902. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the rationale behind the delivery of lab results to Connolly Hospital by taxi. [73656/26]
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904. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the reason a facility (details supplied) operates on a nine to five basis; and whether this can operate on weekends. [73655/26]
905. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the measures she has taken to improve waiting times for patients in Connolly hospital. [73650/26]
1032. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health how the HSE and national cancer control programme monitor compliance with recommended annual post-cancer surveillance mammograms, given confirmation that data is not available on the number of patients awaiting post-cancer surveillance appointments or average waiting times; and whether she will introduce national monitoring and reporting of these waiting lists an…
1087. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has quantified the additional staffing, mammography equipment and appointment capacity required to eliminate delays in post-treatment breast cancer surveillance at the Mater Hospital. [74107/26]
1088. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE will examine the feasibility of co-ordinating mammograms, ultrasounds and consultant appointments on the same day for post-cancer patients where clinically appropriate; and whether any hospitals currently operate such arrangements. [74106/26]
1089. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the way in which patients with a previous breast cancer diagnosis, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, are prioritised for surveillance mammograms within public hospital radiology services; and whether these patients compete for appointment capacity with routine diagnostic referrals. [74105/26]
1090. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the National Cancer Control Programme has assessed the capacity of symptomatic breast clinics and radiology departments to meet demand for post-treatment breast cancer surveillance; and whether additional investment is planned to address capacity constraints and delays. [74104/26]
1092. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the recommended timeframe for the provision of annual surveillance mammograms following treatment for breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS; whether the HSE monitors the proportion of patients receiving these mammograms within the recommended timeframe; and the procedures in place where appointments are delayed beyond this timeframe. [74103/26]
1098. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of staffing and diagnostic imaging capacity for post-cancer surveillance at the Mater Hospital; whether existing capacity is sufficient to meet demand for annual surveillance mammograms and ultrasounds; and if additional staffing or resources are planned. [74102/26]
1099. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reported delays of ten to 12 weeks for annual post-cancer surveillance mammograms at the Mater hospital; the measures being taken to address these delays; and whether additional resources have been allocated to reduce the backlog. [74101/26]
1100. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health given confirmation from the National Cancer Control Programme that it does not have data on the number of patients awaiting post-cancer surveillance appointments or average waiting times, the way in which compliance with recommended surveillance intervals is monitored; whether individual hospitals maintain this information; and if national reporting of these wait…
176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on the introduction of helicopter emergency medical services in the State. [72741/26]
353. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to ensure additional car parking is included in any future developments on the Connolly Hospital campus. [66048/26]
3281. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the most up-to-date contact list for queries from Oireachtas Members to agencies under her Department, in tabular form. [55583/26]
379. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the potential role of professionally managed home sharing as a preventative support to help older people remain living independently by reducing loneliness, improving safety, supporting timely hospital discharge and delaying admission to long-term residential care; and, if no such assessment has been undertaken, the reasons for …
380. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 17 June 2026, if she has met with or otherwise engaged with an organisation (details supplied); and if her Department has assessed the potential benefits of supporting home sharing as a means of providing independent living and home support, particularly for older persons. [53794/26]
402. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the absence of an Irish health technology assessment on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors for persons with type 2 diabetes, she will request that her Department engage with the HSE and the Health Information and Quality Authority to scope a rapid HTA for defined cohorts of persons with type 2 diabetes who may benefit from CGM te…
403. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on the HSE's review of preferred continuous glucose monitoring sensors; when she expects the review to be completed and published; whether a revised timeline has been agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53951/26]
278. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to outline Government policy on access to continuous glucose monitoring devices for people with type two diabetes; whether she will request a rapid health technology assessment to inform future eligibility and reimbursement; if so, the expected timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49946/26]
279. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health having regard to her responsibility for national diabetes policy, the steps she is taking to ensure that the HSE publishes the outcome of the preferred sensor exercise, which was due in the first quarter of 2026; the revised publication date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49947/26]
899. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the population figures for persons aged over 70 years and children under eight years in Dublin west that her Department and the HSE are using to provide healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49565/26]
900. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on her Department’s priorities for Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Council. [49582/26]
904. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a CAMHS appointment in CHO 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49597/26]
905. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the locations within CHO 9 where GPs on the General Medical Services, GMS, scheme have notified the HSE that they intend to retire within the next six months. [49598/26]