495. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the projected staffing and skills requirements for the establishment and operation of the proposed HSE's central laboratory, under the HSE's strategy for laboratory services 2025-2029; the recruitment timeline; the action being taken to ensure the necessary workforce is in place given current shortages in laboratory science and related disciplines; and if she will…
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501. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE Central Laboratory will operate under ISO 15189 accreditation standards; the accreditation pathway being pursued; whether this accreditation will be in place prior to commencing clinical operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62710/25]
502. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the expected benefits of the Central Laboratory, as outlined in the HSE Strategy for Laboratory Services 2026 to 2036, in terms of turnaround times, resilience and sustainability; whether a value-for-money assessment has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62711/25]
503. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the capital equipment requirements identified for the establishment of the proposed HSE Central Laboratory under the HSE Strategy for Laboratory Services 2026–2036; the estimated cost of procuring and commissioning this equipment; the funding allocated to date; the expected phasing of investment over the lifetime of the strategy; and if she will make a statement o…
927. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on her Department's efforts to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to publish a national policy on adult safeguarding for the health and social care sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61008/25]
928. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on her Department's efforts to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to explore the establishment of a National Safeguarding Body to ensure the health, safety and welfare of vulnerable adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61010/25]
944. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if her Department is considering adding a test for spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test for newborns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61074/25]
945. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the engagement between her Department officials and the HSE regarding implementing a timeframe for the introduction of screening for SMA and SCID; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61075/25]
466. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the way in which ambulance response times are measured from the time of 999 call to arrival at the scene of the emergency; the metrics and data which are involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60818/25]
1652. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the total number of people on ophthalmology waiting lists as of September 2025; and the number awaiting cataract surgery, by county. [57887/25]
1653. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the number of people on ophthalmology waiting lists as of September 2025 who are awaiting cataract surgery longer than 12 months, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57888/25]
1680. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the number of children qualified for free orthodontics under the HSE scheme in the CHO9 area between 2017-2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58040/25]
1681. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the number of children in CHO9 on the orthodontics waiting list, the number waiting for 6 months, 12 months, and over 18 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58041/25]
1682. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the total number of vacancies currently within the HSE orthodontic services in the CHO9 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58042/25]
1683. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the total number of orthodontic dentists within the HSE orthodontic services in the CHO9 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58043/25]
1712. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to consider making melatonin available through the drugs payment scheme for neurodiverse children to assist with sleeping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58108/25]
1713. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to consider making melatonin available through the general medical card for neurodiverse children to assist with sleeping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58109/25]
1714. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to consider making melatonin available through the long-term illness scheme for neurodiverse children to assist with sleeping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58110/25]
1826. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the total number of people on ophthalmology waiting lists as of September 2025; the number awaiting appointments via public healthcare; and the number awaiting appointments via private healthcare. [58745/25]
1827. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the total number of people on ophthalmology waiting lists as of September 2025, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58746/25]
1828. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the total number of people on ophthalmology waiting lists as of September 2025; and the number awaiting appointments for medical retina, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, paediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, cornea and refractive surgery, by county for each. [58747/25]
1829. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if there is a defined timeline and specific areas of expansion planned for the new diagnostic services in hospitals, as referenced in Budget 2026. [58750/25]
1830. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the proportion of her Department's €27.4 billion allocation which will be directed towards the diagnostics expansion initiative. [58751/25]
1899. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking to support individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59121/25]
1900. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking to expand IVF schemes to those that do not currently meet eligibility criteria's; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59122/25]