1095. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of posts that remain vacant across the 11 ADHD catchment area teams; the reasons for delays in approving key positions, including the two posts in Dublin south central/west, and the nursing post in Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal; and the expected timeline for filling these posts and ensuring full service capacity. [63594/25]
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1096. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of the consultation report designed by the NCP clinical lead and ADHD Ireland to amend the current Model of Care; the expected implementation timeline for the primary care hub and the piloting of GP referral acceptance in the midlands service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63595/25]
1097. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the total funding provided for adult ADHD services since 2021, by year; whether additional funding will be provided to meet current demand; and the long-term plans in place to ensure sustainable staffing and service delivery across all catchment areas. [63596/25]
1073. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current level of funding allocated to the specialist clinic for survivors of female genital mutilation operated by the Irish family planning association; and the way in which this compares to the funding provided in each of the past five years. [61846/25]
1074. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she has plans to expand regional specialist female genital mutilation services beyond a single national clinic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61847/25]
1075. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health given reports that the country’s only specialist service for survivors of female genital mutilation is currently experiencing a waiting time of around 12 months or more, owing to a 330% uplift in demand, the immediate steps her Department is taking to reduce those waiting times and ensure timely access to care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61…
1076. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the latest national estimate of the number of women and girls living with female genital mutilation related health needs in Ireland, in view of the fact that the last published estimate (2018) was circa 5,000 and that no national followup survey has been undertaken in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61849/25]
1077. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to ensure that the health service is sufficiently resourced and that cross-departmental collaboration addresses both care and accountability in relation to female genital mutilation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61850/25]
1078. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to train healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to female genital mutilation and its complications, including culturally appropriate support services for survivors and those at risk. [61851/25]
386. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have qualified as psychologists in each of the past five years; and of those qualified the number currently registered with CORU. [60522/25]
394. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the waiting list figures for CAMHS services at the end of September and end of October 2025, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60534/25]
395. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health in light of the announcement that an additional 300 whole-time equivalent staff will be recruited in mental health services in 2026, if she will provide a breakdown of how these 300 WTE posts will be allocated across service types, for example, inpatient CAMHS, crisis intervention, adult mental health community teams, etc.; the number of these posts that are new …
396. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health of the 300 additional WTE staff announced for recruitment in mental health services in 2026, the number who will be ring-fenced for targeted mental health services for members of the Traveller community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60538/25]
417. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide the most recent statistics on mental health outcomes among the Traveller community, including prevalence of depression, anxiety, psychosis, self-harm and suicide rates and so on; the way in which the outcomes compare with the general population, by age and gender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60588/25]
418. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of Travellers with mental health needs currently accessing community mental health teams, psychiatric services and counselling services. [60589/25]
419. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health staff currently trained in or working on culturally competent services for Travellers. [60590/25]
420. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if there are dedicated mental health programmes or outreach services targeting the Traveller community; and the way in which these programmes are evaluated for effectiveness. [60591/25]
421. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of Travellers employed in the mental health workforce; and if there are initiatives to increase representation. [60592/25]
1662. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of women which have applied for treatment abroad for endometriosis through the HSE scheme to date in 2025; the expected average wait time for approval; and if there is a target number of patients to be supported this year. [57980/25]
1663. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the first meeting of the newly established endometriosis advisory group is scheduled to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57981/25]
1664. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for communication to general practitioners, consultants, and other relevant clinicians to be sent; and the specific guidance or training which will be included to improve early detection and treatment of endometriosis. [57982/25]
1665. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the planned timeline for the launch of the national awareness campaign on menstrual health and endometriosis; and the organisations which will be involved in its development and delivery. [57983/25]
1670. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients waiting for cardiothoracic surgery per RHA; and the average waiting time. [58013/25]
1752. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when she plans to meet with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58293/25]
1950. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of supports that are in place for former patients of psychiatric asylums and their families who have experienced neglect and abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59338/25]