Questions

1974. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health given the online gambling epidemic that we are currently experiencing in Ireland, to set out in detail the resources allocated within her Department on this policy area, in particular to set out the number of staff working in this policy area, in tabular form; the steps her Department has taken for policy initiatives to combat this growing mental health issue, esp…

1975. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the new initiatives her Department are taking to protect vulnerable people, especially young men, in view that the growing gambling epidemic is now a major national mental health challenge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42001/26]

1976. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the research her Department has undertaken into the rise of online gambling in rural areas and the associated mental health issues, especially amongst young adults; the policy initiatives planned to help deal with this growing crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42002/26]

1977. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE health regions that have a fully operational, fully staffed community neuro-rehabilitation team in place; the specific operational status of the team allocated to the HSE Dublin and north east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42026/26]

1978. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE Dublin and north east region lacks a fully functioning, population-based multidisciplinary team for neurological disabilities despite successive funding commitments in national strategies; the steps being taken to rectify this geographic inequality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42027/26]

1979. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health to review the practice where individuals with complex neurological disabilities age out of statutory rehabilitation and disability systems at 65 years of age; the alternative specialized community neuro-care structures available to these individuals past this age bracket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42029/26]

1980. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the localised clinical governance framework in place to monitor the quality, accuracy, and manufacturing standards of specialized orthoses prescribed to community patients with complex neuro-disabilities; the specific person or role at local community level who is responsible for ensuring outsourced orthotics contracts operate within safe, specified medical t…

1981. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the clinical framework used to oversee HSE home support services to ensure staff are trained to manage specialized neurological presentations, including behavioural, cognitive, and psychological deficits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42032/26]

1982. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the specific community and multi-disciplinary medical supports available to community-dwelling patients managing complex, associated epilepsy stemming from severe brain trauma; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42033/26]

1983. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals with an acquired brain injury or neurological trauma residing in County Meath who are on a waiting list for access to services (details supplied); the average waiting time for an initial assessment in each category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42034/26]

1984. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health her plans for Sarsfield court dementia unit; and if it is currently accepting new patients. [42044/26]

1985. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if her Department funds community prison links services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42056/26]

1986. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the legislation that governs the regulation of hemp. [42061/26]

1987. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health her plans for residential services which are transferring from the remit of the Mental Health Commission to the Health Information and Quality Authority (details supplied) and the way in which she will ensure that decisions regarding the future accommodation arrangements for disabled people in these residences are made in accordance with the will and preference …

1988. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2146 of 8 September 2025, when a reply will be expected for the persons qualification recognition application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42075/26]

1989. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting gynaecology outpatient appointments at the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital; the average waiting times for routine gynaecology appointments; the factors contributing to waiting times exceeding 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42085/26]

1990. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the increasing demand for gynaecology services; whether additional staffing, clinics, or other resources are being allocated to reduce waiting lists; the expected timelines for improving access to care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42086/26]

1991. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of patients from Northern Ireland who received treatment here 10, 20 and 30 years ago and in 2025; the number of patients from the Republic of Ireland who received treatment in Northern Ireland 10, 20 and 30 years ago and in 2025; and if these figures will be provided with and without NTPF patients. [42132/26]

1992. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the total State expenditure by her Department on compensation forming part of statutory redress schemes since records began, separated by scheme; the total state expenditure on compensation forming part of statutory redress schemes since records began, adjusted for inflation; and the total State expenditure on compensation forming part of statutory redress scheme…

1993. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if she will supply a schedule of requests by her Department to religious orders for contribution to compensation and redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse; and the outcome of each request. [42142/26]

1994. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the total amount spent by her Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by her Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42171/26]

1995. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contr…

1996. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants for redress under a statutory scheme relating to institutional abuse and historic child sexual abuse within an institution who died prior to payment of compensation under that scheme, in tabular form [42207/26]

1997. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the shortfall between State expenditure and institutional contributions to redress schemes operated under the auspices of her Department, in tabular form. [42210/26]

1998. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the new suicide reduction strategy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42222/26]