Colm Burke

1994. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm that those who have undergone breast surgery and require breast prothesis and supports, that they can access these products in any facility in the country which provides such supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18603/25]

2098. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health her views on whether a review of the pricing and reimbursement system by an organisation (details supplied) adequately considers the recommendations set out in the 2018 Oireachtas health committee Report on Evaluating Orphan Drugs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19255/25]

2099. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if the recommendations set out in the 2018 Oireachtas health committee Report on Evaluating Orphan Drugs will be implemented in the context of the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19256/25]

2100. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process will commence; who will be responsible for overseeing the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19257/25]

2101. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if work has commenced in drafting the terms of reference for the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process; if the terms of reference for this review will make provision for specifically considering the rare disease perspective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19258/25]

2102. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken to ensure that the rare disease perspective is specifically considered in the context of the programme for Government commitment to review the medicines reimbursement process; whether a consultation process will be carried out to seek the input of rare disease patients and other relevant stakeholders in the conduct of this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19259/25]

2160. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 2 April 2025, the number of cancer patients approved under the treatment abroad scheme between the years 2020 to 2024 received funding to cover their economic air or sea fares under the scheme; the number of companion/carers were approved for funding for economic air or sea fares under the scheme, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19562/25]

2161. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available for patients approved under the treatment abroad scheme for travel expenses where their air or sea travel fares are not covered under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19563/25]

2288. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when an elderly person who lives alone (details supplied) will receive an appointment given their referral has been marked as urgent by their doctor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20086/25]

2400. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm that funding will be provided in 2025 for the provision of an integrated homeless health hub in Cork city (day centre), in view of the fact that a detailed proposal has been agreed upon between her Department, the HSE, Cork City Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, also taking into account there are over 500 homeless people in the city who have no place to go during the day as they are required to leave homeless accommodation each morning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20670/25]

2450. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if she will explore incorporating disability-related expenses into the medical card means test, particularly for individuals with ongoing high disability-related and health costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21042/25]

2452. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can progress with cataract treatment; when an urgent appointment will be made available to them, particularly in view of the fact that their sight has deteriorated to the point where they require both glasses and contacts to have functional sight with their sight deteriorating further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21044/25]

22. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action his Department is taking to reduce the timeframe for the SEAI warmer homes scheme application process, in view that the timeline for each stage has steadily increased over the past 12 months, whereby it is now taking approximately 24 months from approval to completion, in view that many applicants are elderly, live in low BER-rated property and require their property to be urgently updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18008/25]

45. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the rollout of renewable energy, in particular in relation to his commitment to engage with farmers on new business opportunities in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18009/25]

391. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when she intends to publish the review of cardiac services; when Ireland will develop a new national cardiovascular disease strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18193/25]

152. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the number of additional special school places that have been provided for Cork for the 2025-2026 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17213/25]

158. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education to confirm the details of the new special school for Cork based in Carrignavar and, in the interim, Fermoy; when applications for the school will open; the way parents can apply for children for same; if criteria have been developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17212/25]

493. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the current status of an additional accommodation project application by a school (details supplied); when they can proceed to the next phase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16906/25]

565. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education when a school place for a child (details supplied) with additional needs be made available for the school year 2025/2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17580/25]

802. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to confirm that consideration would be given to permitting a child (details supplied) attending an ECCE service before commencing primary school in the autumn to continue to attend a school aged childcare facility during the easter break and summer months, as the family have been informed that due to new Tusla regulations, this is no longer possible, but the facility have confirmed to the family that a place would be available for the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16656/25]

1092. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there has been any engagement between his Department and the Department of Health in respect of adopting a joint approach about the management and maintenance of burial grounds which are under the management or control of the Department of Health or HSE, with a view to adopting a joint approach as to how these burial grounds would be best managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16955/25]

40. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the small gift exemption for capital acquisitions tax from €3,000 to €5,000 from each person per year, as it has not been increased for a long number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16044/25]

42. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the age related tax exemption to income tax from €18,000 per annum where an individual is aged 65 years or over, and €36,000 per annum for married couples and civil partners, jointly assessed to tax, where either individual is aged 65 or over, in view of the fact that there have been increases to the State pension in the past number of years and this exemption has not been increased since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16043/25]

94. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has now received an up-to-date environmental impact study in respect of the Blackpool flood relief scheme; the timeframe for when the public consultation will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16513/25]

102. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has now received an up-to-date environmental impact study in respect of the Blackpool flood relief scheme; the timeframe for when the public consultation will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16046/25]