Results 221-240 of 12,409 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Acute hospital waiting lists are managed in accordance with the relevant National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) Waiting List Management protocols, for Outpatient (OP), Inpatient, Day Case, Planned Procedure (IDPP) & GI Endoscopy, and Radiology Diagnostics. The aim of protocol development is to provide guidance to staff working in the area of waiting list management, and to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme to ensure that fertility-related issues are addressed through the public health system at the lowest level of clinical intervention necessary. Referrals for publicly-funded, privately-provided assisted human reproduction (AHR)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1027 and 1028 together. The group referred to by the Deputy does not operate under the remit of my Department and as such I have no role in its operation, activities or governance. The Endometriosis Priority Actions Advisory Group was established in September 2025 to improve women’s health outcomes and experiences of women with endometriosis....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides oral healthcare, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually and on demand include an examination including preventative elements, two fillings, extractions, and a scale and polish. More complex care, such as dentures, additional fillings and a broader range of treatments for patients with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department is committed to working with relevant stakeholders including the HSE and patient representatives to strengthen key services and supports for people with neurological conditions including Functional Neurological Disorders and made significant investments in Budget 2025. Budget 2025 provided €4m for the recruitment of 5 consultant neurologists and an additional 25 WTEs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: “As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.”

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Part 2 of the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Act 2024 commenced on 17 June 2025. It provides, for the first time, a national legislative framework for organ donation and transplant services in Ireland. Under the legislation, all adults in Ireland are considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025 does not remove phased dispensing. Phased dispensing was introduced in 1996 for patient safety reasons. The supply of medication in instalments can support patients prescribed certain high-risk medications who are at risk of medication misadventure if these medications were to be supplied on a monthly basis, as is the norm under the community drug...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1041 and 1042 together. As Minister for Health, I am determined to support our screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. Currently, all newborn babies (between 3 and 5 days old) are offered newborn bloodspot screening...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1043 and 1044 together. As Minister for Health, I am determined to support our screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. Currently, all babies (between 3 and 5 days old) are offered newborn bloodspot screening (generally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In relation to the particular query raised, the details provided indicate that the patient has been referred to a private hospital for an appointment. Private health care providers are independent organisations and the range of services available, and the criteria for access to those services does not fall under the remit of the Department of Health. Issues relating to waiting times for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025 was agreed between the Department of Health (DoH), the Health Service Executive (HSE), and the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) on 12 September 2025, and published on 18 September 2025. It sets out a comprehensive and ongoing pathway to modernise and expand the role of community pharmacy in Ireland’s healthcare system. The Agreement is designed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Nov 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.