1309. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of women whose BreastCheck screening appointment has been delayed beyond the recommended two-year screening interval in each of the past five years; the reasons for such delays; and the measures being taken to restore compliance with national screening timelines. [65059/26]
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1310. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting time for a routine BreastCheck screening appointment in each BreastCheck region; and the number of women currently waiting for screening beyond the target interval. [65058/26]
1311. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for primary care psychology care in each primary care centre in the country, in tabular form. [65086/26]
1312. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare assistants rostered on night duty in the emergency department of Mayo University Hospital on each night over the past 12 months; whether a staffing review has been conducted regarding overnight healthcare assistant cover in the department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65096/26]
1313. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns regarding staff fatigue and burnout arising from staffing levels in the emergency department of Mayo University Hospital, particularly during night shifts; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the impact of staffing levels on patient safety and staff wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65097/26]
1314. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels in microbiology, haematology and related laboratory services at Mayo University Hospital during overnight hours; whether the HSE has assessed the impact of laboratory staffing levels on turnaround times for infectious disease testing, including COVID-19 and influenza testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65099/26]
1315. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place at Mayo University Hospital regarding the transfer of admitted patients from the emergency department to inpatient wards during overnight hours; whether restrictions apply to the movement of patients to available ward beds overnight; and the measures being taken to improve patient flow and reduce overcrowding in the Emergency Department. […
1316. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms that are available to staff in Mayo University Hospital to raise concerns regarding patient safety, staffing levels and workplace practices; the protections available to employees who raise such concerns; whether the HSE has reviewed compliance with its protected disclosure and speaking-up policies in the hospital; and if she will make a statement…
1317. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason the expected waiting time for a person has increased (details supplied); their position on the waiting list; the current realistic timeframe for their first appointment; and the steps that can be taken to progress their appointment sooner, given the length of time they have been waiting. [65160/26]
1318. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant psychiatrists posts filled at St Francis Primary Care Centre, Galway as of 7 September 2026; if she will provide the same figures as of 31 December 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65165/26]
1319. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE general dental surgeons posts filled at Shantalla health centre Galway as of 7 September 2026; if she will provide the same figures as of 31 December 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65168/26]
1321. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the position of a paediatric physiotherapist in Dungarvan primary care centre is vacant; if so, when this vacancy will be filled given west Waterford is without a HSE paediatric physiotherapist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65169/26]
1322. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE, when considering an application for a medical card on discretionary grounds, can take into account the exceptional and lifelong medical needs of a child with an extremely rare genetic syndrome, including the requirement for specialist therapies, orthotics, medical equipment, medications and frequent medical appointments; whether she considers t…
1323. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the healthcare available to a person (details supplied); and if they are entitled to the same level of healthcare as any other Irish citizen. [65187/26]
1324. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the approval of Skyclarys for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia; the cause for the delay in completing the final administrative arrangements between the HSE and an organisation (details supplied); and when will hospital neurologists be given the formal, logistical clearance to begin prescribing and dispensing Skyclarys to eligi…
1325. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme of the PMC process that has been approved and refused in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65210/26]
1326. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which continuity of strategic direction in cancer care will be maintained during the period between the expiry of the National Cancer Strategy 2017–2026 and the adoption of its successor. [65263/26]
1327. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that will be made for meaningful representation of patients in the development and governance of the next national cancer strategy. [65262/26]
1328. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a steering group will be appointed to oversee the development of the next national cancer strategy. [65261/26]
1329. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when an evaluation of the National Cancer Strategy 2017–2026 will be commissioned; and the date by which that evaluation is scheduled for completion. [65260/26]
1330. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for an update on the replacement of the 14 Linear accelerators, six CT scanners and two MRI units within the St. Luke’s radiation oncology network; and her views on the adequacy of existing equipment given that 85% of this equipment is beyond the internationally recommended lifespan. [65246/26]
1331. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the significant level of vacant posts across the St. Luke’s radiation oncology network; and the way in which she proposes to address this. [65245/26]
1332. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for childrens dietitian appointments within community care services in Louth Meath IHA. [65290/26]
1333. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for initial dietitian services appointments in the Louth Meath I HA; and the number who have been waiting between 0-6 months, between 6-12 months and over 12 months. [65289/26]
1334. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for childrens speech and language appointments within community care services in Louth Meath . [65288/26]