2027. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of patients treated at Mallow General Hospital medical assessment unit from January 2024 to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59810/25]
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2028. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the LGBTQI+ strategy includes provisions for individuals who have de-transitioned; if so, the specific supports and services being offered to this group; and if not, the steps being taken to ensure that the needs of de-transitioners are considered and addressed in future policy developments. [59876/25]
2029. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has undertaken any review or assessment of current practices in Ireland regarding the care, support, and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in light of the findings of the Cass Review in England, which recommended an abundance of caution; and the steps being taken to ensure that Irish practice in both HSE services and s…
2030. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the LGBTQI+ strategy includes provisions for individuals who have de-transitioned; if so, the specific supports and services are being offered to this group; and if not, the steps being taken to ensure that the needs of de-transitioners are considered and addressed in future policy developments. [59887/25]
2031. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to ensure that Irish healthcare prioritises evidence-based, safeguarded, and transparent approaches for children's wellbeing given the Cass Review (England) (details supplied). [59888/25]
2032. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health what review, if any, the Health Service Executive has undertaken in relation to the findings and recommendations of the Cass Review on gender identity services for children and young people in the United Kingdom; if that review identified any implications for the provision of similar services in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59889/25]
2033. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health what review the HSE has undertaken of the Cass Review's conclusions on gender identity services for children and young people; the actions that have been taken or are planned to align Irish practices with the evidence-based recommendations arising from that review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59890/25]
2034. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she has reviewed the findings of the Cass Review in England, which concluded that an abundance of caution is required in the treatment and support of children experiencing gender distress; and the steps being taken in Ireland to ensure that similar caution, evidence-based practice, and appropriate clinical oversight are applied in services provided to children…
2035. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reports from individuals who have de-transitioned after undergoing medical interventions for gender dysphoria (details supplied); and the steps being taken to ensure that Irish children and their families are fully informed of these risks, and that Irish healthcare practices follow an abundance of caution and evidence-based safeguards in line w…
2036. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if all persons residing in Ireland under temporary protection from Ukraine are automatically issued medical cards; if there is any means-testing applied; the way in which this entitlement compares with the eligibility criteria for Irish citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59893/25]
2037. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she considers it fair and consistent with Irish and EU law that persons residing in Ireland under temporary protection from Ukraine are automatically issued medical cards, while Irish citizens are required to meet a means test; if any legal advice has been sought on whether this differential treatment constitutes discrimination on grounds of nationality or res…
2038. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she will review the policy under which temporary protection recipients automatically receive medical cards, with a view to ensuring that taxpayers who have contributed to the health system are given equitable access to medical cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59895/25]
2039. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total annual cost to the Exchequer of issuing medical cards to persons under temporary protection from Ukraine; the expected duration of this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59896/25]
2040. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reviewed current practices regarding the care, support and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in light of the Cass Review in England (details supplied); and the steps being taken to ensure that parents are fully informed of toolkit contents, that balanced, evidence-based information is provided to children and that …
2041. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of research and evidence, including the book "Trans" by Helen Joyce, which outlines the theoretical underpinnings of gender identity theory and reports harm experienced by thousands internationally; and the steps being taken to ensure that healthcare services provide evidence-based, balanced information, that children and families are fully inform…
2042. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reviewed current practices regarding the care, support, and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in light of the Cass Review in England (details supplied); the steps being taken to ensure that parents are fully informed of toolkit contents, that balanced, evidence-based information is provided to children, and that ch…
2043. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps her Departments is taking in light of the findings of the Cass Review in England (details supplied). [59900/25]
2044. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant urologists based at University Hospital Limerick in the years of 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [59923/25]
2045. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric ophthalmologist registrars based at University Hospital Limerick in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [59924/25]
2046. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the locations within Clare where HSE community specialist teams provide respiratory outreach service clinics and diabetes outreach service clinics, in tabular form. [59925/25]
2047. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE senior counselling psychologist within CHO 3 mental health services in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [59926/25]
2048. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene with CORU to ensure that standards for the recognition of psychotherapy qualifications are maintained at present levels, notably the requirement for personal therapy in training, mandatory clinical supervision and a minimum timeframe in training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59957/25]
2049. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for when the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be fully operational; when the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 relating to embryo donation will be commenced; and if interim measures or guidance will be provided to fertility clinics and patients while the statutory framework is being finalised. [5996…
2050. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to examine the case for providing treatment in a hospital closer to home for a person (details supplied). [59985/25]
2051. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if there is a place or service available for a person (details supplied); and the supports available to assist such a person in securing safe accommodation, accessing addiction treatment and recovery services in another area. [59987/25]