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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Carol Nolan Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1000. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to address disparities in access to eating disorder services between urban and rural areas, with specific reference to County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7577/26]
Sean Fleming Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1088. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently under the care of a person (details supplied) at Children's Health Ireland, including those seen or treated at CHI Crumlin, Cappagh and Temple Street; if she will provide a breakdown by case type and complexity (minor, moderate, complex); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6289/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1139. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of asthma patients affected by the non-reimbursement of salbutamol nebules or equivalent substitute products under the medical card in each of the past two years; and the steps being taken to ensure uninterrupted access to essential asthma medication. [6500/26]
Pa Daly Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1146. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the total amount spent under the treatment purchase scheme since 2021 to date in 2026, by year; the amount of this expenditure paid to each individual Bons Secours hospital over the same period, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6534/26]
Eamon Scanlon Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Health
517. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for Sligo Airport to become the base for the new HEMS helicopter, given the vital importance of this service to the region following the departure of the S-92 and the AW189; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5151/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Health
266. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health when a person will be given a date for a marriage of convenience interview (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5087/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Health
288. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if her Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4614/26]
Ciarán Ahern Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Health
1043. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented to the accident and emergency department at Children's Health Ireland, CHI, Crumlin over each day of the recent Christmas and new year period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4320/26]
David Cullinane Written 14 Jan 2026 · to Health
176. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections of vape shops and other retail outlets which sell vaping products in each year 2021 to 2025, by type of premises inspected, in tabular form. [2718/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 14 Jan 2026 · to Health
179. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the latest national data on breastfeeding initiation and continuation at three and six months compares with targets set out in the National Breastfeeding Action Plan. [2728/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2116. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the details of the number of people on waiting lists to see a nephrologist, by hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74176/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2117. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the details of the number of kidney patients on waiting lists to see a vascular surgeon, by hospital and the average waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74177/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2118. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the details of the number of kidney patients on waiting lists specifically for fistula creation and the average waiting times for the procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74178/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2120. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if, from 1 July 2025 adult GMS patients who have stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease are now included in the CDM Treatment Programme; and if patients who have stages 1 to 3 chronic kidney disease are included in the CDM Prevention Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74180/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2121. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health based on the opportunistic case findings of chronic kidney disease under the Chronic Disease Management Programme, the percentage of those identified as having stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease that have been included in the CDM Treatment Programme; the percentage of patients who have stages 1 to 3 chronic kidney disease that have been included in the CDM Prev…
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2131. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the whole-time equivalent staffing levels in an organisation (details supplied) for each year 2020 to date in 2025, broken down by sanctioned posts, filled posts and vacancies, and by division and grade where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74199/25]
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2132. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the details of the PSI’s annual pay and pensions costs; the amount spent on agency staff, contractors and other temporary staffing supports, for each year 2020 to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74200/25]
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2134. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacy inspections carried out by the PSI in each year 2020 to date in 2025, broken down by inspection type including systems inspections, risk-based inspections and re-inspections and by on-site versus remote/desktop inspections where relevant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74202/25]
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2135. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of regulatory investigations initiated and concluded by the PSI in each year 2020 to date in 2025; the average and median time to conclusion, and the outcomes recorded including no further action, advice/warning, referral to disciplinary processes and referral to other bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74203/25]
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2136. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints received by the PSI; the number progressed to preliminary proceedings; the number progressed to formal inquiry; the number resulting in sanctions, broken down by sanction type including admonishment, conditions, suspension and cancellation; whether the sanction related to an individual pharmacist or a retail pharmacy business for each y…
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2137. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the PSI’s enforcement actions other than fitness-to-practise sanctions; the number of warning/advisory letters, undertakings, any District Court proceedings, and any other formal compliance actions; and the basis on which such actions are deployed for each year 2020 to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74205/25]
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2138. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints received by the PSI in each year 2020 to date in 2025, relating specifically to patient access and communications including inability to contact a pharmacy by phone, delayed responses to patient queries, or failures in continuity of supply communications; and the outcomes of such complaints including inspection triggered, advice issued,…
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2139. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the standards, guidance or policies the PSI has issued to pharmacies and pharmacists regarding communications with patients including responsiveness, accessibility, and the handling of urgent clinical queries; if the PSI sets or expects any minimum operational arrangements including phone access, voicemail, email or other channels to protect patient safety; and…
Cormac Devlin Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2140. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the oversight arrangements and performance indicators in place between her Department and the PSI; the targets or expectations in respect of inspection volumes, complaint handling timelines, and public accessibility/communications safeguards; to outline any reviews, audits or improvement plans agreed since 2020, including any planned measures for 2026; and if s…
Mark Wall Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2145. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the number of women who availed of a cervical check by county over the last three years including 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74245/25]