126. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to expand cancer screening services in Ireland by introducing multigene next generation sequencing to allow for earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes for citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17626/26]
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127. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new critical care unit at Beaumont Hospital. [17674/26]
128. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will meet its target of placement beds as outlined in the HSE Disability Action Plan (2024-2026); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17617/26]
129. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health following the latest funding announcement in the HSE Capital Plan 2026, when the next stage of the Finglas primary care centre is expected to progress; if the new funding will in any way expedite the delivery of the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17516/26]
130. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on her considerations of the 30 September 2025 HIQA report on Emergency Healthcare in the Midwest; when a financial commitment in support of the implementation of the three HIQA recommendations will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17544/26]
131. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Health the concerns held by her Department over the use of oestradiol in food production; the risks it poses to public health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17570/26]
132. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Health an bhfuil aon phleananna aici árasáin a thógáil ar shuíomhanna atá ag FSS nó ag ospidéil i mBaile Átha Cliath 8, 10, agus 12 chun cuidiú le dochtúirí, altraí agus oibrithe eile a mhealladh chuig na hospidéil [16468/26]
133. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed report on the €7 million loss incurred by the HSE in dealings with a medical devices company for respiratory sensors between 2021 and 2024; if 91,000 to 132,000 sensors paid for were never received; the reason a double payment of €723,000 was authorised by separate HSE sections; the current status of the disciplinary or "fact-finding" proce…
134. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand the availability of linear accelerators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17301/26]
135. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by her Department increase the number of child psychologists in primary care in order to ensure adequate service provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17869/26]
136. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on progressing a day care centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17678/26]
137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of approved whole-time equivalent posts in south Tipperary and the south-east community healthcare area for professions (details supplied); the number of those posts currently filled and the number vacant, by grade; the duration for which each vacancy has remained unfilled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17512/26]
138. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health her plans to invest in adult community mental health services in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16264/26]
139. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to end reliance on unregistered consultants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17633/26]
140. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health to report on her efforts to improve medical training to counter gender bias in the medical profession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17501/26]
141. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health when the new primary care centre in Nenagh will be opened by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17699/26]
142. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of funding for north Tipperary under the recently announced HSE capital plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17700/26]
143. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17850/26]
144. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed integrated homeless health hub for Cork city; the progress toward the project intended in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17537/26]
145. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will provide clarity on the processes that are under way to identify a potential site for the delivery of the so-called ‘Plan B’ (new hospital building) for the University of Limerick Hospital Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17296/26]
146. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to do to address the month on month rises in homelessness. [18167/26]
147. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he proposes to take to address the growing housing deficit given that Government never met their targets for social and affordable housing delivery under Housing for All; if he will revise the targets contained within Delivering Homes, Building Communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17104/26]
148. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to address the unaffordability of cost rents. [18168/26]
149. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to ensure transparency in the home-buying process, to curb ghost bids and gazumping, and to curtail bidding wars that are leading to higher house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18166/26]
150. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if plans by local councils to increase rents for council and HAP tenants reflect the commitment in the Delivering Homes, Building Communities plan to review the rents paid by social housing tenants, or if even more rent increases are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18049/26]