Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Waiting Lists
Micheál Carrigy, a TD for County Longford, has raised concerns with the Minister for Health regarding delays in rehabilitation bed provision at St. Mary's Hospital in Mullingar. According to parliamentary questions, a patient was transferred to the facility only to discover that no rehabilitation bed was available, prompting Carrigy to seek clarity on the reasons for this delay and what steps the Minister plans to take to facilitate an immediate transfer to the specialist rehabilitation unit at the hospital to prevent further physical deterioration.
The questioning reflects broader healthcare access issues affecting the midlands region. Beyond the rehabilitation bed concern, other parliamentary queries during the same period addressed the availability of the drug brensocatib in Ireland, despite its approval, and various administrative matters affecting employers and social protection systems.
The questions submitted by Carrigy and fellow parliamentarians including Cathy Bennett, Eamon Scanlon, and others demonstrate ongoing parliamentary scrutiny of health service capacity and efficiency. These inquiries highlight persistent challenges within Ireland's healthcare infrastructure, particularly regarding specialist services in regional hospitals.
For full details of the parliamentary exchange, consult the Oireachtas record.
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Asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason employers must complete weekly INTREO forms for part-time employees despite the availability of RPN data; if he will review this duplication of reporting requirements with a view to reducing administrative burdens on employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to offer Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Certificate subject; if so, the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns regarding the administrative burden associated with the home tuition scheme, including the requirement for monthly paper-based submissions, strict deadlines, and the rejection of claims due to minor discrepancies such as signature variations; and if she will outline any plans to review and streamline the process, including cons
Asked the Minister for Health when brensocatib, although approved will be made available in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the IDA’s application for planning permission for a factory on its green-field site at Creagh, Ballinasloe; the expected timeline for approval and the works to make the site investment-ready; and the further steps that are planned to attract enterprise investment once permission is secured.