176. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the medical card renewal application of a person (details attached); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26259/25]
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177. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for the projected costs of implementing the Mental Health Bill, including the cost of staffing that will be needed to expand the remit of the Mental Health Commission; and if there is a full funding commitment given by the Government to cover these costs. [26260/25]
178. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if allogenic transplants for paediatric cancer patients will be restored in hospitals as part of the National Children’s Cancer Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26272/25]
179. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of the National Framework for Endometriosis, given previous commitments that it was in the final stages of development; the standards of care that will be included within the framework; the level of dedicated funding allocated for endometriosis services and research; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26292/25]
180. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections and enforcement actions undertaken under the annual sunbed inspection programme in each of the past five years; how the effectiveness of these measures is being evaluated in preventing breaches of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014, particularly with respect to underage access, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the…
181. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the neurosurgery department at Beaumont Hospital; the current status of these posts; and how staffing levels compare to international standards. [26308/25]
182. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant psychiatrists based at CAMHS in Dublin 3, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form [26309/25]
183. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychologists based in Tonlegee Road primary care centre in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form [26310/25]
184. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update on the review of atropine 0.01%; if consideration has been given to making it available for myopia control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26316/25]
185. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the criteria for which atropine 0.01% eye drops, prescribed for myopia, to limit the risk of damage to eyes and potentially detached retinas is not on licence, and therefore not covered by the drug payment scheme. [26317/25]
186. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the supports available for people who suffer from rare diseases in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26354/25]
187. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints or queries related to unnecessary hip surgeries or advised hip surgeries on children to Children’s Health Ireland since 2015 and prior to the protected disclosure made in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26361/25]
188. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to introduce genetic testing to help diagnose rare diseases in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26371/25]
189. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any proposals to include Venlafaxine in the free HRT scheme, given this is commonly prescribed for women who cannot take HRT due to previous cancer, as this medication is an alternative prescribed for the many women unable to take HRT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26372/25]
190. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are plans for capital investment in further and higher education facilities in Galway during the remainder of 2025. [26136/25]
191. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with third level institutions to ensure that, as much as possible, exams are not held off campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26218/25]
192. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the level of funding is provided to subsidise the cost in delivering student accommodation for third level students, whether consideration would be given to subsidising the cost for students directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26219/25]
193. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on projects under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund within Galway in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [26135/25]
194. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of all funds, grants or schemes, available to community groups and organisations, which are funded by his Department and agencies under his remit, their eligibility criteria and their monetary value range. [26240/25]
195. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of all services, grants, loans and payments available to individuals or households funded by his department and agencies under his remit, their eligibility criteria and their monetary value range. [26241/25]
196. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each individual project approved under measures 1, 2, and 3 of the outdoor recreation infrastructure schemes in County Laois in 2024; the grant approved for each project; the current status of each project; the completion date for each project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26242/25]
197. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the Town Centre First Policy; to provide a breakdown and the amount awarded and drawn down per town in County Laois; when he expects phase two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26243/25]
198. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each individual project approved under the town and village renewal scheme in County Laois in 2024, the grant approved for each project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26244/25]
199. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will confirm the reason there has been a reduction in the funding allocated for a Town Centre First Master Plan in County Kerry (details supplied); if he will confirm the amount drawn down to date by Kerry County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26370/25]