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Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1044. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the contingency measures in place should waiting lists increase following the reduction or cessation of third-party insourcing; and whether provision exists to reintroduce such arrangements if required to protect patient access. [29812/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1045. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of residential properties owned or managed by the Health Service Executive that are currently classified as vacant; the proportion of the overall residential estate this represents; and if she will provide a breakdown by Community Healthcare Organisation area. [29845/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1046. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the Health Service Executive maintains a centralised dataset on the duration of vacancy for residential properties; if so, the average vacancy duration and the number of properties vacant for more than 12 months, more than 24 months, and more than five years. [29846/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1047. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the policy framework governing the timeframe within which a property must be assessed as surplus following vacancy; and whether any maximum or target timelines apply at this stage. [29847/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1048. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the average and median time taken, over the past five years, from a property becoming vacant to classification as surplus, offer to the Land Development Agency, circulation on the State Property Register, and final disposal. [29848/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1049. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of properties offered by the Health Service Executive to the Land Development Agency in each of the past five years; the number accepted; and the number declined. [29849/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1050. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant or surplus residential properties transferred to other State bodies through the State Property Register in each of the past five years; and the end use of such properties where known. [29850/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1051. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of Health Service Executive residential properties disposed of on the open market in each of the past five years; the total proceeds realised; and whether these disposals were benchmarked against independent market valuations. [29851/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1052. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any performance indicators, targets, or value-for-money metrics are applied by her Department or the Health Service Executive in relation to the management and disposal of vacant residential properties; and if so, to provide details. [29852/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1053. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the nature and format of quarterly reports received from the Health Service Executive regarding property disposal; whether these reports are standardised; and whether she will provide a sample template or summary structure of such reporting. [29853/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1054. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to prioritising the reuse of vacant Health Service Executive residential properties for social or affordable housing purposes under Government policy, including Housing for All; and if so, the mechanisms in place to achieve this. [29854/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1055. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any non-statutory bodies, other than the Institute of Public Health, receive direct or indirect funding from her Department or agencies under its remit; and if so, to provide a list of such bodies and the funding amounts allocated in each of the past five years. [29855/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1056. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total annual funding provided to the Institute of Public Health in each of the past five years; and the specific programmes or outputs this funding was intended to support. [29856/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1057. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Oversight Agreement with the Institute of Public Health is subject to periodic review; if so, the frequency of such reviews; and whether any amendments have been made since its inception. [29858/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1058. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific enforcement mechanisms in place where a non-statutory body, including the Institute of Public Health, fails to comply with governance provisions set out in its Oversight Agreement; and whether any such breaches have been recorded. [29859/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1059. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether independent audits have been conducted on the governance, financial controls, and performance of the Institute of Public Health in the past five years; and if so, to provide the dates and summary findings of such audits. [29860/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1060. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the role of her Department in the appointment, oversight, or removal of board members of the Institute of Public Health; and the extent to which Ministerial approval is required in such processes. [29861/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1061. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a standardised governance framework exists for all non-statutory bodies in receipt of Exchequer funding across her Department and its agencies; and if not, whether there are plans to introduce a uniform minimum governance standard. [29862/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1062. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether risk assessments are conducted in respect of providing public funding to non-statutory bodies operating across multiple jurisdictions; and if so, to outline the key risks identified and the mitigation measures in place. [29863/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1063. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to placing governance requirements for non-statutory bodies receiving public funds on a statutory footing; and if so, to outline any proposals under development. [29864/26]
Matt Carthy Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1064. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused an application for respite care in St. Christophers, Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29866/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1065. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied). [29870/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1066. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of patients currently accessing State-funded pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) under the national programme; and the annual figures for new commencements in each year from 2019 to 2026. [29871/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1067. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number and geographic distribution of clinics contracted or authorised to provide PrEP services under the public system; and to provide this information by county. [29872/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1068. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health which PrEP clinics are currently accepting new patient registrations; the number not accepting new patients; and the reasons for any suspension or restriction on new registrations. [29873/26]