drug-related services; the number of staff employed in Section 39 organisations in this area; their rates of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44495/23]

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023) See 4 other results from this debate

Jack Chambers: ...is effective in highlighting the issues drivers need to know about, with the constant concerns of speed, seatbelts and attentiveness still requiring attention, and newer challenges also relevant, including the impact of drugs on driving. A review of the RSA will commence shortly to ensure it has what it needs to fully deliver on this agenda. The RSA’s efforts will be underwritten...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...of the impacts of the resignations is that if the numbers in a particular cohort are lower than we need, it will often impact community gardaí. I live in a town that has had a lot of trouble with drugs, crime, etc., and the community gardaí there are a huge advantage. They provide a major support service to the community and, in particular, to the people who live in communities...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (11 Oct 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Helen McEntee: ...projects which are not in but are near to the Deputy's area. The fund is providing assistance of €135,000 to the Walkinstown-Greenhills resource centre, which is developing supportive interventions for young people at risk from drug use, and €136,000 for the That's a Wrap project, run by FamiliBase, which is supporting marginalised young people through an assertive outreach...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (11 Oct 2023)

Mary Fitzpatrick: .... When will Dublin City Council break ground on that site? When will we actually start to see construction? In the interim, the site has become such a destination for antisocial behaviour, crime and drug dealing. I thank the city council for responding to my requests and I thank the gardaí for responding to my requests but it had become such a destination for antisocial behaviour...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: ...complemented by the work of the Commissioner, who has recently travelled to the US, Colombia and Europe to further this engagement. I would also like to commend An Garda Síochána and all of the state agencies involved in the recent drugs seizure that took place off Cork, and also involved in operations off the coast of Wexford. The Anti-Social Behaviour Forum, which I chair, is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (11 Oct 2023) See 2 other results from this answer

Helen McEntee: ...by the work of the Commissioner, who has recently travelled to the US, Colombia and Europe to further this engagement. I would also like to commend An Garda Síochána and all of the state agencies involved in the recent drugs seizure that took place off Cork. While we should not underestimate the difficulties which the Garda authorities face in tackling organised criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (11 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...for people with addictions in a structured, safe and professional way in line with international best practice. The Prison Service continues to be committed to, and involved with, the National Drugs Strategy in partnership with community colleagues and organisations. I can advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service engages Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI) to provide a prison-based...