Written answers
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
- Health Services
Question 567: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the impact assessments that have been carried out regarding the proposed relocation of the Ballymun social work department to... - Child Welfare and Protection
Question 573: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children who have slept in Garda stations during the past two years due to lack of access to out-of-hours social... - Adoption Services
Question 574: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding adoption (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3269/12] - Child Abuse
Question 575: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans that will be put in place to protect the identities of those reporting suspected child abuse under the proposed child... - Adoption Services
Question 576: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applicants currently waiting to proceed with adopting children from Vietnam; and if she will make a statement on... - Youth Services
Question 579: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total capital spending per annum on youth cafés since the establishment of the funding scheme; and if she will make a... - Adoption Services
Question 584: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the countries which are open, closed or under review for the purposes of inter-country adoption. [3478/12] - Parliamentary Questions
Question 585: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of parliamentary questions that she has referred to the Health Service Executive for answering which have still not... - Early School Leavers
Question 586: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of funding that is available under the National Education Welfare Board for the school completion programme in 2012;... - Adoption Services
Question 587: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a breakdown of the sending countries which the Adoption Association of Ireland have sent packs or dossiers to... - Child Welfare and Protection
Question 588: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 15 December 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [3838/12] - Foster Care
Question 589: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 18 of 15 December 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [3839/12] - Children in Care
Question 590: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 15 December 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [3840/12] - Health Services
Question 591: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 15 December 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive [3841/12] - Departmental Bodies
Question 597: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total amount paid in remuneration and expenses to members of publicly appointed State boards, both public sector and... - National Drugs Strategy
Question 598: To ask the Minister for Health the measures he will take to integrate and promote the dial to stop drug dealing campaign into the crimestoppers freephone crime prevention... - Medical Cards
Question 599: To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the delay in the processing of a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [3334/12] - Fluoridation of Water
Question 602: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the cost of the fluoridation of water in the midlands and throughout the country; and if he will make a... - National Drugs Strategy
Question 603: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 417 of 17 January 2012, his plans to decriminalise the possession of drugs deemed to be for personal use; and... - Vaccination Programme
Question 604: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that vaccinations were carried out on children who were resident in the St. Conlett's reformatory school,... - Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Question 605: To ask the Minister for Health the number of fair deal applications that have been approved in County Clare since October 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3271/12] - Pension Provisions
Question 607: To ask the Minister for Health the numbers who have retired each year from the Health Service Executive since 2004; the number of these persons who are still awaiting determination... - Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Question 608: To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be approved in respect of an application for the nursing home support scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County... - Medical Cards
Question 609: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of medical card applications for County Louth in 2011; the number of medical card applications granted; the number of County Louth... - Services for People with Disabilities
Question 610: To ask the Minister for Health the current Health Information and Quality Authority policy in relation to inspecting residential services for persons with disabilities; and if he... - Medical Cards
Question 611: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3358/12] - Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Question 613: To ask the Minister for Health the schedule for the review of the nursing homes support scheme in 2012; the way civil society may engage with the review and provide feedback on its... - Care of the Elderly
Question 614: To ask the Minister for Health the way he intends to fund long-term care for older persons within his plans for universal health care as contained within the Programme for... - Hospital Accommodation
Question 615: To ask the Minister for Health the reason Tralee Community Hospital, County Kerry, remains closed; when it will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3378/12] - Health Services
Question 616: To ask the Minister for Health the number of elderly persons from Tralee that are in the community nursing home in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the... - Departmental Reports
Question 618: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in the status of an independent report, which was due in September, into the practice of symphysiotomy here; when he... - Medical Cards
Question 619: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card renewal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a... - Hospital Services
Question 623: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange an outpatients appointment for an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [3465/12] - Mental Health Services
Question 624: To ask the Minister for Health when the new adult acute psychiatric inpatient facility will be built at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Hospitals Building Programme
Question 625: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the new building for the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin; the planned timeframe for same; and if he... - Accident and Emergency Services
Question 626: To ask the Minister for Health if he has finalised plans to downgrade the accident and emergency unit in Loughlinstown, Dublin; and if so, the date on which same will occur. [3479/12] - Medical Cards
Question 627: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [3490/12] - Ambulance Service
Question 629: To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the Health Information and Quality Authority to carry out a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the ambulance response... - Hospital Services
