Questions

712. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with the HSE and relevant professional bodies to establish a timeline for reviewing accreditation requirements, rather than waiting for the completion of the statutory regulation of psychotherapy. [68218/26]

714. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether accreditations (details supplied) will be considered in the development of future professional standards and recruitment frameworks, taking account of CORU’s Standards of Proficiency for Psychotherapists. [68216/26]

716. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with the HSE to review recruitment criteria for counselling and psychotherapy posts to recognise accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapists (details supplied); the reason this accreditation is not accepted for certain HSE positions; and whether it will be considered in relevant grade code reviews and workforce planning. [68214/26]

547. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the multi-annual Reform, MAR, pricing roadmap for nursing homes; when the next increase in the MAR threshold will be implemented; whether greater transparency will be provided regarding future adjustments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54575/26]

548. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the steps being taken to develop a national career pathway for healthcare assistants working in the nursing home sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54576/26]

549. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing targeted financial supports for private and voluntary nursing homes to assist with increased energy and fuel costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54577/26]

550. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether the residential environment enhancement scheme will be extended beyond 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54578/26]

551. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health when the Government intends to deliver on its Programme for Government commitment to introduce an equitable funding model or the nursing homes support scheme (fair deal); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54579/26]

552. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the development of a National Nursing Home Care Policy; the resources that have been allocated to support its preparation; the expected timeline for its publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54580/26]

553. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the process by which recipients of HSE-funded home support may request a change of home care provider; whether the HSE will introduce a clear national pathway to allow clients to transfer their HSE-funded home support hours from one approved provider to another; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54581/26]

554. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will consider facilitating recipients of HSE-funded home supports who wish to receive both their publicly-funded and privately-funded home care services from the same provider in order to improve continuity of care and reduce the number of carers entering their home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54582/26]

410. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for additional permanent respite beds to become available in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54057/26]

818. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health when a new vehicle adaptation scheme will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49108/26]

852. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the current status of the reimbursement application for givinostat for the treatment of boys living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the timeline for a decision following consideration by the HSE Drugs Group; the steps being taken to ensure that there are no further delays in access should reimbursement be approved; whether eligibility criteria will be aligned w…

2354. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the measures she intends to take to address the significant physiotherapy waiting lists within the HSE; whether she is aware that approximately 90,000 people are currently awaiting physiotherapy services; whether she has considered engaging with certified athletic therapists as part of a strategy to reduce waiting times for patients with musculoskeletal injuries…

2355. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the progress made towards the statutory regulation of certified athletic therapists through CORU; the reasons for the delay in advancing regulation despite representations from the profession over a period of more than sixteen years; the timeframe within which she expects a decision on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43727/26]

2356. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if funding has been cut for the mobility and exercise classes (details supplied) currently being run in County Laois for pensioners and individuals with limited mobility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43741/26]

2466. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the average frequency of appointments offered to service users attending Adult Mental Health Services in County Laois; the number of service users currently waiting more than three months, six months and nine months between appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44176/26]

2467. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health her assessment of the adequacy of staffing levels within Adult Mental Health Services in County Laois; the current number of approved and filled posts across psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy and social work disciplines; the number of vacancies currently unfilled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44177/26]

2468. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure continuity of care for patients attending adult mental health services, particularly young adults transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Youth Mental Health Services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44178/26]

2469. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of young people aged 18 to 25 years attending adult mental health services in County Laois; the supports available to this cohort following their transition from youth mental health services; whether additional resources are being considered to support young adults during this transition period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44179/2…

2470. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns regarding the frequency and duration of appointments available through adult mental health services in County Laois; the steps being taken by the HSE to improve access to therapeutic interventions and ongoing clinical support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44180/26]

2471. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has undertaken any review of service provision at the adult mental health services clinic on Bridge Street, Portlaoise; whether issues relating to staffing, waiting times, continuity of care or patient experience have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44181/26]

2472. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that service users attending adult mental health services are afforded sufficient time during appointments to discuss their treatment, recovery goals and ongoing mental health needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44182/26]

2473. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the additional funding allocated to adult mental health services in County Laois in each of the past five years; the extent to which this funding has resulted in increased staffing and service capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44183/26]