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Michael Cahill Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
806. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently provide a longer-term bed at Kenmare Community Hospital in respect of a patient (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49052/26]
Conor Sheehan Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
807. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health when the current review of the core list of medications under the long-term illness scheme will be completed; the way in which a drug can be put forward for consideration under this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49053/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
808. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49054/26]
Marie Sherlock Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
809. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children seen by HSE dentists, by CHO area in each of the years 2019 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49055/26]
David Cullinane Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
810. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health her views on the development of a national strategy to reduce epilepsy related-deaths and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy; the steps which have been taken by her Department to investigate the development of such a strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49063/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
811. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an operation for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49065/26]
Sean Fleming Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
812. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49074/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
813. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Health the total cost of engagement with a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2020 to 2025, across her Department, by project, year and value; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49096/26]
Michael Cahill Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
814. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently assist a family in County Kerry with respite and services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49104/26]
Liam Quaide Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
815. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for commencement of the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 relating to domestic and international surrogacy; the expected timeline for publication and enactment of any amending legislation required before full commencement; whether transitional arrangements will be put in place for intending parents who have alrea…
Liam Quaide Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
816. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the way in which the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will determine which overseas jurisdictions may be approved for international surrogacy arrangements; whether jurisdictions that permit compensated or commercial surrogacy will be excluded; the way the distinction will be made between reasonable expenses, compensation and prohibited commercial a…
Liam Quaide Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
817. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to the position of intending parents who require surrogacy due to medical infertility, including infertility arising from cancer treatment in childhood or young adulthood and where donated eggs or embryos are required; whether this cohort has been specifically considered in the development of the domestic and international sur…
William Aird Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
818. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health when a new vehicle adaptation scheme will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49108/26]
Keira Keogh Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
819. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health when she expects the recruitment freeze for physician associates to end; the supports available for physician associates during this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49150/26]
Michael Collins Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
820. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the rationale behind a proposal by her Department to break the established pay link between Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs), having regard to the Labour Court recommendation LCR 19230 which underpins this alignment; if she will confirm whether this proposal represents a change in long-standing policy; the consulta…
Barry Heneghan Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
821. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will be providing funding for regional diabetes clinical leads to ensure consistent and accountable delivery of the “Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care” across all six regional health areas in line with national standards and models of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49154/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
822. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will make a commitment to providing sustained, ring-fenced, multiannual funding to ensure full implementation of the “Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care” report; if she will be establishing a national diabetes office to oversee implementation of the strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49155/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
823. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a dental checkup; if an appointment will be forthcoming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49175/26]
Ged Nash Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
824. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE plans to publish a tobacco retailers licence list and a nicotine inhaling products licence list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49188/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
825. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); if she can provide an update on the drug with regards to the medical card system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49199/26]
John Paul O'Shea Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
826. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns raised by CORU registrants, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and higher education institutions regarding the proposed EU Common Training Framework for Physiotherapy; whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of the framework on patient safety, professional standards and physiotherapy re…
Rory Hearne Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
827. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding a homecare package request; to provide an update on the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49207/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
828. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person will receive an ENT appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49214/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
829. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health her response to concerns regarding an EU Common Training Framework for physiotherapy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49224/26]
Claire Kerrane Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
830. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question 1203 of 14 April 2026, in cases where the holders of the enhanced medical cards for survivors of industrial schools are on long waiting lists so see consultants in regard to the services covered under the enhanced medical, if there has been engagement with the HSE in relation to what this may mean for access to care for these s…