Parliamentary questions

1049. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of properties offered by the Health Service Executive to the Land Development Agency in each of the past five years; the number accepted; and the number declined. [29849/26]

1050. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant or surplus residential properties transferred to other State bodies through the State Property Register in each of the past five years; and the end use of such properties where known. [29850/26]

1051. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of Health Service Executive residential properties disposed of on the open market in each of the past five years; the total proceeds realised; and whether these disposals were benchmarked against independent market valuations. [29851/26]

1052. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any performance indicators, targets, or value-for-money metrics are applied by her Department or the Health Service Executive in relation to the management and disposal of vacant residential properties; and if so, to provide details. [29852/26]

1053. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the nature and format of quarterly reports received from the Health Service Executive regarding property disposal; whether these reports are standardised; and whether she will provide a sample template or summary structure of such reporting. [29853/26]

1054. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to prioritising the reuse of vacant Health Service Executive residential properties for social or affordable housing purposes under Government policy, including Housing for All; and if so, the mechanisms in place to achieve this. [29854/26]

1055. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any non-statutory bodies, other than the Institute of Public Health, receive direct or indirect funding from her Department or agencies under its remit; and if so, to provide a list of such bodies and the funding amounts allocated in each of the past five years. [29855/26]

1056. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total annual funding provided to the Institute of Public Health in each of the past five years; and the specific programmes or outputs this funding was intended to support. [29856/26]

1057. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Oversight Agreement with the Institute of Public Health is subject to periodic review; if so, the frequency of such reviews; and whether any amendments have been made since its inception. [29858/26]

1058. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific enforcement mechanisms in place where a non-statutory body, including the Institute of Public Health, fails to comply with governance provisions set out in its Oversight Agreement; and whether any such breaches have been recorded. [29859/26]

1059. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether independent audits have been conducted on the governance, financial controls, and performance of the Institute of Public Health in the past five years; and if so, to provide the dates and summary findings of such audits. [29860/26]

1060. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the role of her Department in the appointment, oversight, or removal of board members of the Institute of Public Health; and the extent to which Ministerial approval is required in such processes. [29861/26]

1061. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a standardised governance framework exists for all non-statutory bodies in receipt of Exchequer funding across her Department and its agencies; and if not, whether there are plans to introduce a uniform minimum governance standard. [29862/26]

1062. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether risk assessments are conducted in respect of providing public funding to non-statutory bodies operating across multiple jurisdictions; and if so, to outline the key risks identified and the mitigation measures in place. [29863/26]

1063. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to placing governance requirements for non-statutory bodies receiving public funds on a statutory footing; and if so, to outline any proposals under development. [29864/26]

1064. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused an application for respite care in St. Christophers, Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29866/26]

1065. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied). [29870/26]

1066. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of patients currently accessing State-funded pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) under the national programme; and the annual figures for new commencements in each year from 2019 to 2026. [29871/26]

1067. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number and geographic distribution of clinics contracted or authorised to provide PrEP services under the public system; and to provide this information by county. [29872/26]

1068. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health which PrEP clinics are currently accepting new patient registrations; the number not accepting new patients; and the reasons for any suspension or restriction on new registrations. [29873/26]

1069. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a national waiting list, central referral pathway, or prioritisation framework exists for access to PrEP; and if not, the reason such a system has not been established. [29874/26]

1070. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the estimated unmet demand for PrEP services within the State; the methodology used to assess this demand; and any capacity planning undertaken to address identified shortfalls. [29875/26]

1071. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time from referral to initiation of PrEP treatment, where applicable; and the longest recorded waiting time in the most recent year for which data is available. [29876/26]

1072. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated annually to the PrEP programme since its establishment; the proportion of this funding utilised each year; and whether any underspend or capacity constraints have been identified. [29877/26]

1073. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the policy and clinical governance arrangements in place for individuals who are eligible for PrEP but are unable to access the public programme and instead source medication privately or online; and whether interim access or bridging mechanisms are provided. [29878/26]