2056. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if any reviews or audits of the expenditure on laboratory genetic testing services, both in Ireland and abroad, have been undertaken to ensure value for money and to assess the effectiveness of outsourcing; whether it is the intention to support local accredited capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19018/25]
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2057. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether all laboratories, both domestic and overseas, used by clinicians for genetic testing are fully accredited to the appropriate national or European standards; what measures are in place to ensure consistent quality control and reliable results from these laboratories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19019/25]
2058. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the current number of ISO15189-accredited genetic laboratories that exist within the public health system; if the HSE has capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive national genetic testing strategy; her plans to enhance staffing and infrastructure in order to meet the growing demands for genetic and diagnostic testing services; an…
697. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15010/25]
675. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the reason section 39 workers in some institutions (details supplied) were advised they lie outside the scope of the agreement and therefore not afforded the improved work and pay conditions that many of their section 39 colleagues have had confirmed; the steps she will take to rectify this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13291/25]
168. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 6 February 2025, for an update on a project (details supplied); where the interim facility might be placed; the timeline on this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10218/25]
714. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the reason nurses on a HSE career break are not permitted to take up temporary employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9543/25]
221. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll-out of free HRT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3618/25]
222. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on the position of a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3658/25]
223. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on the position of a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3659/25]
224. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on the position of a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3660/25]