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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594. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to outline the measures being taken to reduce delays in the repayment of applications under the Cross Border Directive. [70061/26]
605. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to report on the operation of a service in a hospital (details supplied); and any cuts to the existing service that are currently envisaged. [70144/26]
635. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the floor area of a now disused building (details supplied); and the intended use of the building since its residents were relocated. [67034/26]
3723. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the proposed development of a building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57489/26]
3724. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to report on the progress made to date on the development of a building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57490/26]
427. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the current situation with respect to the ongoing pay review process of advanced nurse practitioners here; when it is envisaged that a pay link between the grades of advanced nurse practitioners and assistant director of nursing will be established; the reason a pay link has not been established to date; the time period being considered for the restoration of ba…
223. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to outline proposals being considered for the future development of buildings and associated sites (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35372/26]
157. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of the primary care centre, Youghal, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28360/26]
175. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 5 March 2026, to provide an update on the proposed opening of the Midleton Community Hospital, Midleton, County Cork; when she expects patients to be admitted to the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28351/26]
3349. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department considers any targeted weekend or event specific ambulance coverage for youth sports activities, or any clear escalation protocols for emergency situations involving minors to ensure ambulance availability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27007/26]
3350. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to expand community first responder programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27008/26]
2032. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if a marriage notification appointment can be facilitated for a couple (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20005/26]
25. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to increase the provision of ambulance services in the east Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17705/26]
79. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date with the development of the community nursing unit, Midleton Community Hospital, Midleton, County Cork; when it is expected to be opened to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17704/26]
550. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 25 February 2026, to provide further clarity on the reason such pain relief is not considered under the drugs payment scheme; the current assessment of Versatis plasters is under the scheme; if there have been any exceptional circumstances where these plasters have been approved for unlicensed use; and if she will mak…
563. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce amendments to regulate nicotine pouches in the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 given that the European Commission has indicated its intention to publish its evaluation of the Tobacco Products Directive in the first half of 2026 (details supplied); and if she will make a stat…
948. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the current methods of payment for the tobacco and nicotine inhaling products licence; if the introduction of any additional payment methods for retailers are currently being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17074/26]
253. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2651 of 8 September 2025, to outline the progress made to date on the possible inclusion of Versatis plasters in the drugs payment scheme; the reason such pain relief is not currently considered under the scheme; if there are any exceptional circumstances whereby the use of Versatis plasters would be approved for unlicensed …
1063. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to delays in securing marriage notification appointments in the HSE north Lee area of Cork; her Department’s plans to reduce these waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7811/26]
81. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on works at a site (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5002/26]
97. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of a building (details supplied); when it is expected to be handed over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4904/26]
956. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health her plans to include Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying medical condition under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71717/25]
1098. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health her plans to bring forward amendments to the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 to explicitly include nicotine pouches within its scope; whether all relevant provisions of the Act will apply to such products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72325/25]
1099. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the specific regulatory measures she is preparing in relation to nicotine pouches as part of the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2025; including any proposed restrictions, controls, or enforcement mechanisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72326/25]