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Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the average time taken from a residential property becoming vacant to being declared surplus, offered to the Land Development Agency, and disposed of or transferred for use, based on the most recent data available. [26819/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3311. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has established any key performance indicators, targets, or timelines in relation to the identification, transfer, or disposal of vacant residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive; and if so, to provide details [26820/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3312. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the nature, frequency, and format of reports received by her Department from the Health Service Executive regarding vacant and surplus residential properties, and whether such reports include data on vacancy duration and disposal outcomes. [26821/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3313. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current status of the review of the Health Service Executive Protocol for the Acquisition and Disposal of Property, the expected completion date of this review, and whether it will include measures to improve timelines and oversight in the reuse of residential properties for housing purposes. [26822/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department maintains a centralised dataset on vacant residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive, including vacancy duration and disposal status; and if not, the reason for same. [26823/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3315. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she has directed the Health Service Executive to establish a central register of vacant and surplus residential properties, including timelines for vacancy and disposal; and if not, if she intends to do so. [26824/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3316. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health when data on vacant and surplus residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive will be compiled in full; and whether she will commit to publishing such data. [26825/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3317. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether interim or partial data is currently available within her Department or the Health Service Executive in relation to vacant residential properties; and if she will provide same. [26826/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3318. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that have remained vacant for periods exceeding 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months, respectively. [26827/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3319. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that are currently within the disposal process and have not progressed to final transfer or sale within 12 months of being declared surplus. [26828/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3320. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the oversight mechanisms in place within her Department to monitor the performance of the Health Service Executive in the management and disposal of vacant residential properties. [26829/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3321. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department sets targets, timelines, or performance indicators for the Health Service Executive in relation to the identification, transfer, or disposal of vacant residential properties; and if not, the reason for same. [26830/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3322. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that have completed each stage of the disposal process, including offer to the Land Development Agency, offer to other State bodies, and final disposal, in each year since 2020. [26831/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3323. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that vacant residential properties owned by the State are being utilised in a timely manner in the context of current housing demand [26832/26]
William Aird Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3324. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will consider conducting a temporary review of mileage rates for home support workers in light of the rising cost of fuel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26833/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3325. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the deep concerns expressed by expectant mothers regarding the phasing out of private maternity services in public hospitals as part of the Sláintecare transition; if she will specifically address the potential impact this has on continuity of care and the emotional security of women, particularly those with previous pregnancy complications or…
Michael Healy-Rae Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3326. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason private maternity care is being phased out within public hospitals (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26843/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3327. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a schedule of all studies and reports commissioned by her Department in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, that were composed and delivered by third parties (details supplied); the title and final cost of same; and whether the report is published and or laid in the Houses of the Oireachtas. [26855/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3328. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a schedule of all studies and reports commissioned by her in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, that were composed and delivered by her officials; the title and final cost of same, if applicable; to provide a breakdown of where costs were incurred; and whether the report is published and or laid in the Houses of the Oir…
Ryan O'Meara Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3329. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Assisted Human Reproduction Act 2024; the timeline for when it will be fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26882/26]
Albert Dolan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3330. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide the web link to her Department’s Q1 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, to state the planned publication date. [26911/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3331. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently provide a long term care bed for a person (details supplied) at Kenmare Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26921/26]
Liam Quaide Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3332. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the current average ambulance response times for life-threatening (category A) calls in County Cork and the wider Munster region, by urban and rural areas, in each of the past 24 months. [26943/26]
Liam Quaide Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3333. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of occasions in the past 12 months where ambulance response times in County Cork exceeded 30 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively, for emergency calls involving children. [26944/26]
Liam Quaide Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3334. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels within the National Ambulance Service in the Munster region, including paramedics, advanced paramedics and emergency medical controllers; and her plans to increase staffing in 2026. [26945/26]