135. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to reduce waiting times for assessment of need applications. [69143/26]
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136. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the proposed elective hospital for Cork; and whether the project can proceed to planning. [72718/26]
137. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if Budget 2027 contains funding for the establishment of a sexual assault treatment unit in the Mid-West. [72373/26]
138. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of times the national hearing care plan working group has met since it were set up in 2014; when the group's work will be concluded; and the timeframe for action to be taken on its findings. [68471/26]
139. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the proposals in place to expand CT and MRI scanners in Cavan and Monaghan, specifically any proposals to locate CT or MRI scanners at the Monaghan hospital site; the envisaged timeframe and costs associated with these proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66605/26]
140. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the way in which Budget 2027 will provide more evening and weekend activity across operating theatres, outpatient clinics and diagnostics, making better use of existing staff, facilities and equipment. [72325/26]
141. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed 36-bed specialist palliative care unit in Drogheda; the expected timeline for the commencement of construction and the opening of the facility to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71733/26]
142. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health for an overview of the additional mental health capacity that will be opened and brought into operation following Budget 2027. [72374/26]
143. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the immediate actions being taken to address the serious levels of overcrowding and difficult conditions being experienced by patients and staff in Beaumont Hospital’s accident and emergency department; the additional resources being provided in the interim to improve patient safety, reduce waiting times and ease pressure on the department; the progress of the …
144. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will review her decision to establish a private Commission of Investigation into Children's Health Ireland rather than a public inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72477/26]
145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking in Budget 2027 to make health care more affordable for workers and families; if she will extend eligibility for medical cards or reduce the drug payment scheme threshold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72958/26]
146. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address shortages of occupational therapists, particularly in counties where children and adults face prolonged delays in accessing services; and whether a national workforce recruitment and training strategy is being developed. [72838/26]
147. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when women who are medically unable to take hormone replacement therapy can expect a decision on the reimbursement of a medication (details supplied); the factors are contributing to the duration of the process to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72203/26]
148. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will meet with organisations (details supplied) to address their concerns regarding the decision not to establish a public inquiry into Children's Health Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72480/26]
149. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the supports available through the HSE to assist with the cost of a private dyslexia assessment for children who are not meeting developmental milestones and face long delays in the public system. [72984/26]
150. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on any plans for the HSE buildings at Cois Abhainn in Youghal. [72952/26]
151. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance response times in the Tallaght area; the number of incidents in the past 12 months where patients waited more than one, two and three hours respectively for an ambulance; and whether the National Ambulance Service has sufficient ambulance and staffing capacity to meet demand in the Tallaght area. [72717/26]
152. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health if she can provide an update on the availability of mental health services, particularly the current waiting times for adults and young people seeking access to mental health and psychology services. [72978/26]
153. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health for an update on the National Children's Hospital, including projected opening date, costs to date, and projected final costs. [72412/26]
154. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to strengthen healthcare provision in Balbriggan, including investment in primary care services and consideration of a minor injuries hub, given the continued population growth. [67085/26]
155. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the delivery of a primary care centre for Swords. [71050/26]
156. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health to discuss the serious backlog and waiting times at the pain management clinic at University Hospital Waterford; and the steps she will take to improve the service. [69401/26]
157. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the initiatives she is taking to improve children's dental services. [72966/26]
158. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the assessment that has been undertaken of the potential patient safety implications arising from findings that evidence of English language competency, Garda vetting and overseas police clearance was absent or incomplete in a number of cases involving internationally recruited doctors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70204/26]
159. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the way in which continuity of consultant care will be provided in maternity hospitals as private care is phased out. [72961/26]