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Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2758. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current status of the SOLAS Adult ADHD services in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24039/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2759. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the total number of referrals received since the SOLAS Adult ADHD service commenced in 2024; whether referrals for patients in Laois and Offaly have been paused at any stage due to capacity or backlog issues; if so, the dates during which referrals were paused and the reasons for same; the current waiting times for assessment and treatment; the number of patien…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2760. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels assigned to the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in Laois and Offaly, including details of any vacancies assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24041/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2761. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health whether a dedicated base or clinical facility has been secured for the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24042/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2762. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the backlog and ensure timely access to care for SOLAS Adult ADHD patients in Laois and Offaly; when it is expected that full access, including the acceptance of new referrals, will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24043/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2763. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the full list of surgeons and centres currently approved under the Endometriosis surgical and assessment international scheme (ESAIS) who are qualified and willing to provide surgical care to patients aged 16 and 17 years-of-age; which of these surgeons specialise in advanced endometriosis and excision surgery; the countries and hospitals in which they are base…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2764. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health whether there are any age-related restrictions or exclusions applied by providers under the ESAIS; the pathways available for referral of adolescent patients where consultants require a named surgeon in advance under the ESAIS; if she will outline the steps being taken to ensure that young patients are not excluded from accessing timely and appropriate care und…
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2765. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of adverse incidents in the Health Service for each of the last five years, broken down by each category on the basis of severity. [24046/26]
Rory Hearne Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2766. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health the plans she has to review the HSE circular 6/2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24083/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2767. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in Cork will receive oncology treatment on the original date proposed and not have it pushed back unnecessarily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24108/26]
Colm Burke Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2768. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health consideration will be given to the formal recognition of registered veterinary nurses as essential healthcare professionals within national workforce and mental health strategies (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24111/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2769. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health for an update on the approval of omaveloxolone for the treatment of Friedrich's ataxia. [24114/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2770. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health her plans to assist the small number of people who may have had adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines; and whether there have been any discussions with vaccine manufacturers or indemnities provided in relation to adverse reactions from those vaccines. [24117/26]
Alan Kelly Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2771. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health when the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 will finally be commenced. [24127/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2772. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of supported housing units in CHO9; the number of planned housing units; if service providers in the area have submitted disability support management advisory team forms to the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24140/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2773. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to provide for increased ambulance capacity in the Killarney area; if approval will be granted for the recruitment of additional paramedics and the provision of a second ambulance unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24145/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2774. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed oncology development at University Hospital Kerry; the stage the project is at within the capital approval process; the projected timeline for progression through design, planning and construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24146/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2775. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has conducted research into restricting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies only, similar to measures introduced in Australia; if so, if she will publish or share this research; and the policy considerations currently under review in this area. [24148/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2776. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to re-establish diabetic nurse specialist services for outpatients in south-west Kerry; the reason such services are no longer locally available; the number of patients affected and the distances currently travelled for care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24149/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2777. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will undertake a comprehensive review of outdoor recreational facilities across community hospitals and HSE-funded day care centres; if there are plans to enhance such facilities as part of future capital investment; and the way in which these spaces can support patient wellbeing and community engagement. [24151/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2778. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed breakdown of staffing levels at University Hospital Kerry, including vacancies across consultant, nursing, midwifery and specialist roles; if any inpatient beds are currently closed due to staffing shortages; and the measures being taken to address these deficits. [24152/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2779. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the expected opening date of the new community nursing unit in Killarney; whether the previously indicated target of 31 March 2026 remains achievable; and if there are any delays, the reasons for same. [24153/26]
Mairéad Farrell Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2780. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the improvements she is making to disabled car parking at University Hospital Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24171/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2781. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 663 of 14 May 2024, if the position of CHO DNCC has changed regarding plans to develop phlebotomy, x-ray or diagnostic services in Balbriggan CHN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24174/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2782. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the average time for the first pregnancy scan in the Rotunda Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24183/26]