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Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1728. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she will address concerns regarding the National Ambulance Service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18655/26]
Joe Cooney Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1729. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list to see a consultant ophthalmologist at University Hospital Limerick. [18660/26]
Joe Cooney Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1730. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE clinical nurse specialists in cognitive behavioural therapy and advanced nurse practitioner in psychotherapy posts filled at Shannon community mental health team as of 27 February 2026, in tabular form. [18661/26]
Joe Cooney Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1731. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE orthodontists currently working within Clare dental services, in tabular form. [18662/26]
Micheál Carrigy Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1732. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure the HSE considers the "time-critical" nature of Friedreich's Ataxia during the current price negotiations for Skyclarys; the way in which the commitments in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030 and the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement, which aims for a 180-day decision timeline, are being applied to this specific case, to …
Paul McAuliffe Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1733. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18668/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1734. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmic surgeon posts filled within the cataract unit of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, in tabular form. [18691/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1735. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of recruitment campaigns CHI undertook in the UK in 2025 and to date in 2026 to encourage Irish trained nurses, doctors, radiographers and so on to return home and work at the new National Children's Hospital; and the number of persons that expressed an interest in returning home. [18692/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1736. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if each HSE dental clinic within CHO7 have dedicated decontamination rooms and full x-ray facilities, in tabular form. [18693/26]
Michael Cahill Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1737. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the health related projects raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18694/26]
Mark Wall Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1738. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the number of people being refunded for payment of blood tests; the amount refunded for 2024 and 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18697/26]
Thomas Gould Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1739. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the schemes which exist for wig grants; and where a person contacts to become eligible to take applicants under these.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18705/26]
Pat the Cope Gallagher Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1740. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health the number of older people awaiting home support services in the Burtonport, Kincasslagh, Annagry,Gweedore and Finn Valley areas of County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18707/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1741. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will review the level of autism-specific training available to general practitioners; if she will consider providing additional supports or educational resources to primary care practices to ensure accurate, respectful, and evidence-based engagement with autistic and neurodivergent patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18718/26]
Mattie McGrath Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1742. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the severe staffing pressures currently affecting TUH Clonmel hospital’s ward, day ward, and paediatric assessment unit, where services are being maintained almost entirely by acting staff, including an acting CNM3, no CNM2, two acting CNM1s, and acting shift leaders, and that this unit is operating without any designated shi…
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1743. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health when she expects an outcome from the application for pricing and reimbursement of omaveloxolone (Skyclarys) for the treatment of Friedreich’s Ataxia in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older; if not yet known, the efforts that will be made in the interim to support those diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia who are waiting on the outcome of this proce…
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1744. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the specific steps being taken to ensure the HSE recognises the time-critical nature of Friedreich’s Ataxia during the current price negotiations for Skyclarys; how the commitments in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030 and the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement are being applied to this case to prevent further delay for those with a Friedreich’s Ataxia…
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1745. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of public health nurses in north Dublin, as compared to baseline capacity for 2026; the number of developmental checks done in north Dublin; the actions being taken to increase recruitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18724/26]
Seán Canney Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1746. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health when the drug Skyclarys will be reimbursed for patients with Friedreich’s Ataxia (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18731/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1747. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if, under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive, initial consultations with treating consultants abroad via video or phone call are specifically prohibited under the scheme; if the prohibition is outlined in legislation grounding the scheme; the reasons any prohibition exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18733/26]
Seán Canney Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1748. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if she will consider amending the fair deal legislation to allow persons in nursing homes who own a property in the UK to access the nursing home support loan; to ensure that the property tax payable on such properties is an allowable deduction in terms of the financial assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18738/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1749. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to introduce a baby loss certificate scheme for pregnancy losses before 23 weeks, which would be retrospective and voluntary in design, and would assist families in navigating the trauma and grief associated with the loss; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18739/26]
Albert Dolan Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1750. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE and Department of Health assessment of Omaveloxolone (Skyclarys) for the treatment of Friedreich’s Ataxia; the timeline for completing the reimbursement process; the engagement that has taken place with patient representatives and clinical experts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18744/26]
Albert Dolan Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1751. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the specific steps the HSE is taking to ensure that the time-critical nature of Friedreich’s Ataxia is fully recognised and reflected in the ongoing price negotiations for the reimbursement of Skyclarys; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18745/26]
Albert Dolan Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1752. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the commitments set out in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030, particularly regarding timely access to approved therapies for rare disease patients, are being applied to the current reimbursement process for Skyclarys for the treatment of Friedreich’s Ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18746/26]