Questions

1034. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the current status of plans to establish the newly funded Community Neurorehabilitation Team for the South East; the level of funding allocated for the team; the staffing complement envisaged, including the number and grades of posts to be recruited; the timeline for recruitment and commencement of services; and the geographical areas that will be served …

159. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered adding a home INR monitoring system (details supplied) to the HSE reimbursement list for patients who require regular anticoagulation monitoring; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential benefits of home INR self-testing in improving patient outcomes, reducing demand on primary and secondary care services, and e…

625. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the progress of the Full Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a drug (details supplied) for the treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis, which was commissioned by the HSE on 25 June 2024, when the assessment is expected to be completed and whether consideration is being given to making this drug available under the Medical…

493. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for a report on the reasoning behind the delayed response time for the ambulance service in a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54356/26]

519. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of section 39 disability service providers in the HSE Dublin and south-east region that received sustainability funding in budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54441/26]

520. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of section 39 disability service providers in the HSE Dublin and south-east region that applied for but did not receive sustainability funding in budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54442/26]

521. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health of the Section 39 disability service providers that received sustainability funding, the number that have the funding incorporated into their recurring annual funding allocation; the number of those service providers that are in HSE Dublin and south-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54443/26]

522. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the names of the Section 39 disability service providers within the HSE Dublin and south-east health region that received sustainability funding, together with the amount allocated to each provider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54444/26]

523. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the names of the Section 39 disability service providers within the HSE Dublin and south-east health region whose applications for sustainability funding were unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54445/26]

1217. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services by waiting time period (0-six months, six-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months) in St James's Hospital, in tabular form. [37668/26]

1218. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services by waiting time period (0-six months, six-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months) in CHI at Crumlin Hospital, in tabular form. [37669/26]

1219. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital; the current status of these posts; the way staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37670/26]

1220. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in CHI at Crumlin Hospital; the current status of these posts; the way staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37671/26]

1221. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the actions, infrastructure and resources needed to deliver timely access to the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital [37672/26]

1222. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to update on the National Genetics and Genomics Office priority deliverables for 2026; the additional resources required to fully ensure the KPIs are achieved within the timeframes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37673/26]

1185. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the contingency plans in place in the event that nursing home operators (details supplied) withdraw from, or cease operations at, their Irish nursing home facilities; the statutory framework exists for the transfer of residents in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34971/26]

477. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including hospital, primary care centre and other health infrastructure works delivered by her Department or the HSE, which have been completed on time and within budget in Carlow in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33503/26]

478. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including hospital, primary care centre and other health infrastructure works delivered by her Department or the HSE, which have been completed on time and within budget in Kilkenny in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33504/26]

149. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the measures being taken to provide treatments such as skyclarys (omaveloxolone) to patients with Friedrich's ataxia in Carlow and Kilkenny, and across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28381/26]

172. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the work being done to ensure the Hereditary Cancer Steering Group includes next generation sequencing testing in its model of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28382/26]

966. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the work that is being done in conjunction with the HSE to address challenges in recruitment and retention affecting clinical practice tutors in radiography; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22063/26]

1914. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the current number of emergency ambulances available to serve Carlow town and county; the measures being taken to address delays and increase ambulance capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19469/26]

97. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the initiatives being undertaken to combat shingles amongst the over-65’s, including a vaccination programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17625/26]

126. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to expand cancer screening services in Ireland by introducing multigene next generation sequencing to allow for earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes for citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17626/26]

45. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to expand cancer screening services in Ireland by introducing multigene next generation sequencing to allow for earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes for citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4902/26]