Aindrias Moynihan

A significant milestone was reached last week with the NCPE report. Ultimately, this is a question about fairness and equality. Women who are medically eligible for HRT now receive their treatment free of charge, whereas women who cannot take HRT, often because of hormonally sensitive cancers, are directed towards non-hormonal alternatives, yet those alternatives are not treated equally by the Sta…

The scheme needs to be reopened at this point to ensure equality.

124. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on enhancing the position of community pharmacies as health promotion and wellness hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28384/26]

Pharmacies have a very strong position in their communities. They have close relationships with their customers and are very much trusted. They are the first point of contact for many people who want to discuss a health issue. There is a large network right across the country. They are found in almost every community. They are open long hours and are very much available. They are ideally situated …

I acknowledge last year's community pharmacy agreement, which recognises the role of the pharmacy as primary care. I also acknowledge the commitment to advance the health and wellness hub side. There is a proposal, which is currently being moved on, with regard to three programmes that are to be rolled out as part of advancing these hubs. While I acknowledge these campaigns, they seem fairly limit…

Pharmacists have considerable knowledge and expertise. As the Minister has mentioned, this extends well beyond the pharmacological side of things, for example, into lifestyle. One would expect the wellness hub concept to expand into the area of lifestyle. Will further non-pharmacological campaigns be made available with regard to vaping, mental health, positive ageing, fitness and many other areas…

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy John Paul O'Shea - To discuss the need to expand WWTP capacity in Kanturk. Deputy Albert Dolan - To discuss battery energy storage systems and solar planning guidelines in rural Ireland. Deputy Ciarán Ahern - To discuss the propose…

Gabhaim buíochas.

I thank the Minister of State for the Kanturk update. Deputy O'Shea has two minutes to respond.

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy John Paul O'Shea - To discuss the provision of bus connections to and from Charleville train station. Deputy Joe Cooney - To discuss the regular reporting of the defective concrete block appeals board. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To…

Bogfaidh muid ar aghaidh chuig an chéad ábhar eile in ainmneacha na dTeachtaí Ardagh agus Ó Snodaigh.

Seanad Éireann has passed the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025, without amendment.

Last night the EU and Australia came to a trade agreement. As a small open economy, trade is hugely important to us in Ireland. The agreement looks to be a fairly good opportunity for Ireland but I want to draw attention to farmers' needs. They are under pressure with milk prices, fertiliser prices and diesel. Increasing competition at this time is much more challenging for them. What assurances a…

Just one speaker.

There is one speaker, Deputy.

There is one speaker – Deputy Ó Muirí.

Go raibh maith agat.

A Theachta, beidh seans ann i gceann cúpla nóiméad.

One speaker.

Deputy Doherty, you will have an opportunity in a few moments.

A Aire, le do thoil.

Chun críoch a chur leis an díospóireacht, leanfaimid ar aghaidh go dtí an Teachta Pat Buckley.

Go raibh maith agat, a Theachta. Tá leasú----

The Tánaiste has moved the amendment.

There is a Government amendment agus mar sin is í an cheist ná go n-aontófar an leasú, that the amendment be made. Na Teachtaí atá ar thaobh na ceiste aibridís "Tá".