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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Martin Kenny Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
906. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the number of people waiting for orthopaedic surgery in Sligo University Hospital; the length of time; and procedure that they are waiting for. [73702/26]
Martin Kenny Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
837. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if it is current HSE policy to prevent the advertisement of a post until the outgoing staff member has left the payroll; and if so, if this policy, combined with the accumulation of annual and other leave, results in specialist posts, or any post remaining vacant for extended periods. [72239/26]
Martin Kenny Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
839. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason the Lactation Consultant post at Sligo University Hospital has been effectively vacant for close to a year; and whether it is acceptable for a specialist post of this nature to remain unfilled for such a prolonged period of time. [72243/26]
Martin Kenny Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
843. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the measures that were put in place to maintain safe staffing levels at Sligo University Hospital this year while up to 14 midwives were on maternity leave at one time; and whether she is satisfied that the remaining midwifery staff were not placed under undue pressure as a result. [72253/26]
Martin Kenny Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
844. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the community lactation consultant post serving the Sligo/Leitrim area was advertised; the projected timeline for it being filled; and the interim measures being taken to ensure community based lactation support in the region does not suffer in the meantime. [72252/26]
Martin Kenny Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
845. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the specific measures she intends to introduce to ensure that specialist posts in maternity, midwifery, and perinatal mental health services are not left vacant for prolonged periods. [72254/26]
Martin Kenny Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Health
179. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a persons application (details supplied) for a CGM monitor has been denied. [69148/26]
Martin Kenny Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
886. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the primary care speech and language therapy, SLT, role for counties Sligo and Leitrim, south Donegal and west Cavan is vacant; if so, the length of time this role has been vacant; when it is expected to be filled the role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49432/26]
Martin Kenny Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Health
702. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the perinatal mental health midwife position for Sligo is operational; if not, when the service is expected to resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47058/26]
Martin Kenny Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Health
703. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if cover will be put in place for the lactation consultant based on the postnatal ward in SUH; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47062/26]
Martin Kenny Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Health
704. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the community lactation consultant position in Sligo, soon be vacant will be filled (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47064/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
521. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of young people within HSE west and north-west diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders who transitioned from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health services in each of the past five years; the average waiting time for such transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40897/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
522. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the specialist eating disorder services, including inpatient and outpatient services, which are available within HSE west and north-west for persons aged 16-25 years; whether dedicated eating disorder teams operate in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40898/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
523. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the waiting times within HSE west and north-west for access to specialist eating disorder assessment, psychotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment for persons with anorexia nervosa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40899/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
524. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the specialist supports available to persons with eating disorders residing in County Roscommon; the distance individuals may be required to travel for assessment or treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40900/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
525. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place to ensure continuity of care for young people with anorexia nervosa who age out of CAMHS; whether gaps in service provision between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40901/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
526. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the age at which young people receiving treatment for eating disorders are discharged from CAMHS; the pathway into Adult Mental Health services thereafter; the supports available during this transition period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40902/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
527. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient beds specifically designated for eating disorder treatment available to patients in HSE west and north-west; the occupancy levels of these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40903/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
528. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if there are dedicated multidisciplinary eating disorder teams serving County Roscommon and the wider HSE west and north-west region; and if she will make a statement on current staffing levels. [40904/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
529. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for young adults aged 18-25 years to access specialist mental health supports following referral for anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders within HSE west and north-west. [40905/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
530. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the emergency or crisis intervention pathways available for individuals experiencing severe deterioration due to anorexia nervosa in County Roscommon and surrounding counties. [40906/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
531. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for eating disorder treatment received within HSE west and north-west in each of the past five years; the proportion accepted; and the proportion awaiting treatment. [40907/26]
Martin Kenny Written 28 May 2026 · to Health
532. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a review has been undertaken of eating disorder service provision and transition arrangements between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services in rural counties including Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40908/26]
Martin Kenny Written 26 May 2026 · to Health
1125. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of establishing each integrated healthcare area; and the projected annual cost of operating each integrated healthcare area compared to community healthcare organisations. [38801/26]
Martin Kenny Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1173. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the external review that was supposed to be completed in August 2025 will be given to a family (details supplied). [34925/26]