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Michael Cahill Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
371. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE posts that remain unfilled in St. Columbanus Community Hospital, County Kerry; what are these posts; the impact of these unfilled posts; the measures being taken to fill them; the length of time this will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38599/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
372. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE posts that remain unfilled in Killarney District Hospital, County Kerry; what are these posts; the impact of these unfilled posts; the measures being taken to fill them; the length of time this will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38600/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
373. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE posts that remain unfilled across all aspects of the ealth service throughout the country; what are these posts; the impact of these unfilled posts; the measures being taken to fill them; the length of time this will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38601/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
377. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to issue a full discretionary medical card to all cancer patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38622/26]
Michael Cahill Written 20 May 2026 · to Health
253. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when works will commence on the Killarney minor injuries unit; when works will be completed; when this important facility for Killarney, east, mid and south Kerry will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38065/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1084. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene and allow for a suitable residential home in Kenmare for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36958/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1102. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and ensure that the access to medicines for those with rare diseases will never be an issue for families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37032/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1124. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to issue a discretionary medical card as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37088/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1125. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to implement an assigned yearly budget for the implementation of the National Rare Disease strategy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37094/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1127. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the new residential respite services that are being provided in County Kerry, in relation to both children and adults will be provided (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37106/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 May 2026 · to Health
542. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on a submission (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35924/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 May 2026 · to Health
543. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on a submission (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35925/26]
Michael Cahill Written 13 May 2026 · to Health
247. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address a matter regarding a carer (details supplied); to allow for a second carer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35535/26]
Michael Cahill Written 13 May 2026 · to Health
258. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently meet with and meaningfully engage with, the National Ambulance Services on issues (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35724/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1027. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently allow for the transfer of a person (details supplied) to the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34046/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1043. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the estimated total costs for the newly completed Killarney Community Nursing Unit, including all payments associated with the public private partnership contract, including not just the cost of design and construction, but also the cost of financing, operating and maintaining the facility, and including the provision of a fully maintained facility for the dur…
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1044. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if an appointment can be expedited for a person in Kerry who is suffering with vision problems and debilitating nerve pain since June 2025 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34175/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1045. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if consideration can be given to the urgent circumstances of a patient in Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34185/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1050. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine a report that explores how Ireland can transform its public health system by shifting power closer to communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34215/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1051. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on the recent nationwide survey carried out by an organisation (details supplied), and the recommendations based on the findings; the actions that will be initiated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34216/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1052. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2778 of 14 April 2026 (details supplied), if she will confirm the length of time these vacancies have existed; if they will be filled in a temporary capacity pending permanent appointments; her views that there will be additional vacancies due to sick leave and maternity leave, and that the HSE has a 9.57% absence rate for…
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1053. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the recommendations of a report (details supplied) will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34232/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1054. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the supports that are available for an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34238/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1055. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give consideration to providing free vaccines for an older person on a pension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34244/26]
Michael Cahill Written 12 May 2026 · to Health
1056. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently improve CCTV/security at Cork University Hospital so as to ensure that vehicles belonging to members of staff and indeed the public are not vandalised, tires slashed and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34252/26]