1190. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of infringements of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act recorded in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8750/26]
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1191. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce a legislative ban on sunbeds once the results of a working group report and public consultation are analysed; and the timeline of this. [8751/26]
1192. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health when the results of a public consultation on a potential ban on sunbeds will be made public; when the working group will submit its own report to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8752/26]
422. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health when she will introduce legislation to regulate the beauty industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7066/26]
436. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when those who have children through surrogacy will have legal standing as parents under Irish law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7122/26]
978. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if legislation is planned to ban the practice of vaping from public gathering places in the same way as the actual smoking ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4019/26]
1011. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health the legislation and regulations that apply in relation to the dispensing of palliative sedation/midazolam; who should be consulted and in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4229/26]
518. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2961/26]
519. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2962/26]
520. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the research and expert involvement in the drafting process of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2963/26]
521. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the experience of the UK Government in relation to their ban on disposable nicotine vapes in June 2025; specifically in reference to the continued legality of larger disposable devices (details supplied); if she is conscious of the need to include these devices in the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will mak…
522. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons when drafting the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; the lessons that can be learned from countries that have already implemented a ban on single use vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2965/26]
182. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the timeline for publication and introduction of the public health (tobacco products and nicotine-inhaling products) (amendment) Bill; to outline the scope of measures on newer products such as nicotine pouches which the Government agreed in November 2025 to add to the Bill; the way in which the proposed measures will align with review of the EU Tobacco Products D…
2343. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health whether the statutory power to prosecute under section 80 of the Health Act 2007 has been formally and lawfully delegated to the Designated Chief Inspector of Social Services during the Chief Inspector’s absence from duties; and if so, to provide the date and form of that delegation. [75287/25]
2347. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health whether she has sought or received legal advice regarding the validity of inspections, enforcement actions or prosecutions undertaken by HIQA during the chief inspector’s absence; and if so, if she will make this advice publicly available. [75291/25]
2409. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the date she is working towards, to introduce legislation concerning safeguard proposals relating to the deprivation of liberty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1422/26]
2519. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will commence section 232 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 in January 2026; if not, the expected timeline for commencement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2317/26]
689. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to list all legislative changes recommended by the future of healthcare committee in the 2027 Sláintecare report; the status of each; the progress made to date on each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73524/25]
1098. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health her plans to bring forward amendments to the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 to explicitly include nicotine pouches within its scope; whether all relevant provisions of the Act will apply to such products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72325/25]
1099. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the specific regulatory measures she is preparing in relation to nicotine pouches as part of the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2025; including any proposed restrictions, controls, or enforcement mechanisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72326/25]
829. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the Mental Health Bill 2024, as passed by Dáil Éireann (details supplied); the actions she will take to address the specific concerns highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69014/25]
449. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if regulations currently being drafted under section 13 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 in relation to ‘content of advertisements’ will apply to online, digital, and social media marketing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68666/25]
450. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been brought to an increase in youth alcohol consumption rates in the past decade (details supplied); if her Department intends on conducting research into the role of digital and social media marketing of alcohol products in relation to this increase in youth drinking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68667/25]
169. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reasons she has yet to bring forward interim amendments to the Dentists Act 1985 to address the priority areas identified by an organisation (details supplied); the timeline she is working towards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64323/25]
398. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she plans to bring forward legislation to implement two key legislative recommendations from the 2017 Sláintecare report related to accountability (details supplied); if not, to outline her reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60550/25]