1708. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products at sporting events, both in and around the venues and grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18478/26]
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1709. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning the advertisement of alcohol during and around sporting events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18479/26]
1710. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning alcohol sponsorship of sports teams and individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18480/26]
1711. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol advertising during sporting events has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18481/26]
1712. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol sponsorship of sports teams or individuals has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18482/26]
1846. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the low level of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19264/26]
1847. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the adequacy of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19265/26]
1848. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/26]
1849. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/26]
1850. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons in relation to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); the lessons that can be learned from countries that have already implemented a ban on single use vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matte…
1851. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research into the increasing prevalence of larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19272/26]
1899. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management in relation to the lack of permanent accommodation within the National Rehabilitation Hospital (details supplied); if she will engage with hospital management to ensure that this matter is progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19444/26]
1900. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of creating a stand-alone school building for the school that operates within the National Rehabilitation Hospital (details supplied); if she will engage with hospital management on this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19445/26]
1901. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 788 of 3 March 2026, the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the assessment of the proposal for reimbursement of Skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19446/26]
1902. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if any submissions can be consider as part of the assessment of the proposal for reimbursement of Skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19447/26]
1903. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will facilitate a meeting with the campaign group that are seeking State funded reimbursement of skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19448/26]
1904. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any procedure that would allow for a meeting between the relevant Department staff and the campaign group that are seeking State funded reimbursement of skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19449/26]
1905. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; broken down by quantity, brand and a timeline for when the recall commenced and was completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19452/26]
1906. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19453/26]
1907. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula at an EU level in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19454/26]
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices, which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor that are becoming increasingly prevalent; her views on whether these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16473/26]
71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons when drafting the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025, and in particular the United Kingdom with regards to their issues in banning larger disposable nicotine vaping devices which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor; and if she will make a statement on the ma…
775. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the regulation of the advertising and promotion of infant and follow-on formula both in traditional media and online; the actions she will take to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16469/26]
779. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding treatment for people suffering from a condition called Fragile X Syndrome; if this is under review within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16227/26]
788. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of families of people suffering from Friedrichs ataxia in relation to the difficulty in obtaining treatment in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16311/26]