874. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement under the cross-border healthcare directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and the way in which applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed while s…
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875. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for reimbursement relating to lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive that are currently outstanding, broken down by month of receipt from October 2025 to date; the number currently awaiting administrative processing, clinical review or clinical advice respectively; the number processed and reimbursed during t…
876. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73527/26]
877. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; the number of applications affected; the anticipated timeframe for …
878. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether there has been any change since 29 August 2025 to the assessment, processing or reimbursement of applications relating to the treatment of lipoedema under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive; whether standard applications for treatment of the limbs under the Z01B code are now routinely being referred for clinical review; the date on which any such ch…
86. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the actions she is taking to address severe cultural issues as well as capacity deficits in the National Ambulance Service; the way in which she will ensure that the independent investigation delivers accountability and protect staff who come forward; the measures she is taking through budget 2027 to address significant workforce shortages, increase ambulance c…
88. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the urgent development and implementation of a fully funded national endometriosis strategy and comprehensive national service, including regional multidisciplinary centres of excellence, improved access to diagnosis and specialist treatment, and dedicated surgical capacity; the funding allocated for these services in budget 2027; the timefra…
131. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure all domestic health graduates receive offers of employment with the HSE in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72956/26]
145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking in Budget 2027 to make health care more affordable for workers and families; if she will extend eligibility for medical cards or reduce the drug payment scheme threshold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72958/26]
190. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent to which Budget 2027 provides for the full cost of maintaining existing levels of services and accounts for demographic and inflationary pressures; the funding available for genuinely additional services and capacity; the measures she will take to prevent further recruitment and service restrictions arising from budgetary overruns; and if she will m…
199. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the projected supplementary estimate which will be needed for the health budget in 2026; the steps she has taken to achieve savings targets; the extent to which savings targets were missed; the reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72945/26]
736. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has recommenced the issuing of plastic health scheme cards following the suspension of services earlier in 2026; if the security vulnerability which led to this has been identified and resolved; and whether the service has a backlog of cards to issue, in tabular form. [71544/26]
739. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps she has taken to ensure that eligible patients will have access to a medication (details supplied) since its approval for reimbursement without avoidable capacity delays; whether regional services will be developed to assist in access and ongoing care; if she will outline the way in which patients will be identified and assessed; the way prescription…
743. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of therapists currently employed in HSE primary care services in County Waterford, by discipline, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and psychology, in headcount and whole-time equivalent terms; and the funded vacancies in each discipline. [71571/26]
744. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to outline the geographic catchment areas served by each HSE primary care therapy team in County Waterford, including areas outside the county; and the population served by each team. [71572/26]
745. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of service users currently receiving HSE primary care therapy services in County Waterford, by discipline and adult or child service; the numbers categorised as requiring short-term and long-term intervention; and the criteria used for these categories. [71573/26]
746. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting HSE primary care therapy services in county Waterford at the latest available date, by discipline and adult or child service, distinguishing those awaiting initial assessment from those awaiting treatment, and broken down by waits of less than six months, six to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and over 24 months, in tabular form. [7157…
747. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the training available to HSE primary care therapists in County Waterford in the assessment, prescription, provision and ongoing management of specialist equipment and assistive technology for people with complex needs; any training gaps identified; the plans and timelines to address these through training and continuing professional development. [71575/26]
748. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent to which HSE primary care services in county Waterford rely on external providers for specialist equipment and assistive technology assessments; the number of referrals and expenditure in 2025 and 2026 to date; the current waiting times for assessment, equipment provision and follow-up support; and the measures being taken to reduce delays. [71576/2…
750. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health her plans to recruit additional primary care therapists in county Waterford, by discipline, including the number of posts approved, funded and being recruited; the expected appointment timelines; and the arrangements for relief staff to cover maternity leave, sick leave and other absences. [71577/26]
751. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures planned to increase capacity and reduce waiting lists in HSE primary care therapy services in County Waterford, particularly for people with complex and long-term needs; how continuity of treatment and follow-up support will be ensured; and the funding, delivery timelines and waiting-list reduction targets for these measures. [71578/26]
593. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on agency staffing by the HSE and Section 38 organisations for each full year 2021 to 2025 and for the period 1 January to end September 2025 and 2026, by Health Region or predecessor structure, hospital or facility, service area, staff category and agency provider; the number of agency hours or shifts purchased, by staff category where h…
751. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the level of fees collected by pharmacies for services provided under the common conditions scheme, in tabular form; the number of consultations and other measurable outputs this relates to; the extent of data collected on services operated under the common conditions scheme; if this data is not collected, the reason; and whether she intends to collect it. [68…
821. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health for an update on HSE plans for primary care accommodation in Lismore and west Waterford; whether the HSE has completed its review of current and future service and accommodation needs; whether a property (details supplied) has been formally assessed as a potential location for primary care services; and the next steps and the timeline for progressing additiona…
155. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the current NAS policy governing eligibility for shift allowance or shift premium for paramedics, including the minimum number and type of qualifying shifts required, for each grade and cohort; the details of circulars or similar governing this; and whether there a different rules for new paramedics in any service area compared to existing staff. [67255/26]