2370. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that attended each outpatient clinic at University Hospital, Waterford, in 2025; the frequency in which each clinic is held; and if the clinics are consultant or nurse led, in tabular form. [1156/26]
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2371. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians posts filled at Ferrybank Primary Care Centre, Waterford, in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [1157/26]
372. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the PCRS is instructing pharmacists participating in the free HRT to investigate their patients' sex assigned at birth where they suspect it differs from the gender on their medical records; if so, the legal basis on which this is done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72622/25]
834. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the action she will take in an urgent neurosurgical case for a person (details supplied) where the patient has been placed on a lengthy waiting list despite clinical advice that surgery is required promptly; and if she will ensure the HSE provides an expedited review and treatment date. [69028/25]
835. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if shunt replacement or similar neurosurgical procedures are eligible for support through the cross-border healthcare scheme, the treatment abroad scheme, or the national treatment purchase fund, particularly in cases where significant delays exist in accessing such treatment in the State; and the criteria governing access to each scheme. [69029/25]
538. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the availability of ultrasound imaging services in publicly funded acute hospitals; the hospitals which do not provide ultrasound on either/both a seven-day and out-of-hours basis; and for how long each such hospital has been without weekend and/or out-of-hours ultrasound, in tabular form. [68960/25]
804. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if additional physical space would be provided to the rheumatology outpatient department at Cork University Hospital as the current lack of adequate infrastructure is creating significant challenges for both patients and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65180/25]
805. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken to address the growing waiting lists for treatments at the rheumatology outpatient department at Cork University Hospital, as the staff are restricted in the services they can provide due to a lack of designated space to administer their care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65181/25]
806. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a designated space could be provided to the rheumatology outpatient department at Cork University Hospital in the hospital itself or in another location to deal with the growing waiting list, to ensure adequate facilities are in place for MDT consultations, patient education and administrative work; to enhance the efficiency of services; and if she will…
870. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the HSE provides car safety harnesses or grants for car safety harnesses for children with disabilities and/or additional needs, such as ASD, as is done in other European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65615/25]
108. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will commit to a definite date for delivery of 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford; and when the people of the South East can expect such a service to be available to them. [64344/25]
187. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health her Department’s plans to address the crisis in dental care, given access to care is becoming increasingly difficult for patients in general, as many dental practices are no longer accepting medical card patients. [64345/25]
362. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ENT surgeons based at University Hospital Waterford in the years of 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [64295/25]
363. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE occupational therapists, by grade, based at Dungarvan primary care centre in the years of 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [64296/25]
977. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 336 and 337 of 15 October 2025, the reason her Department has produced documents stating transgender individuals are excluded from the free HRT for menopause scheme, despite the diagnosis of any medical condition and the prescribing of treatment for said condition being a matter for a patient and healthcare provider; …
1631. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health her plans to regulate the beauty industry and her engagement to date with beauticians and salon operators regarding same. [57781/25]
1746. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she shares the concern of polio survivors regarding the lack of a specialist neurology clinic in the State; and if she has plans to establish such a clinic. [58269/25]
1747. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the basis on which polio survivors are ineligible for a medical card under the long term illness scheme; and if she will review the scheme to include polio survivors. [58274/25]
1748. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE positions in each CHN, by position type; the number of each that is currently vacant; and if she considers if CHN teams have sufficient staffing levels to meet local population needs, in tabular form. [58276/25]
842. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 336 and 337 of 15 October 2025, the reason her Department has produced documents stating transgender individuals are excluded from the scheme, despite the diagnosis of any medical condition and the prescribing of treatment for said condition being a matter for a patient and healthcare provider; and if she will make a …
185. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health to consider establishing a drop-in mental health service in Dungarvan; if funding is available for such a service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52302/25]
186. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health her plans to address the gaps in community-based mental health provision in Dungarvan; if these gaps have been identified by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52303/25]
626. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE audiologists, by grade that were based within older persons services in Waterford in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [49945/25]
627. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE cognitive behaviour therapy posts that were actually filled at University Hospital Waterford in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [49946/25]
628. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists and dental nurses, by grade based at Dungarvan primary care centre in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [49947/25]