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Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Pat Rabbitte
528. Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the 12-month waiting list for speech, language and occupational therapy services in Dublin south west; his views on whether this situation is likely to improve at an early date, specifically for a child (details supplied) who has been diagnosed with autism; the measures the Health Service Executive is implementing to reduce waiting times given that early intervention is key for all children with such difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34371/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Health Services Staff
Terence Flanagan
529. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding health care assistants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34372/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael Healy-Rae
530. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a cataract operation at Cork University Hospital for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34373/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael Healy-Rae
531. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a cataract operation at Cork University Hospital for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34378/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
John O'Mahony
532. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application under the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34407/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Medical Card Applications
Bernard Durkan
533. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the examination of an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare following submission of additional information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael Healy-Rae
534. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34425/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Mary Lou McDonald
535. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 16 July 2015, the position regarding an application for dental braces by a child (details supplied) in Dublin 1, given the recommendation by the orthodontist that the braces be fitted before the age of 14. [34429/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Prescriptions Charges
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
536. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the changes applied to medical card holders for prescription items discriminates against single persons; that the cap of €25 per month applied to families should be reduced for single persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34431/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Disability Services Funding
Finian McGrath
537. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if funding will be maintained for an organisation (details supplied), given the importance of its work in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34438/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Respite Care Services Availability
Finian McGrath
538. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason for the cuts to respite services for persons with physical and intellectual disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34439/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
Charlie McConalogue
539. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the situation regarding the Health Service Executive's position on the drug Fampyra (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34474/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Legislative Measures
Charlie McConalogue
540. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme will be announced for the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance, given that it has been over two years since both were closed; there are thousands of persons awaiting details of the replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34476/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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National Lottery Funding Applications
Michelle Mulherin
541. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive national lottery grants scheme will re-open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Healy-Rae
542. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical procedure for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34485/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Health Services Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
543. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a service delivered in schools (details supplied); his views on its current operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Patient Data
Gerry Adams
544. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the status of the investigations under way following the recent recovery of patient data by members of the public near Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth; his plans to review data protection procedures at the hospital as a result of this; the number of similar incidents that have occurred since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Patient Data
Gerry Adams
545. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons affected following the recent recovery of patient data by a member of the public near Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth; if these persons have been contacted by the Health Service Executive and Royal College of Surgeons Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34489/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael Healy-Rae
546. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34492/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Home Help Service Expenditure
Billy Kelleher
547. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the amount the Health Service Executive has paid to private home care providers in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34493/15]