888. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the protest organised by a group (details supplied) outside the National Gender Service (NGS) in Dublin on 27 November 2025; the actions she will take to engage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69192/25]
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986. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any ongoing engagement her Department is having with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69548/25]
1007. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied with the level of mental health support available for those seeking international protection upon arrival, particularly for those fleeing war zones and other highly traumatic situations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69708/25]
1008. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied with the level of physical health assessment available for those seeking international protection upon arrival, particularly for those coming from countries where the level of healthcare is not at the same standard as we have in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69710/25]
1009. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied with the level of ongoing health supports for those living in international protection centres, particularly for people suffering with long term illnesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69712/25]
1010. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied with the level of mental health support available for those living in international protection centres, particularly for those fleeing war zones and other highly traumatic situations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69714/25]
1054. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her plans regarding the installation of solar panels on all buildings under the control of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70143/25]
1055. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her plans regarding the installation of solar panels on all HSE buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70144/25]
539. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if dupilumab will be made available through the HSE for the treatment of juvenile eosinophilic oesophagitis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68978/25]
541. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline any engagement her Department has had with the Irish Pharmacy Union to encourage the use of European made pharmaceuticals wherever possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68984/25]
542. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of establishing a priority for the acquisition of EU made pharmaceuticals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68985/25]
543. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health to detail any research carried out by her Department into ending the acquisition of Israeli made pharmaceuticals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68986/25]
517. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the addition of spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test for newborn babies; the actions she is taking to ensure no further delays to its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67289/25]
298. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the research carried out by her Department into the cost of further expansion of the medical card to all people over the age of 70; her views on the merits of this proposition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66439/25]
168. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows advertising by alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62399/25]
188. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of the National Breastfeeding Strategy; the timeframe for its publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62398/25]
429. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns in relation to the provision of podiatry care due to waiting lists particularly for elderly patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62332/25]
430. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists that are currently practicing in the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62333/25]
431. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists that are currently practicing in the greater Dublin region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62334/25]
432. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists that are currently practicing in the Dún Laoghaire area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62335/25]
433. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding average wait times for medical card holders to access to a podiatrist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62336/25]
434. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the adequacy of financial support available to elderly persons in receipt of a podiatry card; if she has been made aware of the significant top up payments required for patients that use this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62337/25]
435. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding annual recruitment of podiatrists to work in the health service; her views on whether it is adequate to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62338/25]
436. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding schemes or incentives in place or under consideration to promote an increase in the number podiatrists working in the health service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62339/25]
437. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views the adequacy of publicly available information related to the provision of partially State funded podiatry care; if an advertising campaign in HSE clinics and GPs will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62340/25]