2178. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the commitments outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030 particularly those relating to timely access to innovative therapies are being applied in the case of skyclarys. [20489/26]
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2179. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the 180 day decision timeline set out in the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement is being implemented in practice for rare disease medicines; and the reason this timeline has not been met in the case of skyclarys for Friedreich's Ataxia patients. [20490/26]
2180. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has considered establishing an Early Access Programme for skyclarys, in light of the progressive and time sensitive nature of Friedreich's Ataxia, so that patients can access the treatment while reimbursement negotiations are ongoing. [20491/26]
2181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the reason access to the HSE reimbursement scheme for continuous glucose monitoring sensors is restricted to patients who were initially diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and excludes patients who are later reclassified from type 2 diabetes to type 1 diabetes, despite the fact that both groups ultimately have the same medical condition and the same clinical need…
2182. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital appointments, including surgeries and procedures, carried out at Galway University Hospital on a Saturday from 2023 to date in 2026, broken down by appointment or procedure, per month, in tabular form. [20510/26]
2183. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent full-time job offers that Portiuncula University Hospital has offered to newly graduated nurses in 2025; and of the jobs offered, the number that were accepted, in tabular form. [20511/26]
2184. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant otolaryngologists based at Galway University Hospital that are currently only dealing with and treating public-only patients. [20512/26]
2185. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of counselling and psychotherapy sessions available through a programme (details supplied) in 2026 for individuals impacted by defective concrete; the number of appointments allocated nationally and per county; the number of individuals who can avail of the service in each participating county; whether the service is available online or via in person …
2186. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether there are any bespoke services available through Children's Health Ireland (CHI) specifically for children suffering from respiratory conditions linked to defective concrete homes, specifically if there are dedicated respiratory clinics, asthma services, or multidisciplinary supports for children living in these defective homes; if she will confirm the a…
2187. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider expanding the eligibility for a medical card to older people who are suffering from a serious chronic illness, but who are above the means test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20520/26]
2188. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20521/26]
2189. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if a dental appointment will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20524/26]
2190. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20529/26]
2191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20533/26]
2192. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the HSE plans for the part-time dental services based at the primary care centre, Kilbeggan, County Westmeath; if the HSE is withdrawing this service; and if so, the updated service plans that will be put in place. [20571/26]
2193. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 5 March 2026, to provide further information regarding the Women's Health Service (details supplied); to provide details of the supports provided to sex workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20583/26]
2194. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times to see a consultant paediatric nephrologist at CHI Crumlin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20589/26]
2195. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times to see a consultant rheumatologist at Tallaght University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20590/26]
2196. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the key measures in the Day Services Capital Plan for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20591/26]
2197. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of dieticians WTEs employed at the dedicated bariatric service for medical only patients at Galway University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20593/26]
2198. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the EOLAS programme (details supplied) will be funded and delivered on a national basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20596/26]
2199. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the current reimbursement process for Omaveloxolone, considering the time-sensitive nature of the condition for those with Friedreich's ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20597/26]
2200. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20599/26]
2201. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by her and all members of her staff during their St Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20610/26]
2202. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by all Junior Ministers in her Department and their members of staff during their St Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20628/26]