544. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to confirm exactly when the new Killarney Community Hospital will open; when will it be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29418/26]
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545. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when will the long overdue Minor Injuries Unit for Killarney town open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29419/26]
546. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Kenmare Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29420/26]
547. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Cahersiveen Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29421/26]
548. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Dingle Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29422/26]
549. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the long overdue Primary Care Centre for Cahersiveen town and the Iveragh Peninsula; if the preferred site has been identified; when will works commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29423/26]
550. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health in her efforts to alleviate pressure on the accidend and emergency department at University Hospital Kerry and separate to the provision of the Minor Injuries Unit for Killarney town, if she will examine the possibility of additional Minor Injuries Units or at the very least a scaled down version, in all towns across the county, as this should be one of our goa…
174. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when additional inpatient beds will be provided in Kerry University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28348/26]
195. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to increase the number of healthcare professionals in Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28347/26]
877. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she can urgently intervene in a case (details supplied) and, in light of the circumstances, allow for urgent dental treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28627/26]
294. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown of the ophthalmology waiting lists for Kerry patients; the number on the waiting list; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of new referrals; the actions being taken to address these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27831/26]
295. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown of the colonoscopy waiting lists in University Hospital Kerry; the number on the waiting list; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of new referrals; the actions being taken to address these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27832/26]
296. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown of the percentage of people who were readmitted to University Hospital Kerry within 30 days following medical treatment during the past five years; the way in which this compared to all other hospitals throughout the country; if a review or an analysis of these figures has been undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter.…
297. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to address overcrowding in the accident and emergency department at University Hospital Kerry and the trolley crisis; if the provision of a significant increase in the number of beds available will be expedited in order to address this longstanding issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27834/26]
298. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will address the overcrowding in the accident and emergency department, and the trolley crisis, at University Hospital Kerry as a matter of priority by expediting the development of the new 108-bed block on the hospital campus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27841/26]
299. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed breakdown in respect of the new oncology unit proposed for University Hospital Kerry; the facilities that will be provided onsite; the number of patients it will be able to cater for; the estimated commencement date; the length of time it will take to complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27842/26]
300. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address an urgent case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27846/26]
2757. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24028/26]
2773. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to provide for increased ambulance capacity in the Killarney area; if approval will be granted for the recruitment of additional paramedics and the provision of a second ambulance unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24145/26]
2774. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed oncology development at University Hospital Kerry; the stage the project is at within the capital approval process; the projected timeline for progression through design, planning and construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24146/26]
2775. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has conducted research into restricting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies only, similar to measures introduced in Australia; if so, if she will publish or share this research; and the policy considerations currently under review in this area. [24148/26]
2776. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to re-establish diabetic nurse specialist services for outpatients in south-west Kerry; the reason such services are no longer locally available; the number of patients affected and the distances currently travelled for care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24149/26]
2777. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will undertake a comprehensive review of outdoor recreational facilities across community hospitals and HSE-funded day care centres; if there are plans to enhance such facilities as part of future capital investment; and the way in which these spaces can support patient wellbeing and community engagement. [24151/26]
2778. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed breakdown of staffing levels at University Hospital Kerry, including vacancies across consultant, nursing, midwifery and specialist roles; if any inpatient beds are currently closed due to staffing shortages; and the measures being taken to address these deficits. [24152/26]
2779. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the expected opening date of the new community nursing unit in Killarney; whether the previously indicated target of 31 March 2026 remains achievable; and if there are any delays, the reasons for same. [24153/26]