176. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of new medicines which were submitted to the NCPE in each year between 2015 and 2025; and the number of these new medicines that were non-oncology orphan medicinal products, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60301/25]
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177. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of non-oncology orphan medicinal products which were referred to the HSE Drugs Group by the NCPE in each year between 2015 and 2025; and to provide a breakdown of the number of successful, negative and pending reimbursement decisions for such products, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60302/25]
178. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the average length of time taken for non-oncology orphan medicines to receive a final reimbursement decision from the HSE Drugs Group after the submission of a pricing application by a manufacturer, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60303/25]
179. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of non-oncology orphan medicines which were approved by the HSE drugs group in each year from 2015 to 2025 and which did not satisfy the QALY threshold for cost-effectiveness, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60304/25]
180. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of new medicines which were submitted to the NCPE in each year between 2015 and 2025; to provide a breakdown of the number of these new medicines that were non-oncology orphan medicinal products, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60305/25]
181. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of non-oncology orphan medicinal products which were referred to the HSE drugs group by the NCPE in each year between 2015 and 2025; to provide a breakdown of the number of successful, negative and pending reimbursement decisions for such products, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60306/25]
182. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the average length of time taken for non-oncology orphan medicines to receive a final reimbursement decision from the HSE drugs group after the submission of a pricing application by a manufacturer, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60307/25]
183. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health her proposals to ensure that patients are not forced to absorb the cost of blister-pack packaged medication, which assists patients to monitor their dosage under complex medication regimes safely and independently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60312/25]
184. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies currently in Tullamore Health Centre; to provide details of these vacancies, including the length of time they have been vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60315/25]
185. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to “explore restrictions on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks, including a ban on their sale to children”; the work carried out to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60316/25]
186. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to a correspondence (details supplied); her views on the decision not to appoint a group to the expert advisory group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60320/25]
187. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the supports available such as a public health nurse or OT at primary care or community level in Kilkenny dedicated to people with mild intellectual disabilities; and the services available and if there is a waiting list. [60340/25]
188. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections and prosecutions undertaken to ensure that nicotine inhaling devices (vapes) are not sold to those under 18 since the ban was introduced. [60344/25]
189. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on planned legislation that will prohibit the sale of flavoured nicotine inhaling devices (vapes) and disposable nicotine inhaling devices, as well as restricting packaging of such devices. [60345/25]
190. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on planned capital developments and expansion at Gorey District Hospital, Gorey, County Wexford. [60346/25]
191. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health if she will recognise the period worked by a person (details supplied) as being at Maintenance Manager Grade 7; and if incremental credit will be awarded re same. [60347/25]
192. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to confirm that Adolescent Mental Health Services facilities for the will be provided in the planned new primary care centre in Gorey; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60354/25]
193. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on the public orthodontic care waiting list; and of that number, the total waiting more than one year, more than two years, more than three years, more than four years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60355/25]
194. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the measures that are in place to assist those particularly in rural areas who cannot drive, in order to be able to get to hospitals, in particular if any financial supports are available where the only option may be to hire a private taxi. [60356/25]
195. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE ophthalmic physicians based in Community Services within CHO8 in the years of 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60362/25]
196. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant orthopaedic surgeons with a special interest in knee and hip replacement surgery based at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in the years of 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025; the days and hours of the week each of those consultants are at this hospital, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60363/25]
197. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for the old community hospital in Dingle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60372/25]
198. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently open all beds in West Kerry Community Hospital in Dingle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60373/25]
199. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of community nursing home beds/wards that are closed in County Kerry; when they will be opened up to Kerry patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60374/25]
200. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the minutes of all meetings and discussions in person or via any medium from within her Department, from within the HSE, and between her Department and the HSE, concerning the cancellation of the tender that would have seen the introduction of enhanced influenza vaccines for those over 65; if there are plans to expand or enhance immunisati…