Questions

1178. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the investment that has been allocated in recent years toward improving infrastructure, patient space and family facilities within a hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32953/26]

1179. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if there is a review into patient experience and conditions within maternity hospitals, including overcrowding, recovery environments and supports for families during and after childbirth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32954/26]

1252. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the planned new Xray service to be opened in Balbriggan primary care centre, which was announced in January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30668/26]

1253. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the current status of the national HIV Action Plan; when her Department expects to publish or update the next phase of this plan; the specific measures being taken to improve access to testing, treatment and prevention services, including PrEP, particularly for high-risk and underserved populations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30671/26]

1254. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health her views on whether current sexual health services are sufficient to meet the needs of those at risk of HIV transmission; if she will outline plans to expand HIV prevention, testing and treatment services in light of recent new diagnoses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30672/26]

864. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health to instruct Beaumont Hospital to provide the names of the relevant medical staff to the Medical Council and Nursing Board, where appropriate, and to inform a person (details supplied), together with the relevant dates on which decisions were made, in order that complaints can be submitted if necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28437/2…

283. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health her views on the issue of medical decisions being made by clinicians whose identities are not disclosed to the patient, particularly in the case of terminally ill patients with limited time to live; her views on whether the lack of information provided in this case risks undermining public confidence in the transparency of the process; and if she will make a…

284. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health her views on whether informed consent is a fundamental patient right and one of the key protections available within the healthcare system which has also been recognised in decisions of the European Court of Human Rights; her further views on whether informed consent is a fundamental right and, in non-emergency situations, should be clearly distinguished fro…

285. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if there is evidence of the prioritisation of flu patients ahead of terminally ill cancer patients during periods of high demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27758/26]

338. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health whether current hygiene, safety and insurance requirements for barbers are sufficient; and if any review of regulations or inspection regimes is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27399/26]

3019. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health whether universal health insurance remains under consideration by the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25432/26]

3020. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to introducing additional relief or supports for old age pensioners to assist with the rising cost of private health insurance premia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25434/26]

3346. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current provision of care for patients with endometriosis; to outline any planned developments or improvements in endometriosis services in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26989/26]

3358. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to ensure that the HSE urgently concludes reimbursement negotiations for skyclarys given that it is currently the only available treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia and that the condition may be considered an unmet need under the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27037/26]

3359. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health to provide a clear timeline for the conclusion of the reimbursement process for skyclarys given that more than 80 Parliamentary Questions have already been raised on this matter without any indication of when a decision may be reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27038/26]

1646. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if there are any discussions or plans to move the HSE Environmental Health Inspectors under the remit of the Food Safety Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20059/26]

1656. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health in light of reports that some pharmacies are now charging patients for the delivery of prescription medications, if she will outline the funding or supports currently available to ensure that patients who are unable to travel to their local pharmacy, particularly older people, people with disabilities, and those in rural areas, can continue to access their …

831. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of any out-of-hours GP care and mental health services in north county Dublin Fingal; her plans to expand the provision of such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16441/26]

1003. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the total cost to the State of funding nursing home care for persons aged under 65 years under the nursing homes support scheme (Fair Deal) in each of the years 2021 to 2025 inclusive and to date; the number of such residents in each year; and the average annual and weekly cost per resident, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […

1004. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the average weekly, and annual cost, per resident aged under 65 years in publicly operated nursing homes, and privately operated nursing homes, for each of the years 2021 to 2025 inclusive; and the variance in cost between each sector, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14535/26]

1005. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the average annual cost to the State of supporting a person aged under 65 years in a nursing home compared with a community-based residential placement, and living independently with funded personal assistance or home-care supports; whether a cost-benefit analysis has been conducted comparing these models of care; to publish any such analysis, or state when…

1068. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if she has any updates on incentives to expand and improve access to GP care in rapidly developing towns, such as Skerries; if she has any plans to reassess the existing cap on GMS or GP visit cards in light of recent population growth not meeting the demand for GP care; if she is aware of any existing or future mitigation measures for recipients of GMS or …

1099. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the guidelines for e-cigarettes/vaping on public transport, in hospitals, and so on; her plans to update these guidelines; the mechanisms for enforcement of such measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12005/26]

980. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if there is a campaign or strategy in place to increase GP capacity, particularly in growing towns such as Skerries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9253/26]

1195. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health whether patients diagnosed with cancer are automatically entitled to a medical card to ensure full access to necessary diagnostic tests, specialist consultations, treatment, and follow-up care; if not, if she will introduce measures to guarantee automatic medical card provision for all cancer patients to remove financial barriers to care; and if she will ma…