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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Marie Sherlock Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
101. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the specific actions her Department is taking to ensure that GP practices are being set up in disadvantaged areas and/or areas with few or no GPs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34933/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
102. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed upgrade to the health centre in Freshford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34437/25]
Catherine Connolly Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
103. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of an ambulance base at Recess, County Galway; if the design team has now completed the tender documentation; if the project has gone to tender; the timeline for the delivery of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34919/25]
Catherine Ardagh Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
104. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health if she has had any discussions in relation to the recruitment of HSE-employed GPs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34867/25]
Brian Stanley Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
105. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of practising GPs currently in the State; the number taking contracts under the general medical scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34862/25]
Brian Stanley Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
106. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health when phase two of works and the extension for St. Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick, County Laois will be approved; the timeline for completion of phase one of the re-development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34866/25]
John Clendennen Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
107. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the progress in transforming the health service into a seven-days-a-week service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34812/25]
Marie Sherlock Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
108. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the actions her Department has taken to implement the report of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group on Home Carers and Nursing Home Healthcare Assistants, particularly recommendations five, six, and seven; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34929/25]
Peter Roche Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
109. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health if she will detail the level of funding allocated to implement all actions under a plan (details supplied); if she is confident that the strategy is fully funded and resourced; and if any challenges have arisen in relation to funding or resourcing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34537/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
110. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the date by which the long-Covid payments for health care workers will cease; her plans in relation to the closure of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33617/25]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
111. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health her plans on the ESRI’s publication of the second health service capacity report, and specifically, the plans to increase the number of GPs and nurses nationally to meet the needs of rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34892/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
112. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the new elective hospital for Glanmire, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34978/25]
Joe Cooney Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
113. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health for an update on the HIQA report on Mid-West Emergency Health Services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34324/25]
Albert Dolan Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
114. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the reason the cross-Border healthcare Directive does not cover inpatient treatment for chronic Lyme disease, given that patients suffering from this condition often require specialised care not readily available domestically, and that directive is intended to ensure access to necessary medical treatments within the EU; if there are plans to amend the current int…
Barry Ward Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
115. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the possible provision of public rapid injury clinics, similar to urgent care clinics provided by private insurance suppliers that would only treat cases such as broken bones, cuts and similar minor issues [33419/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
116. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health her proposals to provide adequate access to care for people with endometriosis. [34920/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
117. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the efforts she is making to secure compensation for former patients of an orthodontist (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34124/25]
Barry Heneghan Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
118. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the enforcement of legislation banning the use of sunbeds by persons under the age of 18, in view of reports that some sunbed operators are failing to request proof of age or are accepting false identification; if her Department plans to conduct inspections or public awareness campaigns to address this issue; and if she will make a statement …
Edward Timmins Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
119. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health her plans for service expansion in the Baltinglass and Blessington primary care centres in County Wicklow. [34974/25]
Mattie McGrath Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
120. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will commit to publishing the Government’s negotiating stance on the World Health Assembly’s pandemic treaty; the legal advice underpinning Ireland’s position; and to guarantee that any treat will be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny and public debate before ratification. [26752/25]
Marie Sherlock Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
121. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health her views on whether the CAMHS unit based in the new children’s hospital will be fully staffed and operational on day one of operations, the actions undertaken by the HSE to ensure that this unit is fully staffed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34930/25]
Martin Daly Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
122. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for outreach centres for the National Rehabilitation Hospital to help those recovering from serious injury and stroke; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34626/25]
James O'Connor Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
123. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health her Department’s plans to increase home support services for older people in Cork county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34991/25]
Paul Murphy Written 26 Jun 2025 · to Health
124. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the action she will take to ensure that financial motives do not compromise children’s healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34935/25]
Joanna Byrne Oral 26 Jun 2025 · to Culture
125. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his position on the redevelopment of the landmark Ulster GAA stadium, Casement Park; and the steps his Department is taking to support the project to construction phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34632/25]