Question 632: To ask the Minister for Health the current population for cystic fibrosis treatment; the length of time for access to a consultant; the number of beds available to meet the needs... - Medical Cards
Question 633: To ask the Minister for Health if she will investigate the delay in processing a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [3582/12] - Primary Care Services
Question 635: To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the primary care services which depend on public health nurses will be adequate after the deadline for retirement in... - Home Help Service
Question 636: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3620/12] - Care of the Elderly
Question 637: To ask the Minister for Health if 900 public nursing home beds are lost in the next few months the way the ageing population will be cared for; and if he will make a statement on... - Health Service Staff
Question 638: To ask the Minister for Health if 3,200 staff leave the Health Service Executive whether that will have an effect on frontline services in the HSE; and if he will make a statement... - Health Services
Question 640: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding health cuts. [3625/12] - Assisted Human Reproduction
Question 641: To ask the Minister for Health when he expects policy proposals regarding assisted human reproduction to be finalised and published; when he envisages legislation being introduced... - Medical Cards
Question 642: To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to review the income limits for the over 70s medical card in view of the increasing consumer price Index, which showed consumer prices... - Hospital Services
Question 643: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a matter in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3659/12] - Medical Cards
Question 644: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3684/12] - Hospital Services
Question 650: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3690/12] - Medical Cards
Question 651: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the administrative delays in renewing existing medical cards, which has allowed a period of time to develop between expiry and re-issue... - Primary Care Strategy
Question 652: To ask the Minister for Health if he will use Health Service Executive capital funding to ensure the delivery of the primary care centre in Corduff, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15,... - Medical Cards
Question 653: To ask the Minister for Health the reason motor neurone disease is not included on the list of diseases or ailments that entitles persons to a medical card; if this will be... - Medical Consent (2 comments)
Question 654: To ask the Minister for Health if the consent of both guardians or parents is required when making a medical decision in the case of a child born within a marriage. [3743/12] - Hospital Services
Question 655: To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he intends to close the geriatric ward in Connolly Hospital; and the location to which patients will be transferred. [3827/12] - Health Services
Question 657: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding support in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [3854/12] - Hospital Waiting Lists
Question 658: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange an outpatient appointment for an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [3857/12] - Medical Cards
Question 659: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on... - Health Services
Question 660: To ask the Minister for Health if an application for treatment abroad under the E112 scheme will be approved in time for a person (details supplied) in County Galway to undergo the... - Health Centres
Question 661: To ask the Minister for Health if any health centre in community care area 8 was refurbished in the years 2007 to 2011 inclusive; the cost of each project; and if he will make a... - Ambulance Service
Question 662: To ask the Minister for Health if he or the Health Service Executive is responsible for purchasing ambulances for the Dublin Fire Brigade fleet; and if he will make a statement on... - Hospital Services
Question 663: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide additional nurses for patients with Parkinson's disease nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3888/12] - Mental Health Services
Question 667: To ask the Minister for Health if a proportion of the special funding for mental health services is earmarked for dental services to such patients. [3920/12] - Hospital Waiting Lists
Question 668: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange an outpatient appointment to be brought forward in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [3925/12] - Medical Cards
Question 669: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to extend the expiry date of medical cards in respect of persons who have returned their review forms on time but their medical cards have... - Health Services
Question 671: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that 15% of persons with Parkinson's have never been seen by a hospital doctor; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Funding
Question 675: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that 9,200 persons in here have Parkinson's, the reason there is no State support for the Parkinson's Association of Ireland.... - Health Service Staff
Question 678: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the shortage of consultant neurologists here; the ideal number of consultant posts which should be in place to serve the existing... - Medical Cards
Question 681: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the... - Long-Term Illness Scheme
Question 682: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in approving an application for a standing frame under the long-term illness card scheme in respect of a person (details... - Health Services
Question 683: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 15 December 2010, if he will outline the progress made to date on the opening of the hospice facility;... - Medicinal Products
Question 684: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the proven efficacy of Pradaxa in preventing stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and its... - Assisted Human Reproduction
Question 685: To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to introduce legislation to deal with the area of assisted reproduction and, in particular, surrogacy, in line with the recommendations... - Care of the Elderly
Question 686: To ask the Minister for Health the amount paid to a company (details supplied) in 2011 by the Health Service Executive for the provision of home care; the number of hours in... - Health Services
Question 687: To ask the Minister for Health if he will enquire from the CEO of the Health Service Executive the reason correspondence forwarded to him has not been dealt with (details... - Hospital Waiting Lists
Question 688: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange an outpatients appointment for the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, to be brought forward in respect of a... - Community Care
Question 689: To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify a matter (details supplied) regarding Macroom Community Hospital, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4057/12] - Medical Aids and Appliances
Question 690: To ask the Minister for Health if it is now policy or practice to approve only equipment that is deemed life saving under the long-term illness card scheme; and the steps he will...
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