204. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the specific steps being taken to accelerate the delivery of the new hospice in Tullamore; the outstanding obstacles preventing construction from progressing; and whether a firm timetable for commencement and completion can now be provided. [72837/26]
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205. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health her views on the need to provide public convalescence care or follow up therapies for patients following their discharge from hospitals having accessed their treatment or procedure privately. [72973/26]
206. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health to list for each of the tier 3 escalation areas, the direct pay savings versus increases in agency spend to date in 2026. [72981/26]
207. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the provision of CT scans at Monaghan Hospital. [72998/26]
208. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the opening of the next phase of the refurbishment and extension project at Kanturk Community Hospital. [71614/26]
209. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the way in which Budget 2027 will provide additional capacity and services in University Hospital Galway. [72368/26]
210. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card recipients are not being issued with a physical medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69400/26]
211. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the preparation of the HSE's Campus Development Control Plan for the Clonskeagh Hospital campus; when she expects the plan to be completed; and the HSE's long-term vision for the future development and the use of the campus. [71755/26]
212. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm that medical card income thresholds will be increased at least in line with recent social protection increases announced in Budget 2027, in order that those receiving these payments will not be disadvantaged in applying for a medical card. [72719/26]
213. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand postnatal mental health supports for the wellbeing of new mothers and to support early bonding and healthy infant development. [72805/26]
214. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the current wait times for operations at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh; and if delays are a result of changes in funding allocated to the hospital. [72654/26]
215. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied that people in rural counties such as County Mayo have equitable access to crisis mental health services when compared with urban centres; the steps she is taking to address any disparities identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69156/26]
216. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the children who, despite receiving apologies for deficiencies in their care by CAMHS in Kerry, remain excluded from the State compensation scheme; if she will make arrangements for these children can be included in the compensation scheme; if not, the reason for their continued exclusion from the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the m…
217. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the delivery of a primary care centre for Donabate. [71051/26]
218. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed redevelopment of St. Anne’s community nursing unit in Clifden, County Galway; the current status of the project; when the project is expected to proceed to tender; and the anticipated timelines for construction and completion. [72272/26]
219. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health for an update on the current capacity and operational pressures at the emergency department in Beaumont Hospital; and the measures being taken to address overcrowding and improve patient flow. [72631/26]
220. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no weekend perinatal mental health service across the 19 maternity units in the country. [72976/26]
221. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the reason Cork North and East accounts for 88% of all children nationally awaiting CAMHS-ID services, with 716 children waiting at end-2025; the number of CAMHS-ID teams currently operating in Cork against HSE service requirements; and the timeline for additional teams. [72761/26]
222. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health her engagements with her counterparts at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding pay, recruitment and retention of healthcare staff in the public sector; and to detail the policies of her Department and agencies under her remit related to the same subject. [73014/26]
223. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if funding for the operation of the remaining unused beds in a facility (details supplied) has been provided for in Budget 2027. [72983/26]
224. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with the HSE to ensure that dermatology services, previously provided at the Monaghan Hospital campus and subsequently transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda, are returned to Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66607/26]
225. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health when additional funding will be provided to an organisation in order that they can expand their advocacy service capacity, noting that almost 60 new persons have contacted this organisation following the publication of a report (details supplied). [72824/26]
226. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors currently employed by the HSE and Section 38 hospitals whose personnel files do not contain completed Garda vetting; and the number whose overseas police clearance had not been obtained prior to commencing employment. [70183/26]
227. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the Castleisland-Farranfore primary care area, covering a large rural catchment from Abbeyfeale to Kilcummin and from Ballydesmond to Firies, is due to have just one senior physiotherapist providing both outpatient and domiciliary services for the next six months; the steps being taken to fill the vacant domiciliary physiotherapist post which has …
228. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health her most recent engagements with trade unions representing public sector healthcare workers, in particular the engagements she has had within the past month. [73015/26]