Parliamentary questions

3019. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health whether universal health insurance remains under consideration by the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25432/26]

3020. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to introducing additional relief or supports for old age pensioners to assist with the rising cost of private health insurance premia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25434/26]

3021. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total pay bill for the Civil Service in her Department for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive. [25446/26]

3022. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the funding options available for a young person (details supplied) who has been advised that he or she will need a temporomandibular joint arthroplasty at a cost of €10,000 but is not in a position to afford the cost of surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25464/26]

3023. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that legislation to enable care partners for vulnerable people in hospitals, hospices, care homes and other health settings will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the status of the work indicated in response to a previous Parliamentary Question (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matte…

3024. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Government intends to refund or directly pay for privately sourced primary care autism assessments in cases where significant delays exist for children who were placed on the waiting list. [25482/26]

3025. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health when HIQA will complete their calculations based on the recent research regarding the shingrix vaccine which demonstrates enhanced benefits and costs saving to the State; the length of time it will take her Department and the HSE to make a decision on whether to offer a shingles vaccine to over 65s at enhanced risk once they receive this info…

3026. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists in County Wexford who are accepting medical card patients; if she is satisfied with the provision of dental care in County Wexford for medical card holders her plans to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25499/26]

3027. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently investigate a matter (details supplied) and allow for placement in a long-term care bed in Kenmare Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25500/26]

3028. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for all CT scans at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25502/26]

3029. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for all CT scans at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25503/26]

3030. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for colonoscopies at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25504/26]

3031. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for colonoscopies at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25505/26]

3032. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the completion and publication of the National Drugs Strategy 2026-2029; if she will provide an update on the next steps in the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25506/26]

3033. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place to date with community, voluntary and family support organisations during the development of the National Drugs Strategy; the way such engagement will continue during implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25507/26]

3034. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy intends to strengthen supports for families affected by a relative's substance use; and the proposed measures to enhance accessibility to these supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25508/26]

3035. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if trauma aware practice will be incorporated into the National Drugs Strategy; if so, the way it will be reflected across prevention, treatment and recovery services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25509/26]

3036. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which community based drug and family support projects are expected to contribute to the delivery of the National Drugs Strategy; if guidance will be provided on their role in local and regional structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25510/26]

3037. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place within the National Drugs Strategy to improve data collection and evidence related to the experiences of individuals and families affected by substance use; the way this information will inform service planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25511/26]

3038. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will respond to emerging patterns of drug use, including polydrug use and synthetic substances; the mechanisms that will be used to ensure timely monitoring and response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25512/26]

3039. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will support equitable access to drug and alcohol services across all regions; whether any new structures or frameworks will be established to ensure consistent service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25513/26]

3040. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the measures within the National Drugs Strategy that will focus on prevention and early intervention; the way these measures will be implemented in education, youth, and community settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25514/26]

3041. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the new HSE regional health areas will coordinate the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy in the north-east; the way in which local community and voluntary groups will be involved in this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25515/26]

3042. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant WTE staff, by job title currently within the neurosurgery department of Cork University Hospital; and the estimated timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form. [25525/26]

3043. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE HSE employed suicide crisis assessment nurses based in Tipperary as of 31 March 2026, in tabular form. [25526/26]