438. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of times the Health Products Regulatory Authority detected illegal sales of prescription medications; if they were animal or human medications; where they were coming from, in each of the past 12-months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75232/26]
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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]
833. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of beds currently available at Macroom Community Hospital; the number occupied and vacant as of the latest date available; the reasons for any bed vacancies; the immediate measures being taken by the HSE to ensure that the hospital is operating at full capacity in order to meet local healthcare needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter…
620. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken on reports that the DOMINO midwife-led maternity service at Cork University Maternity Hospital has been significantly curtailed due to staffing shortages and restrictions on the recruitment of nursing and midwifery staff; the number of nursing and midwifery vacancies currently existing at the hospital; the steps being taken by her Dep…
734. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health her plans to ensure that there are sufficient dementia care beds in Cork, if there are any planned closures and what alternatives will be put in place for dementia patients. [68297/26]
740. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to locate a Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit at Cork University Hospital. [68296/26]
579. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to provide the current stage on the HSE assessment of a medication (details supplied); to confirm when the HSE's Drugs Group will issue their recommendation to the HSE Senior Management Team to progress the reimbursement decision on this medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66640/26]
3347. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by her Department and public body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55876/26]
269. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if she has conducted an assessment of pharmacies following the introduction of the NVPS mandatory veterinary prescriptions for animal antiparasitic products, if its having an impact on pharmacy incomes and operation and if any pharmacies have ceased dispensing animal antiparasitic products as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47962/2…
270. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacies participating in the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS); the number of prescriptions processed each month by pharmacies since the beginning of 2026, in tabular form; if any pharmacies have withdrawn from dispensing animal antiparasitic products since the beginning of 2026; if she has engaged with the Minister of Agricultu…
1062. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm if the infant RSV immunisation programme will continue for the coming year following a HIQA assessment on cost effectiveness; the additional factors, including indirect health system costs, winter capacity pressures, and equity of access, being considered by her Department and the HSE in any decision; and if she will make a statement on …
124. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on enhancing the position of community pharmacies as health promotion and wellness hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28384/26]
183. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by the Health Products Regulatory Authority to control the illegal sales of prescription medications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28385/26]
872. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken in digital interventions by HPRA to shut down websites, social media and e-commerce listings promoting illegal medicines in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28386/26]
2996. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for clarification on the stage of a medication (details supplied) under assessment to be included on the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25240/26]
101. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on a medication (details supplied) being available on the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17677/26]
136. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on progressing a day care centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17678/26]
1135. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a NCPE re-commenced assessment will be completed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10188/26]
1011. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s procedure for the testing of beef and other meat products entering the Irish market for banned hormones; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7606/26]
1012. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the presence of oestradiol was found through routine testing in relation to the beef from animals treated with oestradiol, which was recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7607/26]
1013. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if she has had engagement with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland regarding the reason Brazilian beef was allowed to enter the Irish market in December 2025, while the results of the tests for oestradiol were not yet known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7608/26]
30. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if consideration can be given to providing a funded scheme for blister packs for vulnerable and/or incapacitated patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5051/26]
53. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for a full review and expansion of the current free HRT scheme to ensure medications for individuals who are HRT contraindicated are included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5050/26]
900. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up to date position on a medication (details supplied) being made available on the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71385/25]
115. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on the MCAP review; the way in which and when the membership was constituted; the frequency with which they have met; and when they are due to report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64361/25]