154. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of mental health services in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in particular with regard to a suicide crisis assessment nurse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28341/26]
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177. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the plans to enhance services in Louth County Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28342/26]
2915. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for implementing the endoscopy eReferral system as outlined in Pillar 2 of the Waiting Time Action Plan. [24762/26]
2916. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for implementing the endoscopy Reporting System as outlined in Pillar 2 of the Waiting Time Action Plan. [24763/26]
2917. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the progress on the implementation of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) for triaging people for colonoscopy. [24764/26]
2918. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the progress on the implementation of capsule endoscopy for colon capsule procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24765/26]
2919. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for further detail on the mitigation measures in place to ensure patients referred for urgent endoscopy review are seen as quickly as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24766/26]
3032. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the completion and publication of the National Drugs Strategy 2026-2029; if she will provide an update on the next steps in the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25506/26]
3033. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place to date with community, voluntary and family support organisations during the development of the National Drugs Strategy; the way such engagement will continue during implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25507/26]
3034. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy intends to strengthen supports for families affected by a relative's substance use; and the proposed measures to enhance accessibility to these supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25508/26]
3035. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if trauma aware practice will be incorporated into the National Drugs Strategy; if so, the way it will be reflected across prevention, treatment and recovery services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25509/26]
3036. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which community based drug and family support projects are expected to contribute to the delivery of the National Drugs Strategy; if guidance will be provided on their role in local and regional structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25510/26]
3037. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place within the National Drugs Strategy to improve data collection and evidence related to the experiences of individuals and families affected by substance use; the way this information will inform service planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25511/26]
3038. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will respond to emerging patterns of drug use, including polydrug use and synthetic substances; the mechanisms that will be used to ensure timely monitoring and response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25512/26]
3039. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will support equitable access to drug and alcohol services across all regions; whether any new structures or frameworks will be established to ensure consistent service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25513/26]
3040. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the measures within the National Drugs Strategy that will focus on prevention and early intervention; the way these measures will be implemented in education, youth, and community settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25514/26]
3041. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the new HSE regional health areas will coordinate the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy in the north-east; the way in which local community and voluntary groups will be involved in this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25515/26]
1940. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the decision-making process in providing live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) to schools on an opt-in basis rather than mandating participation; to provide details on any cost-effectiveness, capacity, safety or clinical analyses undertaken; the reasons for utilising general practitioner and pharmacy-led delivery models as opposed to a centrally delivered H…
1941. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed breakdown documenting the numeric and percentage take-up per county by children in schools facilitating the children's school flu programme; the percentage of the total school number per county involved in facilitating provision of the vaccine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19679/26]
1942. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the unit within her Department that has responsibility for matters relating to the delivery of the children's influenza vaccination programmes in schools; the governance and coordination arrangements in place between her Department, the Department of Health and the HSE in respect of this programme; to provide details of any formal interdepartmental structures,…
1944. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the exact date in April 2026 on which newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) will commence, and whether this will be a full national roll out or a phased introduction [19687/26]
1945. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if the laboratory verification and validation processes for SMA and SCID screening have been fully completed; and if not, when they will be finalised. [19688/26]
1946. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether all newly recruited staff for the expanded newborn screening programme have completed training; and when the finalised screening and treatment pathways for SMA and SCID will be published. [19689/26]
1947. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the way in which the €1.4 million allocated in Budget 2024 for SMA/SCID implementation has been spent to date; and whether any additional funding will be required to ensure timely commencement. [19690/26]
1948. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the expected timelines and criteria for considering further conditions for inclusion in the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme, in line with the Programme for Government commitment to ongoing expansion. [19691/26]