Michael Cahill

2773. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to provide for increased ambulance capacity in the Killarney area; if approval will be granted for the recruitment of additional paramedics and the provision of a second ambulance unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24145/26]

2774. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed oncology development at University Hospital Kerry; the stage the project is at within the capital approval process; the projected timeline for progression through design, planning and construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24146/26]

2775. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has conducted research into restricting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies only, similar to measures introduced in Australia; if so, if she will publish or share this research; and the policy considerations currently under review in this area. [24148/26]

2776. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to re-establish diabetic nurse specialist services for outpatients in south-west Kerry; the reason such services are no longer locally available; the number of patients affected and the distances currently travelled for care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24149/26]

2777. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will undertake a comprehensive review of outdoor recreational facilities across community hospitals and HSE-funded day care centres; if there are plans to enhance such facilities as part of future capital investment; and the way in which these spaces can support patient wellbeing and community engagement. [24151/26]

2778. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed breakdown of staffing levels at University Hospital Kerry, including vacancies across consultant, nursing, midwifery and specialist roles; if any inpatient beds are currently closed due to staffing shortages; and the measures being taken to address these deficits. [24152/26]

2779. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the expected opening date of the new community nursing unit in Killarney; whether the previously indicated target of 31 March 2026 remains achievable; and if there are any delays, the reasons for same. [24153/26]

2795. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the development of the new 108-bed block on the campus of University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24294/26]

2814. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide additional public nursing home beds in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24365/26]

2815. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide a career pathway for healthcare assistants (carers); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24366/26]

2823. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to automatically issue a full medical card renewal, discretionary card to applicants who have a serious medical issue (details supplied) without putting them through the rigors of a new application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24411/26]

2824. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24414/26]

2841. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give a detailed progress report in regard to the new Killarney primary care centre; when the long awaited project will be delivered for the people of Killarney, East, Mid and South Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24530/26]

2842. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the progress report in regard to the new Killarney minor injuries Unit; when this long awaited project will be delivered for the people of Killarney, East, Mid and South Kerry and throughout the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24531/26]

2843. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the progress report in regard to the new Killarney community nursing unit; when this long awaited project will be opened for the people of Killarney, East, Mid and South Kerry and throughout the county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24532/26]

2844. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans she has for the lands/buildings at a former campus (details supplied); if she will make a decision and dispose of any lands/buildings that are surplus to requirement; if she will engage with Kerry County Council in regard to these surplus lands/buildings as they are suitable for housing purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24533/26]

2845. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to reconsider the options for a location (details supplied) when it is decommissioned as this facility has obvious uses; if she will give a detailed report in regard to this facility and ground; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24534/26]

2846. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give a progress report in regard to the new Cahersiveen primary care centre; when this long awaited project will be delivered for the people of Cahersiveen, Iveragh and South Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24535/26]

2847. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to deliver a world class health service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24536/26]

2873. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine the following issues in relation to the National Ambulance Service and the BUMBLEance service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24690/26]

2969. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the hospitals in which the HSE charges their employees, including all health care staff, for parking; the cost per day/per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25022/26]

3005. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to take the necessary steps to ensure that the national immunisation programme, NIP, includes a vaccination for shingles, free-of-charge for citizens of the Republic of Ireland on their list, especially for those aged 65 years and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25287/26]

3007. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of women awaiting endometriosis treatment in counties Kerry and Cork; the number waiting nationwide; the length of time that they are waiting; when they will receive treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25290/26]

3011. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the development of the new 108-bed block on the campus of University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25315/26]

3012. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give a detailed progress report on the development of a new oncology-haematology unit at University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25316/26]