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Johnny Mythen Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
601. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in County Wexford; the number of vacant positions for public health nurses County Wexford; when P2 and P3 developmental checks will be provided throughout the constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67872/25]
Robert Troy Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
602. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 428 of 18 May 2023, the progress which has been made since the completion of the remedial works in 2023 (details supplied). [67876/25]
Darren O'Rourke Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
603. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an appointment in the Mater Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67881/25]
Darren O'Rourke Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
604. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67882/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
605. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health how her Department intends to ensure national consistency in cancer care outcomes under a system where funding decisions will be largely devolved to HSE regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67887/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
606. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether workforce needs for oncology, radiology and specialist nursing were incorporated in the regional funding allocations for 2026; and the projected staffing increases for each region. [67888/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
608. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the regional breakdown of funding allocated to the National Cancer Strategy for 2026 under the new devolved HSE regional budgeting model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67901/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
609. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the methodology used to determine the level of funding provided to each HSE region for the implementation of the National Cancer Strategy in 2026; the criteria applied in determining regional allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67902/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
610. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the projected expenditure by region in 2026 on rapid access clinics for breast, lung and prostate cancers; and the expected impact of this funding on waiting times and early-diagnosis capacity. [67903/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
611. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the funding specifically ring-fenced in 2026 for radiotherapy, surgical oncology and chemotherapy services in each HSE region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67904/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
612. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if performance targets will be introduced for each region in respect of the implementation of the National Cancer Strategy in 2026; the nature of these targets; and the way in which they will be monitored and enforced. [67905/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
613. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the additional resources being allocated in 2026 to address existing regional variations in cancer outcomes, including survival rates, early detection rates and treatment access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67906/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
614. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether any region will face a reduced allocation for cancer services under the new devolved budgeting model; and if so, the rationale for such reductions and the impact assessment undertaken. [67907/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
615. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which patient-level needs, such as demographic growth, deprivation levels, and projected cancer incidence, were factored into determining each region’s allocation for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67908/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
616. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding in 2026 specifically assigned to support the implementation of new or updated NCCP clinical guidelines and pathways; and the way in which this funding is distributed and monitored across regions. [67909/25]
Erin McGreehan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
617. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether additional capital funding is being provided to any HSE region in 2026 for the development or expansion of cancer services infrastructure, including diagnostic, radiotherapy or surgical facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67910/25]
Carol Nolan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
618. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2018 of 4 November 2025, the number of counselling sessions provided by a service (details supplied), by unplanned pregnancy calls and post-abortion clients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67918/25]
Carol Nolan Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
619. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 7 May 2025, the criteria used to classify calls to a service (details supplied) in the previously referenced categories of "Counselling" "Information" and "Listening support"; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67919/25]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
620. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking to support those with a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder and another mental illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67920/25]
Michael Collins Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
621. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if she will address the urgent need for improved facilities and additional dedicated space for the rheumatology outpatient department at Cork University Hospital; the plans in place to provide a designated area for multidisciplinary consultations, patient education, and administrative work to ensure patient confidentiality and efficient service delivery; and i…
Michael Collins Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
622. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the most recent national data regarding the number of people on waiting lists for glaucoma treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67946/25]
Michael Collins Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
623. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the most recent national data regarding the number of people on waiting lists for cornea and refractive surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67947/25]
Michael Collins Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
624. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the most recent national figures regarding the number of people on waiting lists for age-related macular degeneration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67948/25]
Michael Collins Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
625. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the most recent figures regarding the number of people on waiting lists for diabetic retinopathy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67949/25]