728. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the recommendations outlined by PLACES in 2024 regarding pregnancy loss; if she will implement these recommendations; if so, to outline specific recommendations to be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13567/25]
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812. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13968/25]
868. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the change to HSE-supplied pull-ups and the concerns surrounding their reduced size, quality, absorbency, and suitability for children with disabilities; if she will instruct her Department to ensure that pull-ups provided are fit for the needs of the children that use them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14199/25]
1483. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she has read the consultant report relating to operations at Cappagh and Temple Street hospitals (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10655/25]
1484. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the allegation that monetary gain may be a factor in the number of operations; and if there are plans in place to widen the scope of the review into operations at Cappagh and Temple Street hospitals (details supplied). [10656/25]
1485. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to the report on the consultant report relating to operations at Cappagh and Temple Street hospitals, she is aware of whistleblower concerns that this has been going on much longer than the two-year timeframe of the current review; and whether there are plans in place to look at earlier periods (details supplied). [10657/25]
1486. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to the report on the consultant report relating to operations at Cappagh and Temple Street hospitals, any further osteotomies were performed at either Cappagh or Temple Street after the delivery of the report (details supplied). [10658/25]
1506. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the numerous cases of children with scoliosis who have faced various challenges with appointments postponed, changed, delayed or cancelled at the last minute; how the Minister will address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10755/25]
1529. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will instruct her Department to urgently recruit a speech therapist for the Ballyboden primary care centre; if she will add additional resources to clear the current backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10864/25]
1531. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that numerous people have had their health insurance claims rejected in relation to Lyme disease; if she will instruct her Department to investigate the matter and ensure those suffering from Lyme disease receive the treatment they need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10885/25]
1691. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the delays regarding the free hormone replacement therapy scheme, which was announced in Budget 2025 and was due to begin in January 2025; when this will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11652/25]
1788. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the understaffing in the healthcare system, specifically in terms of mental-health support, leaving some waiting for services for extended periods of time; if she will instruct her Department to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12035/25]
115. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she supports single tier universal healthcare provided to all on the basis of need, not ability to pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9944/25]
133. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when section 39 workers will begin receiving equal pay for work in line with their counterparts in the public sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9943/25]
134. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when free HRT will be made available; and if people will be refunded for medicines bought since the start of the year. [9941/25]
135. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to end lengthy waiting lists for CAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9945/25]
161. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to ensure that all cancer drugs are provided in accordance with medical need to all who need them, and not income or health insurance status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9942/25]
410. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide the exact number of children on hormone blockers in Ireland currently. [10349/25]
411. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children in Ireland who have had gender-affirming surgery. [10350/25]
412. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were referred abroad for gender affirming surgery; and where exactly they are being referred to. [10351/25]
413. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children being prescribed gender affirming hormones in Ireland. [10352/25]
414. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of adults being prescribed gender affirming hormones in Ireland. [10353/25]
415. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the Gender Service instructed GPs in Ireland to stop hormone testing for trans people. [10354/25]
416. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the free HRT scheme apply to trans women; and the criteria that will be used to make the assessment. [10355/25]
420. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to expanding the free contraceptive scheme to include long-term, hormone-free contraceptives for women such as the mini-TT 380 copper coil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10382/25]