1927. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the timeline as to when the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be in a position to oversee and regulate donations of embryos for the purpose of fertility treatment; if any interim measures or guidance for clinics and patients will be issued while the framework is being finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59262/25]
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1928. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made to ensure routine testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is included in the national newborn screening programme heel-prick test; when it is envisaged that every newborn baby will be screened for SMA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59289/25]
1929. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an urgent surgery appointment for a person (details supplied). [59290/25]
1930. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries postponed at Beaumont Hospital in each of the past three months due to overcrowding; the contingency plans in place to protect patient care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59296/25]
1931. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current GP-to-population ratios nationally, in each county, and specifically in Dublin bay north; the steps being taken to recruit, retain and support GPs, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59297/25]
1932. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if the staff canteen in Nenagh hospital is subsidised for staff (details supplied); the number of staff working in the patient accounts/cash office in Nenagh hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59298/25]
1933. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if there are issues regarding the supply of a medication (details supplied) from manufacturers here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59299/25]
1934. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [59301/25]
1935. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the cost of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) roll-out to date for the HSE; if IFMS is privately owned or publicly owned; if it is privately owned, the private business also run on the system; if it is privately owned, the reason publicly paid staff are processing payments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. […
1936. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be included as part of the national newborn screening programme heelprick test, following the Government’s decision in November 2023 to include SMA in the programme, the reasons for the delay in implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59303/25]
1937. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an updated timeline for the commencement of routine screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) under the national newborn screening programme; if dedicated staffing, laboratory capacity and logistical resources are now in place to deliver this screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59304/25]
1938. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that all babies born in Ireland are tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as soon as possible, in view of the impact early diagnosis has on long-term outcomes for affected children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59305/25]
1939. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if the HSE covers the cost of blister packing services from pharmacies, in particular for those who obtain antidepressant medication in small doses due to suicidal tendencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59306/25]
1940. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the drug tofersen is approved for the treatment of motor neurone disease in suitable cases as a matter of urgency. [59312/25]
1941. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the number of graduates who were in the academic year 2024-2025 through the HSE sponsorship scheme for public health nurses;and the number which were located in Kildare integrated health area. [59314/25]
1942. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses who have been accepted onto the 2025-2026 HSE sponsorship scheme for public health nurses; and the number of those who are located in Kildare integrated health area. [59315/25]
1943. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the specific winter contingency measures that will be in place for Naas General Hospital ahead of the 2025-2026 winter season including extra acute and step down bed capacity, emergency department funding and staffing allocation. [59316/25]
1944. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for children to receive prosthetic limbs and subsequent upgrades or replacements. [59317/25]
1945. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); the measures taken to improve access to mental health supports for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59321/25]
1946. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the funding streams available in her Department to family resource centres for capital projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59324/25]
1947. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the addition of spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test for newborn babies; the timeframe for it to be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59327/25]
1948. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if there is GP discretion in charging a fee for an initial consultation for an expectant mother to apply for the maternity and infant care scheme; if a GP is obliged under the terms of the scheme to provide such an appointment under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59328/25]
1949. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans for a treatment facility in Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59337/25]
1950. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of supports that are in place for former patients of psychiatric asylums and their families who have experienced neglect and abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59338/25]
1951. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the Government’s commitment for spinal muscular atrophy to be implemented in the heelprick test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59341/25